This notice is to advise you in accordance with Section 51, of The Planning Act that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall has made the decision to:
Approve with Conditions - Draft Plan of Subdivision on Residential lands located on the south side of Tollgate Road and east of Pitt Street, Cornwall Ontario.
File No. 04T-2019-03 For the Bellwood Ridge Development Draft Plan of Subdivision
Take Notice that on the 12th day of August 2019, the Council...
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A record-breaking number of residents are getting ready to participate in the City of Cornwall’s Trash to Treasure weekend!
So far, over 75 homes have signed up for the community yard sale on Saturday, August 24. More than 60 homes have signed up for the giveaway day on Sunday, August 25.
More than 200 treasure-hunters have signed up to receive a map of participating homes.
Treasure Maps
Yard Sale (Saturday, August 24) printable map
Yard Sale...
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Cornwall Fire Services is reminding residents and visitors to use caution when boating on the St. Lawrence River.
On Monday, August 12, Cornwall firefighters operated at a call on the river. A pleasure boat capsized at the Seaway International Bridge after hitting a barge in place at the piers.
River conditions are more dangerous this season due to increased water levels pouring through the R.H. Saunders Power Dam, advised Fire Chief Pierre Voisine.
“Boaters...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to offer recycling workshops for community residents.
Participants who complete the 25-minute workshop to which they registered will receive a free recycling bin.
To sign up, please click here .
WORKSHOP DATES:
Sunday, September 15 at 1:30 p.m. (Cornwall Public Library upstairs)
Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m. (Cornwall Public Library upstairs)
Thursday, September 19 at 11 a.m. (MacEwen Room – Benson Centre)
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Yield to the city bus - it’s the law.
The City of Cornwall, in partnership with the Cornwall Police Service, Cornwall Transit, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 946, is reminding motorists to yield to city buses.
Since 2004, motorists are required by law (Highway Traffic Act, section 142.1) to yield to transit buses when they signal their intention to re-enter the traffic stream.
“Our drivers’ first priority is the safety of passengers, pedestrians,...
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The Clerk’s Division has received a request from Cornwall’s Heart of the City to name the historic parkette, a green area located between Dreamland and Jas-Mar Paints on Pitt Street, between Second and Third Streets.
The request speaks of Mr. Carr’s dedication to the rehabilitation of Cornwall’s downtown by way of his time with Heart of the City, which has resulted in many façade improvements in the downtown.  Mr. Carr was a member of the...
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Pitt Street will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m until September 17.
The closure is from South Branch Road to Tollgate, with local traffic continuing to have access to their homes and businesses.
The closure has been authorized to ensure the health and safety of motorists, workers, and residents.
This area also has a vertical height restriction of 3.6 metres.
R.W. Tomlinson is continuing to work on the Highway 401 overpass at Pitt Street.
Temporary...
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The City of Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) will hold a Public meeting on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consider amendments to a Draft Plan of Subdivision as well as amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
To read more, please click on the PDF attachment below.

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Due to high ticket demand, an additional performance of Cirque du Soleil AXEL has been added to the Cornwall engagement on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at www.cirquedusoleil.com/axel . Presented by Sun Life Global Investments, this unique creation will showcase world-class acrobatic skating performances set in fantastical universes combining full-spectrum visual effects and awesome live music that seamlessly integrates popular songs with...
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Starting July 10, Bedford St from Fifth St to Seventh St W and Sixth St from York St to Cumberland Ave will be temporarily closed to thru traffic for approximately three days, with access for local traffic only.
Detour maps are attached below.
This closure is required as part of the Bedford St Reconstruction Project, to allow the contractor to complete work in the intersection of Bedford St and Sixth St W, and to ensure the safety of both workers and the public.
Once...
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