Author Archives for Bob Peters
March 11, 2021 4:09 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new training program that seeks to meet employment needs in the Cornwall region is now open for intake. The four-week Environmental Service Aide training program will... View Article
March 11, 2021 11:50 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new video series has been launched to highlight local small businesses in Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne. The video series, entitled Exploring Main Street, was developed to... View Article
March 11, 2021 9:07 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Olymel is welcoming new team members to Cornwall this week, and they’ve travelled a long way to get here. A group of 9 people arrived in Canada... View Article
March 10, 2021 5:12 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – An old – and beloved – foodie favourite is back in Downtown Cornwall. Mexicali Rosa’s has returned to Cornwall, offering its unique mix of California-style Mexican food... View Article
March 8, 2021 11:06 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Consumers in Cornwall now have a new hardware store and lumber yard to help them tackle home renovation projects. Fines Home Hardware and Building Centre is now... View Article
March 5, 2021 2:10 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The LCBO has opened its new store in the SmartCentres plaza at 430 Ninth Street West. The new 7,033 square-foot store has nearly 4,320 square feet of... View Article
March 5, 2021 1:54 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing $47 million in 2021-22 to hire more apprentices, improve the quality of training and help them complete their training and certification through... View Article
March 5, 2021 9:23 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new website has been launched to increase access to information for small business owners, and at the same time increase awareness of Small Business COVID Recovery... View Article
March 4, 2021 10:41 am
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... View Article
March 4, 2021 9:49 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is providing an additional $500 million to help the province’s 444 municipalities address ongoing COVID-19 operating costs. The City of Cornwall will receive $1,432,263... View Article
March 3, 2021 8:46 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontairo (FedDev Ontario) is investing $1 million to help SigmaPoint Technologies boost manufacturing capacity, support made-in-Canada production and add new... View Article
March 2, 2021 10:04 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Applications are still being accepted for the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 and can be... View Article
March 1, 2021 2:20 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new platform to support local festivals and events for the summer of 2021. GetCurrent.ca is an online... View Article
February 25, 2021 3:07 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new accelerated training program for personal support workers (PSWs) is expected to produce a huge increase in enrollment at St. Lawrence College. The Ontario government announced... View Article
February 25, 2021 9:52 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – St. Lawrence College (SLC) has confirmed that its spring/summer 2021 semester program delivery will continue as a mix of alternate delivery and in-person classes. Priority for on-campus delivery... View Article
February 24, 2021 11:15 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – St. Lawrence College is hosting a webinar on the fast growing logistics sector as part of their NEXT Webinar Series. The webinar will focus on the future... View Article
February 19, 2021 3:11 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new winter tourism guide for Cornwall is now available for those looking to plan an excursion in the future. The Explore Cornwall winter guide provides a... View Article
February 19, 2021 2:50 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government is launching new health and safety education campaigns, with a particular focus on helping small businesses across the province reopen safely. The on-the-ground assistance includes... View Article
February 19, 2021 8:44 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Ontario is providing $41,000 in funding to support a series of winter initiatives in Cornwall that allow residents to safely reconnect with their community in... View Article
February 17, 2021 11:41 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to the economy and supporting the vitality of many communities. The pandemic has presented... View Article
February 17, 2021 11:15 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – In an effort to help more skilled workers stay in Canada and bolster the country’s economic recovery, the Federal Government has made it easier for thousands of... View Article
February 16, 2021 11:58 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help offset the costs of purchasing personal... View Article
February 16, 2021 9:35 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Selected municipal facilities are re-opening to the public as the community transitions from the stay-at-home order to the Orange-Restrict level of the COVID-19 Response Framework. The following... View Article
February 12, 2021 3:40 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As Cornwall transitions into the Orange – Restrict level of the COVID-19 Response Framework, it will be important for people to refresh what enhanced measures and restrictions will... View Article