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• Chesterville Fair hosts the classics

  22-08-2017 23:59 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The annual Chesterville Fair is returning to the village Aug. 25-27, with a classic host of events from agricultural shows to midway rides.
  
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• Cornwall Gymnastics Club on the move

  22-08-2017 23:22 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Gymnastics is proving to be a popular sport in Cornwall, so much so that the Cornwall Gymnastics Club has outgrown its facility on Boundary Road and is planning to expand by moving into the Nautel C-Tech building located down the road from their current location.
  
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• CTC: Roasted Cro on menu

  22-08-2017 23:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Children’s Treatment Centre Dinner and Roast of Marc Crawford, set to be held Aug. 30 at the Best Western in Cornwall, has added two roasters.
  
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• UCDSB ready with space, services for refugees bit.ly/2ioGVKk @UCDSB @navcanada #asylum #refugees… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  22-08-2017 22:58 via twitter.com
  UCDSB ready with space, services for refugees bit.ly/2ioGVKk @UCDSB @navcanada #asylum #refugees… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Police briefs: Name released in fatality

  22-08-2017 22:04 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  BAINSVILLE — Police have released the name of the woman who was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon on Hwy 401. Kimberly Oosting, 32 of Riviere Beaudette was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident involving four passenger vehicles and two tractor trailers.
  
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• Merpaw runs for Alzheimer's research

  22-08-2017 21:27 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  We are used to seeing him swim the rivers for a good cause, but now the River Swimmer has taken to the streets.
  
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• ALERT: Tornado watch for SD&G bit.ly/2x9NcNu #weather #tornado #watch https://t.co/ufQIm6Jxno

  22-08-2017 19:39 via twitter.com
  
  ALERT: Tornado watch for SD&G bit.ly/2x9NcNu #weather #tornado #watch https://t.co/ufQIm6Jxno
  
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• The Tornado watch was just issued by Environment Canada. fb.me/2m4V14DzP

  22-08-2017 19:02 via twitter.com
  The Tornado watch was just issued by Environment Canada. fb.me/2m4V14DzP
  
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• Mayor concerned leadership lacking on asylum seeker undertaking bit.ly/2xpxmxe #asylum #Quebec #CornwallON https://t.co/xD8UJFQbZV

  22-08-2017 18:55 via twitter.com
  
  Mayor concerned leadership lacking on asylum seeker undertaking bit.ly/2xpxmxe #asylum #Quebec #CornwallON https://t.co/xD8UJFQbZV
  
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• Busy Weekend for SD&G #OPP Police Blotter 082217

  22-08-2017 18:32 via cornwallfreenews.com
  DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A VEHICLE
   
  (South Glengarry) – On August 21, 2017 at approximately 5:18pm, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Stormont Dundas and Glengarry officers attempted to intercept a vehicle following a report of a traffic complaint on Highway 401, South Stormont Township. The vehicle was located and failed to comply with the request and continued on until it was successfully intercepted by officers on County Road 2, South Glengarry Township. The investigation
  
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• Cornwall Police Charge 13 Year Old Wendover Boy 082217

  22-08-2017 18:12 via cornwallfreenews.com
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  Cornwall, ON – A 13-year-old Wendover youth was arrested on August 21st, 2017 and charged with threats. It is alleged on August 21st, 2017 the youth threatened a youth known to him and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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• The accident closed the highway near Curry Hill most of yesterday afternoon and evening. fb.me/91fAKKuLw

  22-08-2017 17:49 via twitter.com
  The accident closed the highway near Curry Hill most of yesterday afternoon and evening. fb.me/91fAKKuLw
  
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• T Storm & Tornado ALERT for EASTERN ONTARIO (Cornwall) 082217

  22-08-2017 17:46 via cornwallfreenews.com
  CORNWALL ONTARIO – Today will be a fine day to be a duck!   Rain, Thunderstorms and even warnings of Tornadoes are featured in Eastern Ontario.
  The good news is that we should have another rare sunny rain free weekend!
  Expect highs in the mid 20’s c through early next week!Alerts for: Cornwall – Morrisburg
  Watches
  9:23 AM EDT Tuesday 22 August 2017
  Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
  Cornwall – Lancaster
  Maxville – Alexandria
  Morrisburg – Long Sault
  
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• JUST IN: Victim identified in Highway 401 pileup bit.ly/2wvc19e #CurryHill #Highway401 #fatal… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  22-08-2017 17:37 via twitter.com
  JUST IN: Victim identified in Highway 401 pileup bit.ly/2wvc19e #CurryHill #Highway401 #fatal… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Williamstown Fair wants loan for expansion bit.ly/2vlAQzB @FairWeekend #Williamstown #fair #land… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  22-08-2017 17:23 via twitter.com
  Williamstown Fair wants loan for expansion bit.ly/2vlAQzB @FairWeekend #Williamstown #fair #land… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• St. Andrews West: A two-day family affair

  22-08-2017 17:12 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It was a two-day party on the grounds of St. Andrew Catholic Church, and the biggest event ever held by the St. Andrew’s Council of Knights of Columbus, in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.
  
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• #OPP ID KIMBERLY OOSTING 32 as 401 W Collision Fatality 082217

  22-08-2017 17:06 via cornwallfreenews.com
  OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH – VICTIM IDENTIFIED
   
   
  (South Glengarry) – On August 21, 2017 at approximately 2:29PM members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a six (6) vehicle collision on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township.
   
  Four (4) passenger vehicles and two (2) tractor trailers were involved in the collision where one person died at scene and five (5) others were transported to h
  
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• Bylaw comes down on trailers near South Lancaster bit.ly/2g1TXg8 #SouthGlengarry #SouthLancaster… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  22-08-2017 16:33 via twitter.com
  Bylaw comes down on trailers near South Lancaster bit.ly/2g1TXg8 #SouthGlengarry #SouthLancaster… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Residents of Cornwall, Ont. want answers on 'tent city' for hundreds of Haitian asylum seekers - National Post

  22-08-2017 15:45 via nationalpost.com
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  Residents of Cornwall, Ont. want answers on 'tent city' for hundreds of Haitian asylum seekers
  National Post
  CORNWALL, Ont. — Municipal politicians in this eastern Ontario community said Monday they were frustrated at the paucity of information from the federal government over an influx of Haitian asylum seekers crossing to Canada from the United States.
  Cornwall officials seek answers on arrivalsdurhamregion.com
  Cornwall councillors seek answers as hundreds of Haitian refug
  
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• ICYMI: One dead in Highway 401 pileup in South Glengarry bit.ly/2wySXpR https://t.co/bdEo3LUrBG

  22-08-2017 14:43 via twitter.com
  
  ICYMI: One dead in Highway 401 pileup in South Glengarry bit.ly/2wySXpR https://t.co/bdEo3LUrBG
  
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• 1 Dead in 6 Vehicle Collision on 401 West Near Quebec Border 082217

  22-08-2017 13:26 via cornwallfreenews.com
  OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH
   
  (South Glengarry) – On August 21, 2017 at approximately 2:29PM members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Six (6) vehicle crash on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township near Mile marker 828 in the westbound lanes.
   
  Four (4) passenger vehicles and Two (2) tractor trailers collided. One person died at scene and 5 others were taken to hospital with non-life threatening inju
  
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• Cornwall, Ont., officials seek answers on arrival of Haitian asylum seekers - The Globe and Mail

  22-08-2017 13:20 via theglobeandmail.com
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  Cornwall, Ont., officials seek answers on arrival of Haitian asylum seekers
  The Globe and Mail
  Municipal politicians in this eastern Ontario community said Monday they were frustrated at the paucity of information from the federal government over an influx of Haitian asylum seekers crossing to Canada from the United States. “There are mixed ...
  Cornwall politicians pleased with meetingdurhamregion.com
  Cornwall councillors seek answers as hundreds of Haitian refugee clai
  
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• Cornwall, Ont., city council demands answers on future of Nav Centre refuge - CBC.ca

  22-08-2017 11:02 via cbc.ca
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  Cornwall, Ont., city council demands answers on future of Nav Centre refuge
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  Residents of Cornwall, Ont., packed into a special city council meeting Monday evening with hopes of learning more about what is happening with asylum seekers currently living on the grounds of a sprawling conference centre. Councillors said they ...
  Cornwall, Ont., officials seek answers on arrival of Haitian asylum seekersGlobalnews.ca
  Cornwall officials seek answers on arrival of Haitian asylum seekersC
  
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• Cornwall, Ont., city council demands answers on future of Nav ... - CBC.ca

  22-08-2017 11:02 via cbc.ca
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  Cornwall, Ont., city council demands answers on future of Nav ...
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  Residents of Cornwall, Ont., packed into a special city council meeting Monday evening with hopes of learning more about what is happening with asylum ...
  Agencies explain asylum seeker situation | Cornwall Standard ...Standard Freeholderall 8 news articles »
  
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• Government agencies explain situation with asylum seekers at Cornwall's Nav Centre

  22-08-2017 08:44 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Representatives of various government agencies briefed Cornwall city council on Monday evening about what the plans are for the asylum seekers currently staying at Nav Centre.
  
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• Cornwall city council's decision to have smaller tax increase jeopardizes student housing development - Standard Freeholder

  22-08-2017 06:34 via standard-freeholder.com
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  Cornwall city council's decision to have smaller tax increase jeopardizes student housing development
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  Montreal-based developer Gary Soules is trying to build a new student housing complex in Cornwall but needs grant money the city used on a smaller tax increase. Tweet · Bookmark and Share. Change text size for the story. Print. Report an error.
  
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• Cornwall city council's decision to have smaller tax increase jeopardizes student housing development

  22-08-2017 06:22 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Council’s decision to raid the city’s reserve funds to spare residents from a larger property tax increase has now come back to bite them.
  
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• The collision occurred near the Quebec border. fb.me/2ZQyjwcZA

  22-08-2017 05:15 via twitter.com
  The collision occurred near the Quebec border. fb.me/2ZQyjwcZA
  
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• JUST IN: One dead in Highway 401 pileup in South Glengarry bit.ly/2wySXpR #SouthGlengarry #OPP #Highway401… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  22-08-2017 05:13 via twitter.com
  JUST IN: One dead in Highway 401 pileup in South Glengarry bit.ly/2wySXpR #SouthGlengarry #OPP #Highway401… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Man from Cornwall charged with threatening youths at harbour - Standard Freeholder

  22-08-2017 02:59 via standard-freeholder.com
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  Man from Cornwall charged with threatening youths at harbour
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  A 26-year-old man from Cornwall is facing four charges after police were contacted about an incident at the Cornwall harbour on Sunday. Police alleged the man threatened some youths with knives while in that area. Police located the suspect a short ...
  
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• Everything is going smoothly at Cornwall's Nav Centre - Standard Freeholder

  22-08-2017 02:59 via standard-freeholder.com
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  Everything is going smoothly at Cornwall's Nav Centre
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  An asylum seeker heads back inside the Nav Centre on Friday Aug. 18, 2017 in Cornwall, Ont. Alan S. Hale/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network. Bookmark and Share. Change text size for the story. Print. Report an error. Topics. NAV Centre ...and more »
  
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• Cornwall Motor Speedway: Sportsman in spotlight - Standard Freeholder

  22-08-2017 02:59 via standard-freeholder.com
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  Cornwall Motor Speedway: Sportsman in spotlight
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  It can get tight in the corners at Cornwall Motor Speedway. Handout/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder. Bookmark and Share. Change text size for the story. Print. Report an error. Related Stories. Weather pays no favourites · Pecore wins Race for the Cure.
  
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• 'Get us the information we need,' Cornwall council tells feds

  22-08-2017 01:34 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  In a rare show of force, members of the Cornwall Community Police Service stood guard outside city hall as dozens of people filed into the building for a special meeting of city council to receive an update on the arrival of hundreds of asylum seekers in the city.
  
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• Two dog shows in South Stormont Township next week

  22-08-2017 01:28 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It’s a dog’s world out there and for the next two weekends dog lovers have the opportunity to find out just how much.
  
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• Nearly half of the asylum seekers at the Nav Centre are children. fb.me/Dd5yKidk

  22-08-2017 00:40 via twitter.com
  Nearly half of the asylum seekers at the Nav Centre are children. fb.me/Dd5yKidk
  
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• Everything is going smoothly at Cornwall's Nav Centre

  22-08-2017 00:25 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Things are going smoothly at the Nav Centre even as it houses a few hundred asylum seekers inside its building while they await a decision on their application to stay in Canada after illegally walking over the boarder from the United States.
  
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• United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry join advocacy to re-write rural definition

  22-08-2017 00:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Government of Canada recently announced plans it will be making a $2-billion investment towards infrastructure improvements for rural and northern communities.
  
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• Running to raise research funds for Alzheimer's

  22-08-2017 00:01 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  KINGSTON - Ultra endurance athlete DavidMerpaw traded river swimming for roadrunning Monday as he set out on a long-
  distance run to raise money for researchinto Alzheimer's disease.
  
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