MISCHIEF  Cornwall, ON – Amanda Dugas, 32, of Cornwall, was arrested on April 19, 2024, and charged with mischief under $5,000. It is alleged in between March 31, 2024, and April 7, 2024, the woman damaged the property of an individual known to her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.…

Explore the Finch MakerLab in May

Explore the Finch MakerLab in May

During the month of May, we are celebrating and putting a spotlight on our Finch MakerLab. Half traditional library, half creator’s dream, Finch’s library isn’t just home to books and computers. It’s also the lair of numerous creative tools, both high-tech and no-tech, to make your next project…

Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights

Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights

TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee has become the first national Olympic committee in the world to join the Centre for Sport and Human Rights. The centre based in Switzerland launched in 2018 to promote human rights in sport and prevent violations of those rights.  Former Irish president and…

Le Dr Michel Dubuc réélu à la présidence du Club Richelieu

Le Dr Michel Dubuc réélu à la présidence du Club Richelieu

Lors de sa dernière réunion, dans un éloquent vote de confiance, les membres du Club Richelieu de Cornwall se sont empressés de reporter le Dr Michel Dubuc au poste de la présidence. En effet, depuis son entrée en poste, ce grand architecte du club de service francophone fait preuve d’un leadership…

Hitchhiking: Past, Present and Future

Hitchhiking: Past, Present and Future

Encore is a local discussion forum that explores things ranging from Ancient History, bird-watching, cameras…all the way to perhaps zebras some day. Hitchhiking was the topic on Thursday April 11, 2024.That’s the day I led a two-hour discussion about hitching rides. I introduced the topic by describing…

A “Heaven on Earth” during a time of need

Ruby and her husband, James, have experienced the love and compassion of Hospice time and time again. Ruby is a kind soul with a big heart. Throughout her chosen career of volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society for over twenty years, Ruby found a passion for supporting her community. When the…

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Our Centre 105 Team hopes all is well with everyone in our community! We hope that the first few months of 2023 have been positive! We would like to start off by saying thank you for voting Centre 105 as the Top Not-For-Profit, through Community Votes Cornwall, for the second year in a row! Congratulations…

Cornwall Motor Speedway Unveils Spectacular Lineup for 2024 Season

Cornwall Motor Speedway Unveils Spectacular Lineup for 2024 Season

Cornwall, ON, April 11, 2024 - Cornwall Motor Speedway is thrilled to announce an exhilarating lineup of events for the 2024 racing season. With an exciting array of competitions and unprecedented prize offerings, this season promises to deliver unforgettable thrills and intense racing action for fans…

Swifties ‘Shake it Off’ in the Rain at Taylor Swift Market

Swifties ‘Shake it Off’ in the Rain at Taylor Swift Market

Cornwall, Ontario - Despite the rain, spirits remained high at the Taylor Swift Market in downtown Cornwall on April 13, with massive turnouts of Swifties at Love and Lee, Essential Kitchen, and Carrots N' Dates as attendees embraced Swift's "Shake it Off" for a day of music, shopping, and community. Chelsea…

Stay Protected! COVID-19 XBB Vaccines Available in EOHU Region

Stay Protected! COVID-19 XBB Vaccines Available in EOHU Region

The new COVID-19 XBB vaccines will be available at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) vaccination clinics as well as participating pharmacies and physician offices starting the week of October 16. The vaccine will be available for everyone aged 6 months and over if it has been at least 6 months since…

2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair

2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair

The Social Development Council of Cornwall (SDC) and Area’s Employability Network is inviting local employers and service providers to participate at the 2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair featuring Skills Ontario. Employers from SDG, Akwesasne and Cornwall are invited to participate on Wednesday April…

Great turnout for First-Ever Youth Engagement Fair

Great turnout for First-Ever Youth Engagement Fair

Cornwall, Ontario – The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area and The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Youth Engagement Fair on April 10th at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Aimed at empowering young lives, the event featured 63 exhibitors, including sports clubs, art…

Horovitz Declared War on Local Communist Party

Horovitz Declared War on Local Communist Party

Mayor Aaron Horovitz came out swinging against the Cornwall chapter of the Communist Party of Cornwall in 1937, telling residents he would do what he could to rid the community of the “small group” of “agitators” and their “dangerous” propaganda.  This came after local Commie party president…