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• Cenotaph revitalization projects presented to North Glengarry council

  20-08-2026 23:38 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — Four cenotaphs across North Glengarry could receive significant upgrades in 2027 as part of a proposed $155,000 to $165,000 project aimed at preserving local sites honouring veterans.Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry member of Parliament (MP) Eric Duncan, chair of the North Glengarry Cenotaph Project (NGCP), presented the proposal to council on Monday, Aug. 10.The project would involve work at the Glengarry Soldiers Memorial in Alexandria, as well as the cenotaphs in Maxv
  
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• Highway 138 improvements inch closer as Parsons Inc. takes on design work

  20-08-2026 22:40 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The long-awaited safety improvements for Highway 138 have entered the next phase of development.The Township of North Stormont and Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced on Aug. 5 that engineering firm Parsons Inc. has been awarded the contract to move ahead with a detailed design and environmental assessment for a series of proposed improvements along the main artery connecting Cornwall and Highway 417.The design work will focus on two stretches of passing lanes and several
  
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• Touch a Truck returns to Cornwall with fun for kids of all ages

  20-08-2026 22:18 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  One of Cornwall’s most family-friendly events returned to Lamoureux Park on Thursday night.Touch a Truck brings families and children together to explore the operational side of municipal work. The event offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at municipal departments, allowing children and adults to explore heavy equipment, collect stamps in a souvenir passport, and meet with front-line staff.City vehicles lined the park, representing municipal works, environmental services, bylaw enfo
  
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• South Dundas mayor says new funding program announced Sunday is needed

  20-08-2026 18:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  OTTAWA — A new $1-billion federal/provincial fund to support municipalities that do not levy development charges is just what is needed, said South Dundas Mayor Jason Broad.Broad led the municipality’s delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference in Ottawa, where the joint funding announcement was made Aug. 16 .The new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream will help fund projects to modernize aging infrastructure and help build new homes in tho
  
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• Cornwall police lay weapons charges

  20-08-2026 17:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 68-year-old man from Akwesasne is facing three charges after police responded to the Cornwall port of entry on Wednesday.Officers alleged the man was in possession of a Taser while under a prohibition from possessing any weapons. He was later transferred into Cornwall police custody.The man was charged with carrying a concealed weapon; unauthorized possession of a weapon; and, possession of a weapon or firearm contrary to a prohibition order.He was released from police custody to appear in Co
  
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