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• Cornwall Pride Parade outshines wet weather

  20-07-2026 23:04 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Morning showers didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of participants in Saturday’s Cornwall Pride Parade.The Diversity Cornwall event as part of Pride Week celebrations was held in the downtown core and originated in the aquatic centre parking lot, and while the gathering on a wet day was smaller than last year’s 10th edition that included a festival, it was an energized group that included many carrying banners and signs and chanting along the route.“Happy Pride Cornwall,
  
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• Federal funding flows to North Dundas to boost water capacity

  20-07-2026 22:36 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  WINCHESTER — Major infrastructure improvements are on the horizon for North Dundas as federal funding will flow in to help the township’s growing water system.A federal investment of nearly $8.5 million through the Build Communities Strong Fund will support a major upgrade to water-distribution networks serving Winchester and Chesterville.Announced by federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson on July 16 , the investment targets critical updates to aging water m
  
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• Prescott-Russell warden pitches closer collaboration with Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry

  20-07-2026 22:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Regional collaboration could take a step forward following a presentation at the United Counties of SDG regular council meeting on Monday.United Counties of Prescott and Russell Warden Mario Zanth addressed SDG council, pitching a desire from SDG’s northern neighbour to work more closely together on a broad range of regional issues.“We value collaboration over competition. We understand that local government isn’t about who gets the credit, it’s about getting the job don
  
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• Cornwall police lay domestic assault, weapons charges

  20-07-2026 21:14 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Cornwall is facing six charges after police responded to an intimate-partner violence call on Saturday.Police alleged the man breached a prohibition order on July 17 when he assaulted his girlfriend using a BB gun, resulting in injuries; and, that he was in possession of a crossbow.The man was charged with assault causing bodily harm — domestic; assault with a weapon — domestic; firearm — use while committing offence; careless use of firearm, weapon, pro
  
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• Paul Bellemore was last seen in Cornwall almost four years ago

  20-07-2026 20:04 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Paul Bellemore’s family is planning to once again walk Cornwall’s waterfront trail together and release balloons next week as its members reflect on how their loved one is still missing after nearly four years.Bellemore, who was 43 when he disappeared, was last seen on video in Lamoureux Park around 4:49 p.m. on July 29, 2022. His car was located by police parked outside of the Cornwall Civic Complex.Chantal Dupuis, Bellemore’s sister, said her family members have tried to sta
  
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• Avonmore Fair sees a packed Sunday after a rainy Saturday

  20-07-2026 18:18 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  AVONMORE — Fairgoers and competitors made up for lost time on Sunday after organizers of the longtime agricultural event decided to reschedule various competitions and shows due to downpours throughout the day Saturday.“The rain was unfortunate Saturday and that did keep a lot of people away,” Roxborough Agricultural Society president Dave Wattie said about attendance during the 166-year-old fair.“But we were able to move many of our big elements of the fair, like our We
  
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