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City of Cornwall Champions Regional Priorities at 2025 AMO Conference The City of Cornwall is advancing key regional priorities at the 2025 annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, where municipal leaders, provincial officials, and key interest holders are convening to address Ontario’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. City officials have secured meetings with several provincial ministries and organizations to advocate for enhanced funding, improved public infrastructure, and regional prosperity.

Aug 15, 2025

Council Meeting Recap: August 11, 2025 Live streaming of the public session of Council is available on the day of the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.

Aug 14, 2025

Touch a Truck Returns as Cornwall’s Can’t Miss Summer Highlight The City of Cornwall is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated return of its annual Touch a Truck event, set for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at Lamoureux Park’s Bandshell. Recognized as a highlight of the summer, Touch a Truck invites families from across Cornwall to explore, learn, and celebrate the vital services that shape our vibrant community.

Aug 12, 2025

City of Cornwall Adds First EV Trucks and More Hybrid Vehicles to Municipal Fleet The City of Cornwall is continuing to update its municipal fleet with more fuel-efficient vehicles that are better for the environment and more cost-effective to operate over time. These changes are part of the City’s plan to reduce vehicle emissions and keep up with improvements in vehicle technology, while making sure staff have the right tools to do their work.

Jul 29, 2025

City of Cornwall Announces Senior Leadership Team Organizational Restructuring The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce the establishment of a comprehensive senior leadership team following an extended period of organizational transition. Effective August 5, 2025, this restructuring aims to enhance service, increase accountability, and align with the City’s long-term objectives.

Jul 16, 2025

Shape Cornwall's Arts, Culture and Public Arts Strategy The City of Cornwall is excited to announce the launch of our new Arts, Culture, and Public Art Strategy! This initiative aims to transform Cornwall into a vibrant destination for the arts, celebrating our diverse cultures and guiding the integration of public art throughout the city, especially along the beautiful waterfront. Get Involved and Share Your Vision! This strategy will be developed over the next few months through extensive community engagement, with the goal of presenting it to Council by the end of this year.

Jul 16, 2025

City of Cornwall Announces New Hires and New Appointments The City of Cornwall has initiated a strategic departmental restructuring aimed at strengthening service delivery, enhancing collaboration, and aligning City operations with long-term community priorities. Several new leaders have been appointed in planning, human resources, and senior administration, bringing valuable experience to help the city achieve growth and community development goals.

Jul 16, 2025

AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE: Application for consideration of a Zoning By-law Amendment The City of Cornwall's Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Jul 15, 2025

Cornwall Aquatic Centre Closed (July 14) Due to maintenance issues, the Cornwall Aquatic Centre will be closed today, July 14. Indoor lessons from 4:00 - 6:00 pm have been moved to Mattice Outdoor Pool.

Jul 14, 2025

City of Cornwall Unveils Rainbow Crosswalk in Support of Inclusion and Diversity The City of Cornwall has officially unveiled a permanent rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Pitt and First Streets in the heart of the downtown core. The colourful installation stands as a vibrant and lasting symbol of inclusion, pride, and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Jul 12, 2025