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The City of Cornwall, in an effort to calm traffic in school zones, increase public safety and create safer intersections are completing the following shortly:
All-Way Stop control at the intersection of Surgenor St. and Joyce St.
All-Way Stop control at the intersection of Queen St. and Robertson Av. including Red Solar Flashers
All-Way Stop control at the intersection of Walton St. and St. Felix St. including Red Solar Flashers
Red Solar Flashers at the...
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The City of Cornwall is delighted to announce an upcoming candidate information session for anyone considering running in the 2026 Municipal and School Board elections. The session will take place on April 22, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers. This valuable opportunity, facilitated by the Clerks Department, is designed to inform, educate, and prepare potential candidates for the election process ahead.
During the session, attendees will receive comprehensive...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce a series of public open houses as part of the ongoing review of the Cornwall Transit service. Residents, businesses and interest holders are encouraged to attend and share their feedback on the future of transit in Cornwall.
The Transit Master Plan aims to assess the performance and function of the current transit service, determine the transit needs of the City and its residents, and recommend a strategic Master Plan for the next...
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The City of Cornwall is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) to host the Seaway Shootout at the Cornwall Civic Complex this fall.
Bringing major hockey back to our community, the historic Ed Lumley Arena will serve as the backdrop for a thrilling double-header. The Brampton Steelheads will take over home ice for two regular season matchups against the Ottawa 67’s on Friday, October 16, and the Kingston Frontenacs...
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TAKE NOTICE  that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall gives public notice of a receipt of an application for an Official Plan Amendment to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment to the City of Cornwall Official Plan in accordance with Subsections 17(15) and 22 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended and receipt of a complete application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment to consider a proposed zoning amendment to the City of Cornwall Zoning By-Law...
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As the Easter long weekend approaches, residents are advised of the following changes to municipal hours and services.
City Offices City administrative offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6.
Waste & Recycling Collection Friday, April 3 collection will take place on Saturday, April 4.
Monday collection will proceed as usual.
Cornwall Transit Friday, April 3: No bus service; transit office closed.
Monday, April 6: Regular...
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TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Cornwall gives public notice of receipt of a complete application for a plan of subdivision on March 27, 2026, in accordance with Sections 51(17) and (19.1) of the Planning Act. The application was submitted by 13618153 Canada Inc. (Jean-Pierre Poulin) (1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON, K6H 6L2, 438-502-3855) and their agents, Devcore Group (1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON, K6H 6L2, 438-502-3855, ccordonnier@devcore.ca ).
The...
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TAKE NOTICE  that the Planning Advisory & Hearing Committee (PAC) meeting is scheduled for the PAC Meeting of Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm.  The public meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 360 Pitt Street to gather public input regarding a proposed Secondary Plan, via an Official Plan Amendment, to the City’s Official Plan.
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE  that the Council of the Corporation...
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Price-Raas as General Manager of Human Resources, effective March 23, 2026. Ms. Price-Raas joins the City’s Senior Leadership Team, bringing a distinguished record of strategic human resources leadership at one of Canada’s largest organizations.
Most recently serving as General Manager, People and Safety Strategy at Canada Post, Ms. Price-Raas led a team of more than 60 HR professionals supporting...
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Cornwall City Council has directed Administration to pause the current Bridge Housing proposal while the City determines the most effective path forward to address transitional housing needs in the community.
The current proposal will not be moving forward at this time at any of the three locations originally identified. The City continues to work with local MPP Nolan Quinn and MP Eric Duncan to advocate for funding solutions that will support transitional housing in Cornwall.
Council...
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