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The Cornwall Civic Complex will be full of cheer on Saturday, February 8th as the Ontario Cheerleading Federation hosts its Winter Blast Competition.
The day-long event will feature several dozen teams and hundreds of competitors from across Ontario and Quebec.
This will mark the third straight year that the event is held in Cornwall following a successful first edition in 2018.
The arena floor inside the Civic Complex will be split in half with the action taking place...
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Water and sewer staff are completing necessary emergency repairs.
Water will be temporarily shut off to homes on the following streets: Blackburn, Sunset, Butternut, Eastport, Hemlock, and Bellwood.
Residents will be advised directly with letters dropped off at their homes and, for those with a landline, an automated message.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane at Tollgate Road and Blackburn Drive.
Municipal Works can be reached at 613-932-5354.

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Parking fines in the City of Cornwall are changing as of February 3, 2020.
Please click here to consult the list of updated fines.
New technology is making paying for parking easier than ever. Pay by Plate machines do not require the display of a receipt on the vehicle dash, and a new parking app will be released soon.
The City of Cornwall encourages all motorists to obey parking signs and regulations.
For information about winter parking restrictions, please...
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The provincial curling championships are coming to the Civic Complex from January 28 to February 2.
The men’s Tankard and women’s Tournament of Hearts will see the top eight men’s and eight women’s teams battle it out to see who will represent Ontario at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Tickets are now on sale, with options for full event passes, day passes, and final weekend passes. Click here to purchase.
For...
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New programs are starting this month at the Benson Centre!
Adult Badminton Starting Tuesday, January 7 Enjoy games with other participants! Click here for more information.
Gentle Yoga Lunch and Evening Starting Wednesday, January 8 Classes focus on breath control, meditation, and body postures. Click here for more information.
Stroller Babes Fitness Starting Wednesday, January 8 (free trial class!) Moms work on power walking, strength training, core work,...
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This winter, the City of Cornwall asks that all residents and visitors abide by rules to ensure the safety of everyone.
Parking on the street or in municipal lots is prohibited overnight from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., regardless of weather forecast. This parking restriction remains in place until March 1.
The following safety tips will also ensure that staff removing snow and ice may do so safely. The greatest dangers they face are drivers following too closely and drivers trying...
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The Original Harlem Globetrotters are a worldwide icon, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and mesmerizing basketball skills.  The All-New Pushing the Limits Wold Tour will be at the Cornwall Civic Complex in the Ed Lumley Arena on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 7:00PM .  Doors open at 6:00PM.
Tickets for the March 30th event are priced in the stands at $27.35, $42.35, $52.35, $69.35 and $99.35 for front row tickets on the floor.  Tickets go on sale...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce that dedicated volunteers will once again care for 10 outdoor rinks this winter.
The following rinks will be open once temperatures are low enough to allow for ice-making. Those with an asterisk (*) have lights in the park.
Alexander Park* (Ninth St and Adolphus St)
Dover Heights Park (Dover Rd and Robertson Ave)
Grant Park (Kennedy Dr and Grant Ave)
King George Park* (Seventh St and York St)
Mattice Park...
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Notice of Meeting
Review of Zoning By-law Amendments Under Section 34 of The Planning Act R.S.O.
Public Meeting Date: Monday, January 20 at 7 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall ON, K6J3P9
SUBJECT:    
The City of Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) will hold a Public meeting on Monday, January 20 th , 2020 at 7 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consider amendments...
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Cornwall Electric and the AffordAbility Fund Trust are now offering resources to Cornwall residents.
To learn more about the program, click here.
To apply for the program, call 1-855-494-3863.

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