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It’s official! Cornwall and area organizations are seeking more than 250 volunteers!
Nearly 30 booths have signed up for the Cornwall and Area Volunteer Fair. Booth registrations are accepted until November 22 – click here for the form.
Anyone can come by on Wednesday, November 27 from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. to browse the booths set up in the salons at the Civic Complex (100 Water St E).

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Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall passed  By-law 2019-137 on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, under Section 34(21) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended; and
Take notice that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in respect of the By-law by filing, with the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall no later than December 6, 2019,  a Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to...
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A decision was made on November 12 th , 2019 to approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Official Plan for the Corporation of the City of Cornwall as adopted by By-law 2019-142 for a Commercial Parking Lot.
The purpose and effect of this Official Plan Amendment is to re-designate a lands on Part of Lots 13, 14 North Side of Seventh Street, municipally known as 780 Sydney Street, City of Cornwall, from Urban Residential (U.RES) to Business District (B.D.).
Any appeal to the Local...
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How can composting help us reduce our impact on the landfill?
Let’s talk strategies, explore ideas, and as a thank-you for all participants, enjoy a free skate from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Here’s what we have on tap:
Participate in the municipal organics diversion survey
Chat with zero-wasters about how they’ve reduced their waste
Take a look at indoor and outdoor compost bins
Where: Benson Centre, 800 Seventh St W When: Friday,...
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Join us for an evening of caroling, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa. Live performances start at 6 p.m., with the tree lighting taking place at 6:45 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this Christmas tradition, which takes place outside next to City Hall.
Friday, November 22 Courtyard at 340 Pitt St 6-7 p.m.
Bring a non-perishable food donation to enter your child into a draw to light the tree!
Questions? Call 613-930-2787 ext. 2157 or emeldrum@cornwall.ca.

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During a recent open meeting, City of Cornwall Council committed funds to a downtown revitalization project.  Contrary to media reports, this project was not funded to attract medical doctors to our community.
In fact, the funding was provided through Heart of the City, which supports façade improvements and renovations.
“I am disappointed the media did not do their homework before publishing inaccuracies,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement. “Let...
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Water bottle filling stations are being removed on November 5.   Boards are being installed in City parks for outdoor rinks! Learn more about outdoor rinks by clicking here.   With most of the leaves now fallen, street sweeping has begun. Street sweepers will be out from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Friday, for the next few weeks. Learn more about Roads work by clicking here.   Docks are being removed at Lamoureux Park and Guindon Park on November 14....
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On Monday, November 11, municipal offices will be closed for the statutory holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected. Click here to see the waste collection calendar. Recreation facilities, including the Benson Centre and Aquatic Centre, will remain open as usual. Click here to see the swimming schedule. Cornwall Transit buses will be running but offices will be closed. Click here to view transit routes and schedules. Municipal Works can be reached...
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The Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall is seeking three (3) community members who would like to serve on the new Environment and Climate Change Committee. The primary mandate of this Committee is to provide a local perspective on climate change initiatives with respect to greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as provide a framework to work towards climate change goals, strategic direction and priority actions.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications...
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This notice is to advise you in accordance with Section 51 and 34, of The Planning Act that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall has made the decision to:
Approved  with Conditions - Draft Plan of Subdivision together with an amendment to the City of Cornwall Comprehensive Zoning By-law as amended on Residential lands located on the east side of McConnell Avenue, Cornwall Ontario.
File No. 04T-2018-03 Folder #303 and PAC File #Z-03-18 - St....
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