The City of Cornwall is taking the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the key issues that directly impact our community. With a growing need for affordable housing, the urgent requirement for a secondary water intake, and the ongoing threat of US tariffs, these priorities require immediate attention and action from all levels of government. 
Housing: The demand for safe, affordable and accessible housing continues to grow. The City of Cornwall is focused on working...
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The City of Cornwall is set to begin major renovations at the Cornwall Civic Complex starting May 5th, 2025, as part of a city-wide effort to improve public facilities and enhance the visitor experience. These renovations will focus on key areas such as the front entrance, Salon A/B/C, arena roof, and the arena floor.
The front entrance will receive a fresh new look to make it more welcoming and accessible. The remaining 50% of the roof on the east side of the arena will...
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"As a member of the Border Mayors Alliance, I stand with my peers in opposing these unjustified tariffs. These tariffs are not only detrimental to the Canadian economy, but the United States economy as well.  
The City of Cornwall has long valued its strong relationships with communities across the border, especially those in northern New York. We are an economic region, and our partnership with our neighbours to the south has been the cornerstone of our...
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The City of Cornwall has declared a significant weather event due to heavy snowfall, as defined within the O. Reg. 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
According to the Ontario Municipal Act, a municipality may declare a significant weather event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways under their authority. This declaration suspends the standard timelines required......
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Due to severe weather, all City of Cornwall offices and facilities (including the Benson Centre and Aquatic Centre) will close at noon today . However, Cornwall Transit will continue to operate. Waste collection will proceed as scheduled, but expect delays. For assistance, please contact Home  · Customer Self-Service

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The City of Cornwall has declared a significant weather event due to heavy snowfall, as defined within the O. Reg. 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways .
According to the Ontario Municipal Act, a municipality may declare a significant weather event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways under their authority. This declaration suspends the standard timelines required......
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The City of Cornwall believes that protecting public safety starts with supporting those who provide it. Today, the City is pleased to announce a new collective agreement with the Cornwall Professional Firefighters Association (CPFFA) Local 849. This agreement, effective until December 31, 2026, marks the first living contract in 30 years, bringing stability, predictability, and significant improvements for Cornwall's dedicated firefighters.
The agreement includes several...
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Public Meeting Date
January 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON, K6J 3P9
 

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The City of Cornwall Council and staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! City facilities and services will be impacted over the holidays.
Municipal offices will be open on Christmas Eve until noon. They will be closed on December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 26 (Boxing Day), reopening on Friday, December 27. Offices will also be open on December 30 and will close at noon on December 31, then remain closed until January 2 at 8:30 a.m.
For...
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The City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG Counties) are committed to improving health care access for residents through a partnership with Dr. Julie Crevier, a newly-practicing family physician in the region. This collaboration demonstrates the shared responsibility to address primary health care challenges and is another positive step forward to ensuring that everyone in the community has access to quality care.
“I am thankful...
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