Salvation Army Food Truck Filled At Fundraiser

Salvation Army Food Truck Filled At Fundraiser

On September 28, 2024, FreshCo in Cornwall hosted a successful fundraiser to support the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Shoppers were encouraged to purchase pre-packaged donation bags of various denominations to help stock the food bank's shelves. "We’re here from 9 to 4, and people just come by,…

RRCA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Strategy Documents

RRCA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Strategy Documents

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is currently seeking feedback from the community on two draft strategy documents through a short online survey on its website. The RRCA’s draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy provides an overview of the conservation authority’s programs…

Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

OTTAWA — The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically. Here is a look at some of the major developments in Canada related to the conflict. Oct. 7,…

Beloved Father Kevin was ‘Beacon of Light’

Beloved Father Kevin was ‘Beacon of Light’

Council colleague Denis Sabourin tells the story of an Osnabruck Township -- as it was called in the day -- farmer who happened to be a strong Liberal and devout United Church worshipper, in that order, who attended a funeral in a Roman Catholic church. It was his first time in a Roman Catholic church. The…

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 Hosted World’s Top Curlers at Shorty Jenkins Classic

Cornwall Hosted World’s Top Curlers at Shorty Jenkins Classic

The 2024 AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic came to a successful close on September 15th, after five days of intense competition atthe Cornwall Curling Club. The tournament, running from September 11th to 15th, attracted top curling teams from around the globe. Co-Chair of the event, John Dilabio,…

The Barra MacNeils—An East Coast Christmas

The Barra MacNeils—An East Coast Christmas

Aultsville Theatre is thrilled to announce that the beloved Celtic group, The Barra MacNeils, will be bringing their heartwarming "An East Coast Christmas" concert to the Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall on December 18th! This festive performance features a captivating blend of traditional family favourites,…

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) meeting highlights

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) meeting highlights

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.   Employees and Trustee recognized for Years of Service Chair of the Board Jamie Schoular formally recognized Director of Education Ron Ferguson…

Tallest Tree Contest Winners Revealed

Tallest Tree Contest Winners Revealed

The excitement was palpable on Saturday at the Tiny Forest @ Library as it was prize distribution time for the winning entries for the Tallest Tree Contest held this summer by Tree Action Arbre group of Transition Cornwall +. Pictured in the photo from the left are Ainsley Ladouceur, whose maple tree…

Century 21 Unveils New Waterfront Office

Century 21 Unveils New Waterfront Office

Century 21 Shield Realty Ltd. marked the grand opening of its new head office at 703 Cotton Mill Street, Unit 109, with a celebratory event on August 21. The occasion featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale, along with tours of the modern office space, and wine and…

Kristen MacDonell Honoured with 40 Under 40 Award

Kristen MacDonell Honoured with 40 Under 40 Award

Kristen MacDonell, a registered physiotherapist and owner of MacDonell Family Physiotherapy in Cornwall, has been recognized as one of Business Elite's 40 Under 40. The award ceremony, which celebrated outstanding young executives and entrepreneurs, took place on July 11, 2024, at the Fairmont Royal…

Be nice: An appeal from a dog walker

Be nice: An appeal from a dog walker

The Editor, I live in an apartment so I have no backyard for my little dog. Here are some suggestions to people and homeowners. If kids and people could refrain from throwing out food or leftovers onto the boulevard or lawns where a curious dog might pick it up and choke or get sick, that would…