Transit funding announcement Thursday
EASTERN ONTARIO – The federal and provincial governments will make a joint funding announcement Thursday for Cornwall and Brockville for public transportation. The “infrastructure funding […]
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Closing SD&G stores on Sunday was explored; MPP doesn’t see Quebec shopping problem
CORNWALL – The region’s top doctor says he considered an order to close all local stores on Sunday during the coronavirus outbreak. But Medical Officer […]
Quebec to Ontario Sunday shopping during COVID-19 frustrates top doctor
SD&G – It’s not only public frustration in Cornwall and South Glengarry about weekend Quebec shoppers coming to SD&G during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s also […]
COVID-19 changes in the works for landscapers, grass cutting: MPP
SD&G – As the grass begins to grow, so are discussions behind the scenes to relax some coronavirus provincial orders that forbid landscaping and professional […]
Quebecers coming into South Glengarry during COVID-19 ‘has to be dealt with’
SOUTH GLENGARRY – The region’s medical officer of health says he’s met with government officials about how to stop Quebec residents making unnecessary shopping trips […]
Province funds rebuild of Dundas Manor
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:51 p.m. to add details about timeline for construction of the project and fundraising. WINCHESTER – The province […]
Proposed law would protect SD&G farmers from trespassers
SD&G – A provincial bill, currently making its way through the Ontario legislature, would protect SD&G farmers from trespassers who get hurt on their property. […]
Cornwall part of pilot to attract skilled immigrant workers
CORNWALL – The city is one of three Ontario municipalities for a pilot project to get immigrants working in rural areas. Local MPP Jim McDonell […]
Parisien Manor workers picket for more long-term care money
Editor’s note: This story has been updated at 5 p.m. with comment from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. CORNWALL – Workers at a Cornwall […]
MPP releases statement on one-day OSSTF strike
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell released the following statement ahead of today’s (Wednesday) one-day strike by members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (a […]