Author Archives for Bob Peters
April 24, 2020 1:23 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The federal government has reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and territories to implement the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. This... View Article
April 23, 2020 4:53 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As students made their way back to class two weeks ago, families with young ones were tasked with finding laptops and tablets to help facilitate their child’s... View Article
April 23, 2020 4:16 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – It’s spring, a time when St. Lawrence College (SLC) normally opens its doors to applicants, prospective students, and their family and friends in a series of Open House events designed to showcase college programs... View Article
April 23, 2020 2:24 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Ontario is delivering a new COVID-19 Action Plan for Vulnerable People to better protect vulnerable populations during the outbreak of COVID-19. This plan builds on the government’s previous... View Article
April 23, 2020 9:13 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date until May... View Article
April 23, 2020 7:31 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – New information on COVID-19 emerges every day. Researchers and scientists in Canada and around the world are working hard to better understand the virus, and its impacts... View Article
April 22, 2020 2:40 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A survey has been developed to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on local businesses. The survey was developed by local municipal economic development offices from... View Article
April 22, 2020 1:58 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is making progress on the implementation of the COVID-19 Action Plan for Protecting Long-Term Care Homes to help stop and contain the spread of... View Article
April 22, 2020 12:21 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Post-secondary students are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. Many students were preparing to start a summer job in May, and are now worried about how to... View Article
April 21, 2020 11:41 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is delivering much-needed support to Ontario’s most vulnerable citizens, including seniors and persons with disabilities, during the outbreak of COVID-19. The province is investing... View Article
April 21, 2020 11:35 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Canadian companies who have been unable to secure funding under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy now have a new source of support. On April 17, 2020, the... View Article
April 20, 2020 4:18 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – A successful “virtual town hall” for the business community organized by local MP Eric Duncan will be repeated this week. “We were pleased to have had 125+... View Article
April 18, 2020 12:04 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Government of Canada has announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and to support Aboriginal Financial Institutions that offer financing... View Article
April 18, 2020 9:44 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing $20 million to advance medical research and develop tools and resources to combat COVID-19 and other infectious diseases through the Ontario COVID-19... View Article
April 17, 2020 4:39 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million in new funding to connect workers with in-demand jobs in the agri-food sector to keep... View Article
April 17, 2020 2:17 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall is extending recreation facilities closures to May 12, 2020. Offices remain closed to the public until further notice, although in many instances City departments... View Article
April 17, 2020 12:24 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall is requesting donations to help protect Cornwall SDG Paramedics and Glen Stor Dun Lodge staff. “Acquiring personal protective equipment has been a challenge for... View Article
April 17, 2020 10:20 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – In a time of uncertainty, a new restaurant in Downtown Cornwall is delivering comfort to food lovers one meal at a time. After much planning and preparation,... View Article
April 16, 2020 3:49 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and are vital for our families and communities across the country. They are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during... View Article
April 16, 2020 3:10 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is enabling auto insurance companies to provide temporary insurance premium rebates to drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The province has amended a regulation under... View Article
April 16, 2020 2:51 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Acting on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health care professionals, the Ontario government has significantly expanded hospital capacity in preparation for... View Article
April 16, 2020 2:30 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – As our community continues to adapt to the coronavirus crisis, many of our local agencies have adapted as well. This includes Job Zone d’emploi which remains committed... View Article
April 16, 2020 1:42 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the table, paying for their medication or caring for a family member. The Government... View Article
April 15, 2020 5:40 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – In order to better protect the most vulnerable and stop the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes, the Ontario government has developed a robust action plan... View Article