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Statement from Mayor Justin Towndale on

upcoming SIBC Toll Increase

past two years for those travelling in to reconsider the toll increase and of both Cornwall and Akwesasne,
Submitted Article as well as other surrounding areas,
passenger vehicles. It will now cost engage in meaningful dialogue with
the average person $10.50 for a round the communities impacted by this are fully considered. The City of
he City of Cornwall is Cornwall remains committed to
Tdisappointed by the recent trip between our two communities. decision. I further urge SIBC and
This will have a serious impact. FBCL to relocate the toll booth to maintaining strong partnerships with
announcement from the Seaway the base of the southern crossing our neighbouring communities, and
International Bridge Corporation The Seaway International Bridge is so that traffic may travel between we will continue to advocate for
(SIBC) regarding the toll increase, the connecting link for both Cornwall solutions that ensure accessibility,
effective April 1, 2025. The decision and Akwesasne, and these increases Cornwall and Akwesasne without fairness, and prosperity for all.
penalty. It is essential that the needs
to increase tolls places an additional further serve to isolate Akwesasne,
burden on the many residents and penalizing those travelling between
businesses who rely on the bridge, our two communities. This Cornwall Fire Services
which serves as a critical link creates more barriers to economic
between Cornwall and Akwesasne. opportunities, daily activities, and Responds to Fire Incident at
essential services. It is crucial
I echo the concerns expressed by
that such decisions are made in
Grand Chief Leonard Lazore and consultation with all affected Sacred Heart Catholic School
the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne communities to avoid further strain.
regarding the detrimental impact of all students. Their actions truly
of this toll increase. This increase, I urge the Seaway International Submitted Article underscore the importance of
combined with the 2024 increase, Bridge Corporation and the Federal preparedness.”
represents a 46% increase over the Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) ornwall Fire Services
Cresponded to a fire in a In response to the situation,
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students and staff while fire crews
Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry promptly responded to the scene assessed the damage. Additionally,
and were able to extinguish the fire,
Would like to thank all our advertisers, who have teamed
though extensive smoke spread was to ensure the ongoing safety of the
up with us to share some remarkable, positive local sports
observed throughout the building. students, Catholic District School
success stories, from all ages, young and old. Board of Eastern
We are pleased to report that

thanks to the swift actions of school Ontario (CDSBEO), in

staff and the well-rehearsed safety collaboration with Fire Services,

protocols in place, all staff and decided to close the school on
students evacuated safely. School February 28th. Cornwall Fire
personnel confirmed that every Services collaborated closely with
student was safely evacuated and CDSBEO school and board staff
accounted for. In addition, the Boys throughout the afternoon and evening
and Girls Club and an after-school to assess the damage and ensure
program that were in session at the the ongoing safety of the school
time were also evacuated, with all community. Currently, the cause of
participants accounted for. the fire is still under investigation.
Deputy Chief Leighton Woods For more information on fire safety
remarked, “I am incredibly proud visit www.cornwall.ca/fire
of the students’ quick thinking and For more information, contact:
calm composure during this incident.

Equally, the staff’s collective Deputy Chief Leighton Woods,
response should be praised, which lwoods@cornwall.ca
ensured the safety and wellbeing 613-930-2787 ext 2346