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Posted On Monday, 16 June, 2025

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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Posted On Friday, 13 June, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that The Corporation of the City of Cornwall has amended the Traffic and Parking By-Law 069-1989 to establish Community Safety Zones on the following streets:
Fourth Street E. between Sydney Street and Gloucester Street
Fifth Street E. between Gloucester Street and Sydney Street
Sydney Street between Second Street E. and Fifth Street E.
Ninth Street E. between Sydney Street and Marlborough Street
The locations have been...

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Posted On Friday, 13 June, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that The Corporation of the City of Cornwall has amended the Traffic and Parking By-Law 069-1989 to establish All-Way STOP controls at the following intersections:
Fourth Street E. and Adolphus Street
McKenzie Street and Ross Avenue
Mercier Avenue W. and Ross Avenue
St. Felix Street and Walton Street
Optimum Drive and SCM Way
The locations have been chosen to raise awareness to schools in the area, crossing guard location,...

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Posted On Tuesday, 10 June, 2025

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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Posted On Monday, 09 June, 2025

The City of Cornwall is providing critical support to residents evacuated from Sandy Lake First Nation, following an escalating wildfire threat in Northern Ontario.
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) confirmed on Sunday that evacuees would be arriving in Cornwall. The first group of 155 individuals arrived at approximately 4:00 a.m. on June 9th. Additional evacuees are expected throughout this afternoon and evening. In total, Cornwall is preparing to welcome up to 450 individuals...

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Posted On Thursday, 22 May, 2025

Trash to TreasureThe City's popular Trash to Treasure event is returning this year, on June 7-8!
What is Trash to Treasure?
Trash to Treasure Day is an opportunity for residents to share their gently used, unwanted household items with treasure hunters. The goal is to reuse items rather than sending them to the landfill. Trash to Treasure is an event for the whole community!
Saturday, June 7 is a community yard sale day. On Sunday, June 8, residents can set out items to give away.
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Posted On Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services is proud to welcome a new group of 18 paramedic recruits who began their orientation and training on May 5, 2025.
Their arrival marks a critical step in addressing staffing gaps and enhancing emergency medical services across the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG).
As part of their onboarding, the new paramedics will complete a comprehensive four-week Orientation and Training Program. This includes...

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Posted On Monday, 28 April, 2025

Half load restrictions across Cornwall and SDG will be lifted effective 12:01 AM, Friday, May 2nd.
With the restrictions lifted, haulers can now carry full loads in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act.
The reduced load limits are necessary in order to preserve the integrity of certain roads during the spring thaw period. 
South Branch Road, from Pitt Street to Boundary Road
Cornwall Centre Road from Pitt Street to St. Andrews Road (Highway #138)
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Posted On Friday, 25 April, 2025

THE COUNTIES, Ontario – Dozens of local municipal officials combined with emergency services and members of the Canadian Armed Forces Friday for a training exercise to respond to a major mass-casualty incident in our region.
The fictitious incident presumed the disintegration of a massive cargo airliner over the City of Cornwall, raining fiery debris and tens of thousands of litres of jet fuel over an area that included both urban and rural locales.
More than 120...

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Posted On Thursday, 24 April, 2025

On April 23, 2024, Solicitor General Michael S. Kerzner visited Cornwall to tour the future site of the city’s new Fire Headquarters. Joined by MPP Nolan Quinn, the Minister met with city officials and fire services' staff to learn more about the project and its role in supporting frontline emergency response in Cornwall.
The new Fire Headquarters, being built at the corner of Tollgate and Brookdale, is designed to meet the needs of a modern fire service. It will provide...

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