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National Day of Mourning - April 28, 2025

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 10:16 AM

The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses and deaths.

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Traditionally on April 28, the Canadian flag flies at half-mast on Parliament Hill and on all federal government buildings. Employers and workers observe Day of Mourning in a variety of ways. Some light candles...

Potential Canada Post Strike

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:40 AM

After a pause in the national Canada Post Strike at the end of 2024, negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue. Labour disruption is possible as early as May 22. 

While an agreement may be reached to avoid disruption, the Township is advising residents and stakeholders that a Canada Post strike could impact Township services, such as receiving property tax or utility bill payments by mail, vendor payments, planning application notices, or other...

Council Approves Construction of Ingleside Fire Hall

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 03:47 PM

South Stormont – At the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Council approved a tender bid to build the new Station 2 Fire Hall in Ingleside. The Township received nine (9) compliant bids for the Station 2 construction and awarded the tender to Robert J. Bourgon Construction in the amount of $4,294,263.00.

“Council began preparations for this moment by adding dollars to a reserve fund to see this project come together in the future," says Mayor Bryan McGillis. "We are thrilled to...

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Major Military Exercise Coming to SDG Counties and Cornwall Area

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 10:41 AM

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct an emergency response exercise with local government and partner agencies in the Cornwall and United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG Counties) areas on the weekend of April 25-27, 2025. 

Exercise TRILLIUM VENTURE is being held across Ontario. It’s led by Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), headquartered in Toronto and includes approximately 1,500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force...

Tarrif Support for SDG Businesses

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 09:41 AM

The potential for a prolonged trade war between Canada and the United States has created uncertainty, with potentially significant impacts on Canadian businesses, especially those with strong ties to U.S. markets. The effects of these tariffs will be felt by businesses and households across both countries, and municipalities in Canada are preparing strategies to mitigate the economic fallout.

The Township and SDG Counties Economic Development Departments are committed to supporting your business...