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From December 9 through December 12, Route 71 will run hourly instead of every 30 minutes.
Please note: No service will operate on Route 71 from December 15 to December 26 for the holidays.

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Cornwall’s economy remained strong in 2025 as the city welcomed a wave of entrepreneurial activity, according to a report prepared by Cornwall Economic Development.
“2025 has delivered more success stories than ever before, and it is a sign of investor confidence in our community,” said Bob Peters,  Manager of Cornwall Economic Development. “Once again, Cornwall has overcome challenges and realized positive investment activity across all sectors....
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The City of Cornwall is pleased to welcome six new physicians to the community as part of the municipality’s Medical Recruitment Programs and Great River, Great Future recruitment campaign.
Dr. Stephanie Amorosa, Dr. Nadina Abdullayeva, Dr. Chloé Rozon, and Dr. Zheng Wen Zhang recently took advantage of the City’s Medical Relocation Program, which supports licensed physicians who want to relocate to Cornwall and establish their practice.
Dr. Karen Poirier...
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Long-term Financial Plan Presented
On November 24, Council received a presentation of the 2025 Long-Term Financial Plan. Bruce Peever, from KPMG LLP, delivered the overview of the plan, which reflects the long-term capital, operating, staffing, revenue sources, and reserve funds needs of the City. Long-term plans map out expenditures, helping municipalities achieve the goals in their Strategic Plan over a longer term.
Water Meter Installation Update
Council was...
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The City of Cornwall marked a significant milestone today with the official ribbon cutting for the newly completed Municipal Works Multi-Use Garage and Administration Building, located on Ontario Street. These projects mark key components of the ongoing Municipal Works Yard redevelopment initiative, which launched in 2016 with a comprehensive environmental assessment. It is designed to meet the city's service needs for decades to come, the initiative will continue with additional...
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  The City of Cornwall’s Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 15 th , 2025, at 7 p.m ., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and official plan amendment for the lands legally described as Part of lot 13, Concession 2 at 1525 Vincent Massey Drive, the lands legally described as Part of Lot 13 & 14, Concession 2, Part...
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The City of Cornwall’s Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 15 th , 2025, at 7 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands legally described as Part Lot 6, Concession 2, Part 1 on Reference Plan 52R-2836, in the Geographic City of Cornwall, located at 1745 McConnell Avenue. In accordance with the Planning Act, the...
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Landfill Life Expectancy Extended to 2047
On November 10, Council learned that recent waste management measures, such as the clear bag policy, green bin program, and biosolids diversion, have extended the landfill’s expected life from 2041 to 2047. The Infrastructure Services report highlighted that these initiatives, adopted in 2025, significantly improved waste diversion.
Administration indicated that residents and businesses should be commended for their efforts....
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Cornwall Transit is proud to announce the completion of a significant renovation and expansion of its maintenance garage and transit building, marking a new era for public transportation services in the community. This two-year project was funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) in partnership with the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
The initiative included the construction of a 30-foot by 75-foot addition to the existing facility,...
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The City of Cornwall was pleased to announce a significant financial donation at the annual Cornwall Arts Hall of Fame Gala on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Former resident Barbara Stewart Etherington and husband Bill Etherington have made a one-million dollar ($1,000,000) commitment in support of the new Arts Centre in addition to the $100,000 previously donated. The pledge, payable over five years, provides critical momentum for the ongoing construction project and pays tribute...
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