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Cornwall Transit Unveils Renovation and Expansion Project 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.

Nov 04, 2025

Million Dollar Donation to Cornwall Arts Centre Unveiled at Gala, Honors Stewart Family Legacy 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.

Nov 02, 2025

Council Meeting Recap– October 27, 2025 Major Improvements Ahead for Brookdale Avenue On October 27, Council endorsed the recommended plan for some significant changes to Brookdale Avenue from Seventh Street West to Fourteenth Street West. Key recommendations in the plan include for a new two-lane roundabout and closure and consolidation of this intersection with the one further south at Seventh Street Court.

Oct 30, 2025

Year in Review Meeting set for December 4 Cornwall's economy is once again in the spotlight with the popular Year in Review meeting on Thursday December 4. The Year in Review report summarizes major private and public sector development activity that has occurred in Cornwall over the past 12 months.

Oct 30, 2025

City of Cornwall Invites Public Engagement for 2026 Budget The City of Cornwall is announcing a series of public engagement initiatives aimed at gathering valuable community input for the 2026 municipal budget. Residents are invited to participate and play an active role in shaping the city's priorities for the coming year.

Oct 29, 2025

New Banners Go Up along Veterans Walk New banners honouring local veterans are now gracing light polls, transforming a portion of Second Street known as Veteran's Walk into a public gallery of remembrance. The new banners prominently feature a photograph of a local veteran in uniform, along with their name and service record.

Oct 27, 2025

Second Annual Tree of Hope Lighting Honors Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited+ Persons The Tree of Hope will once again shine in Lamoureux Park (near the Clock Tower) on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Oct 23, 2025

Ontario SPCA Breaks Ground on New Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic An official groundbreaking ceremony kicked off construction of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's new 8,000-square-foot Cornwall & Region Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic and marks the beginning of a brighter future for animals and the community. Once complete in 2027, the new facility at 2151 Second St.

Oct 21, 2025

Council Meeting Recap- October 14, 2026 Infrastructure Capital Projects Presented On October 14, Council received an update on the 2025 construction season and current Infrastructure Department projects. Michael Fawthrop and Emma Vanier reviewed seven ongoing reconstruction projects, which include complete upgrades to municipal infrastructure.

Oct 20, 2025

City of Cornwall Reports Significant Progress on Strategic Priorities in Six-Month Update The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce progress on its strategic priorities, as presented in a comprehensive six-month update to Council during the regular meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The report details major achievements under the four foundational pillars approved by Council in January 2024, demonstrating the municipality's ongoing commitment to building a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient community.

Oct 20, 2025