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• Youths talk turtle research, road safety strategies with Cornwall council

  14-07-2026 23:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Many people in Cornwall are passionate about turtles, including the members of the city’s Youth for Climate Action Working Group who made a presentation to council on Monday.Group vice-chairperson Grace Soares, who was joined by chairperson Sharon Ilori, spoke about turtle conservation and the challenges facing local turtle populations. Both members are students at École secondaire catholique La Citadelle.According to the group’s research, there are eight different species of
  
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• Two win 2026 Denise Latulippe Award in Cornwall for 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy

  14-07-2026 22:15 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  For the first time since the Denise Latulippe Award was established in 2024, not one, but two recipients were announced in front of Cornwall’s City Hall on Monday before the Pride flag was raised.One individual, who wished to remain anonymous and be referred to as K.S., was honoured with the award.The award was also bestowed to two-spirit Mohawk artist Kit Thomas. Through art, drag, and community engagement, Thomas has created spaces that centre on 2SLGBTQ+ communities, encouraging opport
  
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• Cornwall police charge man from Brockville with sexual assault

  14-07-2026 21:06 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  An 18-year-old man from Brockville is facing a charge following a police investigation.Police alleged the man sexually assaulted his girlfriend in May 2024, after which a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was taken into custody by the Brockville police on Monday, and later transferred into Cornwall police custody.The man was charged with sexual assault.He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. Assault, threats, confinement A 33-year-old man from Cornwall is fac
  
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