SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for April 3-10, 2025! 🛶

Hello friends, and welcome to this week’s Scoop!   👋

We’ve got a paddle, a plate, and a puzzle waiting for you in this edition! With the Raisin River Canoe Race just around the bend, we’re celebrating local talent (hello again, Nathan Goswell 🎨 ), chatting about community favourites like Harv’s Diner , and getting ready for another round of laughs at the Glengarrian Story Slam .

Oh—and don’t miss our Just for Fun trivia! We’re going back in time to ask: When did the Port Theatre first open its doors? 🕰️

Settle in, sip that coffee, and enjoy the best of SD&G this week. ☕ 🌾

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉   What’s Happening This Week (April 10–17, 2025)

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

🔸   Quilts on the Seaway Anniversary
🗓 April 11–12 | 🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | 📍 St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. East, Cornwall
Celebrate local quilting artistry at this two-day event featuring exhibits, a merchant mall, sales boutique, tea room, and bed turning. Vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award on Friday; winner announced Saturday. Proceeds support the Cornwall Quilters Guild's community initiatives.
👉 More Info

🔸   Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser – Lost Villages Museum
🗓 April 12 | 🕒 3:00–7:00 PM | 📍 South Stormont Township Hall, 2 Mille Roches Rd, Long Sault
Enjoy a plate of spaghetti, salad, and tea or coffee while supporting restoration efforts for the Forbes Reading Room and Stuart House , both affected by flooding earlier this year. Entry is by good will offering , and there will be a silent/chance auction to help raise additional funds.
📞 For more info: Call Sharon at 613-577-0818 or Carol at 613-938-2455

🔸   52nd Annual Raisin River Canoe Race
🗓 April 12 | 🕥 10:30 AM | 📍 St. Andrews Catholic School, 17283 County Rd 18, St. Andrews West
Join one of Eastern Ontario's longest canoe races, a 30 km course from St. Andrews West to Williamstown, held during the spring freshet for optimal paddling conditions.
👉 More Info & Registration

🔸   MP Candidate Debate – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
🗓 April 13 | 🕑 2:00–3:30 PM | 📍 Michel Depratto Hall, Glengarry Sports Palace
Hear directly from the candidates running to represent SD&G in the upcoming federal election. This live debate is your opportunity to learn where they stand—on your issues, in your community.
👉 glengarrytimes.com/debate

🔸   55+ Table Tennis Tournament at the Legion
🗓 April 23 | 🕤 Arrive by 9:15 AM | 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297, Cumberland & Second, Cornwall
Open to anyone aged 55+, this fun community tournament includes singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. A $10 registration fee includes a sub and coffee. Winners will be added to the Legion’s plaque of champions!
👉 Register by April 17 by contacting Karen Cambridge at 705-760-0115 or   karen.cambridge@hotmail.com
🗓 Practice & in-person registration available Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR
👋   Nathan Goswell – Capturing SD&G, One Brushstroke at a Time

2025 Raisin River Canoe Race

Last week, we featured one of his nostalgic prints in our Throwback Corner—and with the Raisin River Canoe Race happening this weekend, it felt like the perfect time to spotlight the artist himself.

Nathan Goswell , a talented illustrator and painter from Long Sault , has a gift for turning small-town scenes into vibrant works of art. Whether it’s a familiar corner store bathed in summer light or the energy of a canoe race on the Raisin River, Nathan captures the heart and heritage of our region in a way that’s both deeply personal and widely appreciated.

His work celebrates the places we know and love, and reminds us why our community is so special. You can explore more of his art—or snag a print for your own wall—at shopnathangoswell.com .

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🍳   Classic Comfort at Harv’s Diner

If you love old-school diners with hearty breakfasts and friendly service, Harv’s Diner in Cornwall hits the spot. From fluffy pancakes to hot turkey sandwiches, it’s comfort food done right in a cozy, no-fuss setting.

📍 619 Pitt St., Cornwall
📞 613-932-2565

Let us know your go-to order—we're big fans of the breakfast poutine! 😋

THROWBACK CORNER
📸   The Creation of Long Sault Parkway

Ariel View of The Parkway

Did you know? The Long Sault Parkway is made up of 11 islands that were formed from high points of land left behind after the flooding of the St. Lawrence River during the construction of the Seaway in the 1950s .

What was once farmland and communities is now one of the area's most scenic and beloved spots—drawing campers, cyclists, runners, photographers , and nature lovers from near and far to enjoy its breathtaking views. A piece of local history turned into a destination!

PET OF THE WEEK
🐾   Charlie the Peanut Butter Globe-Trotter

Charlie <3

This week’s star is Charlie , a 4-year-old cockapoo with a passport more impressive than most of ours! He’s already been to five countries —and yes, he’s wagged his tail in every one of them.

Charlie is known for his next-level fluffiness , his incredibly sweet nature, and his absolute obsession with peanut butter (just take one look at that face and try not to smile). Whether he’s snuggled up on the couch or charming strangers on his travels, Charlie spreads joy wherever he goes.

Got a furry friend who deserves a little spotlight? Send us a photo and their story—we love meeting your pets! 🐶💛

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Double the Libraries, Double the Fun!

Great news for book lovers! The SDG Library and North Grenville Public Library have officially teamed up to offer reciprocal borrowing —which means you can now borrow books, movies, and more from both library systems (will still need to sign up and be a member to each library). 🙌

Whether you're a resident of SDG or North Grenville, this new partnership makes it easier than ever to access more materials, programs, and resources across our region. It's a win for readers, families, students—and anyone who loves a good story. 📚 💛

👉 Learn more at sdglibrary.ca

JUST FOR FUN
🎯 Games Corner – Just for Fun!

It’s trivia time again! This week, we’re throwing it back to one of Cornwall’s most iconic spots—the Port Theatre .

👉 Trivia Question: In what year did the Port Theatre first open its doors?
(Hint: It wasn’t always called the Port Theatre—it was originally known as the Roxy Theatre before being renamed in 1966!)

Think you know the answer? It’s waiting for you at the end of the newsletter! 🎬

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🔑   Luxury Listing: 19080 County Road 2, South Glengarry

We couldn’t help ourselves—we filtered by “most expensive” and landed on this jaw-dropping waterfront estate in South Glengarry, listed at $2.8 million . And honestly? It’s like something straight out of a lifestyle magazine.

Set on 2.5 acres with 273 feet of shoreline along the St. Lawrence River , this home is built for both elegance and escape. With a private boat dock , 71-foot terrace , and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, the views are as lavish as the interiors. Inside, you’ll find hand-scraped hardwood floors , a gorgeous open-concept kitchen and great room , and a main-floor primary suite with a spa-like marble ensuite. The upper level features 4 more bedrooms and a spacious family room—ideal for hosting or multi-generational living. Oh, and did we mention the screened-in porch with a wood-burning fireplace ?

💰 Listed at $2,800,000
👉 View Listing on Realtor.ca

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢   Who is Hiring?

🧰 Current Listings:

• Child, Youth & Family Worker @ Children’s Aid Society of SDG - https://www.oacas.org/careers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

• Registered Dietitian (Part-Time) @ ParaMed Home Health Care – https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/jobs-in-stormont-(dundas-&-glengarry)-on/?currentJobId=4147160924&originalSubdomain=ca

• Accounting and Payroll Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4176563169

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

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🧠   Trivia Answer: The Port Theatre opened its doors in December 1941 —and originally went by the name Roxy Theatre . 🎬

👀   Coming next week: We’re chatting with Ron , a local senior with a knack for woodworking and a heart for the birds—don’t miss his story about building and selling handmade birdhouses at the Morrisburg Flea Market!

Until next time,
— The SD&G Scoop Team