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• Cornwall police charge woman with assaulting, threatening neighbour

  02-06-2026 17:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 29-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing three charges after police responded to a complaint last month.Police alleged the woman assaulted her neighbour and threatened to harm that woman on May 22, after which a warrant was issued for her arrest. The woman was taken into custody at police headquarters on Monday.The woman was charged with assault; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; and, breach of probation for failing to keep the peace.She was released from police custody to appe
  
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• Listening for the birds at Cooper Marsh in Birding Beyond Sight

  04-06-2026 17:09 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  SOUTH LANCASTER — Members from the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) in Cornwall headed to Cooper Marsh on May 20 to participate in the Birding Beyond Sight initiative created by Bird Friendly Cornwall.Traditionally, bird watching has focused on visual identity; however, Birding Beyond Sight encourages visually impaired persons to participate in identifying birds by their birdsongs.Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) regulations officer Lissa Deslandes explained that birds are m
  
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• Events paused at Dunvegan Recreation Association Hall

  03-06-2026 21:24 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  DUNVEGAN — The Dunvegan Recreation Association (DRA), along with the Township of North Glengarry, are potentially facing some unexpected repairs to the Dunvegan Hall.While little information has been made public about the possible structural problems, some upcoming events that were to be held at the recreation centre have been put on hold.The DRA has not replied to inquiries about the state of the hall, but the municipality responded, “the Township of North Glengarry is aware of rep
  
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• A 240-acre vision for Morrisburg

  03-06-2026 20:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — While it may seem like all the recent development talk has focused on residential projects in Iroquois, a major Morrisburg residential, commercial, and industrial project is inching away closer to reality.The project, which will develop 97.5 hectares (240 acres) of land north of County Road 2 across from Steward Drive that was added to the settlement boundary of the village in August 2024, is owned by Sunshine Sky Farms Inc. The company’s preliminary plan for the proper
  
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• South Dundas mayor angry over Transport Canada move to divest Iroquois Lock viewing area

  03-06-2026 18:32 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  MORRISBURG — South Dundas Mayor Jason Broad was pulling no punches in a council discussion over a lease with the federal government.The mayor blasted the government over breaking historic promises made by the government to the area about the St. Lawrence Seaway project as it concerned the Iroquois Lock viewing area.Broad told council the viewing area at the lock is part of the overall legacy of the seaway in the area, just as are the plazas, the parking lots, and the infrastructure that w
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with assaulting spouse, daughter

  03-06-2026 16:26 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 49-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to a disturbance call on Tuesday.Police alleged the man assaulted his spouse and his daughter.The man was charged with domestic assault, and assault.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on June 23. Mischief An 18-year-old man from Cornwall is facing a charge after police responded to a complaint on Tuesday.Police alleged the man damaged someone else’s vehicle.The man was charged with mi
  
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• Walk for Alzheimer's returns to Alexandria in 2026

  02-06-2026 21:29 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  This article has been edited to update the amount raised by the Storm Troopers team.ALEXANDRIA — This year, the Walk for Alzheimer’s was a smashing success across eastern Ontario.According to each walk’s dedicated fundraising page, the annual event brought in about $45,000 from events held in Cornwall on Saturday, along with in Alexandria , and Rockland .The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District hosted the three local events.This year was a notable one for the Alexandria
  
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• Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers' Market returns for 2026

  02-06-2026 00:23 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  In the nine years since the Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers’ market first began bringing together local producers, artisans and foodies, the market is now bigger and better than ever before.The market kicked off on Sunday with its annual plant sale in full bloom. Special event days are planned throughout the 2026 market season, with a Father’s Day pork burger barbecue, Christmas in July set to bring holiday style cheer in the hot summer months, and in August patrons can enjoy the All Thing
  
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• Cornwall Youth Space officially opens at Alexander Park

  02-06-2026 00:06 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Cornwall Youth Space at Alexander Park has had its official grand opening.There were countless smiles during the event on the faces of the hundreds who visited the park on a sun-splashed Saturday.“Thank you for being here to celebrate this incredible milestone,” said master of ceremonies Melanie Boileau, Cornwall Youth Space Committee member and project coordinator with the Social Development Council of SDG, Cornwall, and Akwesasne.“Look at what is possible when a communit
  
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• Big turnout for 2026 Incredible Edible Plant Festival in Cornwall

  01-06-2026 23:54 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  My, how it’s grown.The Incredible Edible Plant Festival returned to Cornwall for a 14th year on Saturday morning, and even before it officially got underway about 100 attendees had already lined up for the increasingly popular event that features free vegetable plant seedlings and seeds — and much more — to take home.“This is a really good turnout,” said Ben Irwin, at one of the stations in a large parking area on the east side of the Cornwall Civic Complex, shovel
  
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• Cornwall police's Bikes and Badges keeps growing

  01-06-2026 23:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The 12th edition of the Cornwall police’s popular Bikes and Badges event seemed to have it all, blending fun, safety education, camaraderie and a huge amount of community support.For Hendrix Bender and several other participants, it even had a shiny new bike to take home.“That was the best part,” said the eight-year-old from Cornwall, after a handful of lucky draw participants were presented with their new wheels during the closing ceremony at the spacious St. Lawrence College
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with 16 offences

  01-06-2026 21:02 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 20-year-old man from Cornwall is facing 16 charges relating to various police investigations.Police alleged the man failed to attend court on Feb. 12, after which a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police alleged the man assaulted his girlfriend while brandishing an edged weapon on March 4, and threatened to kill the woman. Police also alleged the man failed to report to his probation officer in person between March 18 and April 14. On Saturday, police alleged the man operated a vehicle in
  
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• Federal minister Ruby Sahota talks crime-related legislation in Cornwall

  29-05-2026 23:13 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Canada’s Secretary of State (Combatting Crime) Ruby Sahota was in Cornwall on Friday to connect with local Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff.“To come into Cornwall is something that I felt was very important because this is such a unique border point in comparison to the rest of the country,” said Sahota in an interview. “There are unique communities here, an Indigenous reserve community that straddles different provincia
  
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• The Children's Treatment Centre Bike-a-Thon is back for 2026

  29-05-2026 23:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  The Children’s Treatment Centre’s flagship fundraiser, the annual Bike-a-Thon, is back for another year.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bike-a-Thon has geared more toward a virtual fundraiser format. Instead of participating on a single day, registrants can pick any day in the month of June and set their own fundraising goal to take part in the important fundraiser. You can walk, run, or bike.All the CTC asks is that participants share their efforts and their journey on social medi
  
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• Former St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School teacher sentenced to 5 years for sexual assault

  29-05-2026 19:39 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  This story contains details of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing. The offender in a historical sexual assault case left the courtroom in custody Friday as Ontario court of justice Judge Diane Lahaie handed down a five-year sentence for sexual assault.Apostolos “Paul” Manolakos, known as “Mr. Man” to his colleagues and former students, was found guilty on March 19 of sexual assault and administering a noxious substance. The charges stemmed from a histor
  
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• Stormont Dundas Glengarry council defers development-charge study

  22-05-2026 22:59 via standard-freeholder.com
  There wasn’t any appetite around the SDG council table on Tuesday to proceed with a development-charge (DC) study.“To be discussing development charges at this time is a little bit tone deaf considering what we’re going through in Canada,” said Coun. Jamie MacDonald. “I just think it’s something we should be deferring down the road to another council.”SDG director of planning and economic development services Peter Young shared with council that based o
  
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• Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East breaks fundraising record

  22-05-2026 21:19 via standard-freeholder.com
  In its seventh iteration, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Champlain East fundraiser with Au Vieux Duluth Restaurant broke a record for having the highest funds ever raised during any CMHA event in Cornwall and SDG, with $104,424 donated overall this year.Mental health promoter with CMHA Angele D’Alessio said the team gave it its best effort, approaching the organization’s sole fundraising event with a goal of doubling its participation, and saw many community members c
  
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• Stormont Dundas Glengarry council briefs: CAO Maureen Adams thanked for tenure

  22-05-2026 20:53 via standard-freeholder.com
  Tuesday marked the last meeting for chief administrative officer (CAO) Maureen Adams at the Stormont Dundas Glengarry (SDG) county council table.Adams, who announced she was retiring from municipal government at the end of May , said she loved working at the regional county level. She thanked council for their trust and support in her since she entered the role in January 2023.“I tell everyone in the EOWC (Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus) I have the best council. Without a doubt, yo
  
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• Cornwall police charge woman with impaired driving, dangerous operation

  22-05-2026 17:52 via standard-freeholder.com
  A 36-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing charges after police responded to a complaint Thursday.Police alleged the woman was operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner, while under the influence of drugs.The woman was charged with operation while impaired — drugs, and dangerous operation.She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on June 4. Impaired A 63-year-old man from Cornwall is facing charges following a police investigation on Thursday.Police alleged the man
  
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• Morrisburg doctor’s licence suspended for four months

  21-05-2026 22:33 via standard-freeholder.com
  A Morrisburg-based family physician’s medical licence has been suspended for four months following a ruling by the profession’s governing college.A ruling by the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal on March 2 , found Dr. Michael Aaron Bensimon — who practises out of the St. Lawrence Medical Clinic in Morrisburg — had failed to maintain the standard of practice for his profession. It also found Bensimon had committed an act or omission that was disgraceful
  
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• SDG OPP lay 10 charges after collision, search for suspects near St. Andrews West

  21-05-2026 21:47 via standard-freeholder.com
  ST. ANDREWS WEST — A 19-year-old man from South Glengarry is facing 10 charges following a collision on Highway 138 on Monday evening.SDG OPP said officers located a vehicle travelling at high speeds on County Road 43 that had been reported stolen by the Cornwall Police Service. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, including with the use of a tire-deflation device near Wheeler Road. The single-vehicle collision occurred shortly thereafter, with both people in the vehicle fleeing the sc
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with sexual assault, interference, child sexual-exploitation possession

  21-05-2026 16:33 via standard-freeholder.com
  A 22-year-old man from the Gloucester area of Ottawa is facing six charges tied to an investigation by the Cornwall police’s internet child-exploitation unit — and police believe there may be additional victims.Police alleged the man accessed and possessed an image of child sexual-abuse material on April 11, and that he communicated with someone believed to be under the age of 16 for the purpose of facilitating the commission of an offence. Police also alleged the man sexually assau
  
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• Cornwall police lay child sexual-abuse and exploitation charges

  20-05-2026 21:28 via standard-freeholder.com
  A 72-year-old man is facing three charges following an investigation by Cornwall police’s internet child exploitation unit.Police said the unit began an investigation in April, which included a search conducted on May 6 where officers seized materials. Police alleged the man possessed, accessed, and made child sexual-abuse material available between Feb. 19 and May 1. He was located and taken into custody on Tuesday.The man was charged with possession of child sexual-abuse and exploitatio
  
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• Unions condemn layoffs at Upper Canada, Catholic district school boards

  20-05-2026 20:47 via standard-freeholder.com
  This article has been edited to respect the guidelines for republication of Local Journalism Initiative content.BROCKVILLE/KEMPTVILLE — Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 4154 and 5678 are condemning recent staff reductions at the region’s two English-language school boards.In all, over 50 full-time equivalent positions will be cut by the two boards.The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) notified Local 5678 of 31.32 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions being el
  
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• Union condemns layoff notices at Upper Canada District School Board

  20-05-2026 20:47 via standard-freeholder.com
  BROCKVILLE — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5678 is condemning recent staff reductions at the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).The union’s critique follows similar condemnation by the local representing CUPE members at the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario . In all, the union locals said over 50 full-time equivalent positions will be cut by the two boards.The UCDSB notified Local 5678 of 31.32 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions being
  
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• Cornwall mayor reflects on positives, challenges at annual chamber breakfast

  20-05-2026 20:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  Speaking to a friendly crowd Wednesday morning, Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale took a reflective approach to his address to the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Breakfast.Towndale kicked off his comments acknowledging how 2026 is an election year, explaining as he prepared for the morning he looked back at what he’d shared at this event in 2025 as a starting point and that while the city still faces many challenges, it’s important to acknowledge and celebr
  
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• Shipwreck off Cornish coast thought to be missing US warship - GB News

  20-05-2026 00:09
  Shipwreck off Cornish coast thought to be missing US warship  GB News
  
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• Dignitaries welcomed to view recent upgrades at Historic SDG Jail - Cornwall Standard-Freeholder

  19-05-2026 23:35
  Dignitaries welcomed to view recent upgrades at Historic SDG Jail  Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
  
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• Dignitaries welcomed to view recent upgrades at Historic SDG Jail

  19-05-2026 23:28 via standard-freeholder.com
  Dignitaries and representatives from local tourism organizations had a blast during the Historic SDG Jail open house tour on Tuesday.The group was invited to view recent upgrades that have taken shape at the jail before its public opening for the 2026 season on May 27.The jail received $53,086 through the Rural Economic Development (RED) funding program by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in 2024. At the time of the funding announcement, Stormont—Dundas
  
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• Motorists to see speed limits return to 50mph across major route after months of 30mph delays - GB News

  19-05-2026 22:18
  Motorists to see speed limits return to 50mph across major route after months of 30mph delays  GB News
  
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