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Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services is proud to support expanded COVID-19 testing efforts in Alexandria.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit opened a new COVID-19 assessment centre in Alexandria on June 30, located at 62 Anik Street. The centre will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and accessible by appointment only: call 1-800-267-7120 to make one.
Two paramedics will be on site Tuesdays and Thursdays to perform up to 60 swabs per day.
“Our community paramedicine...
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Cornwall Fire Services’ new boat is ready for search and rescue operations.
Staff began training late last week on the St. Lawrence River, and took the time to christen the boat.
“Typically, boats are christened with a bottle of champagne broken against the boat’s bow,” said Acting Fire Chief Jeff Weber. “We did things a little differently, and instead drove the boat under an arc of water from our aerial ladder truck.”
The new boat,...
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Cornwall's Canada Day Committee and the City of Cornwall's Recreation Department are proud to present:
Cornwall's Virtual Canada Day Celebrations! Join us on Wednesday, July 1 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for performances by your favourite local bands, as well as messages from our local and regional leaders.
Click here to watch online  - or tune in to YourTV Cogeco Channel 700. This year's musical lineup includes performances by: Mike McAnany, Art Levert, Nick...
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The Aquatic Centre is open as of Monday, June 29.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Aquatic Centre will be closed weekends.
The Kinsmen Pool is open, but all other amenities are closed, including the slide, whirlpool, and wading pool, as per Eastern Ontario Health Unit orders.
The schedule is as follows. Please call ahead (613-933-3586) to reserve and pay for a spot for lane swims and AquaFit, as spaces are limited. Staff are in the office Monday...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce its partnership with WaytoPark, a smart phone app that provides another option for parking payments.
No need to run back to the meter, or search for coins – use WaytoPark instead! The app is available for download on iPhone and Android .
“This is the next step in the modernization of our parking system,” said Mark Boileau, Manager of Planning, Development, and Recreation. “Last year, we introduced pay-by-plate...
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The City of Cornwall is opening three outdoor pools as of Monday, June 29: Mattice, St. Francis, and Reg Campbell Pools.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, weather-permitting.
No swimming fees will be charged.
Public swimming sessions will last 45 minutes at a time, starting on the hour. Between each swim, 15 minutes will be used for lifeguards to disinfect surfaces and move in the next group of swimmers.
The Eastern Ontario Health...
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MUNICIPALITY OF CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
On Monday, July 27, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study for the Brookdale Avenue North Corridor.
All interested parties are invited to attend...
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The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians’ personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy.
That is why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done.
Strategic investments in public transit infrastructure play a key role in ensuring...
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Mayor Bernadette Clement, councillors, and City of Cornwall staff are proud to recognize the accomplishments of 2020 graduates – whether they are graduating from elementary school, high school, college, or university.
A bilingual banner of congratulations is now in place at the Lamoureux Park clock tower.
Graduates are encouraged to come by the City’s landmark for photos – while respecting physical distancing rules and gathering limits.
“We...
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The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is now ready to open with COVID-19 precautions in place.
The depot at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road will be open…
Wednesdays in July: 8, 15, 22, and 29
Saturdays in July: 11, 18, and 25
Wednesdays in August: 5, 12, 19, and 26
Saturdays in August: 8, 15, and 22
Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.
What to expect:
Lineups will likely be longer than normal. If...
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