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Updates to Cornwall Transit Express Route 71 We have some important updates regarding the Cornwall Transit Express Route 71 schedule: Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Express Route 71 will operate on an hourly schedule instead of the usual half-hourly service. Wednesday, January 7 to Friday, January 9, 2026: Express Route 71 will not be running during these dates.

Jan 06, 2026

Ontario Fire Marshal Concludes Investigation into Fatal John Street Fire Cornwall Fire Services, in coordination with the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), has concluded its investigation into the structure fire at 31 John Street on January 1, 2026. The OFM has determined that the cause of the fire is undetermined.

Jan 06, 2026

Structure Fire at 31 John Street On January 1, 2026, Cornwall Fire Services responded to a significant structure fire at 31 John Street. The call was received at approximately 5:51 p.

Jan 02, 2026

Significant Weather Event Cancelled- December 28, 2025 Please note that the significant weather event declared on December 28, 2025 is now cancelled.

Dec 28, 2025

Council Meeting Recap – December 8, 2025 River Institute Provides Update On December 8, Council listened to the River Institute Annual Update, presented by executive director Dr. Jeff Ridal, and program lead/research scientist Matt Windle.

Dec 11, 2025

City Seeking Committee Members The following Council Committees have open positions for volunteer members through 2026 (end of Council Term): Arts and Culture Advisory CommitteeCommittee of AdjustmentMunicipal Accessibility Advisory CommitteeRecreation and Parks Advisory CommitteePlease click here to apply. Deadline to apply is January 5, 2026.

Dec 11, 2025

Draft 2026 Budgets Now Available for Public Review The City is pleased to announce that the Draft 2026 General Taxation Budget and Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget are now available on the City website by clicking here. We encourage all community members to review these important documents and participate in the upcoming events and meetings.

Dec 08, 2025

Important Cornwall Transit Express Route 71 Update We would like to inform you that the temporary service interruption for the 71 Express has been extended. Service will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Dec 08, 2025

Cornwall in 2025 – A Year in Review 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.

Dec 05, 2025

Cornwall Welcomes New Doctors Through Medical Recruitment Programs 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.

Dec 04, 2025