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On June 9, Judie Martin donated a sculpture created by Millie in 2008 to honour her creative legacy in Cardinal. The piece—Cosette from Les Misérables—will be permanently displayed at the Cardinal Branch of the Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library, along with a commemorative plaque and Festival book.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is committed to keeping residents informed and engaged. In addition to fulfilling all statutory advertising requirements—such as signage, mailings, and/or newspaper ads—this webpage serves as an extra resource to keep you informed about public meetings and open houses, at which you can learn more about a local initiative, provide feedback, and participate in the decision-making process.

You are invited to our pool opening parties! Come for a free swim and more. 

Learn about our swimming lessons offered in June, July and August. 

Did you know Johnstown has a swim team? Learn all about it.

On May 19, 2025, the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal proudly honoured a legacy of dedication and community service with the official renaming of the Public Works Garage in Cardinal. The facility at 4035 Dishaw Street is now named the Bill Walter Public Works Garage, in recognition of Bill Walter’s exceptional 44-year career in municipal operations.

Every year the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal organize Boredom Buster day trips for children ages 6 to 15 during the summer months.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal took time on Friday, May 9 to honour the dedication of its volunteer firefighters during the 2025 Firefighter Appreciation Night

The Port of Johnstown has announced a new partnership with V6 Agronomy to support local farmers and expand services at the port. This collaboration will improve access to crop inputs and help strengthen the agricultural sector across the region.

Skyview Power has submitted a proposal to build a new battery energy storage system on private land in the township. The project would support Ontario’s growing electricity needs and improve grid reliability.