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For regular updates from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), please click here.
To read the EOHU update from February 21 regarding the arrival of quarantine guests, please click here.
To watch Dr. Paul Roumeliotis's video update (February 20, 2020), please click here.
Click here to read the Red Cross blog : "The Red Cross is helping Canadians in quarantine after their arrival from Japan – here’s how"
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Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall passed By-law 2020-035 on Monday, February 12, 2020, 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 March 13 th , 2020,  a Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to the By-law...
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Notice of Intent to Pass Amending By-law No. 13-1997 to Remove a Holding Provision
Take Notice that the Council of City of Cornwall intends to remove the Holding Provision as applies to the lands described below at the February 24 th , 2020 Council Meeting. There will be no third-party rights of appeal on the removal of the Holding Provision for the subject property. If you have any questions or comments about this matter, please call the planner identified below.
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The City of Cornwall’s municipal grants program is open for applications until March 9.
Community organizations and volunteer groups make valuable contributions to the well-being of our community and residents’ quality of life. In recognition of these contributions, the City is committed to providing modest assistance through the Municipal Grants Program.
Two types of grants are available through this program:
Program 1 – Financial and In-Kind Assistance:...
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Happy Family Day from City of Cornwall Council and staff!
On Monday, February 17, municipal offices will be closed.
Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by a day. If your collection is typically on a Monday, it will be on Tuesday this week, and so on and so forth. The landfill is closed on February 17. Click here for the waste calendar.
Cornwall Transit will not be operating on Family Day, and Transit offices are closed.
The Civic Complex will...
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 City of Cornwall Zoning By-law Review
The City of Cornwall Planning Division has initiated a review of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 751-1969. This process will result in a new Zoning By-law that applies to the entire City. You are invited to attend a Public Open House to learn more about the process, how zoning affects your property, and how to provide input. The Public Open House will be held as follows:  
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Fire Chief calls on residents to check their smoke alarm following early morning fire
At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, Cornwall Fire Services responded to an active fire on Montreal Road, which was quickly upgraded to a second alarm.
Firefighters responded and quickly contained the fire, which affected one multi-unit building. Firefighters worked in collaboration with Cornwall Police Service and Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services. Injuries to residents appear to be a direct...
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Calling all artists 12 and under!
Mayor Bernadette Clement is pleased to announce the first-ever Art of the City colouring contest.
For the past year, City Hall has featured talented local artists, who have lent their work to the walls at 360 Pitt Street. Art of the City will feature youth artwork in 2020, starting with a contest for elementary school-aged children.
Submitted artwork should feature students’ vision for their ideal city. What does a perfect community...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce its partnership with BizPaL.
BizPaL is an innovative online service that provides entrepreneurs with simplified access to information about business permits, licences and other requirements needed to start, operate, and grow their business from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
To search BizPaL’s directory, please click here.
Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Cornwall should also be aware...
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Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services presented cheques to two community organizations after another successful funspiel.
The 11 th annual Cornwall EMS funspiel was held on January 11 in Alexandria and raised $1,400.
Beyond 21’s Jane McLaren and Special Olympics’ Karen Labelle attended the Paramedic Services building on January 23 to accept donations of $700 each.
About 80 curlers participated in the event, which began in 2009 as an after-work socializing activity...
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