Author Archives for Bob Peters
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
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