The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce the establishment of a comprehensive senior leadership team following an extended period of organizational transition. Effective August 5, 2025, this restructuring aims to enhance service, increase accountability, and align with the City’s long-term objectives.
Since January 2023, the City has navigated significant leadership changes with multiple vacancies and interim appointments across key senior management positions....
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The City of Cornwall has initiated a strategic departmental restructuring aimed at strengthening service delivery, enhancing collaboration, and aligning City operations with long-term community priorities.
Several new leaders have been appointed in planning, human resources, and senior administration, bringing valuable experience to help the city achieve growth and community development goals.
“This restructuring is about building the right foundation for Cornwall’s...
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The City of Cornwall is excited to announce the launch of our new  Arts, Culture, and Public Art Strategy ! This initiative aims to transform Cornwall into a vibrant destination for the arts, celebrating our diverse cultures and guiding the integration of public art throughout the city, especially along the beautiful waterfront.
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This strategy will be developed over the next few months through extensive community engagement,...
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Due to maintenance issues, the Cornwall Aquatic Centre will be closed today, July 14.   Indoor lessons from 4:00 - 6:00 pm have been moved to Mattice Outdoor Pool.
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In the event of a postal service disruption, property tax bills for 2025 have been issued and payment due dates will remain unchanged.
The final property tax bills for 2025 were mailed between May 19, 2025 and May 23, 2025 with payment deadlines set for July 31, 2025 and August 29, 2025.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Tax Department at 613-930-2787 ext. 2317.

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The City of Cornwall is dedicated to providing critical support to evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation. As of last night, a total of 377 evacuees arrived at the Dev Centre. The Canadian Red Cross remains fully deployed on-site, leading the coordination of logistics, daily operations, and registration. The City of Cornwall is working closely with the Red Cross to develop a plan for childcare assistance and activities for the children, including toys.
The Eastern Ontario Health...
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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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