Here are five stories to know today, with the focus first on Cornwall, SDG&A and Akwesasne, then on new cross-border rules that affect local travellers and shoppers.
Court rules Sarah Good can stay on Cornwall’s mayoral ballot
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found that no default occurred under the Municipal Elections Act in Councillor Sarah Good’s 2022 campaign financial filing, so she remains a certified candidate for mayor. The City had asked the court for direction because Good’s contributions came in just over the $10,000 threshold that normally triggers an auditor’s report. At Friday’s hearing before Justice Julie Bergeron, Good, representing herself, said she filed in good faith after consulting the clerk at the time, while the City’s lawyer argued the case turned on how terms like “total” and “received” should be read. CAO Tim Mills said the City wanted the question decided independently and will follow the ruling. With that question settled, the City says voter information letters are going out by mail, and Election Day is Monday, October 26. Sources: City of Cornwall, Cornwall Newswatch and City of Cornwall (voter letters).
Cornwall’s Terry Fox Run raises $26,000 for cancer research
Cornwall’s 46th annual Terry Fox Run brought in about $26,000 for cancer research, with registrations and donations topping last year’s levels. Organizer Ian Callan, who has led the local run for five years, said the result had “blown my mind.” Speakers included Parker McDonald, who has been through surgeries and hospital stays during cancer treatment, and his sister Kyley. The city’s running total for the Terry Fox Foundation over the years now exceeds $600,000. It is a strong showing of local generosity at a time when many households are watching their budgets closely. Source: Cornwall Seaway News.
Eastern Ontario unemployment climbs to 6.4% even as SDG job postings hit a 12-month high
The jobless rate in Eastern Ontario rose to 6.4% in August, up 0.7 points from July and the fifth monthly increase in a row, according to the Eastern Ontario Training Board’s latest report. At the same time, employers in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry posted 909 jobs, up 24.5% from July and 32.3% from a year earlier. The board cautions that more postings alongside more unemployed people means stiffer competition for each opening rather than a clean recovery. Openings shifted toward retail as seasonal hospitality work wound down. For local job seekers, the numbers suggest opportunities exist but competition is rising, and September’s figures will show whether the trend continues. Sources: Cornwall Seaway News and Cornwall Seaway News (French).
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe formally opposes hyperscale data centres near Akwesasne
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has passed Resolution 2026-41 opposing hyperscale data centre development on or near the southern portion of Akwesasne Territory, including the Massena area. The council pointed to heavy energy and water use, air quality, and noise and light pollution, saying such projects carry “known and unknown risks” for community health. The resolution follows work by a tribal task force on energy and industry created in May, and the council is seeking meaningful consultation with New York State officials. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, on the Canadian side, has already opposed a proposed data centre at the former Alcoa East site in Massena. Because the river, air and power grid are shared across the border, decisions in Massena matter to Akwesasne and Cornwall alike. Sources: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne.
Crossing into the U.S.? Leave banned Canadian products behind, and book that Nexus interview
The Canadian Snowbird Association is warning travellers not to pack Canadian-origin products covered by the new U.S. import bans, which cover more than 30 alcoholic products including beer, wine and spirits, plus whey products, some molasses and certain motorcycles. The group says all food, agricultural products and alcohol must be declared to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and that the status of personal supplies remains unclear. Separately, the CBSA says that starting April 1, 2027, conditionally approved Nexus applicants will have two years, down from five, to complete their interviews, and anyone now waiting should book as soon as possible. For Cornwall-area residents who cross the Seaway International Bridge to shop, work or head south for the winter, both changes are worth checking before the next trip. Sources: BNN Bloomberg and Global News.
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