Highlights of the Cornwall City Council Meeting on March 26, 2024

Highlights of the Cornwall City Council Meeting on March 26, 2024

Cornwall, Ontario - Cornwall City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. During the council meeting, there was an extensive debate regarding last-minute additions to the agenda. In addition, here are some key highlights. Week of Mourning…

Heartfelt Thanks!

Heartfelt Thanks!

Sharon Monteith has a big heart and decided to raise funds for the WDMH Foundation during heart month in February. Happily, many others opened their hearts too! Sharon owns Up the Creek Glass Studio and sold hand-crafted glass heart suncatchers throughout the month. All proceeds were donated to the…

Ontario spending $310K on new ‘communications centre’; critics say will limit access

Ontario spending $310K on new ‘communications centre’; critics say will limit access

TORONTO — The Ontario government is spending about $310,000 on a new space for press conferences, which opposition parties say duplicates a room that already exists at the legislature and will mean less access for the media. The Progressive Conservative government used its new "communications centre"…

Première foire d’engagement des jeunes

Première foire d’engagement des jeunes

Le Conseil de développement social de Cornwall et régions et la Chambre de commerce de Cornwall et régions sont ravis d'annoncer la première Foire engagement jeunesse. Prévue pour le mercredi 10 avril, de 16h00 à 21h00, au Complexe civique de Cornwall, dans les Salons A, B et C, cet événement…

Stiff, Harsh Sentences Back in the Day

Stiff, Harsh Sentences Back in the Day

Stiff, Harsh Sentences Back in the Day In the 1930s, the justice system operated in a different orbit than today: swift and often harsh, it discriminated against the less fortunate who couldn’t afford legal counsel. There was no legal aid. It was not unusual for somebody to be arrested one day, tried…

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…

Colts extend streak to three with win over Raiders

Colts extend streak to three with win over Raiders

Cornwall, Ontario - In CCHL Jr. A action on March 14, 2024, the Cornwall Colts extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 win over the Nepean Raiders at Ed Lumley Arena. Calvin Little opened the scoring for the Colts in the first period, with Nicolas Papineau equalizing for the Raiders…

Community Events

Community Events

To submit your event email: jmayer@seawaynews.media   STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP with Shelly Brunell on Thurs. Apr. 25 from 7-9 pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club, 506 Pitt St. Info & to register: 932-4969. Open to the public . GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE for the Avonmore Finch & Gravel Hill Presbyterian…

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…

Avoid these 6 insurance mistakes

The wrong choice in insurance could leave you without sufficient coverage or cost you more than necessary. Don’t make the following errors when choosing your policy. 1. Choosing the cheapest option. The plan with the lowest premiums might not offer adequate protection. Balancing affordability with…

Where 2 Turn

Where 2 Turn

“Where 2 Turn” Transforms Community, Leaving a lasting impact on mental health awareness Winchester - In a powerful display of community unity, “Where 2 Turn” held on Thursday, March 7th, brought over 200 individuals into the community care building in Winchester. This event, organized by the…

editorial@seawaynews.media

editorial@seawaynews.media

I have been following the latest news regarding the possible municipal funding reductions to the operation of Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall. I realize that our current economic situation in Canada is challenging to say the least, but feel at the same time that such a decision would have a huge, negative…