JUNE 18 – 2024 – The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three motorists with impaired driving. On June 16, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., SD&G officers responded to a wrong way vehicle in the eastbound lanes on highway 401 in theContinue Reading
JUNE 7, 2024 – Four people have been arrested and arrest warrants issued for four further suspects involved in a large-scale human smuggling ring that funneled illegal migrants into the United States in the area around Cornwall, Ontario. In July 2022, investigators from the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) identified and subsequentlyContinue Reading
May 19, 2024 – Victoria Day is celebrated On May 20th this year. A senior friend told me that he remembers fireworks on Victoria Day many years ago. I remember fireworks but not sure if they are memories of July 1st. celebrations or Victoria Day. Families used to bring theContinue Reading
APRIL 28, 2024 – From the musical, ‘Carousel’ came the beautiful song , ” June is Bursting Out All Over”. I remember many years ago some kids changed one word…from June to Spring. For them Spring was bursting out all over. It was time to put away the toboggans andContinue Reading
APRIL 3, 2024 – During the Easter weekend seatbelt campaign that ran from March 29 to April 1, 2024, the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid several charges. Under the Highway Traffic Act the following charges were laid: IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES (SOUTH DUNDASContinue Reading
MARCH 11, 2024 – UTTERING THREATS Cornwall, ON – John Shea, 46, of Cornwall, was arrested on March 9, 2024, and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. It is alleged on March 9, 2024, the man made threats to another individual. Police were contacted and anContinue Reading
MARCH 11, 2024 – A well known Paramedic celebrated his birthday recently – Randy Lalonde. I worked some years ago with Randy at MCH before he left to become a Paramedic. He was always supportive and helpful to our residents…and lots of fun as well. Happy Happy Birthday Randy. PAWSContinue Reading
FAIL TO COMPLY Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Feb. 16, 2024, and charged with three counts of fail to comply with probation order and three counts of fail to comply with undertaking. It is alleged on Feb. 16, 2024, the man was bound by aContinue Reading
FAIL TO COMPLY, ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on Feb. 9, 2024, and charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking and assault. It is alleged on Feb. 9, 2024, the woman was bound by an undertaking with the relevant conditions to notContinue Reading
DRUG WARRANT Cornwall, ON – On the evening of Feb. 7, 2024, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) conducted a drug warrant in the 100-block of Baldwin Ave. As a result, seven individuals were taken into custody and a substantial quantity of drugs was seized. “This truly was a collaborative effortContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Mekhi McLean-Cuffe, 25, of Ajax, ON, was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Sept. 22, 2017, the man defrauded two individuals in Cornwall. Police were contacted, an investigation ensued and a warrant was issued for theContinue Reading
February 5, 2024 – Beek Lindsay Seniors Residence recently held a food drive to benefit Centre 105 of Trinity Anglican Church. Thank you to all the residents who so generously donated and a big thank you to Claudette Quesnel for all her work making it a success. Centre 105 offersContinue Reading
February 1, 2024- An minor Earthquake hit Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario this morning with people reporting it from Cornwall Ontario to Montreal, Quebec. It was said to have an approximately 250 KM radius. The quake was reported to be centered near Huntingdon, Quebec.Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Peter Sanidas, 37, of Cornwall, was arrested on Jan. 25, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged the man was scheduled to attend court on July 27, 2023, and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Jan.Continue Reading
JANUARY 25, 2024 – Members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen car on Highway-401. On January 24, 2024, shortly before 10:30 a.m., SD&G officers located a stolen vehicle on Highway 401, eastbound in the South Stormont Township. A tire deflation deviceContinue Reading
DECEMBER 17, 2023 – I was watching TV the other night when a soft knock came to my door. It was so gentle that it did not rouse my sleeping old dog. I have brand new hearing aids so I was able to hear it. I opened the doorContinue Reading
In the charming city of Cornwall, Ontario, something exciting is happening. Just like a careful strategy in baccarat games with live dealer, the city is making smart moves towards a greener and more sustainable future. This journey into sustainability is not just about being kind to the environment; it’s aboutContinue Reading
November 7, 2023 – There’s stupid, and then there’s Cornwall stupid. As they say, “You get the government you deserve.”. Nobody is owed housing. Or food even. We live in a society where we give lip service to taking care of those who can’t or won’t take care of themselves.Continue Reading