North Glengarry tests emergency response

North Glengarry council received at its most recent meeting an update on its Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Over the course of the last eight months, the Municipal Emergency Control Group met three times, Jena Doonan, Deputy Clerk and Community Emergency Management Coordinator told council. During…

HGMH Becomes a Trillium Gift of Life Network Designated Site

HGMH Becomes a Trillium Gift of Life Network Designated Site

Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) is proud to announce that they have joined the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation agency. This important step ensures that organ and tissue donation is supported in alignment with patient wishes,…

No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil. Nathalie Drouin, the national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, also says there…

Deux tiques positives à la maladie de Powassan

Deux tiques positives à la maladie de Powassan

Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) rappelle aux résidents de demeurer vigilants concernant les tiques à pattes noires car deux tiques positives à la maladie de Powassan ont récemment été détectées sur son territoire. Ce résultat est un rappel que les tiques sont actives jusque…

Gifts galore and more…

Gifts galore and more…

Did you know that the Cornwall Square contribution to the “Canadian Participaction Program” has come to an end? For four days last week our mall escalators were undergoing their Annual Fitness Inspection as mandated by the authorities who govern all vertical transportation equipment. The surprise…

A “Heaven on Earth” during a time of need

Ruby and her husband, James, have experienced the love and compassion of Hospice time and time again. Ruby is a kind soul with a big heart. Throughout her chosen career of volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society for over twenty years, Ruby found a passion for supporting her community. When the…

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Our Centre 105 Team hopes all is well with everyone in our community! We hope that the first few months of 2023 have been positive! We would like to start off by saying thank you for voting Centre 105 as the Top Not-For-Profit, through Community Votes Cornwall, for the second year in a row! Congratulations…

Co-operators Insurance crowned 2024 Cornwall men’s flag football champions

Co-operators Insurance crowned 2024 Cornwall men’s flag football champions

In an exciting showdown on Saturday, November 2, 2024, the third-seeded Co-operators Insurance (10-4) triumphed over the two-time defending champions, Team Budweiser (13-1), with a 27-14 victory to claim the Boston Pizza Cornwall Men’s Flag Football Championship. Co-operators’ standout player,…

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

To submit your event email: jmayer@seawaynews.media LOCAL AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Catherine Lalonde launches her children's book “Friends From Near and Far” November 30 from 2-4 p.m. at the Cornwall Public Library. There will be products associated with the book such as prints, cards, and the book…

Prospective Students Tour SLC at Fall Open House

Prospective Students Tour SLC at Fall Open House

St. Lawrence College (SLC) hosted a successful Fall 2024 Open House at its Cornwall campus on November 9, drawing prospective students,families, and community members eager to learn about the college's programs, student services, and facilities. The Cornwall event ran from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and provided…

RRCA Plants Native Wildflowers at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area

RRCA Plants Native Wildflowers at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is bringing extra blooms to Cooper Marsh’s biodiversity after a meadow at the 673-acre Conservation Area was recently filled with native wildflowers. The RRCA also added woodland-specific flowers in treed areas near the Marsh’s Visitors Centre. In…

Century 21 Unveils New Waterfront Office

Century 21 Unveils New Waterfront Office

Century 21 Shield Realty Ltd. marked the grand opening of its new head office at 703 Cotton Mill Street, Unit 109, with a celebratory event on August 21. The occasion featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale, along with tours of the modern office space, and wine and…

Canadians invited to support Veterans with Digital Poppy

Canadians invited to support Veterans with Digital Poppy

Canadians will honour Veterans and their immeasurable sacrifices through the Digital Poppy Campaign from October 25 to November 11 through mypoppy.ca. The Legion National Foundation has championed the Digital Poppy - a national, annual campaign that gives back to Veterans and their families - during…

The urgent need to support Ontario’s community health workers

The urgent need to support Ontario’s community health workers

The following is an open letter from Le Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie. Ontario’s community health sector is the backbone of healthcare for millions of people across the province. From primary care to mental health and addiction support, home care, and long-term care, the sector ensures…