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• Two new locations considered for bridge housing in Cornwall

  18-02-2026 23:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  The City of Cornwall is continuing to look at options for bridge housing. In a statement released on Tuesday, the city confirmed its now looking into two additional locations for a potential bridge housing development. “As we move forward, the city is committed to ensuring residents have clear information and meaningful opportunities to engage,” said Cornwall’s director of communications, government relations and strategic planning Katherine Wells in a written statement. &ldquo
  
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• Cornwall student reflects fondly on Ontario's Legislative Page Program

  18-02-2026 22:41 via standard-freeholder.com
  Cornwall student Ithaca Silva recently completed a four-week opportunity serving as a legislative page at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Silva served alongside other high-achieving, community involved Grade 7 and 8 students who were carefully selected from across the province to participate in the program. Each student was required to submit an application with an essay outlining their achievements, community involvements, and suitability for the program. Students were also required to have an a
  
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• Funding gap means busing changes for Upper Canada, Catholic district school boards

  18-02-2026 18:11 via standard-freeholder.com
  BROCKVILLE — Longer bus trips, fewer bus stops, and more students walking to school are potential changes in store by 2027 due to changes in provincial transportation funding. Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO), the bus consortium owned by the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), is facing a nearly $12-million funding shortfall as of the 2027-28 school year, officials warn. “We are looking at a si
  
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