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February 15, 2023
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COUNCIL NEWS
Let's talk about the environment Notes from the February 27 meeting
Ever wonder what the City of Cornwall is Presentations
undertaking to do its part in fighting climate A community risk assessment was
change and enhance the local environment? presented to council by Fire Chief
Matthew Stephenson and Jon Hambides.
Then visit www.Cornwall.ca/environment. The report noted that between 2018 and
There, you’ll find all our environment-related 2022, 50% of structure fires occurred in
initiatives. These include the ongoing Climate the area southeast of station 1 and
Action Plan, the Riparian Restoration project, southwest of station 2.
and the Toilet Rebate Program, among others. Delegations
The Riparian Restoration project saw the city, A delegation made up of Dr. Rachel
along with the Raisin Region Conservation Navaneelan and members of Rachel's
Authority, create a near-shore buffer zone for Kids presented a proposed accessible
the south portion of the Raisin River, located playground to council. Council tasked
near Pitt Street. administration with creating a report on
its feasibility.
The buffer zone will improve water quality and
habitat conditions in the area. Over 400 trees Updates
and shrubs were planted in the area last year. Angela Parker, the City of Cornwall's Council received an update from Mayor
Feel free to take a virtual tour of the project on Sustainability Project Coordinator Justin Towndale regarding recent
our website! meetings with Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The City of Cornwall also participates in No Mow On February 13, Council approved No Mow According to him, communication is
May — an initiative that aims at helping May for 2023. Same as last year, City improving, and he now feels cautiously
pollinators in public and private greenspaces. Administration will waive Section 3 of the optimistic.
Yard Maintenance By-law 2013-212, as Tenders
Winter waste collection amended, from May 1 to May 31, 2023, The $9.3 million tender for the
inclusively.
Starting March 3, residents will be able to reconstruction of the Art Centre was
awarded to, 152610 Canada Incorporated
Now that the weather is finally warming voluntarily register their property through o/a Laurin & Company, from Nepean.
up, winter parking restrictions are being the City's website. No Mow May signs can be
Communication Reports
eased. picked up in Lamoureux Park on April 22 Council approved a Tax Increment Grant
Parking on any roadway between the hours during this year's Eco Day. Accommodations for 20 years at 90% for the residential
of 1 am and 7 am will continue to be can be made for those unable to travel to development of 160 rental units at 910
prohibited only on days when a snowfall of the event. Montreal Road, proposed by 910
Montreal Cornwall L.P.
Registration opens on March 3. Keep your
5 centimetres or more is forecasted by eyes on www.cornwall.ca/environment.
Environment Canada. Council meetings are livestreamed on the
During the early restriction period, residents City of Cornwall's Facebook page and
Youtube page. They are also available to
are encouraged to keep an eye on the view on the City's website and on YourTV.
weather forecast and local media reports. Learn more
When a parking restriction is in effect, it will
also be posted on the City website and
social media pages.
These restrictions are necessary in order to
facilitate snow removal on roads following
a snowfall. Cornwall Transit
Residents can also call 613-932-5354 to Contactless Payment View the
confirm whether parking restrictions are in 2023 budget
place. Learn more: www.Cornwall.ca/transit
www.Cornwall.ca/budget
