The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct an emergency response exercise with local government and partner agencies in the Cornwall and United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry areas on the weekend of April 25-27.
Exercise Trillium Venture, being held across Ontario, is led by Joint Task…
Major military exercise April 25-27
The latest Commitment Award winners at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) have been described as team members who go above and beyond for their patients, their colleagues, and the community.
Dr. Andre Jakubow is described as someone who always goes the extra mile for his colleagues and patients.…
WDMH Commitment Award recipients
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports today coming from Canada and Mexico.
The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Prime Minister…
Here’s the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico
Le Gouvernement des élèves de l’École secondaire catholique La Citadelle annonce la création du Comité 73, un comité étudiant déterminé à revendiquer la construction d’une nouvelle école pour les élèves francophones de Cornwall. Composé de leaders-élèves engagés, le comité tire…
Les élèves de l’ÉSC La Citadelle se mobilisent pour une école équitable
Always expect the unexpected
Somehow it just made sense that we would get another dump of snow, really damp snow, three weeks after spring had officially arrived. Mother Nature does not want to rush into things, obviously. For some reason, she brought back Old Man Winter for a few days last week, much to the chagrin of everyone,…
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…
Direct House Sale Offers Fast, Hassle-Free Cash Solutions for Homeowners and Seniors Looking to Downsize
Direct House Sale, a local home-buying service, has announced an innovative approach to selling homes quickly for cash—without realtor commissions or lengthy listing processes. This service aims to help homeowners and seniors seeking a streamlined method to sell their properties privately, saving time,…
Shawinigan paddlers finish first in record Raisin River Canoe Race
A record number of paddlers competed in the 52nd annual Raisin River Canoe Race Saturday. “We had 318 boats registered for a total of 498 paddlers,” said Raisin Region Conservation Authority Race Coordinator, Lissa Deslandes. “We’re thrilled to see the Canoe Race continue to grow in popularity.…
YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
Week of April 20 to 26, 2025 The luckiest signs this week: Aries, Taurus and Gemini ARIES Embrace professional change without hesitation! Taking on new responsibilities will drive your progress and likely lead to a salary increase, even if time becomes an increasingly precious resource. TAURUS You…
Agoua Educ Association seeks to strengthen French student support
The Agoua Educ Association was officially launched recently at the Cornwall Public Library, marking the beginning of a new initiative aimed at assisting students facing academic challenges. Founded by Denise Boudjou, the non-profit organization will provide free support to students in grades one to eight,…
Learning in an outdoor classroom
Families laced up their snowshoes and explored the outdoors at the OPG Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre as part of a week-long lineup of free March Break programming. Hosted in collaboration with the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA), the event featured guided snowshoe hikes, nature-based…
Number of businesses increased; most have no employees
The entrepreneurial spirt has been alive and well in Eastern Ontario over the last two years. There was growth in the number of businesses operating in almost all sectors of the Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry and Prescott-Russell. The number of businesses operating in 2024 in SDG was 10,764, compared to 9,942…
Valentine’s Gala Raises Funds for Hospice
Love and generosity filled Nativity Hall on Friday, February 14, as the first-ever Valentine’s Gala for Hospice brought the community together in support of Carefor Hospice Cornwall. The sold-out event, organized by Seaway Valley Entertainment, Country Catering, and The Fab Event Co., featured an elegant…
