Starting July 19, Pitt Street will be closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The closure is from South Brand Road to Tollgate, with local traffic continuing to have access to their homes and businesses.
R.W. Tomlinson is continuing to work on the Highway 401 overpass at Pitt Street.

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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.
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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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Mayor Bernadette Clement and members of Cornwall Fire Services visited Rachel’s Kids House of Hope on July 8 to accept a donation of three autism kits.
The kits, also known as ASD emergency vehicle calming kits, will be used to comfort children with special needs. Rachel’s Kids staff designed the kits based on the favourites of the children who use their services.
The kits also have instructions on how to use the tools, which include noise cancelling headphones,...
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For the eleventh straight year, the City of Cornwall’s drinking water system has scored a perfect inspection rating from the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The detailed inspection focused on sampling requirements, equipment calibration, certification training and documentation review on the operation of the drinking water system for the previous twelve month period.
Throughout the year, Cornwall’s drinking water system goes through...
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The arena in the Civic Complex will be open Friday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. as a cooling centre.   A heat warning has been issued for our area. Please check on loved ones, stay hydrated, and rest in a cool place. Cornwall Fire Services is sharing the biggest sprinkler in the City! Join us at 1 p.m. Lamoureux Park near the museum to cool off.

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The Clerk’s Division has received a request from Marvin Plumadore, Heather Megill and Peter Morgan to rename Riverdale Park to Gerry Grant Park. 
Gerry Grant was in the Army, worked as a seaman on the St. Lawrence River system and the Great Lakes, worked at different jobs for Canadian National Railways and CIL.  Mr. Grant was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was involved in many organizations and projects.  He was a Councillor for the City of...
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On June 1, a six-year-old boy suffered an amputated foot due to a lawn mower incident in Chesterville.
Cornwall SDG Paramedics and Prescott-Russell Paramedics provided pre-hospital care until ORNGE air ambulance arrived and transported the child to CHEO.  The Grade 1 student has since left the hospital and returned to school.
Cornwall SDG Paramedics were invited to attend a community fundraiser event on June 15 to support the patient’s family. Nathan Bols, Camille...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to release the 2019 Arts in the Park lineup.
This is a series of free, family-friendly musical acts. The performances are held outdoors at the Lion’s Club Bandshell. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic basket to Lamoureux Park and enjoy music performed by popular local artists.
All shows are weather permitting and begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check www.Cornwall.ca/ArtsinthePark...
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