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The Seeker Newsmagazine is proudly local and highlights the people and stories that shape the area while fostering open dialogue by featuring diverse voices. Somewhat left-leaning, it offers a thoughtful counterbalance to louder right-wing narratives.
Mental Health Week began with Blue Monday followed by Bell Let's Talk Day and Zumba with Christal Teamed Up with CMHA Champlain East and Cornwall Community Hospital to Move Loud and Shine Proud Zumba Style https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/bell-lets-talk-day/
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Mental Health Week began with Blue Monday followed by Bell Let's Talk Day and Zumba with Christal Teamed Up with CMHA Champlain East and Cornwall Community Hospital to Move Loud and Shine Proud Zumba Style https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/bell-lets-talk-day/
City of Cornwall 2026 General Taxation and Water/Wastewater Budgets Adopted - which means the 2026 Budget is now in effect. Read here for the summary. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cornwall-2026-budget/
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
City of Cornwall 2026 General Taxation and Water/Wastewater Budgets Adopted - which means the 2026 Budget is now in effect. Read here for the summary. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cornwall-2026-budget/
This "Around the Counties with Sylvie" adventure takes us to the Soup's On annual Alzheimer Fundraiser held on January 21st at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Club in Cornwall https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/soups-on-alzheimer-fundraiser/
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 PM
This "Around the Counties with Sylvie" adventure takes us to the Soup's On annual Alzheimer Fundraiser held on January 21st at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Club in Cornwall https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/soups-on-alzheimer-fundraiser/
This "Around the Counties with Sylvie" adventure takes us to Summerstown Trails on January 18th for a Rotary Club cheque presentation and an Intro to Fat Biking Clinic, followed by a ride through the forest. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/fat-bikes-at-summerstown-trails/
January 20, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This "Around the Counties with Sylvie" adventure takes us to Summerstown Trails on January 18th for a Rotary Club cheque presentation and an Intro to Fat Biking Clinic, followed by a ride through the forest. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/fat-bikes-at-summerstown-trails/
Here is a Public Service Announcement regarding Increased military traffic expected during emergency exercise with local government and first responders in Cornwall from January 30 to February 1. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/increased-military-traffic-expected/
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Here is a Public Service Announcement regarding Increased military traffic expected during emergency exercise with local government and first responders in Cornwall from January 30 to February 1. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/increased-military-traffic-expected/
Get ready to whisk up some kindness – Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA is back officially happening on Monday, February 23rd. This sweet annual tradition turns flour and frosting into vital support for animals. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cupcake-day-for-the-ontario-spca/
January 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Get ready to whisk up some kindness – Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA is back officially happening on Monday, February 23rd. This sweet annual tradition turns flour and frosting into vital support for animals. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cupcake-day-for-the-ontario-spca/
Your Police Blotter, for today, January 19 https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cornwall-police-blotter/
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Your Police Blotter, for today, January 19 https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/cornwall-police-blotter/
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
LTE: With Cornwall Police Chief Spowart retiring, the Police Service Board should not appoint a new Chief, but instead allow for policing to be an election issue, allowing public to have a direct say in the future of the CPS https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/chief-spowarts-departure/
January 20, 2026 at 12:56 AM
LTE: With Cornwall Police Chief Spowart retiring, the Police Service Board should not appoint a new Chief, but instead allow for policing to be an election issue, allowing public to have a direct say in the future of the CPS https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/chief-spowarts-departure/
This article is about the City of Cornwall Unveiling a Proposed Bridge House Plan at Knox-St. Paul’s Church to help with the homeless issue in and around the City. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/proposed-bridge-house-plan-at-knox-st-pauls-church/
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 AM
This article is about the City of Cornwall Unveiling a Proposed Bridge House Plan at Knox-St. Paul’s Church to help with the homeless issue in and around the City. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/proposed-bridge-house-plan-at-knox-st-pauls-church/
Your Police Blotter, for today, January 13 https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/police-blotter-january-13-2026/
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Your Police Blotter, for today, January 13 https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/police-blotter-january-13-2026/
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash
Sheila Tallon & Associates is spotlighted for providing compassionate, community-focused social work and psychotherapy services in Cornwall & Eastern Ontario, blending evidence-based care with accessible support. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/sheila-tallon-associates
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Sheila Tallon & Associates is spotlighted for providing compassionate, community-focused social work and psychotherapy services in Cornwall & Eastern Ontario, blending evidence-based care with accessible support. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/sheila-tallon-associates
Cornwall’s Aultsville Filmfest is back Jan 23–25 and building on a strong first year with a great lineup, community support, and maybe even a filmmaker Q&A 🎬🎟️. Read more and get inspired here: https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/aultsville-film-festival/
January 10, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Cornwall’s Aultsville Filmfest is back Jan 23–25 and building on a strong first year with a great lineup, community support, and maybe even a filmmaker Q&A 🎬🎟️. Read more and get inspired here: https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/aultsville-film-festival/
2026 isn’t waiting for us to catch up. It’s demanding clarity, courage, and a willingness to rethink what matters. This piece asks what we owe each other right now — and what happens if we don’t answer. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/what-2026-demands-of-us
January 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
2026 isn’t waiting for us to catch up. It’s demanding clarity, courage, and a willingness to rethink what matters. This piece asks what we owe each other right now — and what happens if we don’t answer. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theseeker.ca/2026/01/what-2026-demands-of-us
There’s a ritual to the New Year. We wish each other well. We talk about fresh starts. We hope, quietly or out loud, that the next twelve months might be gentler than the last.
But entering 2026, gentleness isn’t guaranteed. #2026 #AgreetoDisagree #NewYear #opinion
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But entering 2026, gentleness isn’t guaranteed. #2026 #AgreetoDisagree #NewYear #opinion
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January 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
There’s a ritual to the New Year. We wish each other well. We talk about fresh starts. We hope, quietly or out loud, that the next twelve months might be gentler than the last.
But entering 2026, gentleness isn’t guaranteed. #2026 #AgreetoDisagree #NewYear #opinion
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But entering 2026, gentleness isn’t guaranteed. #2026 #AgreetoDisagree #NewYear #opinion
theseeker.ca/2026/01/what...
Cornwall City Councillor Carilyne Hébert has been cleared of any conflict of interest following a complaint related to comments she made during a September 24, 2025 meeting of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge Committee of Management, according to a report released December 15 by
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January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Cornwall City Councillor Carilyne Hébert has been cleared of any conflict of interest following a complaint related to comments she made during a September 24, 2025 meeting of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge Committee of Management, according to a report released December 15 by
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FAIL TO COMPLY, CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, BREAK AND ENTER, HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS, POSSESSION OF FIREARM CONTRARY TO PROHIBITION ORDER
Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old man from Valleyfield, QC, was arrested on Jan.
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Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old man from Valleyfield, QC, was arrested on Jan.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
FAIL TO COMPLY, CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, BREAK AND ENTER, HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS, POSSESSION OF FIREARM CONTRARY TO PROHIBITION ORDER
Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old man from Valleyfield, QC, was arrested on Jan.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old man from Valleyfield, QC, was arrested on Jan.
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MISCHIEF, ASSAULT
Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 7, 2026, and charged with one count of mischief – destroys or damages property as well as two counts of assault. It is alleged on Jan.
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Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 7, 2026, and charged with one count of mischief – destroys or damages property as well as two counts of assault. It is alleged on Jan.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
MISCHIEF, ASSAULT
Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 7, 2026, and charged with one count of mischief – destroys or damages property as well as two counts of assault. It is alleged on Jan.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 7, 2026, and charged with one count of mischief – destroys or damages property as well as two counts of assault. It is alleged on Jan.
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In the midst of these darker times, I want to focus on joy. We need to see and experience it as human beings, and the light we need can often be found in stories of hope.
Heated Rivalry, a TV series created by Crave, has taken the world by storm.
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Heated Rivalry, a TV series created by Crave, has taken the world by storm.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
In the midst of these darker times, I want to focus on joy. We need to see and experience it as human beings, and the light we need can often be found in stories of hope.
Heated Rivalry, a TV series created by Crave, has taken the world by storm.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/lte-...
Heated Rivalry, a TV series created by Crave, has taken the world by storm.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/lte-...
WARRANT, FAIL TO COMPLY, THEFT
Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Dec. 31, 2025, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with fail to comply with probation order as well as theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Nov.
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Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Dec. 31, 2025, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with fail to comply with probation order as well as theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Nov.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
WARRANT, FAIL TO COMPLY, THEFT
Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Dec. 31, 2025, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with fail to comply with probation order as well as theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Nov.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Dec. 31, 2025, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with fail to comply with probation order as well as theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Nov.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
Essential reads for understanding today’s political climate
As we move into 2026, interest in political books is surging. Readers are looking for ways to understand elections, power, democracy, and the forces reshaping governments around the world.
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As we move into 2026, interest in political books is surging. Readers are looking for ways to understand elections, power, democracy, and the forces reshaping governments around the world.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Essential reads for understanding today’s political climate
As we move into 2026, interest in political books is surging. Readers are looking for ways to understand elections, power, democracy, and the forces reshaping governments around the world.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
As we move into 2026, interest in political books is surging. Readers are looking for ways to understand elections, power, democracy, and the forces reshaping governments around the world.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/poli...
The Ontario Fire Marshal has concluded its investigation into the fatal 31 John Street fire, which occurred on January 1, 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Ontario Fire Marshal has concluded its investigation into the fatal 31 John Street fire, which occurred on January 1, 2026.
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It’s that time of year again — not the holidays, but the resurgence of the CommunityVotes 2026 contest in communities across Canada, including right here in Cornwall. #awards #CommunityVotes #Scam
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January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
It’s that time of year again — not the holidays, but the resurgence of the CommunityVotes 2026 contest in communities across Canada, including right here in Cornwall. #awards #CommunityVotes #Scam
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Today, I received a newsletter from local MP Eric Duncan. In it, Duncan is outlining his concerns with the federal government’s proposed Bill C-9, legislation aimed at addressing hate-motivated harm. #AgreetoDisagree
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January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Today, I received a newsletter from local MP Eric Duncan. In it, Duncan is outlining his concerns with the federal government’s proposed Bill C-9, legislation aimed at addressing hate-motivated harm. #AgreetoDisagree
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On December 31st, SD&G was alive with New Year’s Eve event. I chose to attend Centre Charles-Émile Claude’s (CCÉC) first New Year’s Eve party. #AroundtheCounties
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January 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
On December 31st, SD&G was alive with New Year’s Eve event. I chose to attend Centre Charles-Émile Claude’s (CCÉC) first New Year’s Eve party. #AroundtheCounties
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Cornwall, ON — On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, members of the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) responded to a reported shooting on Leitch Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were known to one another and had sustained serious injuries.
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Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were known to one another and had sustained serious injuries.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Cornwall, ON — On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, members of the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) responded to a reported shooting on Leitch Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were known to one another and had sustained serious injuries.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/two-...
Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were known to one another and had sustained serious injuries.
theseeker.ca/2026/01/two-...