Author Archives for Bob Peters
June 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government has developed a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. Starting... View Article
June 9, 2020 2:57 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Since moving to Cornwall in 1984, Ridgewood Industries has been a solid contributor to the economic well-being of the community and its residents. In operation for more... View Article
June 9, 2020 2:48 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government has announced its plan to reopen child care centres across the province to support the next stage of the province’s reopening framework. Developed in... View Article
June 9, 2020 12:17 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Canada has created a hub for organizations looking to find resources on buying and supplying personal protective equipment. The new online “Supply Hub” will bring... View Article
June 8, 2020 1:38 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government has announced that it is moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province. The government is easing restrictions in... View Article
June 8, 2020 10:54 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government will allow restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff once licensed establishments are permitted to fully... View Article
June 6, 2020 10:42 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government, after consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until June 19, 2020. Extending these emergency... View Article
June 4, 2020 2:40 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cycling in Cornwall has always been popular, but perhaps never more so than this spring. Interest in cycling has grown exponentially in the wake of the pandemic,... View Article
June 3, 2020 9:33 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – St. Lawrence College has begun to reveal its plans for program delivery in the upcoming fall semester. Preliminary decisions include offering a mix of alternate delivery and... View Article
June 3, 2020 8:51 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Ontario is extending the provincial Declaration of Emergency to June 30. The decision supports the government’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and protect the health... View Article
June 2, 2020 3:33 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall is now a participating municipality in Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE program, which seeks to help small independent businesses and artists develop online stores in just a... View Article
June 2, 2020 12:43 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Canada is supporting small towns and big cities across the country to restart the economy by accelerating payments delivered through the federal Gas Tax... View Article
June 1, 2020 9:19 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – COVID-19 has further highlighted many existing challenges already facing Indigenous peoples, particularly those who live in remote areas. The Government of Canada is working with First Nations,... View Article
May 29, 2020 4:14 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – A local bakery is adding to its popular ketogenic line of products ‘Keto That’ with a very timely addition. Fairy Sweet welcomes keto ice cream and fudgesicles... View Article
May 29, 2020 2:12 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Chesley’s Inn in Downtown Cornwall has the distinction of being Ontario’s oldest inn. It now also has the distinction of being Eastern Ontario’s best cycle-friendly business. The... View Article
May 29, 2020 2:02 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Paul Lefebvre has seen a lot in his three decades in the hospitality industry. Now in his 30th year of ownership of the Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference... View Article
May 29, 2020 2:00 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — As the province carefully and gradually reopens the economy, the Ontario government is implementing the next phase of its COVID-19 testing strategy to detect and quickly stop... View Article
May 29, 2020 10:53 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As Ontario begins to reopen the economy, each business owner in Cornwall will need to examine their operations and make changes to meet public safety guidelines. Cornwall... View Article
May 27, 2020 10:29 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Looking to learn a new skill, delve into a personal interest, or do something just for fun? Join St. Lawrence College instructors and staff in a series... View Article
May 27, 2020 9:22 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government is extending all emergency orders in force until June 9 2020. Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment,... View Article
May 26, 2020 3:29 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall is providing free parking to assist local businesses in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Parking in on-street spots and municipal parking lots... View Article
May 25, 2020 3:49 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The week of May 24th to 31st marks Tourism Week in Canada – and it couldn’t come at a more critical time. Canada’s tourism sector looks quite different... View Article
May 25, 2020 11:18 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Applications are now being accepted for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. “We all need to work together if we want our economy to... View Article
May 25, 2020 9:45 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – Local residents will be able to flex their green thumbs this weekend with free plants and seed packets courtesy of the Transition Cornwall+ Food Action Group. The... View Article