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The City of Cornwall is now offering 24-hour and day-use parking permits, as well as a new overnight parking service.
Use this interactive map to discover parking options.
Overnight parking service
The new overnight service offers parking at municipal lots from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. any day of the week. The fee is $3 and can be paid using the WaytoPark app or Pay-by-Plate machine.
Overnight parking is permitted in the Warrington Brown parking lot (behind Kastner’s...
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On Thursday, November 11, City of Cornwall council, staff, and residents will pause to pay their respects.
The cenotaph in Legion Memorial Park will be the site of the Cornwall Legion’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony, starting at 10:45 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and watch from the sidewalk.
While municipal offices will be closed, other services will not be affected:
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection continues normally,
Recreation...
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Cornwall Fire Services is spreading the word from November 1 to 7: carbon monoxide can be deadly, and your actions can make the difference.
“This is very personal for me,” said Fire Chief Jeff Weber. “I lived in a community where a family passed away because their carbon monoxide alarm wasn’t working. Please test your alarm, ensure you have one on every floor, and get fuel-burning appliances inspected every year.”
Throughout the week, Cornwall...
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The Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall is seeking one community member who would like to serve on the Senior Friendly Community Committee . The primary mandate of the Senior Friendly Community Committee is to provide suggestions, advice and information on matters relating to seniors.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications  and resumes to the City of Cornwall’s Clerk’s Division outlining their qualifications and interests by mail,...
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Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action Working Group will help to bring about an attractive, zero carbon, and climate resilient Cornwall where all people will feel safe and are proud to live and work.
The purpose of Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action is to:
Give young people a voice on climate change issues, giving members the platform to influence and have their say on how the City responds to climate change and extreme weather events.
Give young people...
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Take notice that the City of Cornwall invites all interested persons to attend a Statutory Public Meeting on the proposed City of Cornwall Final Draft Zoning By-law. The purpose of the Statutory Public Meeting is to consider revisions and provide input on the Final Draft Zoning By-law, Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.  
Purpose and Effect: The City of Cornwall’s Planning Division is undertaking the legislated review and update of its...
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New signage is up at the City of Cornwall’s landfill!
Signs will help residents find the specific drop-off areas they’re looking for.
“There are more than a dozen drop-off sites at the landfill,” said Dave Kuhn, Waste Management Supervisor. “We want to be sure residents can easily get to each site, whether it’s their first time at the landfill, or their tenth.”
Unless residents are visiting the household hazardous waste depot,...
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The intersection of Sydney Street at Seventh Street will be closed to traffic starting Monday, October 18. Sydney Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street is in the process of reconstruction . The intersection closure will accommodate construction activities. Please detour using York Street. Thank you for your patience!
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Cornwall residents can soon apply to have their cat’s spay/neuter surgery subsidized. Surgeries are free for eligible residents. Applications will be accepted starting the week of October 25, 2021.
The program will assist residents in fixing their cats, and help control the cat population in Cornwall. The program will support low-income households in fixing pets over six months of age or under eight years of age.
To prepare for the application process, you will need...
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For the past four years, Cornwall residents have donated a staggering amount of textile waste.
This past spring, a total of 22,000 pounds of clothing, bedding, and shoes was donated in just one week. That waste was collected, in large part, by two people: Steve Smith and Lonnie McCracken, members of the waste management division.
“When you see how much clothing waste there is, it’s really overwhelming,” said Smith. “Our thrift stores can’t...
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