Author Archives for Bob Peters
May 22, 2020 3:24 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As the economy gradually reopens, the Ontario government is helping people affected by COVID-19 get back to work. The province is investing in Ontario’s first Virtual Action... View Article
May 22, 2020 3:12 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Ontario is making it easier for people to conduct business and practice physical distancing in the new COVID-19 environment. The province is permitting Ontario... View Article
May 21, 2020 11:35 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As more businesses begin to reopen from the COVID 19 pandemic, a number of local vendors are stepping up to provide the equipment needed to ensure safety once... View Article
May 21, 2020 10:57 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province, those taking public transit, returning to work or going out shopping are being urged to continue to... View Article
May 20, 2020 10:56 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today, those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program... View Article
May 19, 2020 5:47 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The United Way/Centraide of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and... View Article
May 19, 2020 11:35 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Government of Canada has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. This extended measure... View Article
May 19, 2020 10:50 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this school year. This... View Article
May 19, 2020 10:39 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the... View Article
May 15, 2020 4:38 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – After much anticipation, Saturday marks opening day at Summerheights Golf Links. It will also mark the opening of a whole new era at the popular Cornwall golf... View Article
May 15, 2020 3:44 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Local businesses looking to adopt new technology now have a local resource to assist them. Cornwall & The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation has launched a new... View Article
May 15, 2020 2:00 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A major online resource for local entrepreneurs has a brand new look. The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre has re-launched its website at www.BusinessEnterpriseCentre.ca and site visitors can... View Article
May 15, 2020 12:47 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Local business owners are invited to participate in a free conference call on Tuesday to review the guidelines for the opening retail stores and other workplaces. “Business owners... View Article
May 14, 2020 3:29 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall’s boat launches and Marina 200 are open as of Saturday, May 16. The Ontario government has announced that additional seasonal services and activities will... View Article
May 14, 2020 2:06 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government has announced that additional seasonal services and activities will be permitted to open as early as Saturday May 16, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., in... View Article
May 14, 2020 1:07 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – When COVID-19 prompted Chris Munro to close her Downtown Cornwall shop in mid-March, she was filled with uncertainty and fear – both for herself and her neighbours. The... View Article
May 14, 2020 11:48 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall is receiving $1.6 million dollars to help offset the work being done to improve infrastructure in the Brookdale North Corridor. The project consists... View Article
May 14, 2020 11:31 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has issued a number of guidelines to support local businesses and organizations as they adapt to the COVID-19 crisis. The guidelines provide... View Article
May 13, 2020 2:04 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is now accepting applications under the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). On April 17, 2020, Prime... View Article
May 13, 2020 1:27 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall is supporting local merchants with the launch of a new parking initiative to assist both businesses and customers carry out curbside pickup. “We... View Article
May 12, 2020 4:43 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Local retail and service businesses continue to operate and keep the local economy moving during the pandemic, and now that includes city retailers offering curbside pickup. That... View Article
May 12, 2020 2:43 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.25 million in provincially licensed meat processing plants to better protect employees and ensure the continued supply of healthy... View Article
May 12, 2020 8:47 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary... View Article
May 11, 2020 3:44 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Following an early end to the 2019/20 curling season and the uncertainly of the current pandemic situation organizers of AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic have decided to... View Article