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The City of Cornwall confirms that the 2026 General Taxation and Water/Wastewater Budgets have been officially adopted.
On January 12, 2026, Mayor Justin Towndale opted to not exercise his Strong Mayor Powers and not veto the amendment passed by Council at the January 7, 2026 Special Budget Meeting. As a result, the 2026 Budget is now in effect.
2026 Levy and Rate Impacts The general tax levy will increase by 5.41%.
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On the afternoon of January 13, 2026, Cornwall Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of 13th Street. Upon arrival, crews discovered a single detached car garage fully involved with heavy smoke and flames.
A total of 11 firefighters and three apparatus were dispatched to the scene. Fire crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and prevent extension to nearby structures. Despite their efforts, the garage sustained significant...
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The City of Cornwall is continuing to update its municipal fleet with more fuel-efficient vehicles that are better for the environment and more cost-effective to operate over time. These changes are part of the City’s plan to reduce vehicle emissions and keep up with improvements in vehicle technology, while making sure staff have the right tools to do their work.
The latest additions to the fleet include:
Two all-electric Ford F-150 trucks , which will be piloted...
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This month, Cornwall Transit is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedicated service to the community. To commemorate this milestone, the public is invited to join City officials and staff for a special event on November 14, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Cornwall Transit (863 Second Street West). Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and will have the opportunity to learn more about transit services and the history of Cornwall Transit. In honour of...
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CORNWALL, ON – March 26 th , 2024 -  Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) responded to an industrial fire at 820 Campbell St at Done Right Roofing on March 25 th , 2024.  We received several 911 calls at 4:15 pm indicating heavy smoke and fire in the area of Campbell and Copeland St.
Cornwall Fire Services initially responded with 10 firefighters and 4 vehicles, a 2 nd  alarm was activated which brought in 8 additional off duty firefighters and several additional...
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City of Cornwall staff members from Parks and Landscape, with the help of the Municipal Works, Cornwall Fire Service and Bergeron Electric, recently installed over 12,000 feet of lights this year. This includes the Circle of Light, located at the traffic circle on Brookdale Avenue.
The intention behind the Circle of Light is to celebrate the various religious holidays that are happening during the upcoming holiday season.
“We are so proud of the efforts staff put...
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On June 2nd, 2023, Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Guy St. CFS responded to the incident quickly and was able to contain the fire and prevent significant damage to neighbouring properties.
Cornwall Fire Services, under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act's authority, investigated the fire's cause. It has been determined the cause of the fire was improper disposal of smoking material, with the fire originating on the front porch.
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On December 19, at their monthly meeting, Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action Working Group (YFCA) had the opportunity to take a personalize ride on one of the City’s hybrid buses. Maurice Rozon, Transit Supervisor, and Bus Driver, Chantal, led a small group of students and guests onto the bus to deliver a complete run-down on hybrid features such as electric-powered steering and HEPA filter air ventilation. The hybrid bus traveled down Pitt St. to the Civic Complex...
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Cornwall residents can soon apply to have their cat’s spay/neuter surgery subsidized. Surgeries are free for eligible residents. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, August 15 th , 2022, with the clinics being held on Oct 5-7 and Oct 17-19.
The program aims at assisting residents in fixing their cats and help control the city’s cat population. The program will support low-income households in fixing pets over six months of age or under eight years of...
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Cornwall residents can soon apply to have their cats’ spay/neuter surgery subsidized. Surgeries are free for eligible residents. Applications will be accepted starting on March 28, 2022, with the program running from May 25-27, 2022.
The program aims at assisting residents in fixing their cats and help control the city’s cat population. The program will support low-income households in fixing pets over six months of age or under eight years of age.
To prepare...
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