Author Archives for Bob Peters
June 12, 2020 9:23 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Province of Ontario is allowing restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff. This action supports hospitality sector workers and... View Article
June 12, 2020 9:15 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Square is back – but the shopping experience will be a bit different at Cornwall’s largest enclosed mall. Restrictions on shopping malls have been lifted as of... View Article
June 12, 2020 6:35 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – One of Cornwall’s gateway transportation corridors will be improved next week. Boundary Road will be closed for repairs to the CN tracks for two days beginning June... View Article
June 11, 2020 3:17 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Local business owners looking to unravel the mysteries of building an online store can take advantage of an upcoming webinar from the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. The... View Article
June 11, 2020 10:37 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is helping small businesses reach more customers through the Digital Main Street platform – of which Cornwall is... View Article
June 10, 2020 3:07 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government’s announcement today that in-person education and training at colleges will resume next month on a limited basis ensures more students will complete their programs... View Article
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