SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for November 20-27, 2025!

Hey there, Cornwall & SD&G crew! 👋

Welcome back to another cozy, community-filled edition of The Scoop and wow, do we ever have a lot to cover this week!

First, a big thank you (and a sincere oops!) to Arnold for pointing out that we missed featuring last week’s Christmas Parade. With so many amazing events happening, it slipped through the cracks but we always appreciate when our readers keep us on track. Thanks, Arnold! 🙌

Speaking of listening to our readers, the results from last week’s survey are in… and 80% of you are homeowners! 
Suddenly your collective obsession with the Real Estate & Neighbourhood Buzz section makes perfect sense. Don’t worry, we’ll keep bringing you beautiful listings and local gems, and we’ll also sprinkle in the occasional rental listing so everyone stays in the loop.

A little heads-up: next week may be our final Scoop of the year, as we’ll be taking some time off in December to recharge, enjoy the season, and maybe sneak in a few gingerbread cookies. 😉
So if there’s an event you’d love us to feature before we wrap up 2025, now’s the time to send it our way!

And finally - a quick but important community alert. 🚨
One of our readers made us aware of a Special Olympics fundraising scam happening in the region. Folks are going door-to-door pretending to collect donations, which the Special Olympics organization would not do. Please be cautious, double-check credentials when donating, and when in doubt, contact the organization directly. Huge thanks to the reader who flagged this - you may have helped protect someone! 💛

Alright, grab a warm drink and settle in - let’s dive into what’s happening this week across SD&G!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉 What’s Happening This Week (November 20-27, 2025)

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

🔸 A Taste of Glengarry – Holiday Market & Community Showcase
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 🕓 4 PM – 9 PM | 📍 Glengarry Sports Palace, Michel Depratto Hall (2nd Floor), 170 MacDonald Blvd, Alexandria
🎟️ FREE entry for visitors & vendors!
Get ready to kick off the cozy season in true Glengarry style!
A Taste of Glengarry is back, bringing together the makers, bakers, growers, and creators who show off the very best of our region. Spend the evening wandering through a warm, festive indoor market filled with local goods, handmade treasures, holiday treats, and all the small-town charm you could ever hope for. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, sampling something delicious, or just enjoying the atmosphere, this event is the perfect way to ease into the holiday spirit. 🎁🌲 Thanks to the Township of North Glengarry and their Community Grants Program, admission is completely FREE - so bring a friend or make it a family outing!

🔸 Williamsburg Country Market – Christmas Market
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM | 📍 IOOF #349 Williamsburg
If you’re looking to dive headfirst into holiday cheer, the Williamsburg Christmas Market has you covered! This cozy indoor market is packed with fantastic local vendors - the kind that make you want to grab a hot cocoa, wander the aisles, and say “just one more gift” at least five times. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the wonderful makers and creators you’ll find:
🧶 Jamie Fortin – knitted socks, mittens, hats & more
🍹 Serena Sabourin – Vodkow & alcohol cream liquor
🧵 Hope Russell – handmade sewing products
🌿 Whipperwill Farms – organic products & handmade wreaths
📚 Paperworks Anytime – papercrafts, macramé & jewelry
🪵 Timber and Twine – beautiful wooden creations
🍎 Barkleys – apples, cider, syrups & more
🕯️ Scentsy with Shelley Robertson
🐐 Jennifer Wolf McIntyre – loose leaf tea & handmade “goats” (yes, really!)
…and so many more talented locals! From home décor and handcrafted gifts to delicious treats and festive favourites, this is the perfect place to support small businesses while checking names off your holiday list. Bundle up, bring a friend, and get ready to shop local in Williamsburg!

🔸 Baby, Please Come Home – Alexandria’s Annual Evening Shopping Event
📅 Thursday, November 27 | 🕓 4 PM – 10 PM | 📍 Main Street & Surrounding Area, Alexandria
Get ready for one of Alexandria’s most festive nights of the year! The 5th annual “Baby, Please Come Home” event is back, and Main Street is transforming into a holiday-lover’s dream. Local shops will be staying open late - all the way until 10 PM-ish - giving you plenty of time to browse, shop, and find those perfect seasonal gifts while supporting the small businesses that make our community shine. 🛍️ It’s all organized as a show of solidarity for the brick-and-mortar businesses that keep Main Street vibrant year-round and trust us, it’s an evening you don’t want to miss. Bundle up, grab a friend, and come enjoy the glow of shop windows and holiday cheer in the heart of Alexandria!

🔸 Martha’s Closet – Free Clothing Giveaway
📅 Saturday, November 29 | 🕘 9 AM – 11 AM | St. James’ Anglican Church (Basement), 20 High St., Morrisburg | Use the West Entrance
Looking to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime? Or maybe you’ve got a growing kiddo who seems to size up every two weeks? 👕👖 Then make your way to Martha’s Closet, Morrisburg’s monthly free clothing giveaway for men, women, and children! This wonderful community initiative helps give clothing a second life (and keep it out of the landfill). Whether you need winter gear, everyday wear, or something cozy for the colder months, you’re sure to find great pieces and yes, there are still winter coats left! Martha’s Closet runs on the last Saturday of every month (except July and December), so this is your final chance before the holiday season pause.

🎵 Where’s That Music Coming From (November 20-27, 2025)

🔸 Shiners Duo Live at Jet Set Pub
📅 Friday, November 21 | 🕖 7 PM | 📍 Jet Set Pub
Kick off your Friday night with great vibes, cold taps, and killer tunes! The Shiners Duo are hitting the stage at Jet Set Pub, and they’re bringing their signature mix of feel-good music, laid-back charm, and just the right amount of rock ’n’ roll swagger. 😎🎸 Expect taps, tunes, and tasty treats (their words - and honestly, sounds perfect). Whether you’re heading out with friends or just need a little musical pick-me-up after a long week, this is your sign to go. You deserve a fun night out… c’mon!!

🔸 Record & Release Your Music – Free Workshop with Kenny Muziq
📅 Friday, November 21 | 🕖 7 PM | 📍 44 Pitt Street, Suite 206, Cornwall
💥 FREE workshop — limited spots!
Got a passion for music? A voice memo full of song ideas? A guitar riff you secretly think is pretty awesome? This Friday is your night! 🎶 Recording artist and producer Kenny Barnes (Kenny Muziq) is hosting a totally free, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn exactly how to record and release your own music from home - no fancy studio required. It’s all happening in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere - perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how modern music-making actually happens. If you’ve ever dreamed of putting your own songs out into the world… this is your sign. Spots are limited, so reach out to reserve yours! See you there! 🎵

🔸 Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd – Symply Skynyrd Live at The Port Theatre
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 🕖 Doors 7 PM • Show 8 PM – 11 PM | 📍 The Port Theatre, Cornwall
🎟️ Early Bird $30 (until Oct 25) | Advance $40 | $45 at the door
Get ready for a night of Southern rock that’ll have you singing every word and air-guitaring like nobody’s watching! 🤘 Symply Skynyrd is rolling into The Port Theatre for a high-energy tribute to the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most electric nights of the season. Expect all the classics - Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, Simple Man - played loud and proud in one of Cornwall’s most iconic venues. 🎶🔥 Whether you’re a lifelong Skynyrd fan or just love a good live show, this is the perfect Saturday night outing. Grab your tickets early, gather your concert crew, and get ready for a rock-filled night you won’t forget.
👉 Tickets available online: https://shop.theaterfiller.com/PortTheaterEvent

🔸 Maggie’s Wake – Spirit of the Season Tour at Aultsville Theatre
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall
🎟️ Use promo code: BOGOCORNWALL
Get ready for a magical, toe-tapping, heart-thumping night of Celtic roots music! 🍀Fresh off winning the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best New/Emerging Artist, Maggie’s Wake is bringing their Spirit of the Season Tour to Cornwall - and trust us, this one’s going to be special. Expect fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, soaring harmonies, and rhythms that’ll lift you right out of your seat. Their music blends tradition with fresh energy, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and totally new - the perfect match for a cozy November night. Even better? You can grab buy-one-get-one tickets with the promo code BOGOCORNWALL at checkout. Bring a friend, bring your partner, or treat your favourite music-loving neighbour to a night out!
🎟️ Tickets: https://tproontario.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/MaggiesWake?aff=aultsville

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🍛 The Spicy Pearl

If you’re craving BIG flavour and comfort food that warms the soul, The Spicy Pearl on Pitt Street is calling your name! This local gem is serving up some of the best Jamaican and Thai cuisine in the city, and judging by their latest plate (look at that mountain of goodness!), you’re going to want to bring your appetite. 🤤🔥

From perfectly seasoned fish to savoury rice, fresh veggies, plantains, and that signature Spicy Pearl kick, every dish feels like a mini vacation for your taste buds. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or getting delivery, they’ve got you covered.

Fair warning though - they’ve been busy, and for good reason! Their flavour-packed meals are the kind you think about later and say, “Yep… I’m going back.”

📞 Give them a call to place your order: 613-932-6486
And if you pass by, be sure to say thanks to the team - they’re some of the friendliest folks around!

Treat yourself this week… you deserve it. 😋🌶️

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THROWBACK CORNER
📸 The Longue Sault Rapids

Here’s a gorgeous piece of local history to rewind the clock: the Longue Sault Rapids - once one of the most dramatic and powerful stretches of the St. Lawrence River. And yes… Longue Sault, with the original French spelling! A neat little detail you don’t often see anymore.

This old photo is a striking reminder of what the river once looked like before major changes reshaped our shoreline. Today, the rapids are long gone, leaving many locals wondering what it must’ve felt like to stand on the riverbank and hear that roaring water rushing by. 🌊

So here’s a question for all you history buffs and lifelong locals:
👉 Why don’t we have these rapids anymore?
Is it because of the construction of the Cornwall Dam and the St. Lawrence Seaway flooding?

Hit reply and tell us what you know, or what you remember. We love hearing stories passed down through families, and we’re sure plenty of you have a tale or two about this incredible part of SD&G’s past.

PET OF THE WEEK
🐾 A Gentle Reminder for Pet Parents

As we head into the colder months here in SD&G, we want to offer a warm (and important!) reminder to all our readers: please don’t leave your pets outside for extended periods in the winter weather.

We’ve unfortunately been seeing more stories lately about dogs being left outdoors in freezing temperatures, and it breaks our hearts. 💔 Our furry friends feel the cold just like we do - sometimes even more and they rely on us to keep them safe, warm, and cared for.

So as the snow starts to fall and those chilly winds pick up, please:
❄️ Bring pets inside when temperatures drop
❄️ Limit outdoor time to short, supervised play sessions
❄️ Make sure they have a warm, dry place to rest
❄️ Check on neighbours or friends who may need help keeping their pets safe

A little extra care goes a long way to keeping tails wagging all winter long. ❤️ If you ever see an animal in distress, please contact your local authorities or OSPCA.

Stay warm, stay kind, and give your pets a cozy snuggle from us!

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Cornwall’s New Bird-Friendly Bus Shelter!

If you’ve recently driven down Angelo Lebano Drive and found yourself squinting at the new bus shelter wondering, “Hmm… what’s with the dotted design?” - you’re not alone. We were curious too!

Turns out, it’s not just a design choice - it’s a brilliant, eco-friendly upgrade by Cornwall Transit as part of a new pilot project supporting the City’s environmental initiatives. 🌿🐦

The wrap is bird-friendly, designed to help reduce dangerous window collisions and promote local biodiversity. Small upgrades like this may seem simple, but they make a huge difference for the thousands of birds that pass through Cornwall’s green spaces and waterways.

This shelter is just one piece of a growing list of environmental improvements, alongside bird-safe window tape and eco-conscious updates to municipal infrastructure - all part of the city’s goal to earn Bird-Friendly City certification through Nature Canada.

A big round of applause 👏 to Cornwall Transit, City Council, and every resident who continues to support a more sustainable, wildlife-friendly community. And honestly? It’s great to see a cost-effective initiative that makes a real, measurable impact on the environment.

Sometimes small dots add up to big wins. 🌎

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 [email protected] and let’s chat!

JUST FOR FUN
🎯 Games Corner – Just for Fun!

A lovely reader wrote in saying, “Hey Scoop, can we get more Glengarry content?”
Well… challenge accepted! While this isn’t exactly breaking news, it’s a fantastic slice of Glengarry history and a perfect fit for this week’s trivia. 😉

Here’s your question:
Glengarry County was originally settled in 1792 by Scottish emigrants fleeing which major historical event?

A) The Potato Famine
B) The Highland Games
C) The Highland Clearances
D) A clan disagreement about who makes the best bannock

Take your guess before scrolling…

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✔️ Answer: C) The Highland Clearances!

Many families from the Scottish Highlands, especially from Inverness-shire, arrived in Glengarry during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their culture, traditions, and even Scottish Gaelic remained a vibrant part of the area for generations - with the language spoken locally for over 400 years.

Pretty amazing, right?

And to the reader who asked for more Glengarry coverage - we hear you! We’ll keep sprinkling more stories, facts, and features from that historic corner of SD&G. Keep the requests coming! 😊

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡 A Cornwall Classic on Second Street East

📍 425 Second St E, Cornwall
💰 $940,000 | 🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms | 🔥 4 Fireplaces | 📐 Approx. 3,000 sq. ft.

If you love homes with charm, character, and history… buckle up, because this one is an absolute treat.
425 Second Street East is easily one of our favourite homes in all of SD&G, and the newly listed interior photos are every bit as stunning as you’d hope. Think warm woodwork, timeless craftsmanship, and jaw-dropping custom details you rarely see in modern builds.

Originally constructed by a local doctor on a sprawling 100’ x 264’ lot, this home offers approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, complete with:
✨ Four fireplaces (yes, four!)
✨ Gorgeous original woodwork
✨ A detached oversized 1.5-storey garage/workshop
✨ Flexible zoning that allows for a home office, in-law suite, or creative mixed-use option
✨ A stone exterior and updated roof with an everlasting metal finish

Inside, the floor plan feels both grand and cozy - large rooms, elegant built-ins, and the kind of thoughtful custom features that simply aren’t made anymore. The home has been lovingly maintained, preserving the craftsmanship of its era while blending in tasteful modern upgrades.

Whether you’re house-hunting or simply love browsing beautiful homes (we totally get it!), this one is worth a peek. The listing photos alone are a joy - every room tells a story. 📸✨

If you’ve driven by this home and wondered what it looks like inside… now’s your chance, and trust us, it doesn’t disappoint!

📌 View the listing: https://soldsmart.ca/listing/425-second-street-e-cornwall-ontario-k6h-1z2-29088745/

👉 Got a property for sale or rent in SD&G? Let us feature it in next week’s Scoop - the most-clicked section of the newsletter!

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢 Who is Hiring?

YARD ASSOCIATE - Emard Bros Lumber
📍 Cornwall
Emard Bros. Lumber is currently seeking reliable and motivated yard associates to join our team in Cornwall, ON.
📧 Apply online: [email protected]

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP - MacEwen
📍 Hawkesbury
We’re seeking a highly organized, service-oriented individual to join our Hawkesbury team as a Customer Service Representative.
📧 Apply online: https://www.macewen.ca/careers

VOLUNTEER - Dundas County Hospice
📍 Dundas
Did you know you can make a real difference in someone’s life - no special skills required.
📧 Apply online: https://dundascountyhospice.ca/

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

As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us - whether you’re reading with your morning coffee, curled up by the fireplace, or sneaking in a peek during “just five more minutes” of downtime.

Before we sign off, a few quick reminders:
💬 Got an event for next week’s issue? Send it our way - with next week likely being our final Scoop before our December break, we want to make sure nothing special gets missed!
🏡 Real estate lovers, stay tuned for more gorgeous listings (and yes, a sprinkling of rentals too).
🎄 And a huge thank you again to everyone sending in feedback, local tips, and community alerts - you help make this newsletter what it is.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and joy-filled week ahead. Stay cozy, look out for one another, and keep celebrating all the little things that make SD&G such a wonderful place to call home.

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With gratitude,
The SD&G Scoop Team