July 16
🛠️ 1. Roof repairs & passenger elevator back in service at Cornwall Square
Cornwall Square is undergoing significant roof maintenance, ranging from spot patches to full membrane replacements. Meanwhile, the passenger elevator is now operational after a modernization project, though mobility scooters must still use the freight elevator due to lateral movement concerns Cornwall Seaway News.
🐶 2. Ontario SPCA hosts free parvo vaccine clinic for local dogs
On July 13, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society administered parvovirus vaccines to 62 dogs at the Agora Catholic Centre/Nativity Bowling Alley—helping protect pets in underserved communities The Seeker
🏒 3. Provincial funding of $477K earmarked for Morrisburg Arena upgrade
As part of Ontario’s Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund, $477,181 will modernize the Morrisburg Arena (South Dundas), enhancing accessibility and community use Cornwall Seaway News
🚗 4. Decline in summer traffic: 26,000 fewer crossings into the U.S. from eastern Ontario
June saw roughly 26,000 fewer vehicle trips from eastern Ontario to New York State via the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge compared to last year CTVNews.
⚰️ 5. Notable passing: Audrey Joan MacDonald (“Snookie”), 92
Beloved Cornwall matriarch Audrey Joan MacDonald (née McAllister) passed away on July 12 at age 92. A long-standing community figure, she leaves behind six children and a lasting local legacy Cornwall Seaway News
