CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwallites got to watch a live rescue as a boat working on the Seaway International Bridge Demolition sunk early this afternoon. The Lac Manitoba, owned by Nadro Marine sunk after smoke was reported to be seen. No injuries have been reported as of press time. The bridge spans the channel between… Continue reading Boat Sinks During Bridge Demo in Cornwall Ontario VIDEO June 22, 2015
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Miss Steak : Whoa! Stop the Bridge Destruction in Cornwall Ontario! DEC 11, 2014
CFN – Over the years Cornwall has lost a few gems because we tore them down in the name of modernization. Two that readily come to mind are The Old Post Office at the corner of Pitt and Second Street and the other was The Capital Theatre. These buildings were constructed many years ago, but… Continue reading Miss Steak : Whoa! Stop the Bridge Destruction in Cornwall Ontario! DEC 11, 2014
Last Chance to Walk Across The Seaway International Bridge – JULY 8th 2014 CLICK FOR DETAILS
CORNWALL Ontario – Area residents get a last chance to walk over the Northern section of the Seaway International bridge in Cornwall. From the press release: The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) in collaboration with The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) invites all members of the community to walk the old North Channel… Continue reading Last Chance to Walk Across The Seaway International Bridge – JULY 8th 2014 CLICK FOR DETAILS
Federal Bridge Corp Drops Trespassing Action in Akwesasne Against People’s Fire – June 17, 2014 MCA
AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that trespassing action against representatives of the “Akwesasne People’s Fire” and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne have been discontinued. The plaintiff – the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited – agreed to discontinue the action following the outcome of MCA’s recent plebiscite concerning the international corridor… Continue reading Federal Bridge Corp Drops Trespassing Action in Akwesasne Against People’s Fire – June 17, 2014 MCA
Seaway International Bridge Closed from 11 PM Tuesday June 17 to 5 AM Wednesday June 18, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – Paving work will see a closure of the new North section of the Seaway International Bridge overnight Tuesday June 17th starting at 11 PM. The border crossing is scheduled to re open Wednesday at 5 AM. AECON Construction will be paving several sections near the toll booths and the approaches to… Continue reading Seaway International Bridge Closed from 11 PM Tuesday June 17 to 5 AM Wednesday June 18, 2014
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Rejects Opening of New Bridge to Cornwall Ontario on Friday January 24, 2014 MCA
Akwesasne – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned that the new low-level bridge connecting Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to the city of Cornwall will open to traffic this Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7 a.m. MCA does not support the bridge opening at this time, as we have numerous concerns and issues that have yet to be… Continue reading Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Rejects Opening of New Bridge to Cornwall Ontario on Friday January 24, 2014 MCA
UPDATED Seaway International Bridge Closed in Cornwall Ontario For Anti Fracking Rally WILL UPDATE
TRAFFIC UPDATE The Seaway International Bridge is now closed until further notice. No other traffic changes are being made at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible. UPDATE 12:52 Cornwall Police Services have notified us that the Bridge is now open again for traffic.
A Bridge Less Far: Cornwall, the St. Lawrence, and Bridges by Daniel Macfarlane Oct 30, 2013
CFN – During the time spent idling on the North Channel Bridge, waiting to get through the Canadian border crossing at Cornwall, some drivers probably wondered why the bridge is so high. After all, ships don’t use the canal or the channel of the St. Lawrence River which Cornwall fronts. In fact, the high-level bridge… Continue reading A Bridge Less Far: Cornwall, the St. Lawrence, and Bridges by Daniel Macfarlane Oct 30, 2013
CFN Interviews Rik Saaltink as Opening of the New Northern Section of the Seaway International Bridge Approaches
CFN – Rik Saaltink has spent 15 years watching the new Northern section of the Seaway International Bridge move forward from idea, to plan, to reality. And now the bridge is in the home stretch and will hopefully be ready to roll in the Fall. Rik shared about the bridge and new temporary customs location… Continue reading CFN Interviews Rik Saaltink as Opening of the New Northern Section of the Seaway International Bridge Approaches