As everyone knows, the region is still feeling the effects of what Environment Canada calls a "highly impactful winter storm."
More snow is expected this afternoon before tapering off in late afternoon.
Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. are expected today with peak snowfall rates possibly…
“Highly impactful” storm
The team at Video Game Mansion in Chesterville likes to play games. But in December, they were all business – raising funds for our local hospital.
Throughout the month, Video Game Mansion held a raffle in support of Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). For every $20 that each customer…
Video Game Fun
Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found out about the unofficial 51 Division group chat "accidentally" after being told about it by a colleague.
What she saw included a message "talking about my vagina," she said, among other disturbing conversations.
Zarabi-Majd would…
Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired
La Chambre de commerce de Cornwall et de la région ainsi que le Conseil de développement social de SDGCA ont reporté le débat électoral provincial afin d’assurer la sécurité des participants et des spectateurs, en raison d’une tempête d'hiver prévue le mercredi 12 février. Le débat aura…Débat reporté au 19 février
Vision for a sustainable neighbourhood
Continuing with the ‘What if' questions – what if we transformed the old Domtar site, an area that was always inaccessible to the public, to now become one of the most beautiful, sustainable neighbourhoods in the city, a place where visitors would come to see what is truly possible - a place where…
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.
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…
A perfect day at the races
Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) hosted the 11th annual snowshoe race through beautifully groomed trails on a sunny Saturday. Part of the Dion Canada Snowshoe Series, the event was the brainchild of Gilles Parisien and Pat Clarke, who had travelled to other snowshoe races and thought South…
Fun and learning through improv
Every Thursday evening, young performers gather at a downtown Pitt Street studio for an hour and a half of improv with local theatreinstructor Brett Desrosiers. The class, designed for ages 7 to 11, helps students build confidence, stage presence, and quick thinking through interactive drama games. "We…
“A sad day:” St. Lawrence College suspends 55 programs
St. Lawrence College (SLC) has announced the suspension of intakes to 55 programs at its three campuses beginning with the spring, 2025 semester, citing “short-sighted” government decisions that have resulted in a huge drop in enrolment. “Since January of last year, a series of federal government…
Collaborative Efforts Target Invasive Phragmites in Eastern Ontario
The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), South Nation Conservation (SNC), and Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) have teamed up to address one of Canada’s most aggressive invasive species, Phragmites australis, through a collaborative project supported…
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…
Canadians invited to support Veterans with Digital Poppy
Canadians will honour Veterans and their immeasurable sacrifices through the Digital Poppy Campaign from October 25 to November 11 through mypoppy.ca. The Legion National Foundation has championed the Digital Poppy - a national, annual campaign that gives back to Veterans and their families - during…
Union busting a symptom of unfettered power
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Quebec’s labor community, Amazon recently announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in the province, resulting in the loss of approximately 1,700 jobs. The company claims this decision is part of a strategic shift to revert to third-party delivery…
