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• Cornwall police charge man with sexual assault, breach

  22-07-2026 19:19 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to a complaint on Tuesday.Police alleged the man sexually assaulted another person. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday.The man was charged with sexual assault, and breach of recognizance for failing to keep the peace.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Aug. 15. Assaults A 32-year-old man from Kemptville is facing two charges after police responded to an intimate
  
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• Summer swimming students make a splash at Cornwall diving competition

  24-07-2026 23:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It was a perfect sunny day on Friday to cool off by jumping into one of Cornwall’s outdoor pools, and that’s exactly what dozens of young swimming students did.As per summer tradition at the city’s outdoor pools, a diving competition was hosted at Reg Campbell Park pool to challenge and encourage young learners from all of Cornwall’s outdoor pools.Over 30 students between ages of five to 14 were registered and competed individually, as well as part of their pool team. Po
  
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• Revised municipal-grants guidelines set for Cornwall council approval Monday

  24-07-2026 22:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council is set to move ahead with its review of the city’s municipal grants program on Monday, July 27, at a special city council meeting.The review comes after Coun. Sarah Good received unanimous support from her colleagues to review the current program’s framework.The proposed framework establishes a four-stream funding model that will include community events, community funding, signature events, and senior social connection grants. The new framework will include standar
  
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• Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall welcomes new leadership

  24-07-2026 21:37 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO) held its change-of-command ceremony on Friday, in Cornwall in the lecture theatre at the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre to mark the next chapter in leadership.Col. Neil Ryan, who took over in 2023 , handed off control to Lt.-Col. Matthew Allan.The sometimes emotional and solemn tradition brought together military leadership, local dignitaries, and Haudenosaunee traditions to mark the metaphorical passing of the baton.Following
  
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• Cornwall man found not guilty of assault with a weapon

  24-07-2026 18:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A Cornwall man was found not guilty last week of an assault with a weapon charge related to an incident that took place in June 2025.Bryan Joubert, 32, said he was pleased with the outcome of a brief trial and Charter of Rights and Freedoms hearing presided over by Ontario court of justice Judge Diane Lahaie at the Cornwall courthouse on July 15, but he felt the matter could have been resolved sooner.Joubert claimed the charge has had a negative affect his life and his career.During the cross-e
  
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• Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry forest network grows with donation

  23-07-2026 23:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry council approved a staff recommendation on Monday to acquire a woodlot near North Lancaster in South Glengarry.The forest and property have remained in the same family for over a century. The property is being donated by owner Charles McDonald through a partial donation agreement.Under the agreement approved by council, the municipality will pay $80,000 outright, with the remainder of the property’s appraised value issued to McDonald a
  
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• Ingleside community garden takes root through volunteer support

  23-07-2026 23:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  INGLESIDE — A new community garden is quickly coming together in the Village of Ingleside.After the Township of South Stormont council initially approved the community garden initiative for Memorial Square this March, the Township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommended the garden be established in the village’s Maple Street park . Volunteers and EAC members broke ground at the Maple Street park site in late June and the project has been flourishing since.On Tuesd
  
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• South Stormont's first official conservation area dubbed Limestone Ridge

  23-07-2026 20:17 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  South Stormont’s first official conservation area has a name.Following an online survey that saw approximately 1,800 participants chime in, the 105-acre property now in the stewardship of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) will be known as the Limestone Ridge Conservation Area .On June 15, South Stormont launched an online poll. Voters were not limited to only residents of South Stormont, as the conservation area will be open to anyone. The Limestone Ridge name won out over L
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with harassing ex-spouse

  23-07-2026 16:31 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 40-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to an intimate-partner violence complaint on Tuesday.Police alleged the man repeatedly communicated with his ex-spouse to the point of harassing her and causing her to fear for her safety. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday.The man was charged with criminal harassment — repeatedly communicate, and harassing communications.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court o
  
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• Rain not enough to stop National Drowning Prevention Week in Cornwall

  22-07-2026 22:27 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It’s Canada’s National Drowning Prevention Week, and in keeping with the annual tradition, the City of Cornwall’s outdoor pools offered youth the chance to learn and reinforce key water safety skills.On Wednesday, five of Cornwall’s outdoor pools ran a skills session for swimmers of a variety of skill levels. As forecasts showed a bit of showers, attendance was below expectations said lifeguard supervisor at St. Francis Outdoor Pool, Amelie Matte.“Every single time
  
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• Amalgamation to have limited impact on Raisin Region Conservation Authority's operations

  22-07-2026 21:33 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) communications and stewardship lead Lisa Van De Ligt presented to North Glengarry Township Council about the expected changes and vision as the current 36 conservation authorities merge into nine regional groups.The newly established St. Lawrence River Regional Conservation Authority will form from the amalgamation of the RRCA, South Nation, Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley agencies.In North Glengarry, the Garry River water cont
  
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• Research project focusing on snakes underway at Butternut Creek

  22-07-2026 20:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A long-term provincial study is underway in North Stormont.Researchers at Butternut Creek Nature Reserve are aiming to track local snake populations, to further inform the ongoing rewilding efforts at the nature reserve. The initiative is being carried out under provincial authorization through Ontario Nature.According to Butternut Creek director Jeanie Warnock , the project uses custom wood coverboards to monitor native species. Alongside snakes, the coverboards also provide habitat for other
  
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• Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry reject commercial land use designation request

  21-07-2026 23:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry has rejected a planning application for a commercial transit hub just north of the Village of Lancaster following a recommendation from staff.The decision was made at SDG council’s regular meeting on Monday.The property’s owner is hoping to rezone and redesignate the property from agricultural uses to allow for the commercial transit hub that would include a transportation depot, repair garage, and surface parking. Redesignating
  
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• Five apartment buildings planned at former Cornwall General Hospital site

  21-07-2026 23:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  One area of the city may look very different in a decade from now.The public had the chance to asked questions on Monday about two residential development projects planned at the former Cornwall General Hospital / Cornwall Care Centre site and former hospital auxiliary parking lot across the road.Cornwall’s planning advisory and hearing committee (PAC) heard from city staff and a representative of the consulting company Re:Public Urbanism about the technical aspects of the projects during
  
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• Hyatt Studios hotel plans to break ground in Cornwall in 2026

  21-07-2026 19:54 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Plans are taking shape for the construction of a Hyatt Studios hotel in Cornwall to begin sometime later in 2026.Chief financial officer with Lakeview Development Holdings Inc. Umar Mehmood confirmed last week that plans are still moving forward. The company will break ground at 300 Brookdale Ave. once its site plans are finalized and approved with the City of Cornwall, and work toward this goal is currently underway.Hyatt Studios announced intentions in early 2025 to expand its Essentials bran
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with threatening, harassing woman

  21-07-2026 18:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 53-year-old man from Cornwall is facing three charges after police responded to a complaint about his behaviour on Monday.Police alleged the man repeatedly followed and communicated with his ex-spouse on Sunday, causing her to fear for her safety; and, that he threatened to harm the woman. He was located and taken into police custody on Monday.The man was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm — domestic; criminal harassment — repeatedly follow; and, criminal
  
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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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• Stormont Dundas Glengarry prepares for new agricultural advisory committee

  17-07-2026 23:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry council is set to move forward Monday with the next steps to establish a new agricultural advisory committee.The creation of the advisory committee stems from ongoing concerns that arose last fall. The Glengarry Federation of Agriculture began publicly opposing the county’s roadside tree-planting program.While local friction has eased following a temporary pause to the tree-planting program in April, that decision came alongside one to
  
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• Why fatal collisions in Ontario don't always lead to Criminal Code of Canada charges

  17-07-2026 22:29 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Two separate fatal collisions in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry occurred just months apart, and once charges were laid, they were for careless driving causing death under the Highway Traffic Act.Why did the SDG OPP opt to charge the drivers deemed at fault under the provincial Highway Traffic Act (HTA) instead of laying more severe charges under the Criminal Code?It is a distinction that can be significant for families and those involved with legal proceedings. While both paths stem from a road
  
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• OPP charge man from Kingston in financial elder abuse investigation

  17-07-2026 21:09 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  LONG SAULT — A 53-year-old man from Kingston is facing three charges following an OPP investigation into a financial elder-abuse complaint.Police said the investigation began in January 2024, and later transferred from SDG OPP to an investigator with the OPP East Region integrated fraud awareness response initiative. The allegations surrounded the misuse of a financial power of attorney.The man, who OPP is not identifying to protect the identity of the victim, was charged with fraud over
  
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• Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall still hopes to support the Port Lands

  16-07-2026 23:40 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The passion about the future of the Port Lands overshadowed the annual update to council on Monday from the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC).Coun. Fred Ngoundjo asked TDCC chairperson Karen Torrie-Racine and treasurer Étienne Saint-Aubin about their feelings toward the Port Lands, saying he had heard about the organization’s hopes to become involved in the project.“The Port Lands right now represents missed opportunity and it makes me cry,” said Saint-
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with assault, B & E, breaches

  16-07-2026 23:10 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 42-year-old man from Cornwall is facing seven charges tied to separate police investigations.Police alleged the man failed to attend Cornwall court on May 29, after which a warrant was issued for his arrest. Officers responding to a disturbance call on June 29 alleged the man broke into his spouse’s residence, assaulted the woman, and breached various court orders. He was located by officers responding to an unwanted-person call on Wednesday and taken into police custody.The man was cha
  
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• South Dundas council updated on Iroquois Lock

  16-07-2026 22:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — South Dundas council received an update on the Iroquois Lock viewing area situation at its July 8 council meeting.In May, South Dundas formally notified the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) that it was going to terminate its lease on some of the park land where a service club had constructed a bandshell and gazebos.Chief administrative officer Ben de Haan told council on July 8 that the SLSMC has been formally notified and that South Dundas has requested to
  
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• Winchester volunteer honoured with Senate tour

  16-07-2026 22:30 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  WINCHESTER — A beloved lifelong resident of Winchester was welcomed in the Senate of Canada chambers as a guest of Sen. Bernadette Clement on July 12.Jonas Fossitt is well known in the Winchester and North Dundas communities for his steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community.Fossitt’s resume of community involvement goes back decades. From managing North Dundas Minor Hockey Association in the 1990s; to helping during the Ice Storm of 1998; organizing floats for Winchester&
  
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• Cornwall hears its assets are performing better than funding suggests

  16-07-2026 21:05 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council heard Monday that the city’s assets are currently outperforming the annual funding amount that is being allocated to maintain them.If Cornwall wants to maintain its current levels of service, its asset-management progress report indicates the current funding of $33.5 million per year falls short of a $52.6-million target identified to sustain its infrastructure. The recommended annual spend to reach proposed levels of service is $63.5 million. This represents a funding ga
  
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