SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for April 17-24, 2025! 🍦⏰🥊

Hey there, SD&G crew!   👋

This week’s Scoop is bloomin’ with all kinds of local goodness—from Yoda the ear-tastic German Shepherd looking for her forever home 🐾 , to a throwback photo challenge that might stump even the most seasoned downtown walkers. We’ve also got the scoop on Archie’s opening day (yes, ice cream season is officially ON 🍦 ), and a peek at the newest local listing with boxing roots .

Add in trivia, events, and your weekly dose of neighbourly charm—and you’ve got the perfect read to pair with that second cup of coffee. Let’s dive in! ☕ 🌸

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉   What’s Happening This Week (April 24–May 1, 2025)

📅  Here are a few events you won’t want to miss:

🔸   2025 Youth Engagement Fair
🗓 Thursday, April 24 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 📍 Cornwall Civic Complex (Salons A–B–C)
This free and interactive event is designed to connect youth ages 11–17 with local organizations, services, and opportunities. Expect hands-on booths , free food and activities , and a passport challenge with awesome prizes! Hosted by the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area through the Building Safer Communities Fund.

🔸   South Stormont Community Clean-Up Week
🗓 April 20–26 | 📍 Across South Stormont
Join your neighbours in sprucing up our community during Community Clean-Up Week ! Choose your favourite local spot—be it a park, trail, roadside, or green space—and help remove litter and debris. Whether you're flying solo, bringing the family, or organizing a group, every effort counts!
🌐 More details: https://www.speakupsouthstormont.ca/cleanup2025

🔸   The Mobile Book Garden Launch Party
🗓 Saturday, April 26 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 📍 The Glengarry Market, 90 Main St S, Alexandria, ON
Celebrate the grand opening of The Mobile Book Garden , a traveling bookstore bringing you a curated selection of new and used books, local author signings, community vibes, and a chance to win a bookish door prize!
📚 Bonus: The Glengarry Market is serving up a special Book Garden Latte just for the occasion.

🔸   Long Sault Bridge Club – Game Day
🗓 Wednesday, April 30 | 🕐 1-3pm | 📍 Long Sault Library, 50 Milles Roches Road, Long Sault
Join fellow card lovers for an enjoyable game of Bridge —whether you're brand new or have been playing for years, all skill levels are welcome. It’s a great way to meet others, sharpen your mind, and share in a bit of friendly competition.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR
👋   (Or Spot Them in a Canoe!)

Okay, this week it’s less meet your neighbour and more maybe you’ll see your neighbour —because the 2025 Raisin River Canoe Race photo gallery just dropped, and it’s overflowing with smiles, splashes, and some very soaked paddlers. 🚣‍♀️ 📸

Whether you were in the race, cheering from the shore, or just love a good local photo op, head over to the RRCA’s official gallery and see if you can spot a familiar face (or paddle). You never know—your neighbour might just be the one grinning ear-to-ear after braving McIntosh Rapids.

👉 Check out the pics here: rrca.on.ca/page.php?id=39

If you find yourself (or someone you know), let us know—we love to share those “hey, that’s me!” moments in future issues!

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🍦   Scoops, Swings & Summer Things at Archie’s

Archie’s officially opened on April 23rd!

Cornwall’s not-quite-summer until Archie’s opens for the season—and that day is April 23rd ! 🎉

Serving up smiles (and serious scoops) since 1955 , Archie’s is the place where nostalgia meets Neapolitan . From towering cones to creamy classics, their Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop is a rite of passage for every local sweet tooth.

But don’t stop at dessert—hit the driving range , try your luck on the mini-putt course , or challenge the grandkids to a swing-off on the 6-hole practice green. It’s fun, it’s local, and it’s one of those places that just feels like summer. ☀️⛳

So grab your shades, bring your appetite, and let Archie’s be your go-to spot for frozen treats and family laughs this season!

THROWBACK CORNER
📸   Downtown Cruisin’

What year do you think this photo was taken?

Take a look at this gem! This snapshot of downtown Cornwall is packed with iconic storefronts, classic cars, and some serious vintage style. Anyone else spotting Zeller’s , Woolworth , and a sea of chrome bumpers? And yep—that tall building in the back? That’s the one we still know today as the CIBC building .

But here’s the fun part... Can you guess what year this photo was taken?
(We actually don’t know but would love to!)

We love digging into Cornwall’s past—and if you’ve got a photo, memory, or old story to share, hit reply and send it our way. You just might see it in a future Scoop!

PET OF THE WEEK
🐾   Meet Yoda – Ears for Days!

One-year-old Yoda

Meet Yoda , the one-year-old German Shepherd who’s serving major ear energy . 📸 Her ears are so gloriously tall, we had to go vertical just to fit them in the frame!

But Yoda’s not just ears—she’s got a heart just as big and is looking for a patient, loving family to help her settle into her forever home. She’s young, full of potential, and just waiting to share her loyal, Shepherd heart with someone special.

Want to meet her (and her magnificent ears) in person?
📧 Email: sdg@ontariospca.ca
📞 Call: 613-936-0072

Yoda says: “Adopt me, you must!” 💚🐶

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Chef Greg’s Hunger Heroes at the Agape Centre

For over 12 years, the Agape Centre’s Hunger Heroes program has been bringing volunteers together to serve warm, nutritious meals to those in need through their Community Kitchen . Led by the dedicated Chef Greg, this initiative is a shining example of how local hands can make a meaningful difference.

Interested in joining the effort or becoming a sponsor?
📧 Contact Brenda Deruchia at cec@agapecentre.ca or call 613-938-9297 ext. 125.

👏 A big round of applause to everyone who’s helped keep this program thriving. You are what community is all about!

JUST FOR FUN
⏰   Games Corner – Did you know?

Tick-tock, trivia time! ⏰

Cornwall’s Clock Tower in Lamoureux Park isn’t just a pretty face—it’s a replica of the original that once stood tall on the old Post Office at Second and Pitt Streets. The Post Office came down in 1955 , but the clock itself lives on! It was lovingly repurposed in the 1992 rebuild we see today.

Now every time you stroll past it, you can impress your walking buddy with a little local time-travel trivia!

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡   Knockout Listing in South Stormont

Former local boxing champ, Tony Luis’s house is for sale

Here’s a knockout listing—literally! This updated 2+2 bedroom rustic bungalow just outside of Cornwall sits on over an acre of peaceful countryside and belongs to none other than former Canadian boxing champ Tony Luis .

With hardwood floors, a tiled entryway, and a bright, functional kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, this home is packed with charm and updates (think: new flooring, roof, and appliances). The finished basement includes a cozy wood pellet stove and enough space for family hangouts, guest stays, or a little home gym for your own training montage. Bonus: it's a quick commute to both Cornwall and Ottawa.

And here's a little teaser—we’ll be featuring Tony’s father, Jorge Luis , in an upcoming Meet Your Neighbor spotlight to shine a light on his decades of community impact. Stay tuned!

💰 Listed at $498,500
👉 View Listing on Realtor.ca

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢   Who is Hiring?

💼 Current Listings:

Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist
📍 Resilience Counselling & Wellness, St. Lawrence River area
Resilience Counselling & Wellness is hiring a part-time or full-time Registered Social Worker (MSW) or Psychotherapist starting June 2, 2025 . Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience and post-graduate training in evidence-based interventions (CBT, CPT, EMDR, etc.).
📧 Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to: info@resiliencecounsellingwellness.com

STUDENT - Road Maintenance
📍 United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG)
The main duties will include traffic control (flag-person), weed trimming using a gas powered ‘weed-eater’, sign repairs, road patrol, hand patching and other duties as required.
📧 Apply online: sdgcounties.bamboohr.com/careers/88

CLOSING CALL
📬 That’s a wrap on this week’s Scoop!

Thanks for spending a few minutes with us—we hope you leave with a smile, a new event on your calendar, and maybe a craving for an Archie’s cone. 😄 Got a story to share, a neighbour to nominate, or a favourite photo from the past? Hit reply—we’d love to hear from you!

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See you next week,
— The SD&G Scoop Team