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• Cornwall police adopt Verified Alarm Response Program - Cornwall Standard-Freeholder

  07-04-2023 23:03
  
  Cornwall police adopt Verified Alarm Response Program  Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
  
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• Summer Company program launches entrepreneurs from Cornwall, Akwesasne, and SDG

  08-07-2026 21:32 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre business adviser Mireille Lemire said the nine young entrepreneurs selected to take part in the 2026 Summer Company program offer a wide variety of services and products for community members to enjoy.With participants from Cornwall, Akwesasne, and SDG selected this year, the range of businesses is a testament to the unique talent and passions of locals aged 15-29 who decided to take their businesses to the next level. Each entrepreneur selected to partic
  
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• Community Living Glengarry celebrates 60 years

  08-07-2026 20:40 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — Sixty years ago, a group of parents in Alexandria, who had children with developmental disabilities, decided their children needed a school in North Glengarry.From those parents and the first board of directors with president Michael Barbara leading the group, Community Living Glengarry was developed.In 1967, Harmony Glen school for children with developmental disabilities was established in the former Alexandria Public School, and in 1974, a workshop program for adults was s
  
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• Mayoral candidate questions North Glengarry's meeting procedures

  08-07-2026 20:15 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — North Glengarry mayoral candidate Cody Pierce recently attended his first in-person council meeting on June 22 and discovered he had much to learn about municipal procedures.He is now pledging to change what he believes are rules that discourage citizen participation in local government.At council meetings, question period is held after other matters have been dealt with . The agenda stipulates: “Questions shall relate to items presented on this agenda. Each person is l
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with robbery, assault, B & E, breach

  08-07-2026 18:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 59-year-old man from Cornwall is facing four charges after police responded to a break-and-enter call on Sunday.Police alleged the man broke into the residence of someone he knows on Saturday, took that man’s wallet, and then assaulted the other man to the point he sustained serious injuries. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Tuesday.The man was charged with robbery with violence; aggravated assault; break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable
  
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• Skills Ontario summer camp gives youth in Cornwall skills while making new friends

  08-07-2026 00:21 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  On the path to a career in the skilled trades, there’s nothing wrong with a little chocolate tasting.Students from across Cornwall, SDG and Prescott-Russell had the opportunity to take part in the Skills Ontario Summer Camp hosted at St. Lawrence College’s Cornwall campus, taking place throughout this week.A number of hands-on activities will showcase various trades for the students, including welding, carpentry and automotive. Students kicked off the week with an inside look into t
  
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• Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry MP Eric Duncan named foreign affairs critic

  07-07-2026 23:15 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry MP Eric Duncan now has the whole world on his plate.Duncan was named the foreign affairs critic following a shadow cabinet shuffle announced by Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre on June 30. Duncan had served as the Conservative Party of Canada’s caucus liaison since 2022, moving into that role after a stint as the party’s question period coordinator under former leader Erin O’Toole.Duncan was first elected in the 2019 gene
  
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• Cornwall author Craig Baumken releasing two books in 2026

  07-07-2026 22:31 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Finding inspiration all around him, especially in small day-to-day interactions and activities, Cornwall author Craig Baumken said he is thrilled for what’s ahead in his writing journey, with two new book releases on the horizon.“I never saw any of this coming, to be honest with you, it has just kind of evolved,” said Baumken, who decided to give writing a shot in 2019.“You don’t know unless you try.”Baumken, who works as a commercial bus driver, saw early su
  
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• Cornwall police charge woman with assaulting her spouse

  07-07-2026 16:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 31-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing a charge after police responded to an intimate-partner violence call early Monday morning.Police alleged the woman assaulted her spouse.The woman was charged with domestic assault.She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Aug. 4. Prohibited driver, fail to appear A 35-year-old woman from Brinston is facing two charges relating to separate police investigations.Police alleged the woman failed to appear in Cornwall court on Jun
  
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• Careless-driving trial in Cornwall hears from witnesses to crash that killed teen

  07-07-2026 00:02 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Testimony in the trial for the driver of the vehicle that hit and killed Charlotte Light in late-August 2024 began in earnest on July 2, focused on what witnesses saw prior to the collision.Justice of the peace Maryse Genest is presiding over the trial, taking place at the Ontario court of justice’s provincial offences court located in the SDG administration building.Karen Brennan, a 46-year-old personal support worker from Ingleside, Ont. , is facing a charge of careless driving causing
  
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• Lactalis Canada seeks increased wastewater flow for Winchester plant

  06-07-2026 23:14 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  WINCHESTER — Lactalis Canada is moving ahead with a $42-million effort to refurbish its operations.The company is now seeking provincial approval to expand its wastewater discharge capacity.The company’s Winchester location, the largest dairy plant in Canada , applied with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to amend its environmental compliance approval on June 12. Lactalis has resubmitted the application after withdrawing a nearly identical proposal in 2025, wh
  
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• Fishing For Autism reels in record turnout in Alexandria

  06-07-2026 20:38 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — Over 1,000 people were expected to make their way through Island Park Beach during the eighth Fishing For Autism event in Alexandria on Sunday.Organizer Katy O’Connor said she was so pleased with the sunny weather, the turnout, and how everyone was having fun.New this year to the event was a free shuttle bus from Cornwall to and from the park in North Glengarry. O’Connor said she has heard feedback that people wanted to attend the event but had no way to get to it
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with assaulting spouse

  06-07-2026 18:41 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 36-year-old man from Cornwall is facing a charge after police responded to an intimate-partner violence call early Monday morning.Police alleged the man assaulted his spouse on Sunday.The man was charged with domestic assault.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Aug. 4. Threats, disturbance, breaches A 37-year-old man from Cornwall is facing four charges after police responded to a disturb-the-peace call at a Marlborough Street convenience store on Sunday.Police
  
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• Lines cast during 25th Family Fishing Afternoon at Gray's Creek

  03-07-2026 23:48 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It was a nice sunny afternoon for some family fishing on Friday at the mouth of Gray’s Creek leading into the St. Lawrence River.For 25 years now, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) has been hosting its annual Family Fishing Afternoon event during Ontario’s licence-free fishing week. Held on Friday from 1-4 p.m., many young anglers were chomping at the bit to get started — just as fish were biting on their lines.RRCA communications specialist Vincent Pilon said ab
  
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• Cornwall council briefs: Potential crosswalk near Riverdale Terrace

  03-07-2026 23:36 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council has been down this road before, so to speak.Last week, council unanimously agreed to refer a petition requesting a crosswalk be installed near Riverdale Terrace to the city’s road safety master plan study. Council asked that an analysis be brought back for approval with any final recommendations.The petition received 480 signatures and was submitted to the city at the beginning of June. Petitioners requested the crosswalk be installed near Riverdale Terrace at 1200 Second
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with assault, threats, weapons, breach

  03-07-2026 20:53 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 54-year-old man from Cornwall is facing four charges after police responded to a disturbance call in the area of Brookdale Avenue on Thursday.Police alleged the man threatened an individual while in possession of an edged weapon.The man was charged with assault with a weapon; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and, breach of recognizance for failing to keep the peace.He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall c
  
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• Cornwall and Canadian Union of Public Employees 'inside workers' reach agreement

  02-07-2026 22:58 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) announced Thursday that Local 3251 inside workers have ratified a new collective agreement with the City of Cornwall.“The agreement comes after months of difficult bargaining that unfolded in the shadow of the city’s October decision to lay off municipal workers,” reads a statement in a CUPE press release.Last October, Cornwall announced its intention to cut 26 positions and cited budget pressures moving into 2026. Of those 26 posi
  
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• Some places to cool off as heat wave hits Cornwall region

  02-07-2026 21:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It’s hot outside in eastern Ontario, and residents are being reminded to stay safe during these extreme temperatures.Environment Canada issued a warning on Thursday for a long-duration heat event in the region that is expected to continue into the weekend. Maximum temperatures of 31 to 35 C, and minimum temperatures of 21 to 25 C, have been forecast.“Temperatures are soaring into the 30s, making it more important than ever to stay safe and beat the heat,” reads a City of Cornw
  
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• Canada Day in Lamoureux Park brings out Cornwall's patriotism

  01-07-2026 22:15 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Canada Day festivities in Lamoureux Park offered something for everyone.That included youth activities, a wide variety of vendors, non-stop live entertainment, and a fireworks show scheduled to cap it all off.Canada Day in Lamoureux Park is organized by the Canada Day committee, an entirely volunteer-driven effort that is not associated with any level of government. However, the committee does tap into some government funding to keep the party going all day and open to everyone.Entry to the par
  
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• Remembering 'Mr. Canada' and the time Cornwall celebrated Canada Day for a whole week

  01-07-2026 21:28 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  This year marks a milestone year for the Canada Day Committee in Cornwall. It’s been 50 years since the committee formed a permanent, reoccurring organization within the city to organize festivities to celebrate the holiday.Norm Lalonde, a former business owner and alderman, who was affectionately known as “Mr. Canada,” began organizing Canada Week celebrations in 1972. Lalonde overheard customers in his biscuit shop talking about how they weren’t celebrating, or were pl
  
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• Canada Day at the Lost Villages Museum offers fun for the whole family

  01-07-2026 21:11 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  LONG SAULT — Canada Day celebrations were in full swing across Cornwall and SDG Wednesday, including at the Lost Villages Museum at Ault Park.With over 30 vendors and live entertainment nestled around the various historical buildings honouring the legacy of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Canada Day at the Museum offered something for the whole family.“It’s basically free, unless they decide to buy something from the vendors,” said Gloria Waldroff, one of the driving forces
  
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• The Beaver Club hits Upper Canada Playhouse stage from July 2-26

  01-07-2026 20:03 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — Who does not love a road trip?Barb Scheffler’s The Beaver Club , opening July 2 at the Upper Canada Playhouse, takes audiences on a road trip with four women (Karen, Eunice, Yvette, and Radiance) across Canada and realize the journey is as important as the destination.“Any time you spend a long time in a car with anybody, a lot of things happen,” said director Jesse Collins. “You see some of the cracks, but also some good things happen too.”The q
  
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• Collision in May near Long Sault leads to tobacco-smuggling charges

  01-07-2026 16:38 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  LONG SAULT — Two men from Nova Scotia are facing charges after OPP responded to a collision on Highway 401 near the Moulinette Road exit on May 10.On behalf of the Cornwall Regional Task Force, RCMP released details of the charges on Monday .The OPP officers responding to the collision contacted the task force after noting one of the vehicles was towing a trailer with suspected contraband. The investigating officers alleged the trailer was carrying a large quantity of unstamped tobacco.RC
  
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• North Glengarry asks Ontario to resume property assessment cycle

  30-06-2026 23:18 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — At the May 25 North Glengarry Township council meeting, Mayor Jamie MacDonald received full council support to endorse a resolution by the Eastern Ontario Warden’ Caucus (EOWC) to request the Government of Ontario to reinstitute the cycle of property assessments.Municipalities contend that the continued freeze on assessments is negatively affecting economic competitiveness, investment, and municipal planning.Property tax assessments used to be updated on a four-year cyc
  
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• Turtles take centre stage in Cornwall youth art competition

  30-06-2026 23:00 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  They like turtles!The Youth for Climate Action (YFCA) committee held an art competition over the last month, inviting young Cornwall residents to flex their artistic muscle while also learning about our region’s wildlife and biodiversity.The initiative by the YFCA was spurred on to acknowledge World Turtle Day, which took place on May 23. According to organizers, the group was inspired by a presentation by Nicole Truesdell from SDG Turtles. RelatedYouth Climate Action Summit takes place a
  
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• Cornwall cancels its septage receiving station project

  30-06-2026 20:12 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council concurred with staff’s advice last week to cancel the city’s septage receiving station project and prohibit the disposal of septage within the city’s wastewater collection system.The city had planned to establish a septage receiving station at its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) after the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) advised the practice of accepting septage at the landfill site through the leachate collection system wasn’
  
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• SDG OPP investigating fire at Iroquois commercial plaza

  30-06-2026 00:01 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  IROQUOIS — SDG OPP investigators are asking for public assistance as they continue looking into a fire at a commercial plaza on County Road 2.OPP said Monday afternoon that officers, alongside South Dundas firefighters, responded to a fire at the business just after 2 a.m. on Monday. No injuries were reported, and firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.OPP are asking anyone who might have information, or visuals such as photos or videos, from the area around the time of the blaze t
  
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• Cornwall Community Museum invites artists to create in the great outdoors

  29-06-2026 23:48 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  There was no shortage of artists in downtown Cornwall on Saturday, and on both sides of Water Street.Even before the Cornwall Art Walk got started on lower Pitt Street in mid-afternoon, several artists had already completed their works that interpret the Cornwall Community Museum’s historic Wood House, setting up shop starting in the morning in leafy Lamoureux Park.“We have eight artists from Focus Art, and really anybody who wanted to (participate) could, it’s about how (vari
  
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• 2026 Cornwall Art Walk offers lots of everything along downtown streets

  29-06-2026 23:36 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  There seemed to be a little bit — or more like a lot — of everything at Cornwall Art Walk on Saturday afternoon and into the evening.There were over 60 vendors, with musicians and bands playing full sets at the Pommier Square Music Stage, a dozen entertainers at the Desjardins Street Performance area, and several thousand well-entertained visitors over the six hours who checked out the offerings on lively Pitt Street in the downtown core.“There’s just so much energy here
  
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• Diversity/Diversité Cornwall makes major overhaul due to financial pressures

  29-06-2026 23:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  After nearly three years with an office on Pitt Street, Diversity/Diversité Cornwall will be closing its doors, but not stopping services.The organization announced on Friday it would be laying off its executive director and moving to a volunteer-only structure.“After careful consideration and a thorough review of our financial sustainability, the board of directors has made the difficult decision to eliminate the executive director position and begin the process of closing our phy
  
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