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Please take notice that, under authority of Bylaw no. 069-1989 and amendments, reduced load limits are in effect from March 14, 2025 to May 2, 2025 on the following streets in the city of Cornwall;
Weather conditions will be monitored and the date that reduced loads are removed may change. Please monitor the city’s website for updates.
1. South Branch Road from Pitt Street to Boundary Road.                              
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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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Yesterday, Cornwall Fire Services responded to a fire in a washroom at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Firefighters promptly responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the fire, though extensive smoke spread was observed throughout the building.
We are pleased to report that thanks to the swift actions of school staff and the well-rehearsed safety protocols in place, all staff and students evacuated safely. School personnel confirmed that every student was safely evacuated...
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Yesterday, Cornwall Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a single-family home on Sixth Street West at approximately 8:00 a.m. Firefighters responded from both stations, arriving within minutes of receiving the 911 call. A family was in the house at the time of the fire; however, all occupants were able to escape safely. Four individuals have been displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the Red Cross at this time.
The initial response included...
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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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Family Day Service Disruptions and Activities
Please be advised that on Family Day, Monday, February 17, the following changes to City services will apply:
City Offices: All municipal offices will be closed.
Waste Collection: Garbage and recycling services will be delayed by one day. If your collection is typically on Monday, it will occur on Tuesday this week, and similarly for subsequent days. The landfill will also be closed on February 17. For further...
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Cornwall Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 2000 block of Pitt Street at 1:00pm on TuesdayFebruary 11 th , 2025. Firefighters responded quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to the entire building. Fortunately, no one was home at the time of the incident but four individuals have been displaced because of the fire.
The initial response included twelve on-duty firefighters, with an additional six called in to assist on the scene...
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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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Following the temporary pause on the newly announced 25% tariffs on Canadian imports to the United States, the City of Cornwall remains committed to supporting local businesses and strengthening cross-border partnerships.
Yesterday, Mayor Justin Towndale met with Mayor Greg Paquin and Deputy Mayor Chad Simpson from Massena, New York, to reaffirm the strong relationship between the two communities. They discussed collaborative approaches to ensure ongoing economic growth and...
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