Here are 3 easy things you can do on Earth Day - and every day of the year!   1. Be a better recycler with the Recycle Coach app: https://bit.ly/2Gf9sNw   2. Take public transit: https://bit.ly/2TQvugY   3. Help collect litter with Adopt-a-Street: https://bit.ly/2HM9lcl  
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The City of Cornwall is continuing to accept comments on the Waterfront Plan.
On April 9, residents were invited to participate in an open house at the Cornwall Civic Complex.
The panels from that event will be on display at the Benson Centre, where residents can review and provide comments until Tuesday, April 30. The Benson Centre is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Residents can also participate in the conversation by…
Consulting the panels...
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Adopt-A-Street is back!
The City of Cornwall’s volunteer program aims to accomplish the same goals as always – collect litter, beautify City streets, sidewalks, and parks, and inspire civic pride.
To serve you better, Adopt-A-Street has changed how and where it works.
The program is now based at the Cornwall Public Library, at 45 Second Street East. Volunteers can register and collect their kit at the library (kits will be available as of Monday, April...
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NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CORNWALL
Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall passed By-law 2019-039 on Monday, April 8, 2019, under Chap. P13, s.34 (18)(19) 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 in respect of the By-law by filing, with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall no later than Tuesday,...
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NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CORNWALL
Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall passed By-law 2019-038 on Monday, April 8, 2019, under Chap. P13, s.34 (18)(19) 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 in respect of the By-law by filing, with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall no later than...
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What’s new with Cornwall Transit?
We’ve standardized all bus passes and tickets. As of May 1, all services can use the same tickets: regular bus routes, Handi-Transit, and the community bus route. Any previously purchased Handi-Transit tickets will not expire, and will also be accepted on all other transit services.
On Wednesday, May 1, prices are changing. - Cash fare: $3 - Adult monthly pass: $65 - Adult 10-ride card: $25 - Senior monthly pass:...
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The Department of Infrastructure & Municipal Works is undertaking annual maintenance of its fire hydrants and watermains.
Fire Hydrants are tested to ensure they are ready should our Fire services need to use them and also for flushing the watermains. Testing ensures that hydrants are in full working order and verifies their flow capacity.
In order to determine that a hydrant is capable of meeting fire flow requirements, City crews must open the hydrants and discharge...
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With the warmer weather on its way, this means that roadwork season will soon be in full effect. More and more work zones will be popping up on our highways, and on our city streets. It’s also the time of year when more people are on the road traveling greater distances.
The City of Cornwall is reminding motorists to exercise caution when driving past or through a construction zone. These areas require drivers to be especially cautious and attentive, from the heavy machinery...
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Happy Easter!
Municipal offices will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22.
Facilities
The Aquatic Centre will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Sunday, April 21. Check out our schedule of public swims for Saturday and Monday.  
The Benson Centre will be open for regular programming throughout the weekend.
The Cornwall Civic Complex will be open to walkers and joggers throughout the weekend, but offices will be closed.
The Cornwall...
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R.W. Tomlinson Limited is resuming the removal and replacement of the existing Highway 401 bridges over Pitt Street.
Construction restarted on Monday, April 1, 2019.
From April 8 to November 8, 2019, traffic on Highway 401 will be reduced to one 3.5 meter lane in each direction. Replacement of the eastbound lane bridge over Pitt Street will be completed prior to November 8 and the 401 will be reinstated to its normal configuration.
R.W. Tomlinson anticipates that Pitt...
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