SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for Aug 28 - Sept 4, 2025!

Hey there, Cornwall & SD&G crew!   👋

Before we dive into this week’s events, we’ve got some exciting news to share - last week’s mention of a potential discount code for local SD&G businesses sparked an overwhelming response from you all! 🎉 It’s clear that supporting and shopping local is close to everyone’s hearts, and we couldn’t be happier about it. We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to get working on this idea, so stay tuned for updates.

👉 If you’re a local business interested in joining in, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out and let’s make this something truly special for the community.

Now, onto the good stuff - from guided marsh walks and horsepower-filled weekends to live music, carnival-inspired eats, and more, this week’s lineup is jam-packed with reasons to get out, connect, and enjoy everything SD&G has to offer. Grab your calendar, call a friend, and let’s jump right in ⬇️

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉   What’s Happening This Week (Aug 28 - Sept 4)

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

🔸   Free Guided Walks at Cooper Marsh
📅 Saturday, August 30 | 🕙 Tours start throughout the day | 📍 Cooper Marsh Conservation Area Visitors Centre | 🎟️ Free Admission
Looking for a refreshing way to spend your Saturday? Head out to Cooper Marsh Conservation Area and join one of their free guided walks! These 40-minute tours are a wonderful chance to learn more about this incredible wetland, the wildlife that call it home, and the important role the marsh plays in our local ecosystem. Guides will lead the walk from the Visitors Centre, making it the perfect mix of learning and fresh air. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, bird watcher, or just looking for a peaceful outing, it’s a great way to experience the beauty of the marsh with family and friends. 🌿 🐦
👉 Learn more about Cooper Marsh amenities here .

🔸   Horse Lovers’ Weekend at Upper Canada Village
📅 Saturday–Monday, August 30 – September 1 | 📍 Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg
🐴 Saddle up, neighbours! Horse Lovers’ Weekend is making its grand return to Upper Canada Village - and it’s three full days of celebrating the beauty, power, and grace of horses. From August 30 to September 1, you’ll be treated to fantastic displays of riding, driving, and working horses, all brought to life by the passionate interpreters at Upper Canada Village, Canadian horses, and local community partners. It’s a festival like no other, where history meets horsepower, and every trot and gallop tells a story. The best part? Admission to Horse Lovers’ Weekend is included in your daily Village admission so you can enjoy all the special programming alongside the timeless charm of Upper Canada Village itself.
👉 Full event details: Horse Lovers’ Weekend – Upper Canada Village

🎵   Where’s That Music Coming From (Aug 28 - Sept 4)

🔸   Arts in the Park – Pitt Street Edition
📅 Thursday, August 28 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 Lot beside Mexi’s, Downtown Cornwall
Downtown Cornwall is turning up the tunes for a special Pitt Street Edition of Arts in the Park ! 🎶✨ This one-night-only celebration brings all the things we love about summer evenings together in one spot - live music, great food, a bustling vendor market, a lively beer garden, and plenty of family fun. The night’s entertainment features performances by Gordie Tentrees & The Young Bucks , promising an unforgettable mix of energy, rhythm, and community spirit. So grab your friends, bring the family, and enjoy a vibrant evening right in the heart of Cornwall. Best part? Admission is free - all you need to bring is your good vibes and dancing shoes. 💃🕺

🔸   Live Music with Hopeless Wanderers @ Lost Villages Brewery
📅 Saturday, August 30 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 Lost Villages Brewery, Long Sault
Get ready for a Saturday night full of good vibes, cold brews, and great music at Lost Villages Brewery! 🎶 Grace & Eric, better known as the Hopeless Wanderers , will be hitting the stage from 6 PM to 9 PM with their signature energy and crowd-pleasing setlist.
🍕 Bonus: Hapizizaco will be slinging their famous pizzas from 4 PM until 8 PM (or until they sell out so get there early!).

🔸   Growing Fires at the Stormont County Fair
📅 Saturday, August 30 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 The Grandstand, Stormont County Fair
Get ready, Stormont County, the energy is about to skyrocket! 🔥 Local band Growing Fires is hitting the Grandstand stage at the Stormont County Fair for a special performance you won’t want to miss. Known for their powerful sound and unforgettable live shows, this hometown favourite is sure to light up the night and get the crowd moving. Come out, cheer them on, and celebrate the best of local talent right here at one of the county’s biggest summer events. 🎶

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🥨   Carnival Eats – Taste Buds’ 5-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Got a craving for something fun, bold, and maybe a little over the top? 🎡 The Taste Buds are celebrating their 5-year anniversary with a brand-new foodie event: Carnival Eats , running from August 20–29, 2025 , and it’s a feast you don’t want to miss.

Here’s how it works: each participating restaurant creates one exclusive carnival-inspired dish and the sky’s the limit. Think bacon-wrapped pogos, funnel cake nachos, deep-fried mac & cheese balls, cotton candy chicken tenders… basically, all your fairground favourites reimagined by some of Cornwall & SDG’s most creative chefs.

🍴 You’ll have 10 days only (August 20–29) to taste your way through the offerings at participating locations, and then cast your vote for your favourite dish. At the end of the event, both a Judge’s Award and a People’s Choice Award will be crowned.

✨ Participating restaurants include: Carrots N’ Dates, Billy K’s, Seguin Patate, Mr. Puffs, Sol De Acapulco, Jet Set Pub, Jacks Pub, and Cowan’s Dairy.

So grab your fork (and maybe a napkin or two) and get ready to indulge. This is one culinary carnival ride you’ll definitely want to take! 🎪🍔🍩

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
🛒 Small Businesses - We See You!

Want to get your local business in front of thousands of engaged Cornwall & SD&G readers who love supporting local?

We feature standout businesses, shops, and services that help make our community shine - and we’d love to spotlight you next!

👉 Interested? Reach out to us at https://www.sdgscoop.ca/contact or jared@sdgscoop.ca and let’s chat!

THROWBACK CORNER
📸   A Look Back at Pitt Street & More on O’Shea’s

This week’s throwback comes courtesy of Maurice Taillon, who shared some fantastic photos of Gadbois Jewellers , once located at 108 Pitt Street in Cornwall. The collection shows the outside storefront, the inside, and even the back room, and if you look closely, you can spot the old wall-mounted telephone in one of the shots. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the businesses that once lined our downtown streets. Big thanks to Maurice for digging these up and sharing with the community!

And speaking of our Throwback section, we also received a lovely note from reader Leslie-Anne in response to a previous week’s feature on O’Shea’s Store in Williamstown. Leslie-Anne shared that the store was owned by her great uncle, Thomas O’Shea. The O’Shea family emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1849, settling in Munroe’s Mills. A proud Irish family, their store was a staple in the Williamstown community for years.

It’s stories like these that make our history feel so alive and we’re so grateful to our readers for adding their family stories and memories to the Scoop.

👉 Have an old photo or family connection to share? Send it our way - we’d love to feature it in a future edition!

PET OF THE WEEK
🐶   A Happy Ending in Martintown

This week, we’re sharing a heartwarming reminder of what can happen when a community comes together.

A sweet senior gal from the Rosebush area, just east of Martintown, recently went missing - and her family was understandably very worried. She’s mostly deaf, blind, and missing an eye, which made her disappearance especially concerning.

But thanks to the power of sharing, caring, and a bit of canine determination, this story has a happy ending: she walked back home on her own!   💕

Her safe return is not only a relief to her family but also a wonderful example of the kindness and connectedness we see across SD&G. Every share, every message, and every watchful eye truly makes a difference.

Here’s to more happy endings and more proof that when neighbours look out for one another (two-legged or four), great things happen. 🐶 ❤️

Sweet senior gal

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Cornwall Chaos Raises the Roof (and Funds!) for Hospice

What a weekend it was! 🎸 Cornwall Chaos, which we recently featured in our events section, and spotlighted organizer Ryan O’Neil in our Meet Your Neighbour series, turned out to be a massive success, filled with music, heart, and generosity.

Over two packed days, 24 bands took the stage, donating their time and talent to raise money for Carefor Hospice Cornwall . The energy was electric, with musicians traveling from as far as Guelph, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal to be part of the cause. Closer to home, local businesses, sponsors, and volunteers stepped up in a big way, from financial support and raffle donations to helping with the heavy lifting.

Ryan summed it up perfectly: without the generosity of sponsors like St. John’s Transfer Ltd. , local organizations, and the incredible lineup of musicians, none of this would have been possible. The result? Hundreds of tickets sold, countless smiles, and a wave of support for a cause close to so many hearts in our community.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part - on stage, behind the scenes, or in the crowd. Cornwall Chaos wasn’t just about the music; it was about community spirit at its loudest and finest.

JUST FOR FUN
🎯 Games Corner – Just for Fun!

Did you know the St. Lawrence River is more than just our local gem - it’s a global heavyweight? 🌊 This incredible river system drains a whopping 25% of the world’s freshwater reserves through the Great Lakes basin.

Stretching 1,197 km (744 miles) from Lake Ontario all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lawrence isn’t just about size. It’s home to some pretty extraordinary neighbours too — including beluga and humpback whales that call its waters home! 🐋

On top of that, it powers communities through hydropower and fuels major economic activity as part of the St. Lawrence Seaway .

👉 Fun challenge: Next time you’re by the water, imagine everything that river connects - from our backyard here in SDG, all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Pretty wild, eh?

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡 A South Stormont Gem on Saunders Avenue

If you’ve been keeping an eye out for a cozy yet modern bungalow in a great neighbourhood, this one on 24 Saunders Avenue in South Stormont might just catch your interest! Listed at $524,900 , this 1,450 sq. ft. home offers the best of one-level living with thoughtful upgrades and plenty of charm.

Built in 2000, the home features in-floor radiant heating with four separate zones (perfect for our Canadian winters!) and ductless air conditioning to keep things cool in the summer. The welcoming living room comes complete with a bay window and natural gas fireplace, while the bright dining area with hardwood floors flows into a beautifully updated kitchen with ceramic tile, subway tile backsplash, and a garden window above the double sink.

The layout includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms , with the spacious primary bedroom offering double closets and a private ensuite. Extras like a utility room, laundry closet, and sun tunnels that bring in natural light make the space both practical and comfortable. Outside, you’ll find a front verandah, rear concrete patio, storage shed, and a backyard that opens onto a quiet pipeline right-of-way - giving you added privacy.

For those who need a little workshop or parking space, the 1.5-car garage is a handy bonus. All in all, it’s a great mix of modern comfort and small-town community living.

👉 Curious about this property? You can find the full listing here .

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢   Who is Hiring?

SALES SPECIALIST - Emard Brothers
📍 Cornwall
If you have experience in building materials, then get in touch with Emard Brothers.
📧 Apply by emailing: apply@emardlumber.ca

PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS - South Dundas
📍 South Dundas
Firefighters are essential to the emergency response network and play a key role in protecting our people. There is no experience required. We provide the training.
📧 Apply online: https://www.southdundas.com/municipal-centre/job-opportunities

PAINTER - Cornwall Painting Plus
📍 Cornwall
Cornwall Painting Plus is looking for an individual with painting experience or a willingness to learn.
📧 Apply online by completing the careers form: https://www.cornwallpainting.ca/careers

CLOSING CALL
That’s a wrap for this week, friends! 👋

And that’s a wrap on another week in SD&G! From marsh walks and horse power at Upper Canada Village to toe-tapping tunes and carnival-inspired eats, it’s safe to say our little corner of the world is buzzing with life. 🌟

Thanks for reading, sharing, and being such an important part of our growing Scoop community. If you spot something fun, quirky, or heartwarming around town, send it our way we love hearing from you.

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See you around the neighbourhood!
- The SD&G Scoop Team