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• Three new maintenance bays added to Cornwall Transit garage

  07-11-2025 19:55 via standard-freeholder.com
  Manager of Cornwall Transit Jean Marcil said the recent completion of upgrades at Cornwall Transit’s building and maintenance garage make for a very good news story. “The building is from 1974 and it needed some renovations. It’s really a positive thing for Cornwall Transit going forward into the future,” said Marcil. “Going back to when we first opened, it was just Cornwall Transit buses (we serviced). At one point, we added the police (vehicles), then we added the
  
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• Williamsburg park upgrades funded through Trillium grant

  13-08-2026 19:29 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  WILLIAMSBURG – Officials were at the J.C. Whitteker Park in Williamsburg August 10 to announce $168,600 in funding for park upgrades.The funding, through a successful application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will see amenities updated at the outdoor rink/tennis/basketball space. This includes levelling the surface and renewing the asphalt, and repairs to the fencing, which has been leaning in recent years.“I know how important it is to have parks like this with highly accessi
  
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• South Stormont awarded nearly $200K in Trillium grants

  13-08-2026 19:12 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  INGLESIDE – Four parks in South Stormont will be receiving upgrades thanks to a $198,800 grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.The parks in Bonville, Northfield, Ingleside (Hoople Street) and Long Sault (Loyalist Crescent) will receive new park equipment, structures and surfacing. The upgrades will help increase safety and accessibility for residents.“Through our government’s investment, we are ensuring that parks across SDG can make meaningful upgrades that improve sa
  
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• Three charged after break-and-enter in Alexandria

  13-08-2026 18:44 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Three people have been charged following a break-and-enter attempt in AlexandriaAccording to the Ontario Provincial Police, on Aug. 10 at 6:15 p.m., officers were called to investigate a report of a break-and-enter in progress. Allegedly, the accused fled the scene just before police arrived.One victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident. Three individuals were later located by police.A 31-year-old woman from North Glengarry was charged with break and enter a dwelling house with
  
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• Cornwall youth in policing team serves up support for Maison Baldwin House

  12-08-2026 21:04 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It looked like a block party on Pitt Street on Wednesday afternoon as members of the Youth in Policing Initiative hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for Maison Baldwin House.YIPI members organize the annual barbecue as their eight-week summer program draws to a close. This year, the event featured an accessible menu including veggie dogs, halal hotdogs, chips, drinks and freezies. Attendees could also get their faces painted or receive a henna tattoo.Despite the damp weather, the plaza
  
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• Nolan Quinn defends PC caucus Alto concerns

  12-08-2026 20:45 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  WILLIAMSBURG – Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP and Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn defended his fellow MPPs for the time line of when they spoke out about the federal government’s Alto consultation.Eleven Eastern Ontario Progressive Conservative MPPs, including Quinn, released a statement on July 29 on the federal government’s consultation regarding the Alto High Speed Rail project. That statement was issued days after the Mark Carney government denied th
  
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• Traffic circle tweak sees noticeable safety improvements along Brookdale Avenue

  12-08-2026 18:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A recent lane reduction at the Brookdale Avenue traffic circle has improved safety and visibility on one of Cornwall’s busiest corridors, according to a municipal staff report presented to city council Monday.The city’s transportation division reduced the south section of the circle to a single lane in early June, matching the existing layout on the north side. The adjustment followed public safety concerns, a traffic data analysis, and a review of local collision records.Between 20
  
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• Man from Cornwall charged following domestic violence incident

  12-08-2026 17:44 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 37-year-old man from Cornwall is facing multiple domestic violence and harassment charges following a Cornwall Police Service investigation that began Aug. 8.Police alleged that the man assaulted his spouse three times and attacked her with a weapon on three occasions. He is further accused of carrying an edged weapon for a dangerous purpose.According to police the man harassed his spouse, drove while prohibited and punched holes in the walls of her home as well as threatened to burn the home
  
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• Dunvegan Recreation Centre floor replacement estimated at $200,000

  12-08-2026 15:59 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  DUNVEGAN — The Township of North Glengarry is exploring options to address structural issues at the Dunvegan Recreation Centre after an engineering assessment found the building’s floor structure is in fair-to-poor condition and may require a full replacement. On Thursday, July 29, at the Committee of the Whole meeting, North Glengarry Council received the report outlining the structural assessment completed by EVB Engineering.The estimated cost of the replacement project is approxi
  
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• Two individuals charged following Canada Border Services Agency incident

  11-08-2026 23:33 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Two Cornwall residents are facing charges following an impaired driving incident at Cornwall’s port of entry. Police alleged the incident resulted in an assault on a police officer.Canada Border Services Agency officers detained a 33-year-old woman from Cornwall and a 44-year-old man from Cornwall on Saturday at the Cornwall port of entry before handing them over to city police.Cornwall police charged the woman with impaired operation by drug. Officers also arrested her on an outstanding
  
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• Cornwall councillors voice lingering concerns over conservation authority merger

  11-08-2026 22:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) communications and stewardship lead Lisa Van De Ligt presented to Cornwall city council on Monday, detailing the conservation authority’s next steps as the province proceeds with amalgamating its 36 conservation authorities down to nine.Van De Ligt told council that amalgamation plans are moving forward, with a target date of Feb. 1, 2027, for existing conservation authorities to cease operations. That leaves just 25 weeks before the RRCA become
  
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• SIU confirms involvement following death of 20-year-old woman in Cornwall

  11-08-2026 20:55 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  This story contains details of a crisis situation that some readers may find difficult.Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has confirmed its involvement following the death of a 20-year-old woman in Cornwall on Monday.According to the SIU, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) was notified at about 6:30 a.m. that a woman had climbed to the top of a crane at a construction site in the area of Montreal Road and Belmont Street.The woman fell to the ground at about 2:10 p.m. and was prono
  
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• Classic cars a highlight at 215th Williamstown Fair

  10-08-2026 21:50 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  What does a tug of war competition have in common with vintage Austin Minis?Located right next to each other, both were among the many attractions at the 215th Williamstown Fair, which again drew thousands of visitors over the weekend.Billed as Canada’s oldest continuously run agricultural fair, the three-day event drew crowds to traditional offerings such as horse shows and pulls, English and extreme cowboy riding, cattle judging, the midway, and a continuous lineup of musical acts and H
  
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• SIU investigating after fatality in Cornwall

  10-08-2026 21:19 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Ontario’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a person died Monday morning.Officers and emergency crews responded to a report of an individual in distress near Montreal Road and Belmont Street on the morning of Aug. 10. The Cornwall Police Service posted to social media around 8:30 a.m., asking residents to avoid the area.Despite life-saving efforts, the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate, and the Corn
  
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• Great Raisin River Footrace continues support Beyond 21

  10-08-2026 20:15 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Joe Duvall has been crossing the Great Raisin River Footrace finish line since 1979, but he still couldn’t get a handshake from race director Hannah Pearson.Pearson recoiled in jest (sort of), but then agreed to a fist pump.“Too much sweat,” she chuckled, as she walked to the awards tent on the Williamstown Fairgrounds.After perspiring for more than one hour on the 11 kilometre course, Duvall sympathized.And the slight affront certainly didn’t change his outlook on the r
  
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• Seaway Valley Riders Annual Ride for Hospice raises nearly $30,000

  10-08-2026 19:53 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  When 100 motorcyclists were ready to take a country drive late on Saturday morning, organizer Mike Dagenais had some simple last-minute instructions.“OK, we’re going to do a 15-second rev up, and away we go,’’ Dagenais said. “Saddle up!’’This was no ordinary tour – it was the ninth Seaway Valley Riders Annual Ride for Hospice, departing from St. Lawrence Boulevard Pub in Riverdale, and heading west toward Morrisburg, with the return trip later in
  
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• Record number of teams compete at Cornwall Waterfest

  10-08-2026 19:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Saturday was a great day on the water at the annual Cornwall Waterfest Dragon Boat Festival.It was pretty amazing on land, too. Hundreds of people were either competing, supporting or just enjoying the sites and sounds, and everyone was having loads of fun.“This is a great community sport,’’ said Etienne Valliere, coach of the Power of 20 women’s team from an hour away in Pointe-Claire, Que. “We are here to have our best time.’’It was a high-energy squa
  
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• Synchro competition a Cornwall outdoor-pools community celebration

  07-08-2026 22:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A glimmering, blue pool on a hot summer day offered up one of the best ways to remember classic movies from the silver screen.The City of Cornwall recreation department held its annual synchronized-swimming competition for youth at the St. Joseph’s outdoor pool on Friday. This year’s theme was movies and cinema.The annual event brings together families and young kids for a day of laughter, music, and fun.“It’s important to make memories for them. I see how much fun they&
  
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• Wetlands celebration highlights importance of local ecosystem

  07-08-2026 22:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Thursday offered an opportunity to celebrate all things wetlands.Community members gathered at the Cooper Marsh Visitor Centre for the chance to celebrate and discuss Cornwall and SDG’s ecosystem; share a bite to eat; and, confront stark projections that show climate change is already altering the health of the upper St. Lawrence River.River Institute researcher Erin Smith explained the region’s average air temperature rose by 0.9 C between 1951 and 2020. Projections indicate a furt
  
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• Cornwall police charge man for threatening, spitting on woman

  07-08-2026 20:08 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  An 18-year-old man from Lancaster is facing three charges after police responded to a disturbance complaint in the early morning hours of Friday.Police alleged the man threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and one of her family members, then spit on the woman.The man was charged with domestic assault, and two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm — domestic.He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. Mischiefs, breaches A 19-year-old man from
  
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• Cornwall police lay eight charges in e-bike investigation

  06-08-2026 18:22 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 21-year-old man from Cornwall is facing eight charges following a police investigation into ongoing complaints about several electronic dirt bike drivers in the city.Police said the complaints have been coming in for several weeks , alleging individuals are operating the e-bikes in dangerous ways on streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and private property — performing stunts, speeding in pedestrian areas, and risking the public’s safety. Drones and other techniques were used by the tr
  
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• Cornwall police charge teen, man, after park disturbance

  06-08-2026 17:24 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Two people are facing charges after police responded to a public-disturbance call at a Cornwall park on Wednesday.Police alleged a 15-year-old boy threatened another person while holding an edged weapon. When the teen was located, officers alleged he caused a disturbance and resisted arrest. Police also alleged that while investigating the incident with the teen, a 21-year-old man was in breach of his court conditions, and wilfully obstructed an officer from engaging in the execution of his dut
  
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• William Desrosiers helps bring PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie to Cornwall as Rocky

  05-08-2026 21:24 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  While most Cornwall kids are spending the final days of summer on gaming consoles and outdoor fun, William Desrosiers spent his walking a Hollywood red carpet alongside global celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Terry Crews.Desrosiers, who turns 13 in September, recently landed a starring voice role in one of the biggest kids’ movies of the summer. Fresh off the Hollywood première , Desrosiers is back home and said he’s excited his friends and family will finally get to see what
  
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• EVB Engineering awarded contract for Cornwall's secondary water intake

  05-08-2026 20:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall city council approved the recommendation to award the contract for detailed engineering design services for the city’s secondary raw water intake to EVB Engineering on July 27.The company, whose legal name is 10097047 Canada Inc., submitted a bid of $7,288,205.07, including HST . The tax would be rebated to the city following payment.Infrastructure manager Emma Vanier explained EVB’s contract would include the detailed design for the project, engineering services, the techn
  
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• Few candidates nominated for Upper Canada, Catholic district school boards

  05-08-2026 17:48 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Fewer than three weeks remain until the nomination deadline for school board trustee candidates, and there are few candidates running.For many trustee positions, there are no challengers, or only one candidate running for office.As of Aug. 4 in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) trustee elections , only two wards have election races, and three wards have yet to have a candidate nominated.Ward 4 — which covers most of southern Leeds County, the Town of Gananoque, as far east to
  
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• Cornwall police charge teen with attempting to burn things in park

  05-08-2026 17:07 via standard-freeholder.com
  A 15-year-old boy is facing two charges after police investigated complaints about behaviour at a Cornwall park.Police alleged the teen was in possession of incendiary material, and using it on July 30 to attempt to light a fire. The teen was taken into custody at police headquarters on Tuesday.The teen, whose identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with mischief — obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of pr
  
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• Cornwall Gravel receives municipal go-ahead for new quarry

  04-08-2026 23:49 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A proposed quarry in North Dundas has cleared planning hurdles at the township and county level, though local politicians are still voicing concerns, and environmental regulators are requesting additional studies before operations can proceed below the water table.The SDG council approved an official plan amendment at its regular meeting on July 20 , after the same amendment was supported at the North Dundas township council meeting on June 17 .The land-use changes would pave the way for Cornwa
  
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• SDG OPP lay driving charges against man from Cornwall

  04-08-2026 18:57 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  NORTH STORMONT — A 30-year-old man from Cornwall is facing various charges following an SDG OPP police traffic stop on Highway 138 on Sunday afternoon.OPP said the traffic stop and information from a concerned citizen led to the man’s arrest.The man, whose identity the Standard-Freeholder is not publishing as it does not intend to follow his charges through court, was charged with operation while impaired — alcohol; operation while impaired — blood-alcohol concentration
  
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• Cornwall council adds tweaks to revised municipal grants program

  04-08-2026 18:16 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  Cornwall council approved the latest set of revisions to its municipal grants program on July 27, but not before adding a few more changes.Following feedback and a council vote earlier this year to do so , the program and policy behind it were changed to address concerns that arose regarding some restrictions and when the question of financial support to outside groups gets politicized.One such change is the addition of a community funding stream to support operations and organizational capacit
  
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• Royal Canadian Legion's centennial celebration in Alexandria

  04-08-2026 00:44 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 423 in Alexandria joined branches across Canada to mark the 100th anniversary of the Legion on July 17.The branch has been part of the community for 80 years and exemplifies partnerships forged between local government, community, and organizations. North Glengarry Township owns the building where the Legion and Carefor operate.This partnership with governments will move into a higher gear through plans to rejuvenate cenotaphs in North Glengar
  
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