The Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall is seeking one (1) community member who would like to serve on the Cornwall Public Library Board. The primary mandate of the Cornwall Public Library Board is to ensure that the public has access to the highest quality library service possible by acting in the interests of the library members and the community it serves.
Applicants are invited to submit their Applications ( available on our website by clicking here ) and...
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The City of Cornwall is seeking input about the proposed implementation of a city-wide water meter installation program.
City administration has been directed by council to seek input on this program. Feedback received in this two-part survey will be compiled for a report to council on November 12.
The City is preparing initiatives to maintain and/or improve the level of service associated with production and distribution of potable water that will allow water rates to...
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Waste Reduction Week is October October 21 to 25. The City of Cornwall is hosting community-wide textile collection that week. Here are the details for I Give A Shirt, as well as other ways for residents to participate:
Cornwall Gives A Shirt
Set out bags of gently used clothing, linens, and footwear on your regular collection day the week of October 21 to 25. Be sure to mark these bags with a large and clear sign marked with “Cornwall Gives A Shirt.”
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The City of Cornwall has reached an agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and Walmart Canada Corp. for the assessment value of two Cornwall distribution centres following an Assessment Review Board mediation session.
Minutes of settlement were recently signed for the assessment of the property at 2401 SCM Way and the property at 1501 Industrial Park Drive for the 2012 Current Value Assessment (CVA) and the 2016 CVA representing the taxation years...
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Happy Thanksgiving from City of Cornwall council and staff!
Please take note of the following service and program changes due to the holiday on Monday, October 14.
Municipal offices will be closed.
Waste: Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed a day. The landfill will be closed on October 14. For the waste collection calendar, click here.
Transit: Buses will not be running and the office will be closed.
Library: closed on October...
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Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 10.
This year’s theme, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” focuses on the small but important actions people can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire.
So, Cornwall heroes, what can you do to prepare your family in case of fire?
Practise your home fire escape plan.
Make sure there are working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping...
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The replacement of the Leitch McLennan Drain Culvert at East Ridge Drive starts October 10, 2019 and is scheduled to be complete in November.   
Reductions to one lane of traffic on East Ridge Drive will occur throughout the project. The lane reduction is required for the culvert replacement, to accommodate the contractor's equipment and to ensure the safety of both workers and the public.
The City of Cornwall appreciates your patience and apologizes for any...
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The contractor plans to closed Pitt Street overnight starting Tuesday, October 8 until Thursday, October 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. This will close access to motorists and pedestrians on Pitt Street at Highway 401.
In addition, the contractor will close pedestrian access on the east side of Pitt Street during the day  on Monday, October 7 and Tuesday October 8. This is only a closure of the pedestrian accessway (sidewalk portion) and pedestrian access will be maintained...
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The City of Cornwall is proposing to undertake the following projects this year:
East Ridge Dr culvert replacement
Mack Dr culvert replacement
Emma St & Cumberland St culvert replacement
Loyalist St culvert replacement
Wallrich Dr various small culvert replacements and ditching work
The East Ridge Dr and Emma/Cumberland culvert replacements are tentatively scheduled to begin October 10, with estimated completion date December 2019....
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Please take note of an important change to parking regulations in Cornwall.
Effective immediately, on-street vehicle parking without moving is now restricted to 24 hours.
Please note that this rule is in effect only where there are no other signs restricting parking to a particular period of time, and when overnight winter parking restrictions are not in effect.
The 24-hour restriction returns the City of Cornwall to a previous by-law standard. For the past three years,...
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