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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. and opportunities to improve our communities for all who live in them Growing up in the Saskatchewan part of Treaty 6 Territory Becky Saskamoose-Kuffner said she always knew she was different she didn’t have the language to explain exactly what was different We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“We don’t think to ourselves I want to be anti-racist when I grow up,” said Saskamoose-Kuffner work towards challenging common assumptions about race She is also a member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and is an elected representative for urban Indigenous people The pair presented a captivating talk at the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday Your weekday digest of the top stories from our newsrooms in Cornwall By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Eastern Ontario Midday Roundup will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Saskamoose-Kuffner acknowledged that as Canadians our society has a difficult time confronting racism a sentiment shared by many people in the crowd She said we tend to think of ourselves as UN peacekeepers By celebrating these facets of Canada’s history she said we tend to ignore some of the more difficult subject matter in order to work towards better socioeconomic outcomes for everyone in Canada we need to confront the darker aspects of Canadian history including those who tend to benefit from existing power structures who are incarcerated at higher rates than the general population experience chronic stress or post-traumatic stress disorder following a decade-long effort by the Canadian government and Canadian society to address the historical wrongdoings and existing barriers that prevent some Indigenous people from actively She described her childhood as the idyllic Canadian upbringing She joined her neighbours playing outside and always felt loved and welcomed at home she knew she had to get in touch with her Indigenous culture It would be another decade and a half before Saskamoose-Kuffner located her father “We’ve been looking for you,” were the first words her father said when they met While Saskamoose-Kuffner spoke of the negative effects of experiencing racism and touched on the power structures in society that reinforce racism A key part of Saskamoose-Kuffners message was that existing power structures also hurt those who benefit from them In Canadian society that is generally Caucasian This demographic is experiencing a loneliness epidemic largely due to pressure from hypermasculinity mbenoit@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Charity crowdfunding initial sum to build £750,000 facility on Bodmin Moor to study overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat Europe’s first research station for the study of Atlantic temperate rainforest is set to be built beside an ancient wood in Cornwall The Thousand Year Trust charity is crowdfunding an initial amount to build the £750,000 facility which will enable students and academics to study this historically overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat The research station, which has planning permission, will be built at Cabilla, a former Cornish hill farm on Bodmin Moor that has become a retreat centre and rainforest restoration project with a swath of ancient woodland at its heart “The reason why everyone whether they are eight or 80 knows and loves tropical rainforest and understands that they are the lungs of the planet is because they’ve been so comprehensively researched but there’s a lack of love and knowledge about temperate rainforests,” said Merlin Hanbury-Tenison “A lot of that lack of knowledge is because there aren’t scientists spending time dedicated to Atlantic temperate rainforests.” Merlin Hanbury-Tenison which is crowdfunding an initial amount for the research station Photograph: Leon Foggitt/The ObserverAtlantic temperate rainforest thrives in the mild stretching from Bergen in Norway to Braga in northern Portugal It is often oak woodland notable for its spectacular epiphytes such as moisture-loving lichens temperate rainforest covers less than 1% of the Earth’s land surface making it one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet including a commitment to invest £750,000 on research into protecting England’s rainforests Shrubsole has called for a target of doubling the area of British rainforest by 2050 with a further six PhDs being partly based in its Cornish rainforest from six universities that the Thousand Year Trust has partnered with He hopes to double that number this year but lacks the facilities to host further scientific endeavours – until the research station is built Computer generated image of the research station interior Photograph: Unknown WorksIt will be constructed from local wood sourced by the Woodland Trust and comprise bunkhouse accommodation for students canteen facilities and a modest amphitheatre area where talks and informal meetings can take place Free weekly newsletterThe planet's most important stories Get all the week's environment news - the good Cabilla is the ideal location for Europe’s first temperate rainforest research station because it is situated in the middle of the habitat’s climatic envelope with Bodmin Moor approximately halfway between Bergen in the north and Braga to the south the Thousand Year Trust is in discussions with other larger charities philanthropists and the government about potential funding for the research station The charity is also receiving a helping hand from Hanbury-Tenison’s father, Robin, an explorer who founded Survival International Robin is celebrating his 89th birthday next month by doing a sponsored row 25 miles along the River Tamar the boundary between “Cornwall and England” – as the Cornish often put it – to raise money for the research station “We hope it will serve as a nexus for temperate rainforest research across the whole range,” said Merlin Hanbury-Tenison “I truly believe that we’ll only be able to make headway in protecting and expanding the Atlantic temperate rainforest when we love it and we’ll only love it when we understand it and that comes from scientific research when my children are beginning their GCSE studies I’d like for the British public and education system to know that we are a rainforest people living on a rainforest island just as people in Brazil or Borneo are proud of their rainforests.” A 24-year-old man from Cornwall is facing seven charges following a police investigation The man was charged with assault with a weapon; assault; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; mischief under $5,000; breach of a release order for possessing a weapon; and, two counts of breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. A 33-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to a 9-1-1 hangup call on Saturday. Police alleged the man had struck his ex-girlfriend in the face. The man was charged with domestic assault, and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. A 12-year-old girl is facing a charge after police responded to her school on Friday. Police alleged the girl assaulted a staff member. She was taken into custody later the same day at police headquarters. The girl, whose identity cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with assault. She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court at an undisclosed date. A 12-year-old girl is facing a charge after a police investigation. Police alleged the girl assaulted someone she knows on April 29. She was taken into police custody on Saturday. She was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. Since the age of 8 years old Darlene devoted much of her life to the Salvation Army She later went on to volunteer for the Salvation Army and helped the community for most of her adult life while still attending Sunday services singing and dancing to country music and oldies Larry Depatie and Darlene’s children: Albert (Lori) Joan Claudet Bigras O’Rourke and Frank Gordon O’Rourke as well as her friend Ken Brownlee and Roger Snow from a previous marriage A Celebration of Life will follow on Saturday Contributions in Darlene’s memory can be made to the Salvation Army honoring her commitment to helping those in need EZ Newsite platform by Textuel and TolléWeather information by OpenWeatherMap. Cornwall police chief expects more officers to draw guns on calls The body of a scuba diver who went missing in the water off the Long Sault Parkway was been recovered Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Dundas & Glengarry OPP responded to a call at about 7:45 p.m part of a submerged canal system that is a well-known dive site at the west end of Macdonell Island on the St The next issue of The Evening Citizen will soon be in your inbox including the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and St The diver’s body was located at about 11:30 a.m assisted by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Monday April 28 Remi was the former owner and operator of Remi Gillet & Son Furniture Past President of the Cornwall Rotary Club (1966-1967) and served 12 years with the Agape Foodbank Beloved husband of the late June (née Ball) Gillet Debra Gillet and Renee Vaicekonis (the late Al) all of Cornwall Online messages of condolence may be made at www.dignitymemorial.com EZ Newsite platform by Textuel and TolléWeather information by OpenWeatherMap A 19-year-old man from Cornwall is facing several charges after an incident with his girlfriend We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice alleged the man threatened to kill his girlfriend while brandishing an edged weapon he was charged with domestic assault with a weapon; domestic assault; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes; two counts of breach of recognizance He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court A 32-year-old Cornwall woman was charged with domestic assault on April 14 Police alleged the woman assaulted her boyfriend She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on May 6 Cornwall Police Service has charged a 26-year-old man from Cornwall with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and four counts of failure to comply with a probation order Police alleged the individual threatened to kill his mother and her common-law spouse on April 13. Following an unwanted person complaint on April 14, police located the individual and took him into custody. He remained in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. Cornwall Police Service laid multiple charges against three individuals following an incident on April 14. Police allege a 32-year-old man from Cornwall and a 32-year-old man from Newington both uttered threats to cause bodily harm. Police also alleged a 32-year-old woman continued to cause a disturbance while officers were investigating the incident.  She was charged with causing a disturbance. All three were released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court— the man from Newington on May 29, and the other two on May 20. A 16-year-old youth from Cornwall was charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm. Police allege the teen threatened to kill their mother on April 7 and 10. The teen was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court. A 26-year-old man from Cornwall was charged with mischief under $5,000 on April 14. Police alleged the individual damaged a City of Cornwall bus shelter. The man was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on May 20. A 21-year-old man from Cornwall was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and one count of failure to attend. Police alleged the man took merchandise from a Second Street East business on March 16 and 18, without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police also alleged the man failed to attend an April 3 court date. He was taken into custody on April 14. Driver seriously injured in Brinston Road crash No legal costs awarded in Rothmar building permit dispute It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Gisele Marie Valentine Corbeil Lussier surrounded by family in Cornwall Beloved wife and best friend of many years to Victor Joseph Emile Lussier Sylvain Lussier (Louise Lebel) and Linda Côté (Pierre) Cederik Ladouceur (Sarah) and Sara-Eve Ladouceur (Felix) Proud great grandmother of: Raphaël Migneault Treasured sister of: Réal Corbeil (Réajeanne) Louis Corbeil (Diane) Louise Corbeil (Réal) Robert Corbeil (Danielle) and Celine Corbeil (Léo-Paul) It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Victor Joseph Emile Lussier surrounded by family in Cornwall Beloved husband and best friend of many years to Gisele Corbeil-Lussier Proud great grandfather of: Raphael Migneault Treasured brother of: Simon Lussier (Lucille) Fleurette Millot (Roger) and Jeanne-Manse Sweet (Vallen) A 32-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing a charge following a police investigation We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice alleged the woman punched someone she knows in the face while at a Pitt Street establishment on April 18. She was taken into custody at police headquarters on Monday. She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on June 3. A 39-year-old man from Brockville is facing four charges after police responded to the Cornwall port of entry on Monday. Officers alleged the man was in possession of quantities of what they suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and proceeds of crime. He was transferred to Cornwall police custody. The man was charged with traffic in Schedule I substance – cocaine; possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine; distribute illicit cannabis; and, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on June 3. A 27-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing charges after a police traffic stop on Vincent Massey Drive on Sunday. Police alleged the woman was operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. She was charged with impaired operation and over 0.08. She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on May 20. A 37-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges following police investigations. Police alleged the man removed merchandise from a Ninth Street West business without paying for it on Jan. 12, and again on March 12. Officers responding to a theft complaint from a Ninth Street East business on Monday took the man into custody. The man was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Emile Germain Loving mother of Michael George Germain (Celia) and Nancy Germain Proud grandmother of Melanie Germain (Christian Rosendahl) and William Germain (Chellida); and great grandmother of Charles Rosendahl Treasured sister of Barbara Lecompte (Louis) Predeceased by her parents Alexander Allan and Lillian Mary May (née Wilson) MacDonald; as well as her brothers George MacDonald Wilson MacDonald (late Doreen) and Ian MacDonald (Shirley) Online messages of condolence may be made at www.dignitymemorial.com Cherished grandmother of Mélanie Verdone (Matthew) Dearest sister of Jeanne D’Arc (late François) Online messages of condolence may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca A 24-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on May 1 and charged with domestic assault We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice alleged the man choked his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face several times on Wednesday. Police also alleged the man struck the woman with his motor vehicle last July. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Thursday. He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on May 27. Due to advanced requirements for the provincially-mandated Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan Cornwall city council heard recommendations on Tuesday to have Cornwall’s shared services departments collaborate with SDG on managing the plan Morgan said it’s crucial to update the plan in 2025 and to create system leadership committees “To be able to transition the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan under municipal leadership there is a proposal to realign some resource allocations to be able to support the recommendations that you will see,” said interim general manager of human services and long-term care “(This) allows us to use existing budget resources to be able to hire a supervisor and reassign staff that we already have around program co-ordination.” Any costs associated with the implementation of the new plan would come through the budget cycle “Building the community and safety well-being team is expected to be a smooth undertaking,” she added Smith recommended a consultant be hired to assist in the undertaking of a revised regional plan this year due to advanced data collection and public engagement needs “Akwesasne was nowhere to be found in the report and I’m wondering why?” said Coun Smith said Cornwall’s shared services department has a good relationship with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s social services department and that partnership would carry on through consultation for and implementation of this plan Fred Ngoundjo asked about the involvement of police and Morgan said Cornwall Police Service and SDG OPP will be key stakeholders Todd Bennett asked what will be so different that warrants the new in-house oversight to which Morgan said there will be more reporting required to the Ministry of the Solicitor General “Now is the time for the refresh and renewal of many plans who previously had external parties delivering this are bringing it back in-house,” said Morgan Sarah Good asked what the cost of hiring a contractor would be to which Smith said they would have to go out to tender for the work and absorb the cost through reserves “I would certainly like to recognize and not diminish all the work the Social Development Council has done (on the file) to date,” said Morgan saying the organization has done a phenomenal job as well through its Vibrant Communities Safety and Well-Being Plan Smith added the SDC remains a core partner “It’s not going to be about reinventing the wheel it’s about how do we bring all of those resources together and make sure they’re supported,” said Smith shoneill@postmedia.com This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. council granted a deferral in favour of residents' continued opposition Cornwall city council decided to defer its Queen Street sidewalk project despite administration saying it would not change its recommendation and that a deferral could result in thousands of dollars in delayed claim costs We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCouns and Claude McIntosh voted against the deferral “I believe administration has done their job to the best of their ability in trying to inform the residents,” said Hollingsworth and physical information sheets delivered to residents “People don’t really get it until they see where it actually is,” said Hollingsworth we are literally going to take out entire hedges we would be able to maintain those hedges and fences and people’s driveways where they could kind of get that extra car in.” Fawthrop clarified that staff would try to protect trees wherever possible and would work to reinstate or relocate any trees that would need to be cut down by working with impacted property owners MacDonald was in opposition of the deferral recalling countless sidewalk conversations around the council table and how the property where sidewalks will be created is city-owned “The one single thing that persuades me is the snow removal,” she said “I think (this) alone is a sufficient reason that the city has to hold the present course because we have decided this before I am sorry to the people who will be inconvenienced.” but we’re going to (potentially) spend thousands of dollars a day.” McIntosh sympathized with the residents but also wasn’t in favour of a deferral “It is a bit of a shock when you find out the city property comes up closer to your front door than you thought and when you bought the place you forgot to look at the deed,” he said McIntosh asked about potential ramifications from delaying the project and Fawthrop responded that there was a long list “We would be at a serious risk of delayed claim by the contractor We’ve already issued the design based on what we circulated publicly,” he said mentioning that costs could become substantial quickly “The location that we’re proposing matches what we’ve proposed in new subdivisions other recent sidewalks that we have constructed The frontage on Queen Street from the property line to the front of the houses is the same in other areas of Riverdale or other areas where we’ve recently built  sidewalks The space needed is primarily to accommodate snow storage and pedestrian safety from road traffic He added that contracting out to remove high snowbanks presents a cost issue in the winter months Moving the sidewalks closer to the road on Queen Street would provide insufficient space for the snow likely resulting in complaints about visibility and complaints from other residents in the city who have requested a similar accommodation but were not granted it Fawthrop added that accommodating the Queen Street residents’ requests could result in a number of similar requests from property owners impacted by the city’s many upcoming sidewalk projects “I think it would provide risk for petition and for request for city standard McIntosh asked if a delay could result in contractors being hesitant to bid on work in Cornwall in the future to which Fawthrop indirectly suggested that it could Mayor Justin Towndale voted in favour of the deferral and said the city could also possibly look at the bylaw which prohibits boulevard parking “There wouldn’t be a solution that would accommodate the residents’ requests that we would recommend as well as presenting a snow storage issue,” Fawthrop reiterated “We already have looked at it… the comments that we made this evening are the comments we’re going to make in the report.” It’s unclear when the motion will return to council or what was the original start date for the work A 41-year-old man from Morrisburg was arrested by Cornwall police on April 30 and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failure to comply with a release order We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOn April 29 members of the CPS were dispatched to a disturbance complaint. Police alleged the man breached a release order for possessing a weapon, and chased two individuals known to him while brandishing a knife. On April 30 the man was located at the courthouse, and was held in police custody pending a bail hearing. A 23-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 30 and charged with domestic assault and uttering threats to damage property. Police alleged on April 29 the woman punched her ex-boyfriend and threatened to burn his house down. The woman was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday, then released to appear in Cornwall court on May 27. A 43-year-old man from Williamstown was arrested on April 30 and charged with two counts of assault with intent to resist arrest, resisting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, and mischief — destroying or damaging property. On April 30 police responded to a break and enter complaint. Officers alleged he obstructed police, actively resisted arrest, began striking and pushing away peace officers, and damaged an officer’s police radio. A 52-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 30 and charged with assault. On April 30 members of the CPS responded to a disturb the peace complaint. Police alleged the man struck an individual in the face. Each member of Cornwall city council took their turn sharing their feelings about the city gaining strong mayor powers We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOnly Coun Fred Ngoundjo and Mayor Justin Towndale spoke about some of the potential benefits The discussion happened as the humidity was thick and tensions high inside the council chambers on Tuesday night A dozen residents were in attendance waiting to hear discussion about a sidewalk making the small quarters feel even more packed and uneasy Eventually the anxiety burst and councillors spoke at length about how the province’s strong mayor powers can undermine democratic decision making causing the power to flicker twice as a thunderstorm cooled things off outside which is branded as way to streamline local governance to reduce obstacles involved in new housing and infrastructure projects The powers go further than the ability to axe any red tape faster Cornwall’s solicitor and interim clerk Wayne Meagher gave a presentation to council about how the powers could be another tool in council’s tool kit He highlighted how they can only be used to advance prescribed provincial priorities the mayor can appoint a CAO; hire certain municipal department heads and reorganize departments; create committees of council and appoint chairs and vice chairs; propose the municipal budget; and “Just because the powers are there doesn’t mean they necessarily need to be used,” said Meagher Dean Hollingsworth asked who is responsible for ensuring the mayor is in compliance with the provincial regulations when using the powers Meagher said since there’s no judicial review process someone would need to take the matters to the Superior Court of Justice and personally fund the process themselves “We are quietly losing our local democracy,” said Coun clarifying that her comments were not pointed at Towndale “We’re seeing a democratic backsliding in the U.S tip-toeing towards the same model… it’s a dangerous precedent where set and the unchecked authority at the hands of whoever sits in that seat.” Todd Bennett said he thought the powers were a disaster waiting to happen and highlighted how no extra funding is associated with the powers in order to progress infrastructure projects He expressed concern staffing decisions could be made under the act with little basis of fact and an individual could be fired if the mayor simply doesn’t like them or if the mayor finds some justification they are not advancing projects with provincial priorities Meagher said this decision could be overturned with a 66 per cent majority vote from council The strong mayor powers can also be deferred to the CAO “Can our CAO hire and fire without coming to council?” asked Coun a municipal CAO has always held the exclusive responsibility for staffing While some positions require council to pass a bylaw to appoint an individual (for example a fire chief) under provincial legislation the CAO does not require council approval to manage municipal staff members “Could a mayor go to a CAO and say fire that person?” asked McIntosh to which Meagher said mayors currently do not have that unilateral authority there has been delegation of these powers to the CAO… and that is something that could perhaps be used going forward,” said Towndale “This is actually an insidious way to destroy whatever vestige of democracy we have left,” said Coun “It’s troubling to me that this is one of the first legislative changes made,” said Coun referring to the Doug Ford majority government never campaigning on strong mayor powers “I think this is potentially an instrument for corruption.” Towndale acknowledged his colleague’s concerns and said the only instance he could think of where he could have used the powers was with Massey Commons “That is the only instance that sticks out to me in three years where I would have perhaps done something to make that project move faster to provide housing for those who need it,” said Towndale   -30-  Additional information about Millwrights:  Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights): • Are employed in manufacturing plants and other industrial establishments • Earn upwards of $57 per hour in Canada • Are a Red Seal Trade they receive the professional designation RSE for Red Seal Endorsed  Fully qualified Red Seal Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights): •Read blueprints and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps and generators •Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes and tractors to position machinery •Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions •Install and programmable logic controls •Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts •Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul and perform other routine maintenance work •Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations •Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment   Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples; 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Learn more about our privacy policy Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct an emergency response exercise with local government and partner agencies in the Cornwall and United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SDG Counties) areas on the weekend of April 25-27 Exercise TRILLIUM VENTURE is being held across Ontario It’s led by Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) headquartered in Toronto and includes approximately 1,500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Canadian Army CAF members and assets will respond to a simulated major air disaster and prepare a unified response with local and other partners in the community including the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and others Members of the public may see increased military vehicle and air traffic with CAF vehicles operating on area roads RCN and OPP boats on local waterways around the Long Sault Parkway and RCAF helicopters operating in the Ottawa area and in the airspace across the region No weapons or ammunition will be present during this exercise Approximately 400 soldiers from the Canadian Army’s 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will form 33 Territorial Battalion Group (33 TBG) including soldiers from the local area and region deploying to the Cornwall and SD&G areas in a realistic emergency response scenario CAF assets from the RCAF and the Naval Reserve will also participate in this joint exercise The exercise will also include the participation of Other Government Departments and First Responders including police and fire services Locations including Farran Campground and the Long Sault Parkway will be used to host soldiers and equipment Increased military vehicle traffic between these locations and Ottawa and Farran Campground and the Long Sault Parkway from Milles Roches through to Ingleside will be inaccessible during the exercise as the location will serve as a base for military personnel Residential access to Moulinette Island will not be affected This important training supports year-round preparations for emergencies in Canadian communities including natural disasters like flooding and wildfires as our members maintain readiness to deploy in response to Requests for Assistance and to serve alongside community members and other first responders All CAF vehicle operators train regularly and maintain specialized qualifications and proficiency in safe and effective vehicle and equipment operations and effectiveness while operating various vehicle platforms All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience in these areas during the exercise dates and members of the public are asked to take extra caution when approaching military vehicles and are thanked in advance for their understanding and co-operation The CAF is extremely grateful to the City of Cornwall and the citizens of these communities for their hospitality and patience while we conduct this important emergency response exercise To report an urgent roads or water/wastewater issue, please call 613-930-3286 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A new Access PEI site opened in Cornwall today providing residents with essential government services and high-quality support closer to home This is the tenth Access PEI site in the province with the other most recent one opening at Royalty Crossing in Charlottetown in 2023 Access PEI provides Islanders with important government services such as driver’s licenses and tests “More people are using Access PEI sites for services and information than ever before,” says Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson “This new location will give Islanders in Cornwall and the South shore convenient access to the full range of Access PEI services while also helping to reduce wait times at other busy locations It is a valuable addition to the town of Cornwall.” Cornwall was chosen for the new site due to its increased residential and commercial growth the town was listed as the fastest-growing municipality in Prince Edward Island and 14th in Canada “Islanders deserve quality service when accessing government information and programs,” says Mark McLane Minister of Health and Wellness and the MLA for Cornwall Meadowbank “With the continued growth in this area of the province increasing access and providing high quality services through Access PEI is more important than ever Residents will be warmly welcomed to visit the new location.” Cornwall Mayor Minerva McCourt says the announcement is a very welcome one “The opening of Access PEI in Cornwall marks a significant milestone in bringing essential public services closer to our growing community,” she says “We appreciate the Province’s leadership and partnerships in establishing this location which directly meets the needs of our residents and connects them with the services and information they rely on daily.” The new Access PEI site is located at 638 Main Street in Cornwall servicepei@gov.pe.ca Accessing healthcare in Prince Edward Island What role could our next MP play in getting significant traction on this file This article has been edited to correct the attribution on quotes and information from the City of Cornwall these lands and their partnership opportunities hold significant value and potential for our region Transport Canada senior communications adviser Sau Sau Liu confirmed Thursday that Transport Canada has not sold any of the parcels of land in question “Transport Canada continues to work through the process of divesting land in Cornwall that has been declared surplus to the operational needs of the St consultations with the Akwesasne community and assessing if other levels of government have a public use for the land Transport Canada has not sold any of these surplus properties.” two subcommittees were formed under Cornwall’s then-waterfront land development committee in an effort to bring more waterfront land into local control Transport Canada indicated interest in divesting some of these lands Former Conservative Party of Canada MP Guy Lauzon was a vocal proponent for local acquisition This push for local ownership intensified between 2013-15 when community members protested the installation of chemical tanks at what is now known as the Port Lands the municipality learned its local bylaws were powerless in blocking the tanks as the feds entered into a lease agreement with Trillium Distribution Cornwall (TDC) despite local opposition Incumbent MP and Conservative Party of Canada candidate Eric Duncan has highlighted these land acquisitions as a focus during the last two federal election campaigns “Transport Canada just keeps saying they’re going to transfer it to the Canada Lands Corp I am extremely frustrated that the Liberals promised if they formed government they would move the file but nothing has been done we get the same answer for the last three years The Standard-Freeholder has been polling Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry candidates on four series of questions around certain federal themes looking at the lack progress on divesting Transport Canada lands to local ownership “It’s the federal government’s responsibility to get all of the partners at the table and help negotiate,” said Duncan “There’s certain parcels that could be easy to perhaps address and there’s some that might have a multiple-party interest To go and get all that catalogued and organized to start a negotiation I have not been briefed in any way that Transport Canada or the Canada Lands Corp When asked for a progress update earlier this week City of Cornwall chief administrative officer Tim Mills said “the City of Cornwall has been actively advocating for the federal divestiture of waterfront lands for more than a decade While the process is governed by the federal government’s framework and timelines we continue to work closely with Transport Canada and Canada Lands Corp “We’re ready to move forward as soon as the opportunity allows,” said Mills “The city remains committed to working in partnership with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to support long-term economic development and shared opportunities along the waterfront.” The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne did not respond to inquiries about its interests in the north shore of the St “I would work to facilitate roundtable discussions with regular public updates ensuring the voices of both communities are respected and heard If elected as your MP in Ottawa whether or not I am part of the government I would make sure this become top priority.” Leclerc acknowledged the tendency among government officials to avoid sensitive files with land claims and said this is unacceptable with delays aggravating frustrations on all sides has to show leadership to bring all the actors around the table with equal voice,” he said while pushing for federal leadership to restart and accelerate the land-transfer process She said she would also push for a transparent update about all the land parcels Good acknowledged the complexity of the federal land-divestiture processes when asked about why she believed there was no change in ownership over the lands She said she recognizes that unresolved land claims require thoughtful “I also believe it reflects a lack of political will and consistent federal leadership to prioritize this issue I will ensure that this isn’t sidelined again,” she said “This isn’t just about land— it’s about trust and unlocking opportunity for generations,” said Good “A resolution here could set the tone for how governments work together with respect I believe Cornwall and Akwesasne are ready It’s unclear when the committees for the harbour development corporations last met he would work to ensure that border security is maintained so economic development for both Cornwall and Akwesasne can be built in partnership While Kubanek said he felt like it wasn’t the role of the federal government to support economic development in municipalities and Indigenous communities he said the feds should not be a blocking force agreed that the federal government has a pivotal role to play in supporting economic development opportunities for municipalities and Indigenous communities the lands which are not subject to claim or have economic potential should be assessed for future commercial value I would solicit development proposals and designs (if elected).” Organizers are planning to host about 7,000 guests for the second-annual Festival International Afro & Diversité Cornwall SDG We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“It is designed to bring international artists into Cornwall that will attract other nationalities from out of town to come to Cornwall,” festival spokesperson Monty Domingo said Saturday during the festival’s public-relations launch at Cornwall Square to learn about Cornwall and maybe make a decision to relocate to Cornwall,” Domingo said praising the city’s emerging diversity as a selling point will be headlining the Friday (July 11) evening performance at the Lions Bandshell The 2024 headliner is also returning for a repeat performance to add flavour to the presentation,” he said Festival founder and president Flora Cynthia Kra has also expanded the on-site amenities to include a beer garden market and family-friendly activities will also be on hand The festival kick-off will be held July 5 at Ramada Inn The festival is also holding a pre-festival concert featuring Cameroon artist Petit-Pays on June 14 at Aultsville Theatre An 18-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 12 and charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and failure to comply with a probation order We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOn April 12 police were dispatched to the area of First Street East for a possible impaired driver and an investigation ensued Police alleged the man operated his vehicle under the influence of alcohol and damaged his mother’s vehicle refused to comply with the demand to complete a standardized field sobriety test He was taken into police custody and held for a bail hearing A 27-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 12 on the strength of outstanding warrants and charged with assault and failure to comply with an appearance notice Police alleged on Oct. 8, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Police alleged on Dec. 4, the man assaulted an individual known to him. Police alleged on March 6, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On April 12 police alleged the man assaulted an individual known to him with a weapon. He was located by police and taken into custody. The he was held in police custody pending a bail hearing. A 49-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 13 and charged with assault and mischief under $5,000. Police the woman assaulted an individual known to her and damaged her property. She was released to appear in Cornwall court on May 20. A 41-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 11 and charged with breach of recognizance and theft under $5,000 for shoplifting. Police alleged on March 14, the woman attended a Brookdale Avenue business, selected merchandise, and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. She was taken into custody at police headquarters on April 11, and released to appear in Cornwall court on May 15. A 20-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 11 and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a probation order, failure to comply with an appearance notice, failure to comply with an undertaking, and mischief under $5,000. Police alleged on March 17, the woman was scheduled to attend police headquarters for fingerprinting and failed to do so. Police alleged the woman was in communication with the individual she was prohibited from having contact with and smashed a window at a residence on April 11. The woman was later released to appear in Cornwall court on May 20. A 36-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 11 and charged with failure to comply with an undertaking and mischief under $5,000. Police alleged the man was allegedly in communication with the individual he was prohibited from having contact with, and smashed a window at a residence. A 15-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on April 12 and charged with mischief under $5,000. Police alleged the youth caused damage to property at his mother’s residence. He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court at a later date. A 30-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to a call on Saturday We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice alleged the man exposed himself to a woman he knows, then sexually assaulted her. He was located and taken into police custody on Tuesday. The man was charged with sexual assault, and indecent exposure. A 23-year-old woman from Alexandria is facing a charge after police responded to a Ninth Street East business on Tuesday. Police alleged the woman removed merchandise from the store without paying for it. The woman was charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. Cornwall Ontario – Job seekers will have a chance to meet dozens of local employers in-person at the Cornwall and Area Job Fair in March The Job Fair will be held at the Cornwall Civic Complex on Wednesday March 26 and is being organized by the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area’s Employability Network The event is free and open to anyone seeking employment in Cornwall “There continues to be a persistent shortage of workers available to employers especially in certain sectors,” says Carilyne Hébert “The Job Fair helps connect job seekers with companies that are hiring today – and in the weeks and months to come.” This is the eleventh consecutive year that a Job Fair has been held in Cornwall over 70 employers promoted over 500 jobs to a record audience of well over 1700 job seekers There is still time for employers and service to register and secure a booth at the event New for this year is the option of securing a double booth A list of confirmed exhibitors will be posted shortly The job fair is made possible through sponsorship from a variety of community partners Newcomer Employment & Welcome Services Akwesasne Career and Employment Support Services Job seekers will be able to speak directly to recruiters at the Job Fair A list of available jobs in Cornwall can be found on the ChooseCornwall.ca Job Board The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area was formed in 2006 to build and strengthen local communities Its mission focuses on the social and economic impact on individuals Categorised in: , , , Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account The Regina Police Service (RPS) will have a permanent presence at the Cornwall Centre with the opening this spring of a new office location inside the downtown mall We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe office will not be open to the public but it will serve as a workspace for the RPS Downtown Safety Team according to a press release issued on Tuesday morning It did not provide a specific date for when the office would be completed The office will be located on the main level of the shopping centre “Cornwall Centre is happy to make this space available to the Regina Police Service in support of the new Downtown Safety Team,” Kendra Wren and this new office is intended to serve the greater good of the community.” This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Georges Levere spoke about the benefits and challenges that come with body worn cameras CPS has already noticed the cameras are streamlining some court processes “We have already seen on the provincial offences side… it’s already speeding up those matters,” said Levere “It’s preventing a lot of officers from being needed to come to court for trial and it’s also saving the accused people multiple returns to the court.” Chief of Police Shawna Spowart added that since the cameras were implemented there has been a reduction in complaints made by members of the public the camera footage also helps to reduce officer stress and speed up the resolution process they do have a very deescalating factor when (members of the public) know they are being recorded,” said Levere Levere gave a demonstration of how the cameras work to members of the board Each camera is securely attached to an officer’s vest and the officer has to advise individuals when it is recording The water resistant cameras are capable of recording in high definition and they have four microphones that are designed to capture voices and filter out background noise and a GPS that can pinpoint where the recording is taking place All information is stored on a cloud-based platform provided by AXON Canada A challenge in the winter with our cold climate is maintaining their 12-hour battery life The cameras automatically become activated when a cruiser’s emergency lights are turned on if the vehicle accelerates at a high speed or if an officer’s taser is drawn; they can also be activated manually with the push of a button Officers have passed training related to the use of the cameras acknowledging individual rights protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which stipulates certain scenarios where consent would be needed in order to use the camera Levere said that officers are also mindful of this when attending places where there is an expectation of privacy like a hospital they are going to capture things that aren’t related to the investigation We have an obligation under both MFIPPA (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) and through the Crown attorney’s office to make sure anything not relevant describing how video footage may be blurred and audio removed when necessary “There is no way we can modify or edit videos… the original copy is stored and we can audit every detail,” he said “Officers can review footage and at the end of their shift the information is uploaded to a cloud software.” Levere said the cameras have already helped to identify training needs when reviewing the real time data opposed to written reports as well as helping to promote exceptional work “They promote fairness by capturing evidence that may support the prosecution and or the defence and promotes professionalism and accountability from police staff and assists in resolving complaints against them — whether founded or unfounded,” he said CPS leans on the framework for body worn cameras released by the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario While there is not a lot of case law related to body worn cameras yet the CPS communicates with other police organizations throughout the province to adapt to any challenges Spowart said it was one of her objectives to bring body worn cameras to the force when she became Chief in 2021 and CPS got approval for the devices in late 2022 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA Cornwall woman was charged with domestic assault on April 7. Cornwall Police Service responded to a domestic dispute, and through an investigation they allege the 54-year-old woman assaulted her spouse. She was taken into custody, released to appear in court on April 29. A 49-year old woman from Ingleside was charged with impaired operation and over 80. Police responded to calls indicating a motorist was impaired on Ninth Street East. Following an investigation, police allege the woman was operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. She was taken into custody, charged, and released to appear on May 1. A 25-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 8 and charged with failure to comply with a probation order Domestic assault with weapon, domestic mischief A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 8 and charged with domestic mischief and domestic assault with a weapon. On April 8, police responded to a domestic dispute and an investigation ensued. Police allege on this date, the man kicked down his girlfriend’s washroom door and brandished an edged weapon. He was located, taken into custody, and charged accordingly. The man was held for a bail hearing. A 56-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 8 and charged with impaired operation and over 80. On the evening of April 8, a member of the CPS conducted a traffic stop in the area of Second Street West and an investigation ensued. The investigation revealed the man was operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and later released to appear in court on May 1. A 40-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 8 and charged with theft under $5,000 — shoplifting. Police allege on Feb. 26, the woman attended a Second Street East business, selected merchandise, and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 8, the woman was located by members of CPS. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and released to appear in court on May 6. Cornwall Police Service has charged a 42-year old man from Cornwall with domestic assault causing bodily harm Police allege that on April 9 the man choked his spouse before calling police We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“Lock it or Lose it” Reminder Cornwall Police Service is investigating two incidents of stolen motor vehicles that occurred on March 29. According to police, one of the two vehicles was found by the Sûreté du Québec. Following both occurrences, police remind residents to always roll up windows, never leave keys in the ignition, keep your vehicle registration and insurance documents handy, park in well-lit areas, and use a garage if you can. A 26-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 10 and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a probation order Failure to comply, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 A 48-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 10 and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a probation order and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. On April 10, members of the CPS responded to a disturbance and an investigation ensued. Police allege on this date the man was bound by two separate probation orders, each with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Police allege on this date the man was in possession of a stolen scooter. He was located by police, taken into custody, and charged accordingly. The man was released to appear in court on May 15. A 29-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 10 and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a probation order and two counts of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. Police allege on March 18 the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Police allege on this date he attended a Ninth Street West business, selected merchandise, and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. Police allege on March 24 the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Police allege he attended a Ninth Street East business, selected merchandise, and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 10 the man was located by a CPS officer who was on general patrol. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. This program and all of its classes are delivered at Southbridge in Cornwall A Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a key member of the healthcare team providing both physical and emotional care to those who are most vulnerable Being a PSW is an incredibly rewarding career This Ontario College Certificate program prepares students to provide personal care and support services to individuals and families Responsibilities of the Personal Support Worker may include assisting with home management facilitating social and recreational activities and promoting health and well-being with clients from all ages of the lifespan The program has been developed to meet the standards published by the Ministry of Training These standards reflect the increased pre-employment education and training required by Personal Support Worker graduates entering the increasingly diverse health and social care environment Southbridge Care Homes has partnered with St Lawrence College to deliver the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program onsite at their facility This PSW program and all of its classes are delivered at Southbridge Care Home in Cornwall The living classroom model will allow students enrolled in the program to have an immersive learning environment becoming part of the facility from the beginning of their program While there IS tuition required for this program Southbridge Cornwall is offering the following incentives to those enrolled: Southbridge Cornwall is a 160-bed accredited and licensed long-term care home located in the beautiful community of Cornwall we are committed to providing a home environment where the residents have access to service and care to achieve optimal outcomes maintaining community connections to ensure our residents quality of everyday life and quality of care professional and ethical topics that are important to the PSW practice foundational principles and practices of the PSW are studied within institutional community and other health care workplace settings This course introduces the student to the basic structure and function of the human body throughout the lifespan tests and take home projects health promotion and age related changes are emphasized This course is designed to present an overview of the scientific study of human growth and development from conception to death testing and individual written assessments an introduction to recent research theories and concepts are applied to individuals of all ages and their families This course provides the student with an opportunity to acquire knowledge regarding the principles and tools of communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the role of the Personal Support Worker Areas of content include theory and techniques to develop effective interpersonal skills with clients and co-workers activities and class discussions allows students to practice clearly communicating information to the client supervisor and other support care workers in both oral and written form This course has 120 hours of lab and clinical practice experience in both a simulation lab and an institutional setting under the supervision and guidance of a registered professional the student applies theoretical knowledge to provide safe organized care to assist the individual with activities of daily living This 45 hour course introduces the student to common health challenges or conditions that occur within the human body Through various presentations and quizzes students assess the relationship between health conditions and a plan of care Prerequisite(s): PSWO1000 (+ PSWO1100 + PSWO1200 + PSWO1300 + PSWO1400) This course provides the PSW student with an opportunity to explore the impact that mental illness and dementia have on the lives of individuals and their families Through various guest speaker presentations and weekly assignments topics such as care and support requirements and roles and responsibilities of the PSW as a member of the care/service providing team Prerequisite(s): PSWO1200 (+ PSWO1000 + PSWO1100 + PSWO1300 + PSWO1400) This course provides the PSW student with the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge of different types of development health challenges treatment and care needs of the individual and his or her family Developmental health challenges that are included are those associated with fetal development Through the use of guest speakers and assignments students focus on the personal and supportive care required by individuals confronted by selected developmental health challenges Prerequisite(s): PSWO1200 + (PSWO1000 + PSWO1100 + PSWO1300 + PSWO1400) This course focuses on the role of the PSW throughout the palliative period Topics of study include; the history of palliative care the dying and grieving processes and their effects on the client Learning activities center around case studies and personal reflections in order to gain self-awareness and understanding regarding all aspects palliative care Prerequisite(s): PSWO1000 + PSWO1400 (+ PSWO1100 + PSWO1200 + PSWO130) This course has 112 consecutive hours of facility clinical experience the student performs the various responsibilities of an entry level Personal Support Worker Through guided evaluation and feedback the student meets the diverse needs of the client while functioning as an integral member of the health care team Prerequisite(s): PSWO1000 + PSWO1100 +PSWO1200 + PSWO1300 +PSWO1400 + PSWO2000 +PSWO2100 + PSWO2200 +PSWO2300 + PSWO2400 This course has 108 consecutive hours of clinical practice experience that provides the student with the opportunities in both a simulation setting (36 hours) and a long term institutional setting (72 hours) under the supervision and guidance of a clinical teacher The student is provided the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to the provision of safe organized care for the individual client and assigned multi-client group assisting with activities of daily living and completion of basic personal care Prerequisite(s): PSWO1400 (+ PSWO1000 + PSWO1100 + PSWO1200 + PSWO1300 + COMH150) Co-requisite(s): PSWO2000 + PSWO2100 + PSWO2200 + PSWO2300 This course has 96 consecutive hours of community experience Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C U or M level including the following prerequisites: For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements. If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older Immunization - Communicable Disease Requirements Completion of the Immunization - Communicable Disease Form is a mandatory condition for your clinical/practical placement Download your Immunization - Communicable Disease Form Please note that proof of COVID-19 exemption (or valid medical exemption in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s Medical Exemptions to COVID-19) continues to be a requirement for our living classroom partner proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for individuals working or engaged in learning with this clinical and living classroom partner Questions regarding immunizations can be emailed to immunizations@sl.on.ca.  enrolled students will need to complete a series of MANDATORY program and agency-specific pre-placement requirements.  These will be discussed with students during class time and a Student Placement Facilitator will be in place to assist and answer all placement-related questions Students will need to complete the below mandatory requirements before classes begin: Must be completed through a WSIB-approved training provider Certification must remain valid for the duration of the program and must not expire during placement Note: Certain criminal convictions may prevent a student from participating or completing placements for this program.  Applicants with criminal records are required to contact the Associate Dean of the respective school (see Program Contacts below) prior to accepting an offer to this program to discuss and confirm participation within this program is suitable A recent Police Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening is an agency requirement and is MANDATORY to begin any unpaid placement for this Program.  Students with outstanding pre-placement requirements will not be eligible to begin placement and may be denied to begin placement or be required to pay additional fees (at their own expense) to continue and complete the placement component Pre-placement requirements are subject to change based on placement agency and/or legislative or regulatory changes Please email the Program Contact(s) listed below Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters Tuition fees are subject to change pending confirmation of provincial Ministry Funding rates for 2024-2025 Personal Support Workers are unregulated health care providers They work as a member of the care and support team under the supervision of a regulated health professional or supervisor or in the supported independent living environment Vocational Learning Outcomes for the Personal Support Worker The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Work within the personal support worker role in community long-term care homes and/or hospital care settings in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer’s job description Act responsibly and be accountable for own actions while recognizing the boundaries of knowledge and skills within the personal support worker role that require collaboration with the clients supervisors and/or other members of the interprofessional care/service team Participate as a member of the interprofessional care/service team and maintain collaborative working relationships in the provision of supportive care in community long-term care homes and/or hospital care settings Provide client-centred and client-directed care that is based on ethical principles sensitive to diverse client and family values and which follows the direction of the plan of care/service plan Establish and maintain helping relationships with clients and their families reflecting open communication employer’s policies and adhering to confidentiality and privacy legislation Identify relevant client information using basic assessment and communication skills and report and document findings in accordance with the requirements of employer policies and procedures and all applicable legislation Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for clients self and others including the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and emergency first aid procedures that are in keeping with the plan of care/service plan Assist clients across the lifespan with routine activities of daily living by applying basic knowledge of growth and development Assist clients with medication in keeping with the direction of the plan of care/service plan and under the direction and monitoring of a regulated health professional or most accountable person and in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer’s policies Assist with household management tasks and instrumental activities of daily living in accordance with the plan of care/service plan and considering the preferences Assist clients who are caring for dependent individuals considering client and family choices professional boundaries and the direction of the plan of care/service plan alleged or witnessed/actual incidents of abuse and respond in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer’s policies and procedures Assist in the provision of culturally relevant palliative and end-of life care to clients experiencing life threatening illness and to their families and significant others from diagnosis through death and bereavement and in accordance with clients’ choices and the plan of care/service plan Use identified approaches and best practices to support positive and safe behaviour in clients experiencing cognitive impairment mental health challenges and/or responsive behaviours Personal Support Worker graduates may be employed in a variety of health and social care/support settings Natalie Clark, Program Coordinator nclark@sl.on.ca ext A 45-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 6 on the strength of outstanding warrants and charged with five counts of failure to comply with a probation order; five counts of failure to comply with a release order; assault; failure to attend court as per undertaking; and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice allege on Jan 24 the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour to not have any communication with a specific individual and to not be within 100 metres of any place the individual is known to live It is also alleged on this date the man was bound by a release order with the relevant conditions to not contact or communicate with the specific individual to not be within 100 metres of any place the individual is known to live and to not attend the individual’s residence the man attended the specific individual’s residence Police were contacted and an investigation ensued A warrant was subsequently issued for the man’s arrest On Feb. 1 police were dispatched to a disturb the peace call and an investigation ensued. The man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Police allege on this date the man assaulted an individual known to him. A second warrant was issued for his arrest. On Feb. 26, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. Another warrant was issued for his arrest. From Feb. 12 to March 18, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to report in-person to a probation officer. He failed to do so, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On April 5, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant conditions to not communicate in any way with his son and to not be within 100 metres of his son. It is alleged on this date, the man was in contact with his son and made threats toward two individuals. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 6, the man was located by a CPS officer who was on general patrol. The warrants were executed, he was charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. A 37-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 4 and charged with causing a disturbance and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Members of the CPS responded to a noise complaint and an investigation ensued. The man was located by police and it is alleged he was uncooperative and caused a disturbance. While being taken into custody, it is also alleged the man made threats to assault an officer. He was charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on May 6. A 39-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 4 and charged with failure to comply with a release order; failure to comply with a probation order; and assault. Police allege on April 3 the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not communicate or be within 300 metres of his ex-girlfriend. It is also alleged on this date, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. On this date, police allege the man was within 300 metres of his ex-girlfriend and also assaulted the woman’s current boyfriend. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 4, the man was located by members of the CPS. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. A 60-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on April 4 and charged with failure to comply with a release order; theft under $5,000 — shoplifting, and assault. A 28-year-old Ingleside woman was arrested on April 4 and charged with failure to comply with a probation order; theft under $5,000 — shoplifting, and two counts of assault. A 47-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 6 and charged with impaired operation and over 80. In the early morning hours of April 6, a member of the CPS conducted a traffic stop in the area of Thirteenth Street West and an investigation ensued. The investigation revealed the man was operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and later released to appear in court on May 1. He will begin his new role with the city on Feb when he moved on to briefly act as the executive director of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) (Disclosure: The author of this article worked with Mills at the Municipality of South Dundas for a period of six months in 2023.) “I’m deeply honoured to be appointed as Cornwall’s CAO,” said Mills in a press release “As someone who has strong ties to this community I’m passionate about contributing to its growth and success and residents to build on Cornwall’s strengths and continue making it a vibrant and thriving community for everyone.” Mills declined an opportunity to comment further on being hired until after he begins working for the city on Feb Cornwall general manager of financial services and treasurer Tracy Bailey stepped into this role in an interim capacity since Fleury’s exit I’m pleased to welcome Tim Mills as our chief administrative officer,” Mayor Justin Towndale was quoted as saying in a press release Mills’ local roots and wealth of experience make him ideal for this important leadership position I also would like to thank Tracey Bailey for her leadership as the interim CAO during this time.” He also served as the executive director of the Upper Canada Leger Centre for Education and Training and held the role of principal at local schools including General Vanier Intermediate School which will house students who would currently be attending Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School and St Cornwall’s press release states Mills was “selected through a rigorous search which attracted a highly qualified pool of candidates Council is confident that his leadership approach and vision for progress will make a lasting impact on Cornwall.” In addition to his professional accomplishments Mills has previously served on boards of local organizations including the Cornwall Tourism Development Fund Cornwall’s recent overhaul of its waste collection has seen steadily increasing participation according to the City’s waste management department waste management officials provided an update on how residents have adapted to the recent changes so residents are fairly aware of the program now,” said supervisor for waste management participation in the green bin program was low but the City has seen a remarkable turnaround in the three months since it began collecting organic waste from the green bins 515 tonnes of organic waste has been diverted from the landfill so far in 2025 which is equivalent to the weight of about 250 cars full of waste But Kuhn stated that clear bag usage is slightly behind green bin usage including residents now being required to use clear bags Residents are also now required and strongly encouraged to separate organic waste Leaf and yard waste is also collected on a more regular basis in time for the City’s soft launch of the new waste management program it is now mandatory for residents to be in compliance with the new regulations “Significant communication measures have been undertaken by the City to help residents and businesses understand what materials are accepted in the green bin program,” said environmental services division manager News of the success of the new waste management program comes as Cornwall joins much of the country in celebrating Earth Week a number of events have taken place to celebrate and promote environmental stewardship and responsibility residents had further opportunities to divert waste through the Give-A-Shirt program a sustainable building workshop was set take place at the civic complex while a seed bomb workshop is set to take place at the Cornwall Public Library on Thursday The week will wrap up with a pollinator garden workshop on Friday and a 23-year-old man from Akwesasne is in custody facing charges following a collision and police investigation early Thursday morning We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCornwall police released details on the hit-and-run, investigation, and charges on Thursday afternoon. McConnell Avenue in the area between Fourth and Sixth streets was closed to traffic for most of the day while the investigation was underway. Police said officers responding to a suspicious-person call at around 3 a.m. in the area of McConnell Avenue located the victim, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police alleged the victim had been struck in a collision, and that the driver of the suspect vehicle had fled the scene. Community patrol officers located the suspect vehicle around 5 a.m., and allege the 23-year-old had been operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol when he struck the other man and then fled from the scene. The 23-year-old was charged with operation causing death; fail to stop at an accident resulting in death; impaired operation; and over 0.08. Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall’s economy remained strong in 2024 as the city welcomed a wave of entrepreneurial activity according to a report prepared by Cornwall Economic Development “2024 is a year that many businesses and organizations should feel very good about,” said Bob Peters “Despite the challenges of inflation and high interest rates at the beginning of the year Cornwall saw positive investment activity across all sectors Businesses invested in technology and added jobs while residential developers broke ground on several housing developments The 2024 Year in Review report was delivered to an audience of 300 business and community leaders at Galaxy Cinemas This is the 27th year that Cornwall Economic Development has delivered an annual recap of business news Information for the report is gathered from diverse sources including building permits local media and submissions from local businesses and organizations The 2024 report recaps dozens of stories of investments and achievements by local companies and individuals Mayor Justin Towndale and MP Eric Duncan also spoke at the event while MPP Nolan Quinn brought video greetings as he was at Queen’s Park representing the region “Small businesses are the backbone of our community and once again they have helped deliver another strong year of economic activity,” says Mayor Justin Towndale it is important to reflect the hard work of so many businesses organizations and local government partners who contribute to make Cornwall such a wonderful place to live Over 500 building permits have been issued this year, representing over $120 million in construction activity.  This was just one of the many talking points in Mr. Peters’ presentation which can be downloaded from the ChooseCornwall.ca website The number of commercial businesses that opened or expanded operations in Cornwall was once again impressive Activity spanned the spectrum from small one-person companies to large multi-national firms such as U-Haul The city once again welcomed a number of new restaurants retail stores and businesses offering healthcare services with activity spread out in all quadrants of the community Many of these businesses have been supported by local organizations including the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and ACCFutures food processors and logistics companies expanded operations in 2024 with an noticeable trend emerging of adding new technologies and capabilities This includes the region’s largest private sector employer Local transportation companies such as Minimax and Seaway Express expanded their fleets to service Canada’s supply chain network A key highlight of the report is that news that the new Michelin distribution centre – 984,000 sf – is now operational in the Cornwall Business Park One noticeable trend is an uptick in residential development activity Local developers continue to build new homes across the city in a number of subdivisions Five significant multi-unit residential projects are currently under construction in city Cornwall Community Hospital and the River Institute celebrated milestones in 2024 Lawrence College invested in the Cornwall Campus and OPG continues to make significant investments at the Saunders Generating Station Progress is being made in health care and Mayor Towndale has started a Task Force on Medical Recruitment The City of Cornwall and the Counties SDG invested in new roads The above is just a sampling of the dozens of stories referenced in the 2024 Year in Review report, which can be downloaded from the Resources section of this website.  In-depth coverage of many of the success stories are covered with articles in the News section of this website The Year in Review presentation will be broadcast on YourTV Cornwall The full schedule can be found at yourtv.tv/cornwall Most major employers in the Cornwall region are currently recruiting, with an estimated 500+ jobs available in the region at any given time. You can view job postings online on the ChooseCornwall.ca Job Board This article has been updated to reflect the appropriate first name for one of the students involved in the project and to add context on the student’s findings a 105-unit social housing townhouse complex The main finding of the students’ report focused on heat pumps and their impact on public housing retrofitting Glenview Heights would cost the city $2.4 million They also recommended updating shades and blinds as well “Overall we’re impressed with the quality of work,” said environmental services division manager The students took into consideration how the cost of gas heating is set to increase dramatically as new green technologies and energy solutions continue to come online residents could end up footing huge gas bills by the 2030s “It’s another step towards getting one of our climate action goals done Their study helps us better finance and budget for this action to reduce our emissions,” said Romano “We’re taking the work seriously and want to move forward with it.” the next step would be to prepare budgetary submissions for the next round of budget talks Romano also suspects the City would end up taking a multi-year budget approach to the project’s recommendations and Brodsky predicted the retrofit and energy upgrades could lead to an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Brodsky adds that a 100% reduction is entirely possible if improvements are made to the physical building and the electric grid Mayor Justin Towndale personally thanked the students for their hard work It’s great for communities,” said Towndale “We’re always happy to host students from Carleton (University).” the City is striving for 30 per cent of its buildings to use zero-emission heating as their primary source Cornwall was aiming for 80 per cent of public housing to use heat pumps by 2023 and to hit 100 per cent as soon as possible Cornwall staff members were sent back to their drawing board after presenting survey results from a business licensing bylaw review to council on Monday mentioning 57 business owners participated and recreation Mellissa Morgan said in addition to survey findings a committee met on multiple occasions to review the bylaw There were 560 businesses licensed in Cornwall in 2024 Brunet said 60 per cent of the business owners who responded to the survey wanted the fees partially subsidized by all property taxpayers Only 18 per cent of respondents thought the fees under the new bylaw were reasonable and only 42 per cent thought the requirements under the new bylaw were easy to understand “With these numbers we can clearly see there’s an issue and we need to be able to work on that,” she said including wanting a simplified licensing process with simplified language; for staff members to be more knowledgeable about the process; and Brunet said educational opportunities would be beneficial for business owners going forward as they navigate new requirements She used the example of a required site plan which does not need to be overtly detailed but can be a simple map of the building with information requested Costs were compared when drafting the new bylaw last April and the median market value based on other municipalities — including Kingston Cornwall’s food service and automotive service business licensing had significant cost-recovery increases in the new bylaw and all sectors saw at least a 57 to 272 per cent increase Brunet said she is aware Kingston and Belleville are currently watching as Cornwall reassesses changes to the bylaw as they’re also planning to increase their fees Sarah Good said she found it troubling that direction was given to proceed with fees with full cost recovery and wanted clarification “Under previous guidance we were informed to ensure this bylaw was cost-recovery,” said Brunet “I think it’s important that when council are making these determinations we are the ones that set this direction,” said Good who voiced her belief fee increases of over 100 per cent should not be implemented Brunet said the city was subsidizing the cost of business licences under the previous bylaw Councillors spent over an hour discussing the matter and many were divided on how to proceed wanted to move forward with the cost-recovery structure and said they were amendable to a phase-in over brief period of time “We can’t be asking the taxpayer to subsidize this That doesn’t make sense to me,” said Bennett expressing that 20 years of increases all at once likely led to some of the sticker shock “I don’t think the average homeowners responsibility is to subsidize these licensing fees,” Coun “It just seems like we’re adding and adding and adding (costs)… I don’t want to get to a point where we’re moving people out of here,” said Gardiner Carilyne Hébert repeated a request she’d made at a previous council meeting that when a new bylaw comes forward staff clearly indicate what all the changes are from the old bylaw staff were directed to return with a report showing what a phased-in fee increase over three