SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for September 4-11, 2025!

Hey there, Cornwall & SD&G crew!   👋

One of the things we’re most proud of at The Scoop is that this newsletter has always been for the community - and shaped by your feedback. Whether it’s event shoutouts, local history tidbits, or Pet of the Week cuteness, your voices guide what we do.

Lately, a lot of you have told us you’d love a discount card for local SD&G businesses …something that saves you 10–20% at your favourite spots and gives back at the same time. Here’s the idea:

👉 Each card would cost a small one-time fee, with $10 from every purchase going directly to a local charity (and you’ll get to vote on which one!).

We know Cornwall & SD&G folks like a good deal, so here’s our question to you:

💬   Poll time!  

Click on the above poll and let us know - your feedback will help us make this happen in a way that works for everyone.

Now, onto this week’s lineup of events, neighbours. It’s a good one! 👇

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉   What’s Happening This Week (September 4-11, 2025)

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

🔸   Volunteer Appreciation Night – Stormont County Fair
📅 Friday, September 5 | 🕡 Social Hour: 6:30 PM | 🍽️ Dinner: 7:30 PM | 📍 Stormont Hall, 25 Fairground Dr, Newington
The 158th Stormont County Fair was a huge success and now it’s time to celebrate the incredible volunteers who made it all possible! 🎉 Join the community at Stormont Hall for a special Volunteer Appreciation Night , complete with a potluck dinner. It’s the perfect chance to thank the hardworking folks who helped pull off this year’s fair while enjoying a great meal together. ✨ Don’t forget to bring along a dish to share so everyone can enjoy a true community feast. From stories to laughter (and probably a few fair memories!), this evening is all about recognizing the heart and soul of the fair - the volunteers.

🔸   Fall Guided Walking Tours at Upper Canada Village
📅 Monday & Tuesday, September 8–9 | 🕙 Tours at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM | 📍 Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg | 🎟️ Limited spots - reserve in advance
As the Village shifts into its fall programming, visitors are invited to experience Fall Guided Walking Tours - a rare chance to explore Upper Canada Village in a whole new way. 🍂 These 90-minute tours take you beyond the usual sights, with guides sharing fascinating stories and leading you through areas not always open to the public. With only 20 spots available per time slot, it’s an intimate and enriching way to soak up both history and the early signs of autumn around the Village. 👉 Note: Guests must stay with their guide, only select buildings are open, and no food is sold on-site (but the Village Store will be open from 10 AM to 4:30 PM). Service animals are welcome.
✨ Plan ahead and reserve your spot here: Upper Canada Village – Hours & Admissions

🔸   Fields of Gold – Cornwall & District Horticultural Society Guest Talk
📅 Tuesday, September 9 | 🕕 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM | 📍 1304 Lisieux St., Cornwall
The Cornwall & District Horticultural Society is keeping the season blooming with their next meeting — and this one features a special guest you won’t want to miss! 🌼 Stephanie and Jakob Vogel, the husband-and-wife team behind Fields of Gold , will be sharing their inspiring journey of turning a simple farm into a thriving, family-friendly destination rooted in passion, perseverance, and a deep love for farming. Their story is one of taking leaps of faith, spreading joy through agriculture, and building something beautiful for the community to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just love hearing uplifting local success stories, this evening promises to spark ideas, growth, and plenty of inspiration. 🌾✨
👉 Everyone is welcome, so come out, grow your knowledge, and harvest the fun with Friends of the Garden!

🔸   Save the Date: Laurencrest’s 1st Annual “Fall Classic” Golf Tournament!
📅 Friday, September 12 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 📍 Summerheights Golf Course, 1160 S Branch Rd, Cornwall | 🎟️ $500 per foursome
We’re sharing this one a little early because spots are limited — and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! Laurencrest Youth Services is hosting their 1st Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament , and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day on the greens for a great cause. Each foursome ticket includes 18 holes of golf (1 round), a shared cart, and post-game eats: all-dressed flatbread pizza and a shared order of chicken wings at the clubhouse. 🏌️‍♂️ 🍕 The day will also include 50/50 draws and raffle prizes so even if your golf swing is a bit rusty, there are plenty of ways to win.
📧 For more info or to sponsor: contact Lisa Granger at lisa.granger@laurencrest.ca or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/laurencrest-fall-classic-golf-tournament

🎵   Where’s That Music Coming From (September 4-11, 2025)

🔸   Atlantic Pub Jam Night
📅 Thursday, September 11 | 🕗 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 The Atlantic Pub, 36 McDougald St, Alexandria
If you’re looking for great music and even better vibes, head to Alexandria for The Atlantic Pub Jam Night ! Hosted by the dynamic trio of Craig Miller, Judy Danskin Miller, and Dave Elbourn (aka The Atlantic Allstars ), this weekly jam has grown into one of the area’s favourite live music traditions. What started as a cozy spot for local musicians to share their passion has become a full-blown celebration of talent and creativity, drawing performers and music lovers from near and far. Expect a night filled with energy, community spirit, and plenty of toe-tapping tunes as musicians take turns adding their voices and instruments to the mix. 🎶  
✨ Bring some friends, grab a pint, and be part of the magic - Thursdays in Alexandria just got a whole lot better!

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR
👋   A Cleanup Hero on CR 18

Check out Lise’s artwork if you have a furry pet at home

This week’s “neighbor” feature comes with a little twist - we don’t actually know their name or face, but their good deed speaks louder than any introduction could.

Local resident Diverdan shared this snapshot on Facebook, showing a big cleanup effort at the pond on CR 18. Someone (or maybe a few someones!) took the time to gather bags of garbage and tidy up this beautiful little spot, making it nicer for everyone who passes through. 🌿💚

Not every “Meet the Neighbor” story we share will have a smiling photo and a name attached. Sometimes it’s about the quiet acts of kindness - the folks who see something that needs to be done and just do it, without asking for thanks.

So, if you’re reading this and you’re the one behind this cleanup: thank you . From your neighbors and the broader SD&G community, we appreciate your time, effort, and pride in keeping our corner of the world looking its best.

👉 Let’s all take a note from this anonymous hero and do our part to keep our shared spaces clean, welcoming, and beautiful.

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
📸   Winter on Pitt Street, 1934

This week’s snapshot takes us all the way back to December 1934, looking out from Gadbois Jewellers at 108 Pitt Street. ❄️ Through the frosty window, you can spot The Freeholder printing office across the street, and a horse-drawn team hard at work clearing the snowbanks.

As Maurice Taillon, who shared this gem, points out: once the centre of the street was ploughed, the rest of the job fell to a horse team and just three men with shovels. Talk about winter hustle before the era of big snowplows! 🐎🛷

It’s a reminder of just how different (and hands-on!) life in Cornwall once was - when teamwork, strong backs, and horsepower literally kept the city moving through winter storms.

Those really were the days (kidding, I wouldn’t survive).

PET OF THE WEEK
🐐   Meet Winny & Remi!

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on two pint-sized charmers from Saunders Country Critters - meet Winchester (Winny) & Remington (Remi) , a brand-new duo of African Pygmy goats! Don’t let their small size fool you, these two are bursting with personality, mischief, and a whole lot of heart. 💚

Their names carry a special story. They were chosen in memory of Gunner, a beloved black goat who sadly passed last winter. The white markings on one reminded the team of Winchester - a nod not only to Gunner but also to the nearby town of Winchester, famous for its large milk processing plant. Every animal at Saunders Country Critters has a name with meaning, and Winny & Remi are no exception.

Here’s a fun fact: Pygmy goats are true escape artists . They can climb, squeeze, and wiggle through spots you’d swear were too small - and yes, they’re excellent jumpers too! (Apparently, nowhere is out of reach for these two 😅 ). Even cooler, goats have rectangular pupils, giving them nearly 340-degree vision. Translation? Winny and Remi can spot you coming from almost every angle without moving their heads - always one step ahead! 👀

Every visit helps support the sanctuary’s animals - and trust us, meeting Winny & Remi will make your day.

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Big Screen, Big Hearts at Bud’s Records

Talk about music, movies, and making a difference! 🎬 🎶 Bud’s Records and Kool Things recently hosted a screening of The Borrower - and it wasn’t just about popcorn and cult classics (though The Port Theatre’s tasty popcorn was a hit!).

With two movie nights and their ever-popular mystery bags, Bud’s managed to raise $410 for The Agapè Centre . 💙 That’s a whole lot of community support packed into a cozy vinyl-lined space.

It’s always inspiring to see how small, creative gatherings can bring people together - not only for fun, but also to give back in meaningful ways. A huge shoutout to Bud’s Records, The Port Theatre, and everyone who came out to support. Proof once again that when SD&G shows up, we show up big!

JUST FOR FUN
🌽👑 Did Cornwall Get Its Name from Corn?

With harvest season in full swing, we couldn’t help but wonder… did Cornwall get its name from actual corn ? As it turns out - nope! The name has royal roots, not farming ones.

When the area was first settled by United Empire Loyalists in 1784, it was originally called New Johnstown . But by the 1790s, it was renamed Cornwall in honour of Prince George , who later became King George IV. At the time, Prince George held the title of Duke of Cornwall in England, and the town’s new name was a nod to that duchy.

So while Cornwall’s name doesn’t come from cornfields, it does have a pretty regal backstory! Still, given the season, we think a few corn-themed celebrations wouldn’t be out of place. 🌽🍂

👉 Fun challenge: If Cornwall had been named after corn, what do you think our town mascot would look like? A crowned cob of corn, perhaps? 👑🌽

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡 A St. Lawrence Island Retreat for $215K

Every now and then, a property pops up that makes us do a double take — and this one on St. Francis Island is exactly that. Listed at just $215,000 , this modern 2-bedroom chalet (completed in 2023!) is a rare chance to own a slice of paradise right on the legendary St. Lawrence River without breaking the bank. 🌊✨

Fully furnished and move-in ready, the chalet combines comfort with scenic beauty. Picture yourself unwinding on a level, expansive lawn with jaw-dropping river views that seem to go on forever. The property comes with a meticulously maintained dock - perfect for boating, fishing, or just dipping your toes in after a hot summer day. 🚤🎣

Inside, the home blends modern design with cozy charm, while thoughtful touches like a lake water intake system and holding tank make life easy and sustainable. Whether you’re after a weekend getaway, a recreational haven, or even an investment property, this waterfront gem checks all the boxes.

Properties along the St. Lawrence are notoriously scarce, especially at this price point. So if you’ve been dreaming about morning coffee with river breezes and evenings watching freighters cruise by, this might be your sign to make the leap.

👉 Check out the full listing here: https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/28800006/8-st-francis-island-south-glengarry-723-south-glengarry-charlottenburgh-twp

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢   Who is Hiring?

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

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

A/Z DRIVER - Cornwall Towing and Septic Pumping
📍 Cornwall
General towing and floating division.
📧 Apply by calling: 613-362-1986

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

From island getaways to goats with rectangular pupils (still can’t get over that 👀🐐 ), we’ve covered a lot of ground this week. If nothing else, let this be your reminder that SD&G is never short on stories, surprises, and good neighbours.

Don’t forget to cast your vote in our little poll about the community discount card - your feedback truly helps shape what we do here at The Scoop . These newsletters have always been for you, and it’s your voices that keep them real, fun, and rooted in community.

Until next week, keep supporting local, keep sharing your stories, and maybe even give a wave to the stranger next to you at the fair or in line at Food Basics - chances are, they’re reading The Scoop too. 😉

Catch you next Thursday, neighbours! 💚

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With gratitude,
The SD&G Scoop Team