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Choose Cornwall Updates Urban Food Revolution 8
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Strategic Plan for Cornwall 30
Q&A with Martin Bowman 33
Carry On College 36
Loft Style Living 52
Share This! 56
Destination SDG 61
Plowing Match 2015 65
A Facility Like No Other 70
Leading by Example 76
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The 2015 edition of Cornwall
Living once again steps outside
the traditional magazine and
brings you new features and
exciting articles.
This year, the magazine is
our largest ever, weighing in
at 108 pages!
Cornwall and the Counties
continue to grow and welcome
new residents and new
investment. We’ve highlighted
many of those stories in these
pages and there are dozens
more left to be told.
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support of our advertisers and
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partners and local writers and
photographers.
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“Our goal is to make each patient experience a positive
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healthiest smile possible,” says Dr. Steven Deneka. “We
consider many of our patients family, and we hope they
feel the same way.”
Part of that trust is knowing that Dr. Deneka and his
dedicated team of dental professionals are well versed in
the latest research, techniques and equipment. The goal
is to provide the best care possible, and at the same time
offer a complete range of services.
“We discuss every procedure with the patient and can
offer the most advanced solutions,” says Dr. Deneka.
“Dentistry has evolved from simply treating problems
to developing a path that offers sustainable healthy
outcomes.”
It is a philosophy that both patients and team at
Cornwall Dental Arts have happily adopted over the past
30 years.
“We’ve been helping people feel comfortable with
their smiles for 30 years,” says Dr. Deneka. “And we look
forward to every new smile we meet.”
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Evotech has established a new
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manufacturing procedures and an
emphasis on research and innovation,
Evotech has emerged as one of the
leading Canadian manufacturers of
industrial coatings.
Tesla has made Cornwall an integral
part of its growing network of fastcharging stations across North America.
The Supercharger station will allow
Tesla customers to charge their vehicles
for free enroute along Highway 401 in
the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.
CORNWALL’S RETAIL
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Thousands of science fiction and
fantasy fans gathered for the first ever
CAPE show at the Benson Centre this
spring, where they got to meet artists,
writers and actors from TV, comics and
webcasts. Randy Sauve and Carol Grant
are already planning the 2016 event.
Retail stores and restaurants continue
to set up shop in Cornwall. Walmart
moved into an expanded Supercentre,
and other investments include Dollar
Tree, Sally Beauty, Menchies, Captain
George’s Fish & Chips and Cowan’s
Dairy.
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Ground Soap has expanded its
manufacturing operations, moving to
larger premises and doubling production
to 1200 bars of soap per day. The
company’s organic soaps and skincare
products are becoming increasingly
popular in Europe and North America.
Cornwall hosted two major events
this spring. The Fred Page Cup thrilled
thousands of hockey fans, while over
200 business leaders converged on the
city for the annual Ontario Chamber of
Commerce Conference.
DEMOLITION OF
OLD BRIDGE BEGINS
Demolition of the iconic bridge
between Cornwall and Cornwall Island
has commenced, allowing for future
development
opportunities
along
Cornwall’s waterfront.
Traffic has
diverted to the new low-level bridge
which will remain open throughout the
demolition process.
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BOURGON BUILDS
NEW OFFICE
People have a new way to connect
with their city following the launch of a
new smartphone app. Pingstreet gives
users real-time access to community
news, upcoming events, employment
opportunities and more. The app is free
to use and is available on a number of
popular platforms.
A $2 million gift has helped establish
The Joyce Foundation Ed Lumley
Bursary, which will offer up to $3,000 per
year to successful applicants. The single
largest gift in the history of St. Lawrence
College recognizes the contributions of
Ed Lumley, a former Mayor of the City of
Cornwall and former MP.
People are preparing to move into
the Knox City Centre, a mixed use
multi-storey building at the corner of
Second and Sydney. The new downtown
landmark
features
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on the ground floor.
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Bourgon Construction has moved into
a new modern facility in the Cornwall
Business Park that serves as both its
head office and main warehouse. The
move is a reflection of the current growth
of the commercial and industrial builder.
The St. Lawrence River Institute
of Environmental Sciences recently
celebrated 20 years of environmental
research and education. The Institute has
earned an international reputation for its
fresh water ecosystem research projects.
MADE IN CORNWALL
VIDEO SERIES
Cornwall Economic Development has
launched a new video series highlighting
local manufacturers, entitled Made in
Cornwall. The videos explore what is
being made in Cornwall, what technology
is being used, and why. The project was
supported with funding from the Eastern
Ontario Development Program and can
be viewed on the Choose Cornwall
YouTube channel.
youtube.com/choosecornwall
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the third recipient of the City’s Medical
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ensure Cornwall has an adequate supply
of family doctors. Once Mr. Patterson
has completed his studies, he will be
setting up a full-time Family Practice in
Cornwall.
Two major redevelopment projects are
underway at RH Saunders Hydroelectric
Generating Station, which is the second
largest hydroelectric station in Ontario.
The projects include replacing the
powerhouse gantry crane and renovating
the facility’s administration building.
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has secured a major new fabrication
facility in Cornwall’s west end. The
new facility, which features two large
buildings, will give the company added
capacity for steel fabrication projects.
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that rates will remain fixed until June of
2016 thanks to two long-term wholesale
electricity supply contracts previously
negotiated with Hydro Quebec. The
power utility also announced that it
will invest $4 million dollars in capital
projects this year.
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URBAN FOOD
REVOLUTION
When it comes to fresh food sometimes
you have to think inside the box.
» BY BOB PETERS
Two Cornwall entrepreneurs are
turning heads across the country by
using an upcycled sea container to grow
food - right in their neighbourhood.
Eric Bergeron and Eric Amyot have
launched Smart Greens, a company that
grows fresh greens in a hydroponic farm
built within a shipping container. The
inaugural farm is located in the heart of
downtown Cornwall – within walking
distance to several restaurants and
grocery stores.
It is the first of its kind in Canada.
“You can taste the difference between
produce that has just been harvested
and produce that has sat on a truck for
two weeks,” said Smart Greens cofounder Eric Amyot. “Our produce is sold
the same day the plants are harvested.
Added advantages are that we help
reduce shipping costs, improve fuel
consumption and are increasing food
safety in our region.”
The Smart Greens farm can produce
over 1200 plants a week. Allison
St. Louis, the primary farmer at the
location, is currently growing kale, basil
and spinach, and plans are to introduce
other crop varieties in the future. Local
chefs are anxious to get their hands on
fresh produce and specialty grocery
stores are already placing orders for
consumer packages.
Each farm container system is fully
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automated with an iPad interface to
monitor humidity, temperature and
nutrient levels. The container is insulated
and the growing process is controlled,
in that the climate inside the container
is ideal for year-round production,
regardless of the exterior environment.
Mr. Amyot and Mr. Bergeron have plans
to grow the network of Smart Greens
farms across the country.
“We believe there is huge potential
for this system in just about every
community,” said Eric Bergeron. “Large
cities such as Ottawa and Vancouver
could support dozens of farms while at
the same time the model makes a lot of
sense for Northern communities where
the cost of fresh produce is staggeringly
high.”
“Imagine having locally grown kale in
your salad in Whitehorse in January!”
Three additional farms have been sold
to date. The containers will be outfitted
in Cornwall before being shipped to their
final destinations.
“Each farm is capable of producing
54,400 pesticide-free plants a year with
minimal electricity and water usage.”
says Mr. Bergeron. “We think bringing
sustainable healthy food systems to
urban neighbourhoods is very exciting.
The technology allows anyone to become
a farmer, no matter their background.”
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Eric Amyot and Eric Bergeron
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Paul Deslauriers can make a
guitar cry and sing. Canada’s top
blues guitarist regularly visits his
hometown to play. Turn the page
to discover more Cornwall expats.
CORNWALL
EXPATS
Cornwall has produced some amazing talent
over the years. Some of our brightest have left
to pursue their careers around the world.
» BY TODD LIHOU
We’re a lot of things in Cornwall and
area. We’re doctors, lawyers, writers
and labourers. We fix cars, houses and
even relationships. While most of us
are content to remain here at home and
carve a life out with family and friends,
others are destined to leave the Seaway
City.
The stories of Cornwall expatriates
(or expats for short), is vast and varied.
Some left to pursue their dreams, others
settled elsewhere due to happenstance.
The accomplishments of those who
have left us are considerable and in
many cases, world-renowned. We
have the Kaneb brothers who made
considerable contributions to science
decades ago, Nathan Philips who led
the City of Toronto, and Newsy Lalonde,
the original Flying Frenchman.
For this story, we wanted to reach
out to expats still active in their chosen
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career. We quickly came up with a list
too large to cover all at once, and so we
will be supplementing this story with
interviews that you can read online.
Our list included business leaders
like Daniel Lalonde, musicians like Paul
Deslauriers, Joel Deroin and LouiseAndrée Baril, athletes like Lori Dupuis
and Newell Brown. We have scientists
like Dr. Julie Lefebvre, entertainers
like Jeff Evason, public servants like
Jamie Christoff and environmental
activists like Maggie MacDonald. And
of course, any list of expats would be
incomplete without Ryan Gosling, the
movie star who seems to go out of his
way to remind people that he grew up
in Cornwall.
These former residents have never
forgotten Cornwall – it was a recurring
theme in each person we talked to.
In fact, many of our expats regularly
return, to visit family and reconnect
with friends. You can see them walking
out of stores and having a meal at a local
restaurant. It’s as if they’ve never left.
Cheekily, some people will claim
that all roads run through Cornwall.
It seems everyone, somewhere in the
world, knows someone, or can recall a
story, connected to Cornwall.
But for the people who actually lived
here, who are now making a name for
themselves - and by association helping
to put our city on the map - a piece of
Cornwall is often carried with them,
wherever they go.
It’s not so much the bricks and mortar
of the city that they take with them, but
instead it’s a piece of the people they
have met and come to care about.
People, Cornwallites, are a tight
group...even if they are separated by
great distances.
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paul dEslaurIErs
MaGGIE Macdonald
Maggie MacDonald is an award-winning
writer, playwright and musician, and
champion of the environment. She has been
a member of the critically acclaimed bands
The Hidden Cameras and Republic of Safety,
and currently works as a program
manager for Environmental Defence.
Guitarist, singer and composer
Paul Deslauriers is part of Canada’s blues
elite. A much sought after collaborator,
he has accompanied several well
known artists. Now fronting
The Paul Deslauriers Band,
Paul was named Canada’s top
blues guitarist in 2014.
dr. JulIE lEFEBVrE
Expats
around
thE world
danIEl lalondE
Daniel Lalonde has carved a 25-year
international career in Europe and North
America leading such corporations as Ralph
Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Moët and Nestlé
Nespresso. He is currently President & CEO
of SMCP, a leading global fashion company
based in Paris.
Cornwall’s reach
extends across the globe
lorI dupuIs
Dr. Julie Lefebvre is a research scientist at the
Sick Kids Research Institute in Toronto,
researching the molecules and genetic
pathways that are important to the
development of neural circuits, which
can ultimately lead to a better
understanding of disorders such as
autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
Lori Dupuis was instrumental in helping
Canada win three World Championships in
Women’s Hockey in the in the late 1990s.
She participated in two Olympic Winter
Games, winning silver in Nagano in 1998
and the gold medal in Salt Lake City in 2002.
She is currently General Manager
of the Brampton Thunder of the CWHL.
louIsE-andréE BarIl
Pianist Louise-Andrée Baril continues to
pursue an active career both as a soloist
and chamber musician. Having recorded
over 20 albums and winner of the
Canadian Music Competition, she now
coaches at the Opéra de Montréal and
at the Montreal Conservatory of Music.
JEFF EVason
TORONTO
HOLLYWOOD
LOS ANGELES
PHOENIX
rYan GoslInG
MONTREAL
ANNAPOLIS
PARIS
Jeff Evason is a world-renowned entertainer
who has performed in over 35 countries
and on US television. Together with his wife
Tessa they put on over 170 shows a year to
rave reviews. The award-winning mentalist
returns on a regular basis to visit
family in Cornwall.
JaMIE ChrIstoFF
nEwEll Brown
Ryan Gosling has established himself as
one of the finest actors of his generation,
appearing in feature films such as
The Notebook, Half Nelson and Drive.
He attended Cornwall Collegiate and
Vocational High School where he excelled
at drama before landing a spot with the
Mickey Mouse Club.
Newell Brown has been an assistant coach in
the NHL for 20 years, after a successful playing
career highlighted by a Memorial Cup with the
Cornwall Royals in 1980 and captaincy of Team
Canada in 1985-86. He helped coach the
Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup in 2007,
and has since joined the coaching staff
of the Phoenix Coyotes.
NAIROBI
Jamie Christoff has represented Canada
overseas for more than 20 years. He was the
Senior Public Diplomacy Officer for
Task Force Kandahar in Afghanistan,
before joining the staff at the Canadian
Embassy in the Philippines. He is currently
serving as a political counsellor with the
Canadian High Commission in Kenya.
JoEl dErouIn
Joel Derouin is a world-renowned violinist,
composer and music. In addition to having
worked with many popular musicians, he
is also known for his extensive work in film,
television and theatre. He recently spent six
seasons as the concert master for
American Idol and continues to be
active in the music industry.
Do you know of any Cornwallites currently
living and working abroad?
Send us a note and Cornwall Economic Development
will mail them a copy of Cornwall Living Magazine.
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BATMAN
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the public education and
outreach programs at
the St. Lawrence River
Institute. The popular
research scientist is well
known in the region
for his work in helping
humans learn more
about their furry winged
neighbours.
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Olympic Triathlon
1500 m swim
40 km bike
10 km run
run for your life
» BY BOB PETERS
You may have seen them. They’re the
people who continue to go to the gym
long after New Year’s resolutions fade
into distant memory.
They’re the people running and biking
along the St. Lawrence River. They’re
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invariably fit – yet always striving to be a
little bit better – a little bit faster.
They’re your neighbours, your coworkers.
And in ever increasingly numbers,
they are becoming triathletes.
Participation in triathlons is surging in
many cities, including here in Cornwall,
where the Cornwall Triathlon has
evolved into a highly competitive event
attracting over 650 athletes from across
Canada, the United States and beyond.
“We continue to see an increase in
participants each year,” says Rob Allen,
one of the key organizers. “The event
allows people to judge themselves
against a significant physical and mental
obstacle. Crossing the finish line is the
true goal.”
In addition to elite athletes,
participants in the Triathlon main events
include people ranging in age from
15 to 75 all with different skill levels.
They compete in the three main sports,
swimming, biking and running, in either
the Olympic Triathlon or shorter Sprint
Triathlon. Organizers have also included
two other events, the Try-A-Tri and
Duathlon to give people more options.
There are even separate events aimed at
introducing kids to the sport.
“The goal is to give as many people
a chance to participate as possible,”
says Mr. Allen. “The distances may be
different, but in order to succeed you
need to train and prepare.”
Training and preparation are two
reasons why local gyms are busy and
the Cornwall Multisport Club has more
members than ever before.
“Going for a run or a bike ride is a
Sprint Triathlon
750 m swim
20 km bike
5 km run
Try-A-Tri
200 m swim
10 km bike
2.5 km run
lot more fun when you’re doing it with
friends,” says Joe McNamara, an avid
cyclist and long-time member of the
Cornwall Multisport Club. “You can
share tips on the proper techniques
and review the latest
equipment.
Even
if your goals don’t
include races like the
triathlon,
working
out will help you
adopt a healthier,
fitter lifestyle.”
This
year,
the
Cornwall Triathlon
will
take
place
on August 22-23
along
Cornwall’s
waterfront. It is a
course that is friendly
to
the
athletes,
offering the scenic
beauty of the St.
Lawrence River and
the support of dozens
of volunteers.
“It is never too
late to give it a
go, says Mr. Allen.
Sprint Duathlon
2.5 km run
20 km bike
5 km run
“It is surprising just how much energy
the participants get from the other
athletes and spectators. Before you
know it, that finish line is in your sights,
and a smile is on your face.”
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PERSONAL BEST
Rob Allen is the race
director for the Cornwall
Triathlon. The dedicated
athlete is a respected leader
in Cornwall’s sporting
community, always willing
to help other enthusiasts
improve their techniques.
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Boats line up to enter the canal along
Cornwall’s waterfront, circa 1910
STEP INTO
HISTORY
Striking images from Cornwall’s past will link
today’s visitors on a number of walking tours
throughout the heart of the city.
» BY BOB PETERS
Marlborough and Montreal Road
circa 1950
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As
one
of
Ontario’s
oldest
communities, Cornwall’s history is both
long and rich.
That history will be celebrated with
a number of walking tours that are
being developed in the Downtown and
Le Village districts as well as along
Cornwall’s waterfront. A highlight of
the walking tours will be large plaques
featuring art by Pierre Giroux.
The striking watercolour paintings
allow the viewer to immerse themselves
in scenes from Cornwall’s past. These
include images of Cornwall’s waterfront
at the turn of the century and images
of Cornwall’s business districts from
decades past.
Each plaque will also include historical
photos and information on a wide variety
of subjects, and at the same time link
walking tour participants to modern day
landmarks such as Lamoureux Park, the
Cotton Mill lofts and more.
“It was time to revitalize our walking
tours and make our history accessible
to the public in an interesting and
positive way,” says Dr. Michel Dubuc,
a long time advocate for community
improvement. “The walking tour is the
first element of an effort that will include
new information online and perhaps a
souvenir booklet as well.”
The project is the brainchild of Ian
Bowering, curator of the Cornwall
Community Museum. It has since
received the support from the Downtown
and Le Village Business Improvement
Associations, the Heart of the City
initiative as well as the City’s Waterfront
Committee. Mr. Giroux was assisted by
Katelyn Beaudette and Karen Church
in the research of each subject and has
since been busy finalizing the artwork.
The first series of plaques will be
installed this summer.
Organizers hope the project will
continue to grow with the possibility
that up to 25 plaques may eventually be
erected. Owners of heritage properties
will be encouraged to participate by
ordering smaller plaques specific to their
own location.
“A vibrant urban city includes
opportunities to engage with the
physical landscape, and the best way
to do that is on foot,” says Dr. Dubuc.
“When we are done, people can enjoy
the scenery of the waterfront, learn
about our heritage and then stop by a
nice outdoor cafe for refreshments.”
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DRAWN TO SPACES
Pierre Giroux has returned
to Cornwall to add a
little bit of colour to his
hometown, one brush
stroke at a time. The
accomplished artist is
currently completing
a series of historical
landscapes.
Charting a
New Course
to Prosperity
The time has come to develop a new
economic development strategic plan
for the City of Cornwall.
The strategic plan will provide a
focus point to guide the community’s
efforts to attract new investment and
realize positive sustainable growth
that will result in increased prosperity
for residents. Guiding the process of
developing the strategic plan will be
the Cornwall Economic Development
Committee, which is comprised of
members of the public as well as City
Council.
The City will be hiring a consultant
to develop a plan and guide the
public consultation process. Such
an approach is usually taken as it
allows for a more objective process in
determining the direction that a city
will take as it pursues new investment
and growth.
“We expect that that process will
involve empirical research balanced by
extensive input from the public,” says
Mark Boileau, Manager of Cornwall
Economic Development.
The entire process is expected to
take up to two years.
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The situation in and outside of
Cornwall will be reviewed, as the
consultants gather data from key
informational resources, such as
Census data, previously published
reports and municipal plans. This
exercise will include qualitative
and quantitative research as well
as interviews with municipal staff,
community and business leaders. As
noted above public consultation will
be a key part of this exercise.
Typically, the strategic plan will
be expected to include the following
elements:
Micro Economic Analysis
Examination of Cornwall’s economy,
key sectors and economic drivers. This
will include an examination of the
local demographic profile, including
local labour market analysis. It will
include an assessment of the City’s
infrastructure, such as municipal
services and inventory of employment
lands.
Macro Economic Analysis
Examination of provincial, national
and international economic trends that
affect Cornwall’s economy, including
Mark Boileau
emerging growth sectors. This will
include macro demographic and labour
market issues.
SWOT Analysis
Examination of Cornwall’s strengths
and weaknesses, as well as an
identification of opportunities and
threats.
This research will form the basis of
information upon which future action
plans and strategic directives will be
developed. Not all recommended action
plans will be the sole responsibility of
municipal officials. In many instances,
another
community
organization
may be the lead agency, especially in
subjects such as education, training
and social development.
“The
world
has
changed
significantly since the last time we
embarked on this exercise,” noted
Mr. Boileau. “It will be exciting to see
what new ideas and directions are
developed, especially as they arise
from the community.”
More details on the progress of the
Economic Development Strategic Plan
will be posted on both Cornwall.ca
and ChooseCornwall.ca
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Q&A
with MARTIN BOWMAN
Martin Bowman leads the Friends of the Summerstown Trails, a
volunteer organization that maintains 20 kilometers of ski trails
and 10 kilometers of snowshoe trails in a picturesque wooded
area just east of Cornwall. We sat down with Martin to see if he’s
thawed out from a wonderfully snowy winter.
Start building memories!
What is your connection to the area?
I am originally from Montreal but my parents had a cottage at
Westley’s Point near Lancaster and I spent all my summers there as
a kid. I moved to the area in 1981 and subsequently moved to the
country near Williamstown where I’ve been living with my wife
Gillian.
What drew you to cross-country skiing?
I was a terrible hockey player. My two older brothers, Scotty and
Jack, were both terrific hockey players but I never
even learned how to skate backwards. I never
much liked playing team sports and one of
the things about skiing that appealed to me
was that you only go in a forward direction.
I used to hate winter, but after trying the
sport I loved it and now love winter as
well.
What exactly is the “Friends of the
Summerstown Trails”?
The Friends of the Summerstown Trails
is dedicated to encouraging green recreation
activities in the Summerstown forest. We
are an entirely volunteer organization
which depends on donations as our main
source of financial support. Our focus is
on winter recreation particularly cross
country skiing, both classic cross country
skiing and skate skiing, as well as
snowshoeing. We like to think that we
offer the best trails this side of Gatineau
Park and of course with no set fees it is a
very affordable activity.
How many “Friends” are there?
We have about 150 members with
another 50 regular volunteers. Many more
people who have not yet become members
or supporters come out to the forest and
enjoy the trails.
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Why would anybody want to go
trampling around a forest in the
middle of the winter?
There are a lot of reasons. The forest
is a very beautiful place in the winter
and even on cold days it is protected
from the wind and is very peaceful.
Snowshoeing is good safe exercise
and the trails are all clearly marked
and easy to follow.
What is the allure of cross-country skiing?
Well you’re talking to somebody who thinks that cross country
skiing is just the absolute greatest thing ever invented for winter. I
can’t imagine why anybody wouldn’t love it. There is nothing more
wonderful than flying through the forest on a perfect winter’s day.
It’ll make you love the worst February day in a way that you never
thought was possible.
Are these winter sports only for the young and fit?
Absolutely not! The great thing about both sports is that people
can do them at their own level and at their own pace. Having said
that, just getting out and being active is very healthy.
Both these sports are really for people of all ages so they’re
perfect as family activities.
How are kids being introduced to the Summerstown Trails?
Our schools program introduces children from local schools to
snowshoeing and cross country skiing under the guidance of a
great team of volunteers. The kids have a wonderful time and
get to experience nature in winter.
What if somebody wants to try these sports, but has no
equipment?
We have snowshoes and cross country ski equipment for
rent on weekends throughout January and February and into
March when the season allows. Details about the rentals
and all our other activities are available on our website
at www.summerstowntrails.com
How can somebody get involved?
Come out to the trails next season, pick
up a trail map and go for a ski or try
snowshoeing. If you decide that this is
the thing for you, support us with a
donation and sign up to become a
member.
What does the future hold?
In a word: snow – I hope! But
seriously, the future looks bright.
Five years ago when we were
just getting started we didn’t
have snowshoe trails or rental
equipment and we didn’t offer ski
lessons or the school program as
we do now. So I’d like to think
that the future holds more of the
same as we keep up the good
work. I cannot say enough about
the wonderful group of people
who came together as volunteers
to develop this fantastic winter
recreation resource. It is a jewel of a
place. Pure winter magic. j
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Study along
the mighty
St. Lawrence
Cornwall’s St. Lawrence College continues to offer
world class educational opportunities, all on one
of the prettiest campuses in the country.
The
Environmental
Technician
program offered on St. Lawrence
College’s Cornwall campus is a unique
green program, delivered by experienced
faculty that is actively engaged with
industry professionals and provides
cutting-edge education for the green
careers of tomorrow.
Start your career off by developing
essential skills required by the
environment sector and by being
prepared to participate in the green
economy. The Environmental Technician
program provides a well-rounded
background for employment in a wide
range of sectors through courses in water
and air quality, waste management,
occupational health and safety, and
environmental assessment. It offers a
hands-on approach to learning skills and
concepts, which can then be applied to
most environmentally related career.
Students benefit from the College’s
partnership with the St. Lawrence River
Institute of Environmental Sciences. The
River Institute, located on the Cornwall
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campus, is a centre for scientific
research on the river and surrounding
environment. Scientists at the River
Institute are actively involved in the
teaching of many of the science and field
courses in the program and they work
with the College in ongoing program
development. Through this partnership,
you will have an opportunity to learn
and work with research scientists on a
variety of environmental issues.
There
are
several
bursary
opportunities for students who pursue
this innovative program.
Game On!
Game programming is a multi-billion
dollar industry that is among the fastest
growing in the world. The video game
industry is in need of trained designers
and programmers who understand the
complexity and sophistication of these
products designed for installation on
home computers, game consoles, web
pages and even cell phones. If you are
creative and like to control the action,
the Game Development Technician
program is for you.
SLC’s Game Development Techinican
program introduces you to basic game
concepts,
including
introductory
computer programming in C++, basic
game console electronics, computer
operating system usage, and database
storage techniques. You will broaden
your knowledge by examining and
implementing 3-dimensional programs
that expand into real games using
industry standard libraries. You will
also create sounds to include in games
and integrate these sounds into your
applications. At the advanced level, you
will learn to use standard game engines
to accomplish sophisticated graphics
and interaction within your program
control. Portability of code is emphasized
at all stages of instruction.
Complementing
the
game
development skills set is a sound
background
in
software
design
methodology and programming. Game
development companies are taking
notice.
“Ubisoft Montreal has partnered with
St. Lawrence College since 2011 hiring
over a dozen graduates from the Game
Development
Technician
program.
We are delighted with the unique
training they receive at the College. It
provides the training required for critical
technical needs in production systems
and software development support
that can be tricky to staff. We’re always
excited to meet the newest graduates
every spring,” said Matthew Wiazowski,
Recruiting Team Lead at Ubisoft
Divertissements Inc.
The gift of education
The Joyce Foundation recently
announced a $2-million donation to St.
Lawrence College to establish The Joyce
Foundation Ed Lumley Bursary.
The Foundation made the gift
in recognition of The Honourable
Ed Lumley, a nationally recognized
businessman, politician and member of
the Order of Canada. Mr. Lumley is a
Trustee on The Joyce Foundation Board
and friend of Ron Joyce.
“For some students the opportunity
to go to college is a challenge because
of the many barriers they face. The
Trustees on The Joyce Foundation
Board truly believe in helping kids
attain higher education because when
education is more accessible, everyone
benefits,” says Ron Joyce.
St. Lawrence College is pleased to
announce that this is the single largest
donation the college has ever received.
The funds will be used to create an
endowed bursary fund for students
who reside in the three communities
and counties surrounding St. Lawrence
College’s campuses. Bursaries of up to
$3,000. per year will be available, and
may be renewed based on eligibility
requirements. Bursary recipients will be
required to seek a mentor with the first
bursaries being awarded in September
2015.
“We are honoured to receive
such a generous gift that speaks to
the importance of investing in our
communities. This endowment will go
a long way towards helping students
from our catchment area reach their goal
of attaining a post-secondary education
at St. Lawrence College,” says Glenn
Vollebregt, St. Lawrence College
President and CEO.
The Joyce Foundation is a private,
family foundation created by Canadian
entrepreneur Ronald V. Joyce. Trustees of
the foundation include Aileen O’Rafferty,
Michele
Allison-Thornley,
David
Wagstaff, Grant Joyce, Steven Joyce
and Ron Joyce. The Joyce Foundation
is dedicated to supporting the social,
economic and emotional well-being
of children and youth by empowering
them to develop into healthy, confident,
independent contributors to Canadian
society.
www.stlawrencecollege.ca
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John D. Warner Insurance Brokers Inc.
Celebrating 25 Years
Pictured are Bill Griese, Sebastian Warner, Kerry Van Allen, Theresa Wattie, Jonathan Symington and John Warner.
John D. Warner Insurance Brokers are
proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
As independent insurance brokers, the
staff at Warner Insurance give a personal
touch and service that goes beyond what
one normally expects. They offer insurance
for your car, home and business with the
understanding that clients will be treated
fairly.
“We have always been a family owned
and operated business that contributes to the
local economy,” says president, John Warner.
“My father, Doug, sold insurance in Cornwall
beginning in 1946 and was active in the
community. My son, Sebastian after finishing
his university education, returned to continue
the tradition of community involvement and
hard work.” Sebastian, John and Doug have
all been active in Cornwall’s Rotary clubs,
plus many other community groups.
“We’re proud that our valued customers
have continued to support and motivate
us to work hard and build up a level of
professionalism that provides us with the
latest technology, competitive rates and the
best service,” says John.
“We take the time to sit with people and
discuss their needs. For those who want
to obtain quotes online, they can visit our
website. They still benefit from local service
from our staff who are members of our
community.”
“We want to recognize and thank our
valued customers who have expressed their
confidence in us! We will continue to listen to
you and educate ourselves in better ways of
serving and protecting you.”
“Visit us at: www.warnerbrokers.ca.”
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Selecting the perfect time for your
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when your event fits best, when local accommodations will be available,
and if there are any conflicting events, or potential partnering opportunities.
Book your accommodations
Compare local hotel accommodations and potential facilities to hold
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HEART OF
THE CITY
Business owners are renovating their
buildings in the heart of the city with a little
help from the City of Cornwall.
Eric Charron and Giovanna Galletto
have invested heavily in renovating
several buildings in the downtown core.
One of the things that many people
point to when they talk about Cornwall
is the eclectic mix of shops and
restaurants. And over the past several
years, many of those businesses have
been able to give their premises a
facelift – thanks to the Heart of the City
Community Improvement Program.
The program was first initiated in
2006 and serves to offset the costs of
improving buildings in the Downtown
and Le Village Business District.
“The program has helped us invest
more into our buildings, which has
in turn attracted tenants and created
jobs,” says Giovanna Galletto. Ms.
Galletto and her business partner
Eric Charron have renovated several
buildings along Pitt Street.
The program has a number of tools to
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help business owners create additional
value through improvements to
facades, the erection of new signs, and
can even – if the project warrants –
support new construction.
Some of the more noticeable projects
include buildings on Pitt Street such as
Total Cyclery, Table 21/Truffles, Kid’s
Korner, Pure Esthetics, Schnitzels and
Moustache Joe’s. Projects in Le Village
include Roy Studio, Marleau Insurance,
Medical Arts Pharmacy and the new
home to Bianca’s Salon.
“These projects give our main streets
added life and colour, and help other
investors want to do the same,” says
Ms. Galletto.
Interested building owners can
touch base with Dana McLean,
Planning Programs Administrator for
the City, to see how the Heart of the
City program can help them renovate
their properties.
The program can cover 50% of
renovation costs to a maximum of
$30,000 which includes a $12,000 grant
and $18,000 interest free loan. Other
assistance can offset the costs of design
work, signs, façade improvement and
even tipping fees to move old material
to the landfill.
“Most of the projects have helped
to restore heritage elements to some
of our oldest buildings, many of
which date back to the 1800s,” says
Dana McLean. “The end result is a
main street lined with beautiful well
maintained buildings that are home to
some amazing shops and restaurants.”
One of the 193 projects approved
by the City is Chesley’s Inn, a three
storey brownstone just a block north of
the St. Lawrence River. The building is
considered Ontario’s oldest inn and was
recently restored to its former glory by
Robert Prowse.
The most recent project is the ongoing
conversion of a former LCBO store into a
new restaurant.
All in all, just over $10 million in
financial assistance has been leveraged
to secure over $49 million of investment
in the Heart of the City area. This
development activity has increased
property values, which will mean that
the City will eventually recoup its
investment.
More information on the City of
Cornwall’s Community Improvement
Programs can be found at cornwall.ca.
Leslie and Kevin Ouderkirk have
renovated their toy store, adding a
splash of colour to Pitt Street.
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A PLACE
TO CALL HOME
Cornwall’s real estate market is as busy as ever, as new
residents find their way to one of the most liveable
communities along the St. Lawrence River.
» BY TODD LIHOU
Believe it or not, there are no fireflies
in Toronto.
So when a Cornwallite and his new
bride returned to Cornwall after their
schooling, it was wonderful to see the
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countryside dotted with little glowing
insects one beautiful summer night.
“I always thought they were in
the movies, or something,” said the
newcomer to the area, having spent her
entire life in the big city.
It’s stories like this one, and countless
others, that bring home the same point:
Cornwall is a pretty darn nice place to
live.
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It’s no wonder, then, that dozens of
people are moving to experience the
quality of life that the city and region
offer. New developments are helping to
lure newcomers to the area by offering
a choice between detached homes on
treelined streets in new subdivisions
and high-rise living in new condo and
apartment buildings.
One of the developers that is quickly
becoming a household name in Cornwall
is JC Godard. His buildings are changing
the landscape in Cornwall.
It is
challenging work, but something that he
relishes.
The owner of Tri-Star Construction, has
successfully built projects like Riverdale
Terrace and King’s Landing along the
waterfront. He is currently putting the
finishing touches on the brand new Knox
City Centre in downtown Cornwall.
“It’s important to develop these infield
sites,” he said, pointing to partnerships
that have been created via municipal
tax increment grants that make it easier
for developers to initiate and ultimately
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complete their work. “At Knox the tax
increment grants made the project
possible.
“The cost to build on a previously
developed site is expensive and without
the city’s help we would not have
proceeded. The benefit to the resident
is a new building in a neighbourhood
where stores and restaurants are less
than a block away.”
Another Tri-Star project, Riverdale
Terrace, has quickly become synonymous
with comfortable retirement living on a
property that for years was known as a
car dealership.
King’s Landing is another project that
has taken advantage of what was once
industrial property and has been turned
into upscale condo-style quarters.
Godard said projects like Knox City
Centre provide a new influx of residents
looking to put down roots in the heart of
Cornwall.
“Not enough people were living
downtown,” he said. “I’m doing the best
I can to change that.”
So are the owners of Dominion Place.
The upscale condo development, at the
corner of Pitt and Second streets, arguably
the most high-profile intersection in the
city, will begin construction before the
year is out.
Chris Markell of Bourgon Construction,
the builders for the project, said the
design has changed slightly since last
year when it was announced. The
upscale condo project will feature units
ranging in size from 1,000 to 2,700 square
feet and will also include three additional
suites.
Dominion Place is aimed at professional
or active retired couples who want a
living space bigger than the average
suite. The development is more than half
full of reservations, so it’s time to put
shovels into the ground.
The building is designed in modern
style, with a classical touch to coincide
with local historical buildings. A stone
facade with large bright windows and a
curved corner facing the downtown area
are other distinguishing characteristics.
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It also offers a roof top terrace, two
meeting rooms, BBQ area with views of
the St. Lawrence River, exercise facility
and office space on the main floor.
The luxury condos will stand where
the King George Hotel once stood; a
large concrete slab currently occupies
the space. The hotel was destroyed in
1997 by a fire.
Another new development in the
city core promises to add to the urban
renewal underway in Cornwall. Officials
cut the ribbon on Promenade Miller, a
30-unit condo complex that will be built
this year on First Street East.
The complex is being built adjacent
to the former Si Miller Arena property
and proponents wanted to pay homage
to the old hockey rink that was home to
the Cornwall Royals and Cornwall Colts
during its heyday.
Jean Leger, who on behalf of Remax
Cornwall will be handling the sale
of the units, said the construction of
the $5.5-million property means more
opportunities for those looking to own
their own home - especially seniors –
who now have an opportunity to live
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close to downtown and its amenities.
“It’s urban renewal at its best,” he
said. “It revitalizes the downtown core.”
The condos are being built by C.H.
Clement Construction, which just
wrapped up a condo build at the corner
of York and Third streets in Cornwall
and has another planned for the north
end of McConnell Avenue near Eleventh
Street.
“A lot of seniors are buying these
places,” said Leger.
The condos will sell for less than
$200,000 each and come with amenities
like heated floors and open concept.
The condos are being built on space
where older buildings once stood.
Construction, though, is not limited
to high-rise condos.
Single family
homes are popping up in several active
subdivisions throughout the city.
The resale market is also very strong
as well maintained houses are available
for every budget, usually with money to
spare.
The average sale price of a bungalow
in Cornwall is $188,857. If you compare
that to a similar home in Ottawa
($362,918) or Montreal ($336,039) it’s
not surprising why more and more
home buyers are taking a closer look at
Cornwall.
The difference in house prices often
mean that people in Cornwall have
extra disposable income, which they
use to upgrade the decor and fixtures of
their homes. The Cornwall area is home
to dozens of experienced craftsmen who
can transform even the most tired home
into something worthy of a coffee table
magazine.
“Home improvement remains a
popular way of investing in your biggest
asset,” says Roy Perkins of Perkins Home
Centre. “We work with area contractors
to ensure that materials arrive on time
and that jobs proceed as planned.”
Two of those contractors are Ray
Brunet and Gary Jans, who are well
respected as home builders. The two
expanded their business offerings by
recently opening Ray-Jans Windows
and Doors.
“It helps us deliver the end result
quicker when we know exactly how the
materials work together, says Gary Jans.
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The final piece of the puzzle is
making sure that home life is well
balanced with active living.
Cornwall is fortunate to have
a number of indoor recreational
amenities that help local residents
remain active all year round. These
include an aquatic centre, curling club
and the multi-sport Benson Centre.
Outdoor enthusiasts are also well
served fours seasons of the year with
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numerous area parks, nature areas
and the very popular Waterfront Trail.
Rounding out the top 10 reasons
to live in Cornwall are a full-service
hospital, a robust education sector
that includes a community college and
many more services that people expect
in a large urban centre, but sometimes
are lacking in smaller towns.
Whether it be condo-living on the
waterfront, a hobby farm on the
outskirts of town, or a heritage home
in downtown Cornwall, there is
something for everyone. And there is
a friendly real estate professional only
too happy to show people around.
After all, there is no time like the
present, especially when the most
often heard comment from newcomers
is:
“Why didn’t we move here years
ago?”
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LOFT STYLE
LIVING
Bob Pelda and his team of talented tradespeople are
transforming Cornwall’s historic Cotton Mill district,
creating world class condos along the St. Lawrence River.
» BY TODD LIHOU
Bob Pelda
RMP Construction
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Cornwall’s waterfront was once the
beating heart of our local economy, with
large-scale industries that employed
thousands of people and put food on
the table for hundreds of families.
The likes of Thomas Edison first
employed industrial light bulbs in what
is now known as the Weave Shed,
allowing production to run on three
shifts a day and greatly expand the
commercial landscape.
It’s people and heritage that RMP
Construction has embraced as it takes
liberal doses of Cornwall’s history
and heritage and turns it into a new
development - Cotton Mill Cornwall that will once again make the Seaway
City’s waterfront a focal point in the
city.
Not only have the architecture and
vistas of the past been acknowledged
with projects at the Weave Shed, Edison
Building and the soon to be completed
Bell Tower – it has become the basis
for reconstruction and remodeling of
what was once an industrial centre
into a residential community within a
community.
“We don’t build like this today. And so
you’re stepping back in time,” said Bob
Pelda, president of RMP Construction.
“Really we’re only custodians of time.
In other words, we’re here for a short
little while to ensure that we’re doing
what we feel is the right thing with a
heritage building or historical building.
“We trust that future generations
will appreciate what we have done.”
The future, though, is very much
now at Cotton Mill Cornwall.
Its three-phase development project
has turned the Weave Shed into a
commercial/residential
hub,
with
offices created for professionals in one
sector, while loft-style living is being
created elsewhere.
And the word is out.
While some availability remains,
already the likes of a retired Supreme
Court justice, an ambassador and a
host of business professionals have
signed on to take ownership of the loftstyle condos.
With incredible views of the majestic
St. Lawrence River, private balconies
and backyards, units are going quickly.
Over at the Edison Building, which
will be separated from the Weave Shed
by an open-air concourse, some 34
units are being built, ranging in size
from 900 to nearly 1,800 square feet.
A sixth-floor sky deck is being
constructed that will offer views of
the Adirondack Mountains in the U.S.,
not to mention underground heated
parking with access to a car wash bay.
Just a small number of penthousestyle units are left, as demand for the
Edison Building is only outpaced by
the majesty of the views it has created.
“It’s a good price, and it’s a good
view. Where can you get a 1,500
square-foot loft for $300,000? Not
even in Toronto or Montreal,” said
Pelda. “It’s more than just a place to
live, it’s stepping back and saying not
only have my footsteps been on this
particular location, but many people
prior to me. There’s lots of history
and heritage that makes people feel
important – that they have something
special.”
Special, indeed.
Cotton Mill Cornwall’s marketing
and sales manager Derek Scott notes
new residents at the project are often
blown away by the riverside setting.
“Their jaw dropped,” he said. “Some
of the ladies began to cry. It was above
and beyond their expectations. They
can’t believe how the brick and the
windows, how the light and heritage,
all come together.”
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“COTTON MILL CORNWALL IS NOT
ABOUT BUILDINGS, IT’S ABOUT
BUILDING A COMMUNITY”
The newest addition to the waterfront
project will be the Bell Tower, a brand
new building that will offer commanding
views of the waterfront from nearly
every perspective.
More than 60 per cent of the building
has been reserved, and when that
number reaches 75 per cent shovels will
enter the ground to begin an 18-month
build.
Some 60 units are being planned for
the Bell Tower, which like the balance of
the buildings in the Cotton Mill Project,
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will offer a small mix of commercial
space.
RMP Construction has followed the
mantra that building clean, and building
fun, must be a priority.
“When we come to work, it’s fun,” said
Pelda. “Why do we look for waterfront
and challenging properties? It’s fun. It
makes our work interesting.”
And being solid stewards of the
environment leaves a legacy by virtue
of the construction efforts that make
units cost-effective to maintain moving
forward.
“We stand behind our convictions and
our thoughts,” Pelda added. “When it
comes to building green and changing
the environment, and protecting the
environment, we find these as today’s
challenges and we enjoy hearing people
say ‘I didn’t turn my heat on all year.’
“That to me, says you have really
achieved environmental friendliness.”
Cotton Mill Cornwall is looking to the
past to help solidify our future. It’s a
bright future, indeed.
A community
within a
community
In
addition
to
neighbourhood
amenities like nearby parks and tennis
and basketball courts, the Cotton Mill
Cornwall Complex will have a number
of features that will prove attractive to
home buyers.
Cotton Mill Cornwall amenities
include the Historic Sluice Gate
Water Fountain and fire pit which are
surrounded by numerous walkways,
bordered by a cut canal stone and raised
gardens. The walkways interconnect
with the waterfront trail and the
surrounding community.
• Fitness facility focused on aerobics
and yoga classes
• Professional offices including a doctor’s
office and pharmacy on campus
• Arts & Crafts room, card room, celebration
room, and climate controlled wine cellar
• Nicely appointed building entrance
• Premium finishes in common areas
• Heated indoor parking
• Private secure storage with each unit
• All units have a waterfront view
• Guest suites
• Elevator access to all levels
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We’re reviving the old ‘society page’ from days gone by,
updated with pics grabbed from social media sites.
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
Aerial drones are giving us some amazing new perspectives on Cornwall’s cityscape.
The City’s landmark water tower is due for a facelift this year.
ROYAL RETURN
END OF AN ERA
Doug Gilmour returned to Cornwall to hand off a
$10,000 cheque on behalf of Bobbi Latour and
Mike Graham of Shoeless Joe’s. The money will
help local kids.
Piece by piece, Cornwall’s skyline is changing as
the iconic Seaway International Bridge is dismantled.
MARATHON MAN
John St. Marseille took part in the New York City
Marathon, pausing to take the odd snap wearing his
Cornwall Multisport Club jersey.
SWEDES
Cornwall has forged a special bond with Kungälv
Sweden. Over the years 500 people have made
the spring trek to our city, taking back wonderful
memories and a few souvenirs as well.
TRAVELLING IN STYLE
The International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
will bring 70,000 people to Finch in September.
Delaney’s Bus Lines is helping build buzz about the
event with this beautiful, fully wrapped coach.
WORLD YOUTH
Earlier this year, youth from Vietnam converged
with others from across Canada to work on social
development projects in Cornwall.
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JERSEY SWITCH
Former NHL star Shayne Corson was
happy to don a Team Cornwall hockey
jersey as he faced off against Councillor
David Murphy at the Air Canada Centre.
DAPPER IN DENMARK
KEEP CALM AND BATTLE ON
Jesper Hjort visited Cornwall many years ago as an
exchange student, and his experience “changed his
life.” He proudly wears his Choose Cornwall jacket
in his hometown of Odense, Denmark.
Throughout his battle with leukemia,
Alex Tourangeau has been an excellent
ambassador for Cornwall at both CHEO and
Ronald MacDonald House.
HURRY HARD
SET AND SMASH
Cornwall’s Mat
Camm won the 2015
Ontario Tankyard
with Team Kean,
earning the young
curlers a spot as
Team Ontario in the
2015 Briar.
La Citadelle Patriotes took
gold at the OFSAA girls
basketball championship
this year. The team was
invited to Council Chambers
to sign the Golden Book.
COLLEGE BURSARIES
St. Lawrence College introduced the students
receiving bursaries from a variety of organizations
supporting the local campus.
KING AT QUEEN’S PARK
Rick Shaver got a chance to introduce Team
Cornwall to the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne.
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THE ART OF BREWING
GAME DAY APPAREL
J’HABITE ICI
Jay Killoran wore his Team Cornwall toque to an NFL game at the Met Life
Stadium just outside of New York City.
Several Cornwall people, including Dominique Gilgen of Table 21, were interviewed by
TV5 for an hour long program celebrating francophone culture in Cornwall.
EEL POWER
CORNWALL ON THE DANFORTH
The River Insititute is studying a critical eel habitat in
the upper St. Lawrence River in the hopes of finding
a long term solution to saving this endangered
species.
Cornwall Living is the perfect companion to take
with you on your travels. Take a photo of the
magazine in faraway lands and send it to us.
Your photo may make next year’s edition!
Andy Roraback has helped a
number of micobrewers in the
region and now it is his turn.
The former teacher is set to open
Rurban, a craft brewery located
in the heart of Cornwall that will
offer a variety of beers.
GEEK ALERT
The fastest growing entertainment sector has
thousands of fans in Cornwall and they all showed
up to the Benson Centre for the inaugural CAPE
show.
SHARK ATTACK
The St. Lawrence College Sharks womens hockey team won gold and the mens team
skated to a silver medal at the 2015 provincial championships.
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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Cornwall’s Emma Barlow recently won a
prestigous award for demonstrating leadership
potential within the engineering profession.
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André Pommier
Canadian award
winning designer
goldsmith
That out-of-town gift shopping
experience—right here in Cornwall!
Mrs. B’s Gifts & Home Decor invites you to come
for a visit and even if you drop by every week,
you are guaranteed to see something new. A
spacious store that is locally owned and centrally
located with plenty of free parking. The store
carries a wide variety of candles, wind chimes,
clocks, hundreds of picture frames, flags,
souvenirs, wall decor and lit trees. Mrs. B’s is
an authorized dealer of Kameleon Sterling silver
jewellery, Reallite Candles, Willow Tree angels,
Lampe Berger and Lang Calendars, just to name
a few. The friendly staff will be happy to gift bag
your purchases. You can check out our website
for a glimpse of what is in the store or please
join our Facebook page to keep up on all of our
latest events. You will be glad you stopped by.
Mrs. B’s
Gifts & home decor
609 Pitt Street, Cornwall 613-937-0222
www.mrsbsgifts.com
www.facebook.com/mrsbsgifts
Two coUrses…
one locaTion!
Summerheights is excited
to have you Discover Golf in
Cornwall! Voted Cornwall
and Areas favorite Golf Course
consecutively since 1997. A family
business “FORE” 53 years,
Summerheights offers golfers two
18 hole par 72 courses for their
golfing pleasure. MacLennan South
and Matheson West, whichever
course you choose our goal is to
provide the most enjoyable and
affordable golf experience.
with two courses to
choose from a tee time
is waiting fore you!
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satisfied customers, at Matco Floor & Wall
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DESTINATION
SDG
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
IS ThE lIfE fOr mE
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By Shauna Baggs, SDG
grew up on County Road 12, a field over from
Hoople Creek. It was fields of long grass,
surrounded by forest and water, five minutes to
Long Sault or seven minutes to Ingleside. A place where
during the summer months, the excitement of watching
the carp jump was mixed with the quiet of settling into your
favourite spot along the shore. My sisters, brother
and I spent much of our time outside –exploring
the forest, boating (my dad won’t let me forget the
time I dropped the anchor without securing it to the
boat…oops), skating for miles and hiking back to the
lookout hill to go tobogganing.
It was pure freedom – to run and play outside. The
sunshine popping my freckles out like the popcorn
we enjoyed around the back yard campfire. Now, it
is our children running my parents property, getting
stuck in trees and making forts in the cedars.
When my boys ask why all the campers are in
the parking lot at MacEwen’s Gas Station, I remind
them how lucky they are to live here – a place where
others come to visit. Perfectly situated one hour from
Montreal and Ottawa and four hours from Toronto, SDG is close
enough to visit, commute to work and experience big city life
with all the benefits of a rural lifestyle.
It is anticipated that over 75,000 people from Ontario, Quebec
and Northern New York will be visiting SDG this year to attend
the largest outdoor agricultural event in North America - The
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM).
Considering the region’s extensive historical roots,
abundant recreational trails and parks, local food
markets and unique dining, there will be lots of things
to see and do.
In 2013/2014 more than 375,000 visitors came to SDG.
Some soaked up local history by spending an afternoon
visiting the many community museums scattered
throughout the Counties, others spent an entire day at
Upper Canada Village and ended it laughing with some local
theatre enthusiasts at the Upper Canada Playhouse.
Although SDG has much to offer history buffs, outdoor
adventurers will find many rewarding activities to enjoy. It’s
possible to relax on the water with a day of boating, fishing or
scuba diving along the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Sunsets are
admired from beaches and campsites all along the river. In the
winter, snowmobilers make use of the groomed trails and anglers
look forward to the Hoople Creek Annual Ice Fishing Challenge.
A wonderful way to experience the beautiful scenery of
SDG is by cycling one of the many routes along
the 981 kilometres of County Roads, admiring
some of the most beautiful farmland in eastern
Ontario. Popular with cyclists is the Waterfront
Trail which follows the St. Lawrence River and
is an item you will want to check off your bucket
list.
The Maxville Highland Games is an annual
tradition for residents and a must for visitors who
want to absorb the strong Celtic roots celebrated in
the region. Meeting up with friends for a bite
to eat at the Blue Anchor and sitting on the
patio by the water to enjoy some live music is a
favourite summer pastime.
Rural life offers many advantages. Living
in SDG gives residents the opportunity to lead
healthy, well balanced lives close to larger urban
centres while still maintaining the comfort of small
communities and farms.
Wherever you put your feet up to reminisce on
the day you’ve had…relax and welcome home – to
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By Glenda Eden
n Mill Street in South Mountain you can
slip your canoe or kayak into the river
and paddle down the South Nation to
explore a landscape only possible by water. A full
day of paddling will bring you to the Chesterville
waterfront, home of the Chesterville Kayak Club.
For more than a decade the club has encouraged
beginners and promoted paddle sport on historic
waterways across SDG. They meet from spring
well into autumn to paddle not just the South
Nation but the St. Lawrence River, the Raisin
River and the Rideau. These are the same rivers
that brought early settlers to the region in the late
1700s.
What brought the Derks family to North
Dundas in the 1950s, says 28-year-old Marty
Derks, were Canadian soldiers at a barracks set up
on his grandfather’s farm near Nijmegen, Noord
Holland during WWII. Not unlike other Dutch
farmers in SDG, the liberation of the Netherlands
by Canadians soldiers at the end of the war seems
to have played a role in their decision to emigrate
in the 1950s.
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Sports a big
part of grow ing
up in SDG - soccer
and hockey are
local favourites.
The Derks - Gary and his
son Marty are heavily
invested in precision farming
“That’s what brought us” he says of his
family’s move to a dairy farm in North
Dundas. “But we stayed because it’s a
productive area to farm.” They grow corn
and soybeans on 2200 acres of crop land
and run an elevator and soybean roasting
and processing operation. They roast and
extract oil from 24 metric tonne of soybean
each day, all sourced from local growers.
And they are certified both organic and
conventional.
“We’ve heavily invested in precision
farming,” says Marty. They use GPS
technology and collect and analyze yield
and soil data to utilize variable rate
methods that optimize efficiency and
profit. The information tells them a lot of
things including what fields and even what
parts of fields warrant additional resources
such as fertilizers and soil enhancements.
New farming innovations are leading
the way to new agricultural technology
throughout the area. Old technology is
being replaced by more efficient ways to
do business and people are taking notice.
Just ask SDG resident and award
winning business owner Shu Lin.
Shu Lin’s journey from China, where
he was a professor of Finance in Harbin
City, to mushroom grower has taken a few
turns. Shu Lin, his wife and young son
immigrated to Canada in 1998. After a
few years studying English and computer
science in Montreal they moved down
the St. Lawrence River to Cornwall in
2001 when his wife secured a job there.
Shu continued his studies, this time
in accounting, eventually working at
an accounting firm before buying the
mushroom farm in North Stormont.
He acknowledges there is a world of
difference between where he is today and
his life in Heilongjiang province, which
borders inner Mongolia and Russia. “I’d
never even touched a mushroom,” he says
until buying the five-acre mushroom farm
and 31,000 square foot growing facility in
2007.
Tenacity and hard work is paying
off. Champion Mushrooms received a
Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation
from the province in 2014. Making changes
to the shape and size of the growing log
and adjusting humidity levels during the
growing process, they have improved
labour and production costs and increased
yield, quality and profit.
Shu grows mainly oyster mushrooms
in steam-sanitized, sawdust-filled plastic
tubes. After the mushroom spawn is added
to the sawdust log it is sealed and stored
on growing shelves for about 40 days.
When the log has turned white it is opened
to the air and the mushrooms are ready in
about 15 days to be distributed to markets
in Toronto, Montreal and across Eastern
Ontario. Champion Mushroom produces
3,000 pounds of oyster mushrooms each
week. They also grow a small amount of
shiitake mushrooms but full-on production
hinges on an expansion to their facilities.
Shu Lin
They are expanding production at 4th
Line Hop Yard in Williamstown. There was
once a strong tradition of hop production
in Eastern Ontario, from the Vankleek Hill
area down along Highway 34 into South
Glengarry, says owner Ron Brennan. He
believes plant disease and restrictions on
alcohol production in the 1920s saw its
demise.
But hop production is on the rise,
Brennan says, due in part to growth in
the craft brewing industry, which relies
heavily on imported hops, and the eat
local movement. “People are becoming
increasingly aware of where their food is
coming from.”
Brennan and his wife Stephanie
Jaworski’s decision to plant hops grew out
of both interest and necessity. A tour of
Beau’s Brewery, a craft brewer in Vankleek
Hill, coincided with the imminent birth
of their first child and his desire to find
an alternative to a gruelling two-hour
commute to the west end of Ottawa.
In 2011 they started to put the 40-acre
farm to work. Now with three children
and eight acres of hops in production,
Brennan’s long term plans include working
with Beau’s Brewery to establish a hop
processing facility where local growers
can bring their crop for pelleting and
packaging.
There are dozens of hop varieties in
three categories, high alpha acid hops for
bittering, low acid hops for aroma and dual
purpose hops. An old-time grower, who
has now passed away, always maintained
that the aroma hops didn’t grow well in
this part of the province. They did some
trials at 4th Line Hop Yard on low acid
varieties and that seems to hold true. “All
that knowledge is gone,” he says of the
Glengarry hop-growing tradition. “We are
reclaiming that knowledge.” u
photo by Neil Robinson
“People are becoming
increasingly aware of
where their food
is coming from.”
Ron Brennan
Everyone’s invited to
the IPM Celebration
September 22-26, 2015 | Finch, Ontario
Where Ontario Began
photo by Neil Robinson
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is rich in history and
rural culture. But did you know the region is where
Ontario began? Agriculture has been woven into the fabric of
SDG since it was first settled by the Empire Loyalist
farmers in the late 1700’s following the American Revolution.
By Glenda Eden
n the heart of the South
Nation watershed, in the
village of Finch, tens of
thousands of people will gather
each day for the
2015 Stormont Dundas Glengarry
International Plowing Match and
Rural Expo on September 22-26.
It is a celebration of agriculture
that the farming community invites
its urban neighbours to share and
enjoy. Two thirds of the visitors
to the largest outdoor show of its
kind in North American are from
outside the region and it will
take 1100 volunteers and several
years of planning to ensure they
are entertained, educated and
leave with a lasting impression of
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
For more than a century farmers
in rural counties across the province
have gathered in a neighbour’s
field after the harvest to test their
plowing skills at the local county
plowing match. In the early years it
was a much anticipated community
event as farmers could also learn
about innovative farming practices
and take the time to relax and
socialize with each other after the
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season’s labour were complete.
The International Plowing Match
was, and still is, where each
county’s best plowmen square off.
For the uninitiated plowing is
judged on straightness, uniformity
and weed cover in classes and
categories for modern tractors
and plows, antique tractors and
the crowd favourite, horse and
plow. “You want it deep but not
too deep,” says Jennifer Waldroff,
an IPM volunteer, who’s also been
involved with many county and
international matches. “What the
judges are looking for is a good
seed bed for spring planting.”
The big draw is the horses. “Huge
crowds flock to see the horses,”
says Waldroff. And plowmen, who
are both male and female, do go
on to compete internationally. This
year winning plowmen gather in
Denmark. England will host in
2016 and Kenya in 2017.
This isn’t the first time that SDG
has played host to the IPM. The
1958 match was held on Armand
Clouthier’s farm near Crysler and
in 1936 on the D.L. Maclennan
farm in the old Cornwall Township.
Stormont’s current queen
Fabienne Kagi and
Laura Price, Ontario’s
current Queen of the Furrow
A big part of the IPM is the
Queen of the Furrow competition.
The first Queen was crowned in
Elgin County in 1960. Judged on
public speaking, the outcome of
an interview process and of course
their ability to plow a parcel of
land, the competition is open to
young women in the province
between the ages of 18 to 24.
Queens of the Furrow first compete
at the local level and then go on
to represent their county at the
International Plowing Match each
autumn. During their reign they
act as agricultural ambassadors,
promoting the industry in their
region.
Kelli
Trottier
photo by Charles Ede
Stormont’s current queen, Fabienne
Kagi, represented her county at the 2014
IPM in Ivy, Simcoe County last September
placing second runner up. She competed
and retained her title at the Stormont
county match last October and will vie for
the provincial title once again in Finch.
It has been a particularly busy year
for Stormont’s Queen with added
responsibilities and expectations given
the 2015 IPM will be held in SDG. During
her two-year reign Fabienne has spent
many hours volunteering and promoting
agriculture, including driving the IPM
demo car at the Stormont County Fair
Demolition Derby. “I am both excited and
proud to have the IPM here in SDG,” she
says. “Something like this doesn’t happen
every day and it is a once in a lifetime
opportunity.”
The 2015 match really is in Fabienne’s
own backyard. The farm north of Finch
has been her home since the family
moved from
Switzerland
to
North Stormont
when
in the fibre arts. In a tent entirely devoted
to the craft upwards of 100 quilts will be
displayed including the winners of the
IPM quilt competition. Like the IPM itself
the competition includes contemporary
and traditional categories including both
Why do we focus
on this sector in SDG?
By far, SDG has the largest agricultural
concentration in Eastern Ontario. Together with
neighbouring Prescott and Russell, the two counties
represent almost one-third of Eastern Ontario’s
agricultural businesses
she
was
three
months
old.
Dairy producers and
Holstein breeders, the
Kagis are one of seven
farm families providing
acreage for the 1100acre IPM site.
With 600 vendors and
exhibitors there is good reason the IPM site
is dubbed the tented city. Much anticipated
by the farming community, with acres
of farm machinery and new agriculture
technology, equal space and energy
goes into the traditional and
cultural aspects of farming
and rural life in the host
county.
Once a household
necessity
for
farm women,
quilt making
has e n d
u r e d and
will be a big
draw at the match
for those interested
domestic and computerised, machine
stitched quilts, long arm quilting and
traditional hand-stitched quilts and quilted
items. In homage to the quilting bees
of days gone by a quilting frame will be
set up in the quilt tent and IPM visitors
encouraged to sit down and give hand
quilting a try. Judging of the IPM Quilt
Competition will take place at a two-day
quilt show in the Finch Arena, August 1415.
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is
where Ontario began and much effort
has been put into filling the history and
heritage tent with the sights and sound
of the region. There will be interactive
displays and artifacts from local museums,
historical societies and private collections.
History and Heritage committee chair, Judy
Neville is particularly excited about an
authentic hand-made, hardwood walking
plow that will be on display. It looks very
much like the one depicted in a painting
that hangs in the provincial legislature
called The Glengarry Settler, she says,
and a reproduction of that painting will
also be at the IPM. The Mohawk Council
of Akwesasne Archaeology School, the
Greg
Hanna
Native North American Traveling College
and the Akwesasne Cultural Centre and
Museum will also have exhibits in the
history and heritage tent.
No day is ever the same in the life
style tent with on-going fashion shows,
cooking and gardening demonstrations.
Daily themes include heritage, health
and wellness, ecological day and country
and western. The history of the lacrosse
stick, basket making, quilts, artists and
fashion designers will be showcased on
Akwesasne Mohawk Day.
Old fashioned country fun is a big part of
the IPM and Team Farmall’s Square Dancing
Tractors fit that bill. A match favourite, the
choreographed antique tractor hoe down is
a humorous spectacle of precision driving.
The Canadian Cowgirls from ChathamKent will bring precision horseback riding,
stunning costumes and daring manoeuvres
A CHEF WITH CHOPS
Canadian Cowgirls
to the match. Horse fanciers will also not
want to miss Drogheda Manor‘s natural
horsemanship demonstrations.
There is no shortage of musical talent
in SDG and organizers are committed
to showcasing that talent at the IPM.
Glengarry fiddler Kelli Trottier has been
booked for the main stage on Friday Sept
25 and Nashville artist and homegrown
Stormont son Greg Hanna on Saturday
Sept 26. Dozens of other local artists
and performers will entertain visitors on
stages throughout the tented city. For more
information about the IPM, go to www.
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Gentle giant Luc McCabe
is a chef with chops,
competing in national
competitions, all the while
keeping diners at the
NAV CENTRE
happily sated.
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Boats line up to enter the canal along
Cornwall’s waterfront circa 1910.
A FACILITY
LIKE NO
OTHER
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River and
scenic waterfront trail sits the NAV CENTRE,
a world-class conference centre.
» BY TODD LIHOU
The NAV CENTRE is a conference,
meeting and event venue that has
built a reputation on its commitment
to service, its unrivaled versatility
and its ability to attract clientele from
across the country and around the
world.
But it’s also a place where the best
and brightest in people is brought out
through a multitude of events.
“NAV
CENTRE
has
become
synonymous with first-rate service,
modern amenities and community
celebrations,” says Kim Coe-Turner,
General Manager. “And—above all-
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—a commitment to ensuring your
event is a success.”
The NAV CENTRE boasts 550 wellappointed guestrooms, 70 modern
meeting rooms, a 200-seat lecture theatre
and conference space to handle meetings
for five people or conferences for 500.
When one looks at all the other amenities
on site, the possibilities are limitless.
It’s no wonder events like popular
bluegrass festivals, auto shows, awards
galas and fundraisers are booked at the
NAV CENTRE week in, and week out.
“We pride ourselves on being able to
accommodate events that range in size
from intimate gatherings, to large-scale
conferences that still require a personal
touch,” continues Coe-Turner. “It’s only
our pleasure to make sure every detail is
addressed.”
Located on 72 acres of land along
the scenic St. Lawrence River, the NAV
CENTRE is known for its lush gardens
and courtyards, green spaces and access
to 42 kilometres of recreational trails.
Crowning the property is a refurbished
19th century stone farm-house for
meetings, special events and executive
retreats.
“When organizers choose NAV
CENTRE for their event, they know they
are being taken care of,” says Ludger
Pilote, Director of Conference Services at
the NAV CENTRE. “Our patrons continue
to be impressed with the amenities only
we can offer.”
Near the top of the list at NAV CENTRE
is the food. Managed by executive chef
Luc McCabe, an award-winning culinary
artist who was featured on Chopped
Canada this year, the menu options at
NAV CENTRE are governed only by your
imagination.
“My vision for NAV CENTRE and the
Propeller Restaurant is to make sure that
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we offer delicious, authentic culinary
creations that our guests will enjoy every
time they visit,” said McCabe. “The best
part of my job is seeing the smiles on
people’s face when they take that first
bite. It lets us know that we got it right,
and they are pleased with what we
create in the kitchen on a regular basis.”
Looking for a bite or a cup of Starbucks
java on the run? Then visit the new Café
Bistro for quick and delicious options.
Want to unwind after a busy day? Then
the Irish-style pub is for you.
Also on the list of popular NAV
CENTRE assets is NAV SPA. Managed
by local entrepreneur Linda ArsenaultGraham, the NAV SPA offers a full
complement of esthetic, relaxation and
massage services that rejuvenate and reenergize guests to take on the day.
If you’re preferred way to unwind is
through exercise, NAV FIT offers a fully
equipped fitness room, a 25-metre lap
pool and personal trainers on staff to
make sure you’re getting the most out of
your workout.
“These amenities are open to the
public, which means the NAV CENTRE is
a great place to get away for a weekend,
a day or even a few hours,” says Silvia
Marino, Director of Sales and Marketing.
“Our commitment has always been the
satisfaction of our customers. But our
goal continues to be to go beyond that
every time a guest walks through the
door.”
It all speaks to the remarkable
versatility NAV CENTRE has been able
to afford its guests by way of providing
the amenities of a conference centre
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located in a large city, while retaining
the character and warm hospitality of a
smaller city venue.
“It’s important to tailor our services to
the needs of individual guests and event
planners,” says Coe-Turner. “The fact
is that the NAV CENTRE has a place for
you, regardless of the size or nature of
your event.”
As one would expect, the NAV
CENTRE has been selected for largescale conferences and meetings, but
it also has a growing base of
customers in the sports industry.
Recent events include the 2012
Women’s Elite Continental Boxing
Championships, which served
as Olympic qualifiers, and the
Canadian Golden Glove Boxing
Championship, which is the
premiere national competition for
amateur boxers across the country.
The NAV CENTRE can also be
a resource during crises, serving
as an accommodations facility for
displaced families or a workspace
continuity facility for businesses
that need to stay up and running
in an emergency. For example, the
centre became a temporary home to
hundreds of First Nations families
who were displaced due to flooding
in Northern Ontario.
And the list goes on – from
religious
retreats,
to
dance
competitions, to outdoor special
events such as fundraisers and
garden parties, the NAV CENTRE
can help make any event a success.
“In
today’s
market
event
organizers can be challenged to meet
budget restraints and the high level of
participants’ expectations.” says CoeTurner. “The NAV CENTRE takes those
hurdles away by offering comprehensive
meeting and event planning services,
affordability and the ability to keep
everything under one roof.”
While the specific needs of each client
vary, Coe-Turner explains that NAV
CENTRE’s commitment to service never
changes.
“It’s important to us that every visitor
leaves NAV CENTRE feeling happy,”
says Coe-Turner. “It’s the reason our
business has flourished in Cornwall - and
we’re very proud of our record.”
Showcasing the region is a top priority
for NAV CENTRE’S team of event
professionals.
“It’s why we work so hard to present
a professional atmosphere where guests
can feel comfortable discussing major
issues, while at the same time enjoying
all the amenities we have to offer,”
says Silvia Marino, Director of Sales and
Marketing.
“That’s an important part of what
we’re doing – bringing new events and
new visitors to Cornwall, and partnering
with other businesses, be it the Benson
Centre, area golf courses or Upper
Canada Village, to offer our clients a
world of possibilities.”
www.navcentre.ca
Putting Cornwall on the world stage
The NAV CENTRE team has brought the world to Cornwall,
including international sporting events and conferences
at the recent Ontario Chamber of Commerce Convention.
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find a quality product, they started Cristill Rock Water. Nicholas
grew up around all phases of Cristill Rock from being a homebased business to its current 12,000 sq ft production facility with
a Water Retail Outlet and a Wholesale K-Cup Coffee Warehouse.
Christine says, ”with proper long-term planning, we look forward
to a successful succession of Nicholas taking over the “water
reins” so to speak! We have faced many challenges and owe
much success to our hard-working loyal staff.”
The store offers close to 400 different
varieties of coffee such as organic, fair trade, and flavoured
coffees, as well as teas and specialty beverages. With so many
varieities it’s hard to choose just one. Well at Cristill Rock Coffee
you don’t have to, as you can mix and match your own 24
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LEADING
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Le Village, without question, is
Cornwall’s community within a
community.
The character, tradition and
relationships
that
have
been
born out of this small portion of
the Seaway City landscape have
transcended time and gender
barriers.
When Cornwall was carving a
niche for itself in the early days of
this province it was men, more often
than not, who were leading charge.
Today things are different. The
backbone of Le Village is being
supported by women.
And these women are some of the
most professional and dedicated
you will find.
“I’ve been here for 14 years,”
said Dr. Christine Suess, who along
with her husband Denis Dubuc
has carried on the family tradition
of operating a medical practice,
specifically related to eye care and
ophthalmology. “My father-in-law
started a practice over 50 years ago.
He really liked Le Village because
it had more of a French presence…
(we) just followed in his footsteps.”
Suess said in the time her practice
has blossomed there has been a
renaissance of sorts.
Dr. Christine Suess
Suzie Pilon
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Dr. Rebecca Bossé
“I think a lot has been accomplished,”
she said. “When I first came here I found
it surprising that we were establishing
ourselves in that area.
“Don’t get me wrong - there were
some areas that were well kept and nice,
but there were a lot of places in disrepair.
“But now there seems to be this
vibrancy. The Cotton Mill project has
established itself as a place to live,
proving to be a true benefit to the
community.”
And there is also a renewed sense of
community and camaraderie coupled
with relationships – business and
personal – that have stood the test of
time.
“We work very closely with Medical
Arts Pharmacy,” said Suess. “If I needed
questions answered when I first started,
they were the ones I called.”
Indeed, Suzie Pilon, owner and
pharmacist manager at Medical Arts,
said the ability for professionals to
integrate personal relationships into
their business lives has been the beating
heart of Le Village in many ways.
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“I moved here in 1993 from Valleyfield,”
she said, adding the foundation of her
business was cemented by Earnest
Bellefeuille and his wife Sharron from
whom Pilon and husband Ghislain
Bourbonnais purchased in 1995. “They
gave us a great opportunity.”
“It takes someone to bring you
along, and you need to respond to
opportunities.”
And have they ever, with a business
that is well known throughout Le Village
and one of the premier storefronts in
the area.
Pilon said it is the relationships with
customers over the years that have
really helped reinforce the benefits of
settling in Le Village.
“You get to see it through your
clientele,” she said. “You serve the
grandparents, but also get to see the
other generations who used to come in
as children, but are adults now – and
they are bringing their children with
them.
“I really feel like a community
member – everything makes sense.”
Dr. Rebecca Bossé, who along with
her father Sylvain operate a dental
practice on Montreal Road, has only
been working in the field for a few
years.
And while the Bossé practice has
been a fixture in the community since
the early 1980s, Rebecca offers a fresh
perspective on the business.
Still, a common theme emerges.
“What everyone is trying to do to
improve the image and revamp things
is really paying off,” she said. “There’s
starting to be a new trend where people
are coming together.”
One of the places that people
come together is the King George
Restaurant. Helen Karitsiotis-Scarfone
and her husband Dave are slowly but
surely helping Helen’s parents make the
transition into retirement by assuming
the operations of the restaurant.
“We are lucky enough to have
a successful business,” said Ms.
Karitsiotis-Scarfone, whose family has
been cooking in Cornwall for decades.
“Our clientele is great. The entire Le
Village is working as a team to spruce
things up. We’re seeing some really
exciting things.”
There have been façade improvements
to countless Le Village storefronts
and businesses – that’s on top of new
developments at The Weave Shed along
Cornwall’s waterfront where condo
developments now dominate the skyline.
There are also other additions like
King’s Landing at the far reaches of
Montreal Road that are adding to the
roster of new developments.
But it’s the people that live and work
in Le Village that are the foundation for
these investments.
And women are playing a dominant
role in the reshaping of Le Village by way
of their passion for the community.
All of the women agreed the future for
Le Village is bright. Whether it is adding
more amenities like walking paths,
vendors who specialize in like fresh
ice cream or the continued residential
developments, Le Village, they said, is in
good hands.
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La francophonie en trois
couleurs : Vive le 400e
Notre histoire en quelques lignes
L’année 2015 marque le 400e
anniversaire
de
l’arrivée
des
francophones en Ontario. C’est une
grande occasion que l’on doit célébrer
tous ensemble, tout particulièrement à
Cornwall.
Les francophones ont imprégné le
développement de Cornwall par leur
labeur, leur langue, leurs traditions et
leur culture.
En effet, peu se souvienne que onze
ans après la fondation de Cornwall (alors
appelée New Johnstown), le membre de
l’assemblée de Charlottenburg soumet
en 1793 une motion au parlement de
l’Ontario pour que certaines lois passées
par l’assemblée devraient être traduites
en français puisque la présence des
francophones était assez élevée à
Cornwall. Il est donc de bon aloi de
prétendre que le bilinguisme canadien a
pris sa source à Cornwall.
Nos francophones de l’époque étaient
fermiers, mais nous avons aussi eu des
commerçants de grande envergure. En
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1876, M.B. Leclair ouvrait la première
boucherie francophone. En 1880, M.
J.E. Chévrier a ouvert son épicerie et
sa distribution de charbon. Il fut un des
grands politiciens de l’époque. En 1881,
M. Thomas Lafleur établissait le premier
studio de photographie francophone et
il devint un des plus grands studios au
Canada.
• En 1886, l’enseignement en français
a débuté à l’école Saint-Antoine, une
école de bois, sous le patronage de Sœur
Ste-Antoine.
• En 1887, la paroisse et l’École La
Nativité furent fondées.
• En 1898, on assermentait le premier
magistrat de police francophone, M. D.
Danis.
• Dès 1900, nous retrouvons les
francophones dans toutes les sphères
de l’activité économique de Cornwall :
médecins, dentistes, coiffeurs, hôteliers,
avocats, tailleurs, plombiers et combien
d’autres métiers et professions.
• Le premier conseil des Chevaliers de
Colomb (conseil 755) fut établi en 1903.
• Le premier maire francophone de
Cornwall, M. Ignace (Angus) Lalonde a
été assermenté en 1903.
• En 1912, le gouvernement de
l’Ontario adopte le Règlement 17 (loi
interdisant l’enseignement en français
en Ontario). La plus grande bataille
contre le Règlement 17 a eu lieu à Green
Valley. Ce règlement mettait en péril
la survie des francophones en Ontario,
ils se voyaient menacés d’assimilation.
Nombres de francophones ont failli être
emprisonnés à la suite de leur lutte non
violente. Il a fallu quinze ans de lutte
sans relâche pour que le Règlement 17
soit finalement aboli en 1927.
La Belle époque
En 1927, la belle époque commence.
Depuis le début du 20e siècle,
l’établissement de la paroisse et de l’École
Nativité en 1887 ont été suivies par de
nombreuses autres paroisses et écoles au
fil des ans et selon l’accroissement de la
population francophone qui augmentait
à grands pas grâce à deux facteurs : les
francophones avaient de nombreuses
familles (la revanche des berceaux
proclamée par l’église catholique était
en force) et l’essor des manufactures
attirait de nombreux francophones des
villes avoisinantes et même des villes
éloignées de la province de Québec à
venir s’établir à Cornwall dans l’espoir
d’un avenir plus prospère.
• Pour les amateurs de sports, nous
aimerions rappeler qu’en 1927, tous les
membres du Canadian Hockey Club de
Cornwall étaient des francophones.
• En 1930, le journal L’Avenir de
Cornwall informait les francophones. Le
titre du journal reflétait remarquablement
la philosophie des francophones qui
voyaient leur avenir prospère scindé à
l’éclosion économique de leur ville.
• Entre 1929 et 1960, les francophones
se sont réunis pour former de nombreux
groupes afin de se rassembler
et de se soutenir dans leur
francophonie. C’est ainsi que l’on a
vu naître la Fédération des femmes
canadiennes-françaises dans l’est
de la ville (1925), la Fédérations des
femmes canadiennes-françaises
dans l’ouest de la ville (1929),
l’Union St-Joseph (1932), Le cercle
du bon parler (1932), la troupe
de théâtre Les Troubadours
(1932), l’Association athlétique
de Cornwall (1932), l’Union
catholique des fermières de
l’Ontario (1936), les Jeunesses
ouvrières
canadiennesfrançaises (JOCF) (1936), les
Guides et Jeannettes (1936), les
Scouts et Louveteaux (1946), le
Club Richelieu (1948), le Cercle
de Ste-Cécile (1951), la Garde de
la Nativité (1952), les Filles d’isabelle
(1960).
• Le journal L’Étoile de Cornwall
ouvrait ses portes en 1948 et il fut la
principale source d’informations des
francophones pendant 20 ans.
• Dès 1951, les francophones sont
devenus majoritaires dans la ville de
Cornwall (53.9% de la population). En
1954, la ville de Cornwall adopte le
slogan ̏Cornwall, la ville la plus bilingue
de l’Ontario ̋. Encore une fois, Cornwall
se retrouve à l’avant-garde car on ne
parlera de bilinguisme au Canada que
neuf ans plus tard avec la Commission
Laurendeau-Dunton (La commission
royale d’enquête sur le bilinguisme et le
biculturalisme) (1963).
• En 1957, Bell Canada publiait le
premier annuaire téléphonique bilingue
de Cornwall.
• En 1959, la radio CFML diffusait
à partir de Cornwall et rejoignait les
francophones de l’est ontarien.
•En 1961, dix-sept organismes se
regroupent pour offrir la première
semaine française. On couronnait la
reine Diane Bellefeuille et son prince
consort était Robert Kilger. La semaine
française a duré jusqu’en 1999, soit 39
ans. Elle a fait reconnaître la ville de
Cornwall partout au Canada. Elle a su
réunir tous les francophones de l’est
ontarien dans un élan de vitalité pour
affirmer leur francophonie et accroître
leur visibilité dans leurs communautés.
• En 1962, le Centre culturel du Conseil
de vie française de Cornwall était fondé
afin de rassembler les francophones pour
assurer la pérennité de leur francophonie
à travers les arts et la culture. Il porte
aujourd’hui le nom de Centre culturel de
Cornwall.
• À la fin des années 60, on comptait
22 écoles francophones à Cornwall,
incluant les collèges
privés.
• En 1973, la majorité des élèves
de l’école secondaire St-Laurent se
révoltent; ils ont fait une grève en
s’écriant ̏On veut une école française
à nous ̋. Un mouvement s’était amorcé
partout en Ontario pour revendiquer
des écoles secondaires francophones.
Mais, c’est à Cornwall que la lutte a été
gagnée. Trois étudiants sont montés sur
le toit, deux professeurs ont perdus leur
emploi, les étudiants et leurs parents ont
tenu tête à une ville, une province et un
gouvernement. À la suite de cette grève,
une école francophone La Citadelle était
inaugurée en 1975 et on a vu s’ouvrir des
écoles francophones partout en Ontario.
• En 1977, le Journal de Cornwall
était fondé. Il était alors en français
seulement.
•Puis,
d’autres
organismes
francophones ont vu le jour : le Club
d’âge d’Or de la paroisse Ste-Thérèse
(1978), le Centre de ressources familiales
de l’ Estrie (1988), le Club Optimiste
(1989), La Régionale Saint-Laurent,
Centre d’histoire et de généalogie (1990),
le Centre de santé communautaire
de l’Estrie (1991), Partir d’un bon pas
(1991), le Centre des aînés CharlesÉmile Claude (1991), la radio CHOD-FM
commençait à diffuser sur les ondes de
l’est ontarien (1994).
• En 1989, on inaugurait l’école
secondaire publique L’héritage.
• En 2003, les francophones de
Cornwall se rassemblent pour célébrer le
drapeau franco-ontarien.
• En 2010, on inaugurait le monument
de la francophonie à Cornwall afin de
reconnaître l’apport incommensurable
des francophones.
Le bilan
Voilà en quelques lignes, les moments
majeurs de la francophonie à Cornwall.
Le manque d’espace nous empêche
d’en dire plus long. Mais, il faut se
rappeler que ce sont des
moments cruciaux dans
l’histoire de Cornwall et
son développement.
Nous pourrions aussi
rappeler tous nos bâtisseurs.
La liste est très longue et il
serait navrant d’en nommer
plusieurs ici mais d’en
oublier tant d’autres. Leurs
noms resteront sous silence
dans cet article. Ils occupent
déjà une place de choix dans
les cœurs et les mémoires de
nos francophones.
Les
francophones
de
Cornwall ont permis que
s’établisse la renommée de
Cornwall. Ils lui ont donné son
vrai visage. Pendant plus de
vingt ans, les francophones
étaient majoritaires à Cornwall. Ils n’ont
jamais été tentés d’usurper le pouvoir
établi. Ils ont pris tranquillement leur
place à l’intérieur de la communauté.
Aujourd’hui, les liens tissés sont de
plus en plus inébranlables car au fil des
ans, les membres des deux communautés
linguistiques se sont rapprochés. Les
mariages exogames ont toujours été
fréquents. On apprenait à communiquer
avec tous les membres de famille quelle
que soit leur langue maternelle. Chacun
célébrait les traditions des autres avec
respect.
Loin de nous de penser que la bataille
est gagnée et la francophonie est à la
une partout à Cornwall. La lucidité, la
patience et la persévérance sont les
plus grandes qualités des francophones
de Cornwall. Ils comprennent que
leur situation géographique est un
des plus périlleux obstacles à franchir
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: la proximité américaine accentue la majorité anglophone
environnante avec toutes les nouvelles technologies qui rendent
l’utilisation de la langue anglaise une obligation presque
quotidienne. Il est donc vital de continuer à relever le défi de
préserver notre langue et nos traditions.
L’avenir
Une communauté toute entière réalise que son histoire,
ses valeurs, sa langue et sa culture ont tissé l’inébranlable
membrane de leur fierté collective. Ils sont prêts à défendre
leurs racines et porter le flambeau qui éclairera les générations
futures. Il est crucial de se rappeler que le flambeau ne peut
être porté que collectivement en oubliant les intérêts et les
aspirations personnels.
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La semaine française est de retour
En cette année mémorable du 400e anniversaire, le Centre
culturel de Cornwall ramène la semaine française pour célébrer
collectivement notre culture et nos traditions. Elle aura lieu
entre le 30 mai et le 6 juin 2015 sous le thème La francophonie
en trois couleurs : Vive le 400e. Nos concitoyens sauront nous
appuyer pour faire vibrer une nouvelle foi l’élan collectif de
notre culture francophone.
Les galas de l’humour
Nous aurons aussi d’autres célébrations durant toute l’année
2015. La troupe théâtrale de L’Amalgame des Arts et des Lettres
nous a déjà fait vibrer au mois de février 2015 en faisant revivre
Les belles-sœurs de Michel Tremblay. L’Association canadiennefrançaise de l’Ontario (ACFO) nous offre deux soirées galas de
l’humour les 27 février et 28 mai 2015.
Festival Trilli’Art
Deux francophones de Cornwall, Louise-Andrée Baril (pianiste
internationale célèbre) et Danielle Vaillancourt (mezzo-soprano
de renommée internationale), travaillent à l’organisation du
premier Festival Trilli’Art qui aura lieu du 6 au 9 août 2015
afin de célébrer la musique classique. Ce sera un événement
enlevant.
Des rendez-vous à ne pas manquer
C’est en se rappelant qu’on apprend à se connaître vraiment
que lorsqu’on partage sa culture autour d’un bon repas avec
une musique qui nous ressemble. Si les
arts n’ont pas de langage, ils ont une
âme et une passion. Les francophones
de partout, et surtout ceux de Cornwall,
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Josee Payette is flanked by the
Eastern Ontario Training Board’s
Martha Woods and Diane Soucie while
examining statistics compiled by
the Employer One survey.
Nearly 600 net new jobs were created in
Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
according to a survey conducted by the Eastern
Ontario Training Board.
The Employer One survey, an Employment
Ontario project funded by the Ontario
government, highlights net new job creation in
Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and
provides some important data:
• 590 net new jobs created in Cornwall
• 70.5% of these jobs were
permanent/full-time
• An additional 218 net new jobs were
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• 46.8% of these jobs were permanent
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“Job creation contributes to our income per
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population that is ready, willing and able to find
work and become successful.”
In all, more than 3,800 businesses in
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avenues that job seekers should explore to move
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“There are several facets of the local economy
that pay particular attention to the information
we collect via the Employer One Survey,” said
Soucie. “The business community want to
access important information to grow their
market with skilled workers. Labour market
information also assists educators to develop
training for secondary and post-secondary
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The lines of
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are being felt in the
local economy.
“Employment service providers want to be
able to provide relevant career decisions to their
clients and job seekers themselves have a vested
interest in determining what local employers are
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Locally, the greatest level of job creation took
place in occupations related to trades, transport
and equipment operators; sales and service;
and manufacturing.
“It’s important that we facilitate an exchange
of information on a regular basis,” said Eastern
Ontario Training Board assistant manager
Martha Woods. “Our ability to get relevant
information into the hands of people who are
making decisions about the local labour force
– employers themselves – can only benefit the
local economy.
“We have a local workforce that is in transition
and looking for avenues that will increase their
ability to land gainful employment moving
forward.”
Soucie said the benefits of training staff so
that their skills are tailored towards the goals of
a business only makes smart business sense.
“Training helps your business run smoother,”
she said. “Trained employees will be better
equipped to handle customer inquiries.
“And it also acts as a retention tool. You are
more likely to attract and keep good employees
because you are offering them a career path
that includes professional development.”
If you are a business interested in having your
voice heard, please visit the Eastern Ontario
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to the Starter Company Program.
Each business is different however
each entrepreneur has a couple of things
in common, says Candy Pollard of the
Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre.
“Each of our program participants
not only had a viable business idea, but
they also had the drive to act on it and
build a solid business plan.”
Starter Company was established to
help young people get off the ground
running by offering up to $5,000 in start
up funds. The program also provides
mentors during the critical first 6 months
of operation..
One entrepreneur to successfully join
the program is Natalie Cuillerier, owner
of Radiant Esthetics. Working out of
Summit Health & Fitness Club, Radiant
Esthetics provides esthetic services for
members and non-members.
“Without Starter Company I would
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not have been able to open my business
so quickly after graduation,” says
Ms. Cuillerier.
“The guidance and
encouragement of the program staff
was great, and gave me the confidence
and funding I needed to move forward.”
Her comments are echoed by Matt
Coleman, owner of Coleman’s Mod
& Repair. Mr. Coleman repairs smart
phones, tablets and game systems,
and the popularity of such devices
has created a steady demand for his
services.
“Starter Company provided me with
the funding I needed to set up my shop,”
says Mr. Coleman. Having a more
professional location for my business is
already helping it to grow.”
The start-up funding can help a
business owner achieve key goals much
faster, says Stephanie McRae, owner of
Once Upon A Dream Boutique.
“I wanted to include a retail
component to my business, but knew it
would be a big investment,” says Ms.
McRae who sells play-time dresses and
accessories to area princesses. “The
Starter Company grant has enabled me
to do that!”
The positive experience of Starter
Company participants is best summed
by Conner Cameron, owner of
SkyNation. Mr. Cameron uses aerial
drones to take photographs and video
for a wide variety of customers.
“Starter Company has helped me
create a strong business plan, and
provided me with the resources to get
my business off the ground. Thank you
Starter Company for all your help!”
People looking to follow in their
footsteps should contact the Cornwall
Business Enterprise Centre to discuss
their business idea - you could be the
next Starter Company participant!
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COFFEE CUPS
Downtown Cornwall is a great place to grab
a cup of coffee, healthy smoothie or comfort food.
» BY TODD LIHOU
You’ve all heard the stories about the
changing face of downtown Cornwall –
now you can smell and taste the same
stories.
Gone are the days when Cornwall’s
downtown area, specifically, Pitt Street,
was a place that lacked in culinary
variety.
Today, because business owners have
taken it upon themselves to offer fare
that is not available at typical big box
restaurant franchises, hungry patrons
are making it a point to arrange their
dining plans around what is available
downtown.
And the choices, dear diners, are
endless.
Asian? We’ve got you covered.
A quick sandwich and a coffee? No
problem.
How about a nice juicy steak? Get in
line.
And some glitz for a night on the
town? Better bring your shiny new purse
in addition to those stretchy pants.
Cornwall’s downtown menu options
are about as varied as the business
owners who make up the fabric Pitt
Street.
And the best news is, things are
continuing to evolve.
“Now when you make plans to come
downtown, people will say: ‘Where
are we going to eat?’ And the answer
is: “We’ll make up our minds when
we get down there,’” said Raquel Roy,
who owns the newly created Mindful
Cookery and Food Market. “There are
more and more options for people to
enjoy.”
No kidding.
And those options go beyond simply
finding a menu that suits your taste.
Sue Martin, owner of The Grind on
Second Street East, said while her
business is popular for the delicious
coffee and baked goods it supplies,
it has also become known as a place
where relationships are fostered.
If you’ve had a date in downtown
Cornwall, chances are you’ve had it at
The Grind.
“I’ve seen lots of relationships that
have begun right here,” she said.
“People enjoy the atmosphere and this
has become a place to meet and talk.”
Just down the street from The Grind
is Love Love Food, owner Tony Lacroix’s
answer to the question: “What can I
name a business that illustrates my
affection for cooking?”
Lacroix, a transplant from Montreal,
said he and his partner fell in love with
the city’s downtown and when they
were looking to establish their bistro
in the heart of Cornwall the choice of
locations was not difficult.
“It’s great to come downtown now
and see all the changes,” he said.
And what would a story about
Cornwall’s downtown menu options
be without a tip of the chef’s hat to the
owners of Riley’s Bakery. The venerable
Cornwall institution is still a fan
favourite for everything from cookies
and cakes to sandwiches with enough
meat to choke a horse (in a good way).
“You can really see the changes
that are taking place downtown,” said
Rob Curran. “People are really coming
together.”
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YOuR NeW HOMe OveRlOOkINg THe ST. l AWReNCe RIveR
The success stories at Riverdale
Terrace are as detailed, and heartwarming, as the surroundings their
residents enjoy day over day.
This Cornwall retirement residence
has made significant strides in its two
years on Second Street West since
construction was completed in 2013.
Riverdale Terrace is establishing
itself as a leader in Cornwall and area
for those looking to enjoy retirement
living without having to concern
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themselves with cooking, paying bills
or accessing stimulating recreational
programming.
For its residents, living at Riverdale
Terrace is quite honestly like taking a
vacation at home.
Tracy is the executive director
at Riverdale Terrace and said the
first priority for every one of her staff
members is the wellbeing of residents.
“We love to receive feedback from
our residents,” she said. “Making sure
they are comfortable and their families
are happy is our number one priority.”
No kidding.
Resident Rose Zukowski, who has
been at Riverdale Terrace for the past
month, said she loves the interactivity
of the residence and the variety of
activities that take place.
“I’ve enjoyed everything about living
here,” she said. “There is so much for
people to do here.”
The list of Riverdale Terrace
amenities is long and distinguished.
Residents enjoy the hair and nail salon,
craft room, fitness centre, theatre,
indoor mini put and bowling alley just
to name a few.
And meal service is second to
none. Dinners feature everything from
beef tenderloin to herb encrusted
tilapia on a regular basis.
“And the desserts, oh my god they
are wonderful,” said Zukowski.
Health care, on a 24/7 basis, is also
a fundamental at Riverdale Terrace.
And on top of all the amenities that
are offered at Riverdale Terrace, Jones
said their all inclusive package is not
only affordable but will give you peace
of mind.
“Our residents have worked hard
all their lives,” she said. “We really
believe in taking the worry out of
retirement living by shouldering all of
the responsibilities.”
Residents can even enjoy shortterm stays, whether it is recovering from
a recent surgery, caregiver relief or just
enjoying some much needed respite,
Riverdale Terrace can tailor its services
to even the most discerning situation.
Their short stay program is quality care
how and when you need it most.
“Just before Christmas my 92-yearold mother was hospitalized and unable
to return to her place of residence,” said
Jill Forrest, a child of one of the residents
at Riverdale Terrace. “The hospital was
discharging her, her residence was
refusing her, I live out of town and was at a
loss. I heard about Riverdale Terrace and
showed up there at 4:30 in the afternoon
in quite a frazzled frame of mind.”
Her initial trepidation was quickly put
at ease by the caring and comforting staff
at Riverdale Terrace.
“I was greeted by Tracy Jones and
Tim labelle. They took me into their
office and I was treated like family, within
one hour my nerves we calmed and we
had a plan. The very next morning Tracy
and Tim came to the hospital to meet
with my mother and I, they treated us with
kindness and respect. Within the next
24 hours my mother was moved into her
new home.
“Riverdale
Terrace
was
only
supposed to be a temporary short-term
arrangement until my family and I had
time to figure out what we were going to
do. It did not take long for us to realize
that Riverdale Terrace was the answer.”
Making the switch from a short-term
stay to a permanent placement was
painless and staff took the time to
answer all of Jill’s questions.
“After asking for the
change from short term care
to a permanent, once again the Riverdale
staff came to our rescue. They are
truly professionals, they knew what we
needed and how to help us,” she said.
“They took care of all of our questions
and concerns, if they did not know
the answers they found out for us. My
mother lost her sight several years ago
and changing her environment was a
great worry for us.
“Our residents have
worked hard all their
lives,” we really believe
in taking the worry out
of retirement living by
shouldering all of the
responsibilities.”
“everyone at Riverdale Terrace was
so kind, helpful and always willing to go
that extra mile. They were there helping
her out at every corner, she fell in love
with her new home very quickly and
made the adjustment to her new home
with very little stress.”
Jill said knowing her mother is in good
hands has put any concerns she
may have had at ease.
“Since I live out of town, have a fulltime job and a family it is unfortunately
very difficult for me to spend as much
time with my mother as I would like,” she
said. “knowing that I can call anytime,
speak to my mother or a member of
the staff at Riverdale Terrace, find out
how she is and what she has been up
to is an incredible comfort me and my
family.
“I don’t think I can ever express to
the staff at Riverdale Terrace how much
everything that they have done and
continue to do means to us.”
It’s stories like Jill’s that puts a smile
on Tracy Jones’ face.
“We’re here to help. We want to make
sure every detail of our clients’ stay is
addressed,” said Jones. “We respect
our resident’s right to choose the kind of
retirement they deserve.
“We’re only too happy to help in any
way we can.”
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Dr. Rachel Navaneelan
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Established in 1954 by Mr. Bryson Comrie, what is now the accounting firm of Craig Keen Despatie
Markell LLP (CKDM) is celebrating 60 years of offering the highest level of professional accounting,
taxation and auditing services to Cornwall and area clients.
Our firm has evolved from the small accounting firm established by Mr. Comrie to a firm that now
employs 22 people, seven of which has been with the firm for more than 25 years, and provides
auditing, accounting and taxation services to hundreds of clients. Staffed by nine Chartered
Professional Accountants and thirteen accountants and support staff, CKDM offers its clients over
325 years of professional accounting experience.
Over the course of 60 years, CKDM has been a constant supporter of Cornwall and its community.
The firm has donated more than $200,000 to important causes such as the Cornwall Community
Hospital Foundation, Cornwall Hospice, Children’s Treatment Centre and the Benson Centre. Our
staff and partners are also involved in the community through various organizations such as the
Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre, Laurencrest, Team
Cornwall, Children’s Aid Society, SD&G CPA Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Red Cross and many
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THANK YOU CORNWALL
RACHEL’S KIDS
F O R 1 50 YE A R S
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Life’s brighter under the sun
Rachel’s Kids has been a staple of the
philanthropic world in Cornwall and
area since 2004, helping local families
in need with everything from video
games and bicycles, to even swimming
pools.
And while the children are often
directly benefit from the help, the
giving is not lost on mom and dad who
are more than appreciative.
“While in the hospital with our then
seven month old daughter, it was
Rachel’s Kids who helped us out by
providing us much needed support,”
said AnnMarie Wheeler, whose infant
daughter required surgeries and
medical follow-ups after she was born.
“(They) included a stroller that had a
bassinet for our daughter to lie flat in
before and after her surgeries.
“They also donated a dollhouse for
our older daughter for being such a
great big sister during the six and a
half month hospital stay. Words can’t
express how much we appreciate how
much you helped our family during a
time of such need.”
Wheeler’s daughter is on the mend
now, but her comments speak to the
good work done by Rachel’s Kids.
Rachel’s Kids is a charitable
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community contributions, corporate
donations and the time of volunteers,
which seeks to aid any child in need—
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whether it is poverty, neglect, abuse or
illness.
The charity has become an important
part of the local fabric, and is being
recognized as such.
“We were very excited to be one
of the charities of choice for the 12th
Annual Seaway International Wine
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Rachel Navaneelan. “Being part of such
a wonderful event brings awareness
to Rachel’s Kids and confirms the
strong impact that Rachel’s Kids has in
helping families in need.”
In the past year Rachel’s Kids
spearheaded the creation of a
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a series of rights Rachel’s Kids officials
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Rick Shaver, past president Cornwall Chamber
of Commerce; Mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy,
Premier Kathleen Wynee; Denis Carr,
president Cornwall Chamber of Commerce;
Lezlie Strasser, executive director Cornwall Chamber
of Commerce and Allan O’Dette, president
and CEO Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce
It's all about communication.
The Cornwall and Area Chamber of
Commerce is making it a priority to solidify the
network of contacts it has with local leaders,
be they political, business or personal.
Denis Carr, recently elected chair of the
business advocacy agency that celebrates
125 years in 2015, said ensuring chamber
members can effectively communicate with
each other, not to mention other leaders
in the community, will help to build on the
solid economic foundation the chamber has
helped to foster in its long history.
"At the chamber we realize that in order
to effectively advocate on behalf of our
members we have to keep the lines of
communication open with people who sit
on city council, as well as our friends that
represent us in Toronto and Ottawa," said Carr.
"And we welcome input from the community
at large. The best thing about our chamber is
that we want to listen to people when things
are going well – but most importantly we
need to talk about challenges as well."
Carr said communication among members is
also important.
"We have some of the most talented business
people in the province working right here in
Cornwall and area," he said. "By addressing
their questions, and working effectively
together our business community can only
flourish."
Part of the chamber's commitment to its
members includes the creation of meeting
places for young professionals.
Lunch and Learn events, not to mention
other groups that help get young business
leaders interacting and networking, have
helped the chamber meld its long past with
the new future.
"We're always looking for ways to bring fresh
ideas and new thoughts into our ongoing
conversation about the Cornwall business
community," said chamber executive
manager Lezlie Strasser. "The fact that so
many young people are making a positive
contribution to the sustainability of our local
economy really speaks to the talent we have
in our city and the whole region."
The chamber's long history was front and
centre recently as the local agency hosted
the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's annual
general meeting. Gala events as well as
visits from high-profile political leaders
and business professionals illustrated the
fundamental value other from outside the
area place on the input provided by the
Cornwall and area business community.
"Cornwall is where the province began,"
said Carr. "It was our pleasure to once again
welcome business leaders and political
decision-makers who owe their success to
the seeds of prosperity that were sewn in
eastern Ontario decades ago."
CHOOSE CORNWALL
If you are looking to invest, take a closer look at Cornwall.
With no development charges, low cost real estate and a welcoming
business community, Cornwall gives you the best possible
chance to succeed.
Learn more about development opportunities by contacting
Cornwall Economic Development. Visit us online for current
business news, available real estate and local job postings.
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