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• Synchro competition a Cornwall outdoor-pools community celebration

  07-08-2026 22:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A glimmering, blue pool on a hot summer day offered up one of the best ways to remember classic movies from the silver screen.The City of Cornwall recreation department held its annual synchronized-swimming competition for youth at the St. Joseph’s outdoor pool on Friday. This year’s theme was movies and cinema.The annual event brings together families and young kids for a day of laughter, music, and fun.“It’s important to make memories for them. I see how much fun they&
  
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• Wetlands celebration highlights importance of local ecosystem

  07-08-2026 22:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Thursday offered an opportunity to celebrate all things wetlands.Community members gathered at the Cooper Marsh Visitor Centre for the chance to celebrate and discuss Cornwall and SDG’s ecosystem; share a bite to eat; and, confront stark projections that show climate change is already altering the health of the upper St. Lawrence River.River Institute researcher Erin Smith explained the region’s average air temperature rose by 0.9 C between 1951 and 2020. Projections indicate a furt
  
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• Cornwall police charge man for threatening, spitting on woman

  07-08-2026 20:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  An 18-year-old man from Lancaster is facing three charges after police responded to a disturbance complaint in the early morning hours of Friday.Police alleged the man threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and one of her family members, then spit on the woman.The man was charged with domestic assault, and two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm — domestic.He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. Mischiefs, breaches A 19-year-old man from
  
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• Cornwall police lay eight charges in e-bike investigation

  06-08-2026 18:22 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 21-year-old man from Cornwall is facing eight charges following a police investigation into ongoing complaints about several electronic dirt bike drivers in the city.Police said the complaints have been coming in for several weeks , alleging individuals are operating the e-bikes in dangerous ways on streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and private property — performing stunts, speeding in pedestrian areas, and risking the public’s safety. Drones and other techniques were used by the tr
  
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• Cornwall police charge teen, man, after park disturbance

  06-08-2026 17:24 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Two people are facing charges after police responded to a public-disturbance call at a Cornwall park on Wednesday.Police alleged a 15-year-old boy threatened another person while holding an edged weapon. When the teen was located, officers alleged he caused a disturbance and resisted arrest. Police also alleged that while investigating the incident with the teen, a 21-year-old man was in breach of his court conditions, and wilfully obstructed an officer from engaging in the execution of his dut
  
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• William Desrosiers helps bring PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie to Cornwall as Rocky

  05-08-2026 21:24 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  While most Cornwall kids are spending the final days of summer on gaming consoles and outdoor fun, William Desrosiers spent his walking a Hollywood red carpet alongside global celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Terry Crews.Desrosiers, who turns 13 in September, recently landed a starring voice role in one of the biggest kids’ movies of the summer. Fresh off the Hollywood première , Desrosiers is back home and said he’s excited his friends and family will finally get to see what
  
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• EVB Engineering awarded contract for Cornwall's secondary water intake

  05-08-2026 20:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall city council approved the recommendation to award the contract for detailed engineering design services for the city’s secondary raw water intake to EVB Engineering on July 27.The company, whose legal name is 10097047 Canada Inc., submitted a bid of $7,288,205.07, including HST . The tax would be rebated to the city following payment.Infrastructure manager Emma Vanier explained EVB’s contract would include the detailed design for the project, engineering services, the techn
  
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• Few candidates nominated for Upper Canada, Catholic district school boards

  05-08-2026 17:48 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Fewer than three weeks remain until the nomination deadline for school board trustee candidates, and there are few candidates running.For many trustee positions, there are no challengers, or only one candidate running for office.As of Aug. 4 in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) trustee elections , only two wards have election races, and three wards have yet to have a candidate nominated.Ward 4 — which covers most of southern Leeds County, the Town of Gananoque, as far east to
  
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• Cornwall police charge teen with attempting to burn things in park

  05-08-2026 17:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  A 15-year-old boy is facing two charges after police investigated complaints about behaviour at a Cornwall park.Police alleged the teen was in possession of incendiary material, and using it on July 30 to attempt to light a fire. The teen was taken into custody at police headquarters on Tuesday.The teen, whose identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with mischief — obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of pr
  
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• Cornwall Gravel receives municipal go-ahead for new quarry

  04-08-2026 23:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A proposed quarry in North Dundas has cleared planning hurdles at the township and county level, though local politicians are still voicing concerns, and environmental regulators are requesting additional studies before operations can proceed below the water table.The SDG council approved an official plan amendment at its regular meeting on July 20 , after the same amendment was supported at the North Dundas township council meeting on June 17 .The land-use changes would pave the way for Cornwa
  
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• SDG OPP lay driving charges against man from Cornwall

  04-08-2026 18:57 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  NORTH STORMONT — A 30-year-old man from Cornwall is facing various charges following an SDG OPP police traffic stop on Highway 138 on Sunday afternoon.OPP said the traffic stop and information from a concerned citizen led to the man’s arrest.The man, whose identity the Standard-Freeholder is not publishing as it does not intend to follow his charges through court, was charged with operation while impaired — alcohol; operation while impaired — blood-alcohol concentration
  
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• Cornwall council adds tweaks to revised municipal grants program

  04-08-2026 18:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council approved the latest set of revisions to its municipal grants program on July 27, but not before adding a few more changes.Following feedback and a council vote earlier this year to do so , the program and policy behind it were changed to address concerns that arose regarding some restrictions and when the question of financial support to outside groups gets politicized.One such change is the addition of a community funding stream to support operations and organizational capacit
  
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• Royal Canadian Legion's centennial celebration in Alexandria

  04-08-2026 00:44 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 423 in Alexandria joined branches across Canada to mark the 100th anniversary of the Legion on July 17.The branch has been part of the community for 80 years and exemplifies partnerships forged between local government, community, and organizations. North Glengarry Township owns the building where the Legion and Carefor operate.This partnership with governments will move into a higher gear through plans to rejuvenate cenotaphs in North Glengar
  
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• Wet weather greets 54th Tubie Festival Weekend race in Morrisburg

  04-08-2026 00:22 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — Tubie Festival Weekend’s feature event happened Sunday on the worst-weather day of the bunch.It added a touch of drama to the event timeline, but the participants in the fun annual South Dundas paddling race in the St. Lawrence River didn’t seem to mind the wet conditions one bit.“They’re going to get wet anyway,” said race organizer Monika St. Louis of the decades’-old midsummer competition that has team members wading into the St. Lawrenc
  
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• Whose Wives Are They Anyway on stage at Upper Canada Playhouse

  04-08-2026 00:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — It is amazing the power that a little white lie has in causing havoc and mayhem.That is the premise behind the latest action-packed comedy, Whose Wives Are They Anyway? , which opened at the Upper Canada Playhouse (UCP) July 30.Work friends David — played by Allan Cooke, and John — played by Dan Curtis Thompson, plan a golfing weekend without their wives. They run into their new boss, D. L. Hutchison — played by Debra Hale, who insists her employees be invol
  
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• A nod to deep tradition, roots, at the 2026 Glengarry Highland Games

  04-08-2026 00:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MAXVILLE — The roots keep getting deeper from the region’s Scottish equivalent of the Tree of Life, the Glengarry Highland Games.Over 20,000 Scottish and Celtic faithful gathered for the 77th Games in Maxville, starting late last week.It’s easy to understand why these games have endured, even through time and multiple generations.This year’s guest of honour, Kelli Trottier , said this as she scanned the infield toward the much recognizable Maxville Fairground grandstand.
  
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• Cornwall council asks for report on crosswalk on York Street by St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre

  31-07-2026 23:58 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Having spent some time recuperating within its walls, Coun. Syd Gardiner received his council colleagues’ support a request for some kind mid-block pedestrian crosswalk on York Street near St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC).Council voted on Monday to support Gardiner’s request staff look at installing pedestrian-safety measures near the facility, which includes a long-term care centre that offers additional medical-recovery services and support programs . He asked for
  
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• Glengarry Highland Games draws in visitors from across North America for 77th-annual event

  31-07-2026 23:37 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MAXVILLE — The pipes blared, and drums echoed across the fairgrounds in Maxville as thousands gathered for the 77th-annual Glengarry Highland Games, which officially got underway on Friday.Recognized as one of the largest Highland gatherings in the world , this year’s event drew over 60 pipe bands, solo competitors, and spectators from across Ontario and beyond for a weekend showcase of traditional Scottish culture and competition.Some participants noted this was one of the highest
  
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• SDG OPP mobile crisis response team speaks in Martintown

  31-07-2026 22:05 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MARTINTOWN — Members of the SDG OPP mobile crisis response team (MCRT) met with residents at the Martintown Community Centre to discuss mental well-being and the services available to help with care giving.MCRT members Const. Craig Villeneuve, Const. Tylor Copeland, social worker Alicia Niewiatowska and registered nurse Rachel Poulin presented information on mental health awareness.The team partners OPP constables with mental health professionals from the Cornwall Community Hospital. Base
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with assaulting, threatening roommate, breach

  31-07-2026 17:06 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Cornwall is facing three charges after police responded to an assault complaint.Police alleged the man assaulted his roommate and threatened to harm his roommate on July 5, and that he breached his probation by contacting his girlfriend. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Thursday.The man was charged with assault; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; and, breach of probation for being within 200 metres of his girlfriend.He was held in police cu
  
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• Cyclist was on paved shoulder when fatally struck, officer tells Cornwall court

  31-07-2026 00:11 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The trial into the fatal collision involving a teenage cyclist continued after a two-week break on Thursday, as an officer testified the cyclist was on the paved shoulder when she was hit.Karen Brennan, a 46-year-old personal support worker from Ingleside , is facing a charge under the Highway Traffic Act of careless driving causing death. Charlotte Light was 14 years old at the time of the collision, which occurred in August 2024. OPP had previously stated Light was cycling eastbound on the pa
  
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• Cornwall recruits two physicians, awards medical scholarship

  30-07-2026 23:12 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall’s medical-recruitment efforts will see two physicians move to the city to set up practices here, and council also approved a new medical scholarship that should see that student practising medicine here within five years.Council approved changes to the city’s medical-recruitment programs earlier this year, and this crop of individuals are among the first to receive funding under those revised programs. The bylaws were unanimously approved at a special meeting of council on
  
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• What's open, closed, and happening this August long weekend in Cornwall and area

  30-07-2026 22:20 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The August long weekend is just around the corner, marking the start of the last month of summer vacation.With only a few weeks left before kids go back to school, there’s a lot going on in Cornwall and SDG to keep families entertained. As well as some service changes.A complete list of everything that will be closed on Monday, Aug. 4 is a challenge, so it’s best to phone ahead to any restaurants and retailers to verify if they’re open. Cornwall All City of Cornwall offices an
  
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• Cornwall police charge second teen with Lamoureux Park assault

  30-07-2026 18:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 15-year-old boy is facing a charge relating to an investigation into an assault reported on July 24.Police said an individual reported being assaulted by several youths in Lamoureux Park, and alleged the teen was one of them. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday.The teen, whose identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with assault.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court at an undisclosed later date. Assault
  
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• Two people charged with arson after fire in Finch

  29-07-2026 23:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  FINCH — Two people are facing charges following an SDG OPP and Ontario Fire Marshal investigation into a July 13 residential fire on Church Street.OPP said police, alongside North Stormont firefighters, responded to the fire around 12:15 a.m. on July 13, after which two suspects were identified. Police alleged the pair had taken a vehicle reported stolen on July 14 from an address on County Road 43, which was later located in Nova Scotia. RCMP arrested the pair and they were later transfe
  
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• Cornwall police Youth in Policing Initiative members brave the rain to support Centre 105

  29-07-2026 22:27 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The next generation of law enforcement and civic leaders were out helping the community on Wednesday.Members of the Cornwall Police Service’s Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) held a food drive outside Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer, raising non-perishable goods and cash donations for Centre 105.Each year, YIPI students select a non-profit to support and organize a fundraising day to draw in community support. This year, the members went with a straightforward fundraising plan.
  
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• Cornwall recognizes 2026 Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award recipients

  29-07-2026 21:52 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Three teens graduating from Cornwall high schools were honoured at city council on Monday as the 2026 winners of the Ontario Winter Games Legacy Awards.Annabella Curtis, Sarah Delves, and Kaleb (Kai) Morrow are the award recipients for 2026, chosen because they are successful athletes who contribute to the future of their communities.Recreation manager Lori Gibeau read each recipient’s citation , and Curtis and Delves were present in council chambers to accept their plaques and sign the c
  
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• Council wants heat pumps installed in Cornwall housing, defers report recommending furnaces

  29-07-2026 21:12 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Facing a test of its budget over its approved climate-change plans, Cornwall city council showed a preference for sticking to the plan.When council approved the 2026 budget , it included just over $2.2 million to replace older natural gas-fired furnaces with more energy efficient heat pumps in 170 Cornwall housing units at 1600 Birmingham St., 845 Marlborough St., 550 Lemay St., and 1700 Walton St. This was atop just over $1 million set aside in the 2025 budget for the heat pumps in those locat
  
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• Third youth charged in Cornwall bear-spray attacks

  29-07-2026 21:02 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 12-year-old boy is facing 15 charges as part of a police investigation into people being attacked with bear spray in Cornwall.Police responded to a weapons call Monday, and alleged three youths had sprayed someone they know in the eyes with bear spray, then attacked four other people in other locations throughout the city. Three youths were arrested Monday , two of whom were charged and a third unconditionally released. The 12-year-old was taken into custody at police headquarters on Tuesday.
  
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• OPP releases video footage of Paul Bellemore, missing from Cornwall since 2022

  29-07-2026 20:39 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Wednesday marked four years since the last time Paul Bellemore was seen in Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park — to mark the anniversary, OPP East Region posted video surveillance from 2002 showing his last known whereabouts.The 1:50-long video was shared across the regional OPP’s social media accounts. Paul Bellemore was last seen on July 29, 2022, along the waterfront at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall. The #OPP urges anyone who saw Paul that day or has information about his disappearance
  
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• Cornwall council chooses design for Highway 401 tourism signs

  29-07-2026 01:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  After a public competition failed to generate entries suitable to the technical requirements, Cornwall city council chose a design that will be installed under Ontario’s tourism signage program.The design was among four presented by Cornwall Tourism staff members to council for selection. It features a prominent Cornwall, with graphics depicting activities such as sailing, biking, and golfing; architecture such as the clock tower and Port Theatre sign, and even a generic slice of pizza an
  
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• Could Uber and Lyft come to Cornwall? Take our poll

  29-07-2026 00:37 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  City councillors offered a preview on Monday of the debate coming to the city on whether services such as Uber and Lyft should be allowed in Cornwall.Members lined up on either side as they discussed a report from deputy fire chief and manager of bylaw services Leighton Woods , who was seeking council’s direction as work continues to update the city’s vehicle-for-hire bylaw, also known as its taxi bylaw.The city’s current taxi bylaw is administered by Cornwall police, and the
  
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• Latest sentencing for people charged in 2022 cocaine seizure near Cornwall

  28-07-2026 23:18 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Joseph Scott Primeau was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, by Ontario Superior Court Judge Hélène Desormeau.Primeau will serve out one year in custody. In rendering her decision in Cornwall on Tuesday morning, Desormeau considered his 220 days in pre-sentence custody. In total Primeau was sentenced to two years less a year for a total of 365 days in custody. Primeau pleaded guilty to charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and conspiracy to commit an
  
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• One of the victims speaks out after Cornwall waterfront trail bear spray attack

  28-07-2026 23:03 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Anne Whyte was enjoying a peaceful stroll along Cornwall’s waterfront trail on Sunday, intending to stop by the Cornwall Kinsmen Farmer’s Market.The South Glengarry resident’s plans changed when she became one of several victims in a series of unprovoked attacks.According to Whyte, the attackers came within a foot of her and sprayed her in the face with what she suspects was bear spray.“I had my head down,” said Whyte. “Suddenly a bike came across that I hadn
  
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• Cornwall police charge teens after several people assaulted with bear spray

  28-07-2026 19:52 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Two teenagers are each facing 20 charges after police investigated a series of events on Monday morning.Police alleged the teens sprayed someone they know in the eyes with bear spray, then fled that scene and proceeded to spray four other people in separate incidents at other locations throughout Cornwall. Police located a trio of teens and apprehended them.A 14-year-old from Williamstown, and a 15-year-old from Cornwall — neither can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act &md
  
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• The Beaver Club brings two hours of solid laughter to Stirling Festival Theatre

  27-07-2026 23:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Editor’s note: A GoFundMe was set up for Ken McDougall on July 26 as friends reported a hospitalization has McDougall, accompanied by his wife Jane McClelland, at the Kingston General Hospital until he is released from care. As of Monday afternoon July 27, the SFT website and social media feeds were still promoting and selling tickets to this show, which has a scheduled run ending on Sunday, Aug. 2. Those with tickets or purchasing them may wish to confirm their show is proceeding as sche
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with harassing, threatening grandmother

  27-07-2026 21:14 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 20-year-old man from Akwesasne is facing six charges after police responded to a family dispute call on Saturday.Police alleged the man breached his probation when he went to his grandmother’s residence and threatened to damage her property. Police alleged the man had previously damaged the woman’s property, and engaged in threatening conduct to the point the woman feared for her safety.The man was charged with criminal harassment — threatening conduct; mischief under $5,000
  
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• Friendship Day in Akwesasne celebrates Kanien'kehá:ka culture

  27-07-2026 20:23 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  AKWESASNE — Akwesasne Friendship Day on a sun-drenched Saturday had entertainment and activities for guests from the local community, Cornwall and beyond.“We have people here from all over the place,” said Native North American Travelling College (NNATC) executive director Joyce Tekahnawiiaks KingThe NNATC puts on the free event each year in its own backyard, with some of the quieter activities inside the building that’s located on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) about two
  
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• South Stormont Fire and Rescue opens Station 2 in Ingleside

  27-07-2026 20:06 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  INGLESIDE — South Stormont Fire and Rescue has officially unveiled its newest jewel in the township’s portfolio of stations.Council, community members, and firefighters were among those celebrating the official grand opening and open house on Saturday, for Station 2 in the north portion of Ingleside at the corner of 45th Parallel and Farran drives.“It’s a beautiful, magnificent building,” said South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.T
  
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• Cornwall Ribfest 2026 draws in huge crowds

  27-07-2026 19:48 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Record-breaking early turnout, new family entertainment, and a steady stream of out-of-town visitors helped make Cornwall Ribfest 2026 a successful weekend at Lamoureux Park.The event ran from July 23-26.The annual multi-way festival, now organized by the Stormont Community Optimist Club , saw record crowds pass through the park on Thursday and Friday, according to lead organizer Terry Muir.While Sunday settled into its usual softer pace as teams and volunteers prepared for cleanup, he said ven
  
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• Duncan and Quinn host annual picnic at Lost Villages Museum

  27-07-2026 19:30 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  LONG SAULT — Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry MP Eric Duncan and Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry MPP Nolan Quinn hosted their joined annual picnic at the Lost Villages Museum in Ault Park on Sunday.The event brought together community members from across Cornwall and SDG, as well as from elsewhere across the region. With live music, food and entertainment for children the picnic isn’t just for policy wonks. Both Duncan and Quinn stressed the importance of connecting
  
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• Teen dies in single-vehicle collision on Headline Road north of Cornwall

  26-07-2026 20:14 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 16-year-old girl died in a single-vehicle collision in the early morning hours of Sunday north of Cornwall.SDG OPP reported Sunday that officers, along with South Stormont firefighters and Cornwall SDG paramedics, responded to the collision on Headline Road / County Road 44 near County Road 19 at about 3:40 a.m.Two people were taken from the scene to hospital and later transported to Ottawa by air ambulance with serious injuries. The 16-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene. OPP said
  
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• Summer swimming students make a splash at Cornwall diving competition

  24-07-2026 23:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It was a perfect sunny day on Friday to cool off by jumping into one of Cornwall’s outdoor pools, and that’s exactly what dozens of young swimming students did.As per summer tradition at the city’s outdoor pools, a diving competition was hosted at Reg Campbell Park pool to challenge and encourage young learners from all of Cornwall’s outdoor pools.Over 30 students between ages of five to 14 were registered and competed individually, as well as part of their pool team. Po
  
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• Revised municipal-grants guidelines set for Cornwall council approval Monday

  24-07-2026 22:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council is set to move ahead with its review of the city’s municipal grants program on Monday, July 27, at a special city council meeting.The review comes after Coun. Sarah Good received unanimous support from her colleagues to review the current program’s framework.The proposed framework establishes a four-stream funding model that will include community events, community funding, signature events, and senior social connection grants. The new framework will include standar
  
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• Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall welcomes new leadership

  24-07-2026 21:37 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO) held its change-of-command ceremony on Friday, in Cornwall in the lecture theatre at the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre to mark the next chapter in leadership.Col. Neil Ryan, who took over in 2023 , handed off control to Lt.-Col. Matthew Allan.The sometimes emotional and solemn tradition brought together military leadership, local dignitaries, and Haudenosaunee traditions to mark the metaphorical passing of the baton.Following
  
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• Cornwall man found not guilty of assault with a weapon

  24-07-2026 18:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A Cornwall man was found not guilty last week of an assault with a weapon charge related to an incident that took place in June 2025.Bryan Joubert, 32, said he was pleased with the outcome of a brief trial and Charter of Rights and Freedoms hearing presided over by Ontario court of justice Judge Diane Lahaie at the Cornwall courthouse on July 15, but he felt the matter could have been resolved sooner.Joubert claimed the charge has had a negative affect his life and his career.During the cross-e
  
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• Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry forest network grows with donation

  23-07-2026 23:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry council approved a staff recommendation on Monday to acquire a woodlot near North Lancaster in South Glengarry.The forest and property have remained in the same family for over a century. The property is being donated by owner Charles McDonald through a partial donation agreement.Under the agreement approved by council, the municipality will pay $80,000 outright, with the remainder of the property’s appraised value issued to McDonald a
  
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• Ingleside community garden takes root through volunteer support

  23-07-2026 23:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  INGLESIDE — A new community garden is quickly coming together in the Village of Ingleside.After the Township of South Stormont council initially approved the community garden initiative for Memorial Square this March, the Township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommended the garden be established in the village’s Maple Street park . Volunteers and EAC members broke ground at the Maple Street park site in late June and the project has been flourishing since.On Tuesd
  
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• South Stormont's first official conservation area dubbed Limestone Ridge

  23-07-2026 20:17 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  South Stormont’s first official conservation area has a name.Following an online survey that saw approximately 1,800 participants chime in, the 105-acre property now in the stewardship of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) will be known as the Limestone Ridge Conservation Area .On June 15, South Stormont launched an online poll. Voters were not limited to only residents of South Stormont, as the conservation area will be open to anyone. The Limestone Ridge name won out over L
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with harassing ex-spouse

  23-07-2026 16:31 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 40-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to an intimate-partner violence complaint on Tuesday.Police alleged the man repeatedly communicated with his ex-spouse to the point of harassing her and causing her to fear for her safety. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday.The man was charged with criminal harassment — repeatedly communicate, and harassing communications.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court o
  
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