General News

This page provides updates related to the Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project throughout its development. The project is intended to support Ontario’s electricity needs by storing energy during low-demand periods and supplying it back to the grid when demand is high.

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.

Repairs to the water main on Dishaw Street in Cardinal were completed following two breaks on September 22.

We provide curbside brush and leaf collection in built up areas, and fees will be waived for loads dropped at the Transfer Station during collection months.

The Edwardsburgh Cardinal Fire Department is joining the Office of the Fire Marshal in encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Ontario’s Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.

We are proud to celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

We will be flushing hydrants and operating isolation valves in Cardinal and New Wexford from September 21 to October 30, 2026.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising users of the St. Lawrence River that the navigational gates at the Iroquois control dam have been reopened and are once again available for recreational boat passage.

Improvements to Cardinal's Galop Canal are being made through the Canal Beautification Project.

You'll find the latest updates, community stories and project highlights from around the Township.