http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/ Here you will find a listing of all News stories found on OurHometown.ca http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1211.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1211.phpMake your Victoria Day long weekend and summer entertaining safer by adopting simple responsible hosting tips available from LCBO. The “Deflate the Elephant” education campaign encourages us all to plan ahead and speak up to help prevent friends from drinking and driving. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:25:02 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/business/BP0073.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/business/BP0073.phpCornwall has always had a reputation for some great restaurants - especially when it comes to pizza. That reputation is reaching broader palettes with the recent opening of three Thai restaurants, and now Asian Gardin is here to offer Indian and South Asian cuisine. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:16:19 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1210.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1210.phpThe Scotiabank Customer Contact Centre in Cornwall has been awarded the Contact Centre Employer of Choice Platinum level 2012 designation from CCEOC Inc.. The Contact Centre, located on Brookdale Avenue, opened its doors in 2010 and currently employs 50. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:06:42 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1209.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1209.phpThe Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Ryan Leef, the Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Canadian residents will be able to bring a rental vehicle into Canada from the United States. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:48 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1208.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1208.phpThe City of Cornwall has finalized a Memorandum of Settlement with its former Manager of Human Resources, Robert Menagh. Mr. Menagh was relieved of his duties on January 11, 2012 without cause. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:23 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1206.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1206.phpNapanee OPP and Emergency Crews are still at the scene of the serious crash that caused two tractor trailer units to engulf in flames at Shannonville Rd, (Mile marker 566) on Hwy 401. The smoke was very thick causing poor vision for all motorists on the Hwy. Both East and West lanes are still closed. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:12 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1205.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1205.phpThe Interact Club of Rothwell-Osnabruck School is presenting a Benefit Concert on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. 100% of proceeds will be donated to SOS Children’s Villages. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:24:13 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1204.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1204.phpThe Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee won the National Business Improvement Association's "Safe and Healthy Environment" Achievement Award for the Sweet Corner Park Project. The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) and the Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA) presented the National BIA Achievement Award to Township of North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan April 23, 2012 at the Annual Awards Gala held during the BIA National conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:27 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1203.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1203.phpAs a follow-up to our recent announcement concerning the location of the existing temporary toll booths and a move to a new plaza to be located on the canal, The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) wishes to reinforce the international trade and economic importance of the crossing for the region and the country. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:19 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0080.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0080.phpWe are pleased to announce to you officially that there will be a professional hockey team playing in Cornwall next season. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:11:52 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1202.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1202.phpCorus Radio Cornwall is proud to support Corus Feeds Kids, Corus Entertainment’s new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative under the Corus Cares umbrella. Corus Feeds Kids is focused on nourishing children’s bodies and minds with a goal to raise $3 million and contribute 3,000 employee hours in three years. On Thursday, May 17, Corus Feeds Kids Day, Corus Radio Cornwall will raise awareness through an on-air, online and onsite campaign encouraging listeners to help alleviate childhood hunger in Cornwall and SD and G. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:14:31 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1201.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1201.phpMost Ontarians don't realize that the McGuinty government's recent "austerity" budget will catapult the health system into another round of cuts and restructuring. With this warning, the Ontario and Cornwall Health Coalitions are launching a 15 city tour across Ontario, including a town hall meeting in Cornwall, to prepare citizens to stand up and protect local access to health care services. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:33 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1200.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1200.phpStudents at Plantagenet Public School marched to a different beat last Monday, learning about fitness and hand-eye coordination through the high-energy fun of DrumFIT. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:31:09 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1199.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1199.phpGord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, is encouraging organizations that work to promote the well-being of Canada’s seniors to apply for federal funding. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:23:43 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1198.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1198.phpVolunteers for the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) and Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) came together for a celebration held in their honour. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:14:01 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1197.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1197.phpAll LCBO stores will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 21. As with most government offices, LCBO’s Toronto head office will also close on Victoria Day. Some agency stores will observe their normal business hours on May 21. Agency stores are locally-owned retailers that contract with LCBO to sell beverage alcohol, along with other products, in communities that are too small to support regular LCBO stores. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:39:29 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1196.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1196.phpMayor Bob Kilger will be asking the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) to reconsider its decision to collect tolls on the new low-level bridge that is being constructed between Cornwall and Akwesasne. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:22:05 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1195.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1195.phpHere are the latest Rock the Vote updates! Cornwall's Mayor Bob Kilger has been announced as a guest speaker at Cornwall's 2012 Rock the Vote. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday June 16th at the The Church on Sydney, located at 130 Sydney Street in beautiful downtown Cornwall. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:36:48 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1194.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1194.phpALSO STARRING - BIG WRECK, MARIANAS TRENCH, SLOAN, SUZIE McNEIL and THE NEW CITIES As unveiled at Au Vieux Duluth on Friday evening, Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off is pleased to announce their 2012 Festival entertainment lineup. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:08:20 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1193.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1193.phpStormont Dundas and Glengarry Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory as of 8:00pm May 11, 2012: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:42:42 -0500