Author Archives for Bob Peters
March 16, 2022 2:21 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million over two years to build up the province’s food processing capacity. The new Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program... View Article
March 16, 2022 10:05 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The application period for the 2022-2023 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program is now open and has been extended, giving organizations and businesses more time to... View Article
March 11, 2022 9:00 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – Cornwall’s economy continues to be strong, with local companies creating new jobs in a variety of sectors. Job seekers will have a chance to meet dozens of... View Article
March 11, 2022 8:45 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is providing the Cornwall Community Hospital and the St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre with over $2 million in funding to reimburse the hospital for... View Article
March 10, 2022 3:21 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Walmart is one of Canada’s biggest retailers, and to handle all that merchandise, you need a big warehouse. One of them is located just southeast of Ottawa... View Article
March 10, 2022 11:27 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen the province’s supply chain security and economic growth through the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI). BOBI will reduce barriers and... View Article
March 10, 2022 10:53 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Looking to add more skills to your resume so that you can land that dream job? The Eastern Ontario Training Board is offering three different training programs this... View Article
March 8, 2022 3:12 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – Students looking to do something different this summer can now apply for funding to help them start a small business. Summer Company is a program funded by the Government... View Article
March 3, 2022 3:55 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – One of Cornwall’s longest standing retailers has joined the BMR Group. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Perkins store is well known in the area for... View Article
February 25, 2022 8:45 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall’s new Zoning By-law will help guide development in the city for years to come. The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law was approved by City Council earlier this... View Article
February 24, 2022 2:12 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million to help build a strong and competitive agri-food workforce that will ensure people can continue... View Article
February 18, 2022 3:41 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Looking to rent some professional office space? Consider the WB Hub, a new collaborative co-working space in the historic Cotton Mill District of Cornwall. “We have designed... View Article
February 15, 2022 3:14 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – People looking for a new job have two dates to mark on their calendar, thanks to the good folks at Job Zone d’emploi. Job Zone d’emploi is... View Article
February 15, 2022 11:08 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Wherever Jason McNamara and Kendra Richard go, chances are a camera isn’t far behind. The local couple are both established photographers with their own devout following of clients... View Article
February 14, 2022 10:28 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government has will be easing public health measures sooner than expected, with the next phase of measures coming into effect on February 17, 2022 at... View Article
February 11, 2022 3:05 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Business is popping for The Happy Popcorn Co., and their sweet new space in Downtown Cornwall is proof of that. The popular gourmet popcorn shop has moved... View Article
February 9, 2022 9:39 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall’s population is growing – at the highest rate in recent decades. Cornwall’s 2021 population tally sits at 47,845, which represents an increase of... View Article
February 9, 2022 8:52 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Applications are open for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which helps small businesses that were required to close indoor services under the Province’s modified Step Two... View Article
February 7, 2022 2:42 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The River Institute will be studying the ecological impact of waves and shoreline erosion on near shore habitat in the St Lawrence River. The project is slated... View Article
February 2, 2022 2:28 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) had a record year in 2021 when it came to supporting sustainable development within its watershed jurisdiction in Cornwall and surrounding... View Article
January 28, 2022 1:15 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Ontario is funding two new long-term care homes and adding 143 new and 113 upgraded long-term care beds in Cornwall and Lancaster. “Our government has a plan... View Article
January 26, 2022 10:06 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program will open on February 7, 2022. The program helps build rural Ontario by investing in projects that... View Article
January 25, 2022 11:41 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — Ontario has launched Skilled Trades Ontario to improve trades training and simplify services. The new Crown agency will promote and market the trades, develop the latest training... View Article
January 21, 2022 11:41 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall has received $680,358 in additional funding from the Ontario government for Cornwall Transit. Ontario is providing $375.6 million to help 107 municipalities across... View Article