Author Archives for Bob Peters
July 27, 2020 9:51 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is providing up to $4 billion in urgently needed one-time assistance to Ontario’s 444 municipalities. This funding will... View Article
July 23, 2020 10:03 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing over $500 million to build 30 new schools and make permanent additions to 15 existing facilities, supporting over 25,000 student spaces across... View Article
July 22, 2020 10:02 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall’s first retail cannabis store has opened its doors. ShinyBud’s new shop at 410 Montreal Road in Cornwall’s Le Village district is now serving customers, and judging... View Article
July 20, 2020 3:52 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Walmart Canada has announced a major $3.5 billion investment in its operations over the next five years. The investment, which includes modernizing stores as well as the... View Article
July 20, 2020 3:09 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Canadians from coast to coast are being asked to help revive the economy by making an intentional purchase at a local small business on Saturday July 25.... View Article
July 17, 2020 8:48 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – People looking to enjoy the Waterfront Trail will now be able to rent bicycles at Marina 200. Bicycle rentals are now available at the Marina office from... View Article
July 16, 2020 5:26 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – To help newcomers access the services and programs they require to successfully settle in Cornwall, a centrally-located Newcomer Service Centre has been established at 55 Water Street... View Article
July 16, 2020 1:49 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government has released a new online tool that provides the people of Ontario and businesses with information about highway projects in their communities, including the... View Article
July 16, 2020 9:18 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government has extended most emergency orders currently in force until July 29, 2020. Keeping the emergency orders in place provides the government with the necessary... View Article
July 16, 2020 9:14 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Canada is investing more than $19 billion to help provinces and territories safely restart their economies and make our country more resilient to possible... View Article
July 13, 2020 2:27 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government has announced nearly all businesses and public spaces in the Cornwall area can reopen on July 17 with public health and workplace safety measures... View Article
July 13, 2020 11:03 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Ontario has started accepting applications for the new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Regional Immigration Pilot. The Regional Immigration Pilot is an opportunity for Cornwall businesses to fill... View Article
July 10, 2020 2:36 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new program has been launched to promote the many world-class goods that are made across Ontario by helping consumers easily identify, access and purchase local products.... View Article
July 9, 2020 2:10 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Funding is still available for local businesses from the Regional Relief and Recovery Funding Available (RRRF). Businesses in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and the United Counties of S.D.&G unable... View Article
July 9, 2020 11:38 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is expanding access to reliable broadband and cellular service in underserved and unserved parts of the province. The application intake for the $150 million... View Article
July 8, 2020 3:52 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A new outdoor Pop-Up Shop rental program has been launched to allow for small business vendor sales and not-for-profit community outreach in the heart of Cornwall. Located... View Article
July 8, 2020 3:27 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is taking the first step in a made-in-Ontario plan for growth, renewal and economic recovery. Today, the province introduced the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act,... View Article
July 7, 2020 6:09 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – People are now required to wear a mask or face covering in indoor public spaces in Cornwall. The new directive is part of regional effort to slow... View Article
July 6, 2020 9:18 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Ontario has developed a made-in-Ontario plan for growth, renewal and economic recovery. This plan includes measures that would make it easier and faster to... View Article
July 4, 2020 10:18 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The River Institute has been awarded a 2-year grant of $100,000 from the RBC Tech for Nature Fund to support the Great River Rapport project. The Great... View Article
July 3, 2020 9:12 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing $3 million to provide free online health and safety training for the first time. These virtual courses will make it easier for job... View Article
July 3, 2020 9:06 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is helping restaurant and bar owners reopen and safely serve more customers by allowing municipalities to quickly pass temporary bylaws for the creation and... View Article
July 2, 2020 11:04 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario -The culmination of a great deal of hard work and determination happened for Alexandra Nurse today as she opened her new business, Balanced Massage Therapy. Ms. Nurse comes from... View Article
July 2, 2020 9:00 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is providing municipalities and urban Indigenous community partners with an additional $150 million to continue to protect vulnerable people from COVID-19 by improving homeless... View Article