“Sacred Ground” Sequel from Cornwall Historian Stuart Lyall Manson

“Sacred Ground” Sequel from Cornwall Historian Stuart Lyall Manson

Cornwall historian and author Stuart Lyall Manson has announced the publication of the second volume of his book series "Sacred Ground: Loyalist Cemeteries of Eastern Ontario." Published by Global Heritage Press, this second volume of the book series details the histories of six more of our local…

We Were Amazed!

We Were Amazed!

Glenn Smirle and his team have done it again – hosting a wonderful Soak Up the Sun and Bee Amazed event and raising funds for the WDMH Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund. Earlier this summer, Smirlholm Farms in Morewood was alive with sunflowers – and hundreds of guests enjoying fun activities. The…

Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage rises today to $16.55 an hour. The increase is tied to inflation, and is up 6.8 per cent from the previous rate of $15.50 an hour. The province first announced the increase in March, in order to give businesses time to plan. Labour advocates and opposition critics have…

The Rush to Vaccinate as Polio Took Hold

The Rush to Vaccinate as Polio Took Hold

Long before COVID and a slew of “modern day” epidemics and pandemics, we had polio. And in September 1959 with polio cases on the rise nervous local health officials organized mass vaccination clinics and contemplated closing schools until the epidemic slowed. By the end of the month, Cornwall…

CHP Home Care

CHP Home Care

At CHP Home Care, it’s the personalized touch that makes the difference. The locally-owned and operated private home care facility in Cornwall was established by Murielle Gregoire, a registered nurse with more than 30 years of expertise when it comes to caring for loved ones in our community.  Gregoire’s…

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…

Get Ready to Have Fun at Hockey Night in Winchester

Get Ready to Have Fun at Hockey Night in Winchester

Lots to Do at NHL Alumni Hockey Game on October 14th The WDMH Foundation’s first-ever NHL Alumni Hockey Game is gearing up to be a fun night for hockey players and families who want to come and watch the game. In addition to cheering on NHL superstars like Chris Neil and Wendel Clark up against…

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 TO 7, 2023 The luckiest signs this week: Gemini, Cancer and Leo   ARIES If you do your work wholeheartedly, your efforts won’t go unnoticed; you can expect to be rewarded with a higher salary. Open up to your significant other, too, and you’ll reap the benefits. TAURUS There’s…

UCDSB enrolment exceeds pre-pandemic levels

UCDSB enrolment exceeds pre-pandemic levels

BROCKVILLE – More students are attending Upper Canada District School Board schools than before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Trustees heard a formal update on enrolment at their November 30 meeting. Superintendent Bill Loshaw presented the enrolment update at the board, which is one of two semi-annual…

Cornwall Airport Celebrates 50 Years Flying

Cornwall Airport Celebrates 50 Years Flying

Just minutes east of the city, the Cornwall Regional Airport will celebrate 50 years of flying on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. Doors at the Aviation Centre open at 1:00 pm with entertainment and plenty of treats for the kids. The official ceremony begins at 2:00 pm with local officials, there will…

International Music Day

International Music Day

October 1st is International Music Day. Whether you make music or just enjoy listening to it, today is a day to celebrate your love of music. Pull out your favorite CD, search your favorite artists (or something new) on Spotify, write a song, or take in a live show. What is your favorite genre…

Letter the Editor re. the Mishandling of the Greenbelt Land

Letter the Editor re. the Mishandling of the Greenbelt Land

Dear Editor: With the Ontario Auditor General’s damning report on the mishandling of the protected Greenbelt land, it is time for Premier Doug Ford and the Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister Steve Clark to provide accountability. Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s report found that Clark’s…