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On-street parking is free in the City of Cornwall.
As retail stores re-open, the City is supporting local businesses by offering free parking.
Learn more about how the City is responding to COVID-19 .

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The 2020 construction season is about to kick into high gear in Cornwall.
Detailed information on each project is now available at www.Cornwall.ca/construction , where all 2020’s major projects are listed, including the reconstruction of several roads, the relining of several watermains, and the construction of several sidewalks.
Residents can subscribe to automatic email updates by clicking on the green button at the bottom of relevant pages.
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Expect delays at the intersection of Brookdale Ave and Ninth St. Work begins Tuesday, May 26 and continues throughout the week. As of Wednesday, lanes will be reduced. Where possible, please avoid this intersection. Construction is taking place as part of the Brookdale North Sanitary Sewer Extension.
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The theme for Paramedic Services Week 2020 is Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line and demonstrates the important role that paramedics play on the front lines of the healthcare system during a pandemic.
During a global pandemic health emergency, paramedics play an integral role on the front lines of healthcare. Paramedics are often an early point of contact when residents access health care.
From May 24 to 30, the City of Cornwall will take to social media to share messages...
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Leaf, branch, and yard waste collection will continue every other week through the summer.
Yard waste collection, which typically takes place only in the spring and fall, will now also take place the weeks of:
June 8-12
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 20-24
Additional weeks may be added in August and September.
As of September 28, regular fall yard waste collection will continue weekly until November 13.
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The City of Cornwall’s Fire Chief Pierre Voisine has accepted a new position with the City of Clarence-Rockland .
His resignation from the City of Cornwall is effective June 19, 2020.
The City is grateful for Chief Voisine’s five years of service, during which time he led Cornwall Fire Services’ daily operations while spearheading the development and modernization of by-laws and policies for the Fire Service, and leading new initiatives in community...
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All residents and staff at Glen Stor Dun Lodge were tested for COVID-19, and these tests have come back negative. Staff will continue following strict health and safety precautions to help keep residents safe. Learn more:  https://www.cornwall.ca/en/live-here/glen-stor-dun-lodge.aspx
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The City of Cornwall would like to highlight the following programs, which offer support and resources for seniors in Cornwall.
Food Hampers
Cornwall residents are encouraged to call 211 if they are struggling to access food.
Among new resources available are 1,500 food hampers, prepared by volunteers and organized by the Regional Emergency Response Council (led by the United Way of SD&G and Social Development Council).
Meals on Wheels Subsidy
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Online resources are now available for residents interested in participating in an online public open house regarding the review of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Get Involved!
Please review the following materials, then fill out the online survey by clicking here . The survey closes on May 31. On June 12, a summary of the survey responses will be made available.
Open House 2 Display Boards
Open House 2 Video Presentation
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Some outdoor facilities in the City of Cornwall open on 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.
These include: outdoor tennis/pickleball courts, baseball diamonds, football fields, basketball courts, the skatepark, and ball hockey courts.
The BMX Track in Guindon Park is also permitted to open, but will remain closed while upgrades continue to the track. Indoor courts and facilities remain closed, as do outdoor play structures and outdoor gyms.
Outdoor recreational facilities are...
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