General News

A shovel went into the ground at the Port of Johnstown (PoJ), in the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal (TWPEC), marking the start of a transformative project by V6 Agronomy to build a new fertilizer terminal that will improve access to phosphate across Canada, and strengthen both local and national agri-food supply chains.

On Friday, July 4, the Honourable Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, visited two standout tourism businesses in Edwardsburgh Cardinal: Windmill Brewery and King’s Lock Craft Distillery.

 TWPEC is proud to announce that Sheila Bush has been named the 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year.

Grade 7 students at South Grenville District High School launched Giants Ink, a custom T-shirt and decal business, through the Upper Canada District School Board’s Real-World Learning program. The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal was their first paying customer, helping the students secure $33,000 in grant funding and expand their operations. This hands-on project is building real business skills and creating long-term opportunities for student learning and community impact.

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.

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.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is proposing an update to our zoning bylaw to permit the keeping of domestic fowl coops more broadly within the Township and, in particular, within all settlement areas

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is excited to announce the official launch of EC Connects, a comprehensive community resource platform designed to provide residents with quick and easy access to local services and support.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is pleased to announce that PR Development LP has been awarded a contract by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to build and operate a cutting-edge battery energy storage system named Skyview 2 right here in our community.