CFN –  Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday January 30, 2012.   ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH WEAPON & THREATS             Cornwall, ON- A 31 year-old Cornwall man was arrested...

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CFN- One of our Earth Matters’ followers sent a note asking if we could supply information about light bulbs as he wasn’t convinced that switching from Incandescent Light Bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs...

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CFN – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question Are there...

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CFN –  Area photographer Calvin Hanson has been busy sending us in these two images of some gorgeous horses! The first is a Bay 2 Year Old Mare showing off! Black Arabian Stallion. You...

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CFN – With the House of Commons returning today we can expect a raucous session. Already the battle lines are forming as the opposition party’s line up to take shots at the Prime...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »

CFN- People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled Greening Sacred Spaces:...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »

CFN – With the Harper Government now proceeding at full throttle to push through the Northern Gateway oil pipeline to supply China, an unexpected crack has appeared within the governing party’s ranks. Calgary...

January 30 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012 is ”Vibrant Family Businesses in Organic...

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CFN – One of the most common things that I get asked about Canada, is the weather. It actually surprises me how many people don’t actually know anything about Canada, and so, when...

January 30 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

CFN – Shame is a stunningly bleak and hopeless movie.   It also is one of the best I’ve seen in the last year with not only stunning writing and direction; but truly...

January 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »

    CFN – Jadea Kelly, an exciting new Canadian music talent is performing on the Vinyl Café at the Upper Canada Playhouse this weekend and I got a chance to interview her....

January 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »

CFN –  Today a Canadian Jury and Judge have taken a stand that many will applaud. Zainab, (19), Sahar, (17), and Geeti, (13) Shafia , as well as Rona Amir Mohammad, 52, their father’s...

January 29 2012 / 5 comments / Read More »

CFN –  Gruesome weather couldn’t kill that Heavy Rock n Roll vibe in Cornwall Ontario as the Russ Dwarf and the Killer Dwarfs shook La Maison with people attending as far away as...

January 28 2012 / No comment / Read More »

CFN –  Penny Rudderham (Pennymakessense.ca) sent in this vacation photo that has this winter weary scribbler jealous! It’s our Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day!    You don’t have to be from...

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CFN –  Local Cartoonist Jay Schwartz has some new work coming out and he was kind enough to share some with our viewers! A bit more about Mr. Schwartz: Bio – Jay Schwartz Jay...

January 27 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

CFN –  Are you a photographer, writer, or artist?   We’re will be hiring some extra talent for our Online Magazine;  SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL which will be announcing more on in the coming month....

January 26 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

CFN – What a pleasure it is to attend a well conducted council meeting. After sitting in on a couple of the Cornwall City Council meetings it is refreshing to see local politicians...

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CFN – We owe Tea Party Tim Thomas a debt of gratitude.   It’s a slow week in the NHL.  No major news out there as the All Star break approaches.  Nobody really...

January 25 2012 / 20 comments / Read More »

CFN –  Local Cartoonist Jay Schwartz has some new work coming out and he was kind enough to share some with our viewers! A bit more about Mr. Schwartz: Bio – Jay Schwartz Jay...

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CFN – Most reports indicate some progress was made at the Crown-First Nations Gathering yesterday. This is positive news and a sign that both sides are inching forward and making progress. While there...

January 25 2012 / 6 comments / Read More »

CFN – The St. Lawrence College Cornwall Sharks women’s hockey team used an excellent defensive game, near-perfect goaltending and timely scoring to win the Wilfrid Laurier Brantford Invitational Tournament, played Friday, Jan 20....

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I understand for the most part that people don’t want to hear negative things. It’s really understandable, but standing behind the secret destruction that is going on in this city, is just shameful....

January 24 2012 / 13 comments / Read More »
Shopping

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario! February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn »

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario!  February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012...

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SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL is coming – Call for Photographers, Writers, and Artists – January 26, 2012 »

SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL is coming – Call for Photographers, Writers, and Artists – January 26, 2012 CFN –  Are you a photographer, writer, or artist?   We’re will be hiring some extra talent for our Online Magazine;  SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL which will be announcing more...

January 26 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

Living Locally Fair in Russell by Reg Coffey, Jan 22, 2012 »

Living Locally Fair in Russell by Reg Coffey, Jan 22, 2012   CFN – I am a big supporter of the buy local movement and not just because I am a local food processor (if you don’t know that...

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The Cornwall Free News Anti-Bullying Series – Our Coverage from January 23 – February 23, 2012 »

The Cornwall Free News Anti-Bullying Series – Our Coverage from January 23 – February 23, 2012 CFN – Bullying. bul·ly 1    [bool-ee]  noun, plural -lies,verb, -lied, -ly·ing, adjective, interjection noun 1. a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habituallybadgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. That’s a good start.   Bullying has been in the news a lot; sadly the last few years.    A...

January 21 2012 / 41 comments / Read More »

Katerina’s Restaurant & Catering – 1195 Second Street West in Cornwall Ontario MENU INCLUDED »

Katerina’s Restaurant & Catering – 1195 Second Street West in Cornwall Ontario MENU INCLUDED Katerina’s Restaurant & Catering features Greek, Mexican, and South West cuisine.   It’s a different culinary adventure nestled near the waterfront on the West side of Cornwall (1195...

January 18 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Opinion

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – the 411 on CFL’s (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs) »

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – the 411 on CFL’s (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs)

CFN- One of our Earth Matters’ followers sent a note asking if we could supply information about...

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View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – They’re Back! MP’s return to Parliament Hill – January 30, 2012 »

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – They’re Back!  MP’s return to Parliament Hill – January 30, 2012

CFN – With the House of Commons returning today we can expect a raucous session. Already the...

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Cracks Appearing in Government’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal by Richard Komorowski – Jan 30, 2012 »

Cracks Appearing in Government’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal by Richard Komorowski – Jan 30, 2012

CFN – With the Harper Government now proceeding at full throttle to push through the Northern Gateway...

January 30 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

Notes from Abroad – Tabatha Pilon on COLD & Snow from Denmark! January 29, 2012 »

Notes from Abroad – Tabatha Pilon on COLD & Snow from Denmark! January 29, 2012

CFN – One of the most common things that I get asked about Canada, is the weather....

January 30 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

Shafia Family Convicted of Four Counts of First Degree Murder – Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012 »

Shafia Family Convicted of Four Counts of First Degree Murder – Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012

CFN –  Today a Canadian Jury and Judge have taken a stand that many will applaud. Zainab,...

January 29 2012 / 5 comments / Read More »

Tea Party Tim Trashes US President Obama – Snubs Bruins White House Celebrations – January 25, 2012 »

Tea Party Tim Trashes US President Obama – Snubs Bruins White House Celebrations – January 25, 2012

CFN – We owe Tea Party Tim Thomas a debt of gratitude.   It’s a slow week...

January 25 2012 / 20 comments / Read More »

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – Inching Forward on Native Issues in Canada – January 25, 2012 »

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – Inching Forward on Native Issues in Canada – January 25, 2012

CFN – Most reports indicate some progress was made at the Crown-First Nations Gathering yesterday. This is...

January 25 2012 / 6 comments / Read More »

Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government »

Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government

I understand for the most part that people don’t want to hear negative things. It’s really understandable,...

January 24 2012 / 13 comments / Read More »

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SHAME Fassbender & Mulligan Stunning – Movie Review by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012 »

CFN – Shame is a stunningly bleak and hopeless movie.   It also is one of the best I’ve seen in the last year with not only stunning writing and direction; but truly magnificent performances by lead Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan,and Mr. Fassbender’s Penis. Director Steve McQueen doesn’t sugar coat life.  This movie is dark...

January 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »
SHAME Fassbender & Mulligan Stunning – Movie Review by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario! February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn »

CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012 is ”Vibrant Family Businesses in Organic Agriculture and Food”. In the current economic climate, the small business sector is the leading economic engine. Coupled with that, the organic...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »
ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario!  February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn

Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government »

I understand for the most part that people don’t want to hear negative things. It’s really understandable, but standing behind the secret destruction that is going on in this city, is just shameful. . What got me thinking wasn’t that people are upset that any of this secret destruction is out in the open and...

January 24 2012 / 13 comments / Read More »
Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government

Dish Real Food Review! New Downtown Cornwall Ontario Lunch Eatery at 15 1/2 Pitt Street 3 of 5 Red Hats REVIEW »

CFN – I bumped into Angela Youngs from Ground Soap last night at Eight Zero Zero.    Angela is a talented and vivacious young woman who makes some of the finest soap in Canada.  You can tell her passion for her product and feel the care she personally puts into her products.    She’s a...

December 21 2011 / 1 comment / Read More »
Dish Real Food Review! New Downtown Cornwall Ontario Lunch Eatery at 15 1/2 Pitt Street  3 of 5 Red Hats REVIEW

Ask Captain Dan: Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. January 30, 2012 »

CFN – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question Are there speed limits in the sky ?Question asked by Michelin. Answer Yes, there are speed limits in the sky. There are general speed...

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Ask Captain Dan: Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. January 30, 2012

Politics

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – They’re Back!  MP’s return to Parliament Hill – January 30, 2012

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – They’re Back! MP’s return to Parliament Hill – January 30, 2012 »

CFN – With the House of Commons returning today we can expect a raucous session. Already the battle lines are forming as the opposition party’s line up to take shots...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Cracks Appearing in Government’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal by Richard Komorowski – Jan 30, 2012

Cracks Appearing in Government’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal by Richard Komorowski – Jan 30, 2012 »

CFN – With the Harper Government now proceeding at full throttle to push through the Northern Gateway oil pipeline to supply China, an unexpected crack has appeared within the governing...

January 30 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »
South Stormont Township Council Meeting, January 25, 2012 by Reg Coffey

South Stormont Township Council Meeting, January 25, 2012 by Reg Coffey »

CFN – What a pleasure it is to attend a well conducted council meeting. After sitting in on a couple of the Cornwall City Council meetings it is refreshing to...

January 26 2012 / No comment / Read More »

Tea Party Tim Trashes US President Obama – Snubs Bruins White House Celebrations – January 25, 2012 »

Tea Party Tim Trashes US President Obama – Snubs Bruins White House Celebrations – January 25, 2012

CFN – We owe Tea Party Tim Thomas a debt of gratitude.   It’s a slow week in the NHL.  No major...

January 25 2012 / 20 comments / Read More »

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – Inching Forward on Native Issues in Canada – January 25, 2012 »

View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – Inching Forward on Native Issues in Canada – January 25, 2012

CFN – Most reports indicate some progress was made at the Crown-First Nations Gathering yesterday. This is positive news and a sign...

January 25 2012 / 6 comments / Read More »

Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government »

Letter to the Editor – Ashly Desaulniers of Cornwall Ontario Wants the People of Cornwall to Take Back the City from Its Government

I understand for the most part that people don’t want to hear negative things. It’s really understandable, but standing behind the secret...

January 24 2012 / 13 comments / Read More »

Letter to the Editor – Mark A MacDonald on Waterfront Development – January 24, 2012 »

Letter to the Editor – Mark A MacDonald on Waterfront Development – January 24, 2012

Dear Editor: There are long waiting lists for our seniors who need affordable housing. There are long waiting lists for our elderly...

January 24 2012 / 4 comments / Read More »

Should Cornwall Ontario Have a Moratorium on Waterfront Development Until a Referendum Question is asked at the next Election? POLL VIDEO »

Should Cornwall Ontario Have a Moratorium on Waterfront Development Until a Referendum Question is asked at the next Election?  POLL VIDEO

CFN – After going to Cornwall City Council for awhile you learn a few things.   One, there’s more manure spread than...

January 24 2012 / 4 comments / Read More »

What's Going On

Living Locally Fair – Saturday January 21, 2012 – Russell Ontario »

Living Locally Fair – Saturday January 21, 2012 – Russell Ontario

CFN - Thanks to local Environmentalist, Artist, and our own Columnist for our Column; Earth Matters,  Jacqueline Milner for sending us the...

January 7 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »

New Beginnings New Year’s Retreat – Snow Angels Sanctuary at The Abbey – December 30, 2011 – January 1, 2012 »

New Beginnings New Year’s Retreat – Snow Angels Sanctuary at The Abbey – December 30, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Open your heart and welcome the best year of your life.   This retreat will be a new beginning; an awakening of the...

December 15 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Running the Sahara Fund Raiser In Cornwall Ontario – December 14th – 6:30 PM »

Running the Sahara Fund Raiser In Cornwall Ontario – December 14th – 6:30 PM

CFN - This is nothing short of amazing and will certainly put you in the holiday spirit. . I am hoping that...

December 13 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Inspire to Action – Gerry Visca’s The BIG Think Lands in Cornwall Ontario! »

Inspire to Action – Gerry Visca’s The BIG Think Lands in Cornwall Ontario!

CFN -  The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a non-exclusive and non-predatory Media sponsor for Motivational Speaker Gerry Visca’s return...

December 7 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Akwesasne Basket Drive Mountain of Toys 15th Universality – December 16th, 2011 »

Akwesasne Basket Drive Mountain of Toys 15th Universality – December 16th, 2011

 CFN - The Annual Akwesasne Basket Drive is anticipating another year of caring and sharing for families throughout the community. Every year...

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Actor Comic Jason Stuart Hits Whistler British Columbia for Winter Pride Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week – February 9, 2012 »

Actor Comic Jason Stuart Hits Whistler British Columbia for Winter Pride Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week – February 9, 2012

CFN – JASON STUART celebrates with laughter at the 20th annual Winter PRIDE festival in Whistler British Columbia. . “Im the Daddy and...

December 2 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Christmas Past in the Lost Villages sponsored by Ontario Power Generation – Saturday December 10, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario »

Christmas Past in the Lost Villages sponsored by Ontario Power Generation – Saturday December 10, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

CFN -  Join our former MPP Jim Brownell at the Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre as they host a cultural talk on...

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It’s time for the Cornwall DBIA Home for the Holidays Christmas Home Tour! Last Minute Tix available at Life’s Little Pleasures on Pitt Street – November 30, 2011 »

It’s time for the Cornwall DBIA Home for the Holidays Christmas Home Tour!  Last Minute Tix available at Life’s Little Pleasures on Pitt Street – November 30, 2011

CFN -   It’s showtime!  After working, prepping, and primping the Cornwall Downtown Business Improvement Association’s Christmas Home for the Holidays Christmas...

November 30 2011 / No comment / Read More »

HEALTH, HOLISTIC & LIFESTYLE EXPO COMES TO CORNWALL ONTARIO ! One day ONLY – Saturday December 3, 2011 »

HEALTH, HOLISTIC & LIFESTYLE EXPO COMES TO CORNWALL ONTARIO !   One day ONLY – Saturday December 3, 2011

CFN - Cornwall and area’s 1st Annual Health, Holistic & Lifestyle Expo is being held at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornwall, Saturday...

November 30 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Organic Central Food Guru Tom Manley to Speak at Eastern Ontario Food Conference – Thursday December 1, 2011 Kemptville Ontario »

Organic Central Food Guru Tom Manley to Speak at Eastern Ontario Food Conference – Thursday December 1, 2011 Kemptville Ontario

CFN –   Are you going to the Eastern Ontario Food Conference Thursday December 1st at the University of Guelph campus in...

November 23 2011 / No comment / Read More »

ARTpreneur Conference in Cornwall Ontario – Thursday November 24, 2011 »

ARTpreneur Conference in Cornwall Ontario  – Thursday November 24, 2011

CFN - The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to announce that the 4th annual ARTpreneur Conference will be taking place November...

November 23 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Artist Peter Leclair Works on Display at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery November 20 – December 30, 2011 »

Artist Peter Leclair Works on Display at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery November 20 – December 30, 2011

CFN -As he has done many times over the past 30 years, local artist Peter Leclair is putting the finishing touches to...

November 20 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation organized by Transition Cornwall + Sunday February 5 in Cornwall Ontario

Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation organized by Transition Cornwall + Sunday February 5 in Cornwall Ontario »

CFN- People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »
ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario!  February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario! February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn »

CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012 is ”Vibrant Family...

January 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »
SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL is coming – Call for Photographers, Writers, and Artists – January 26, 2012

SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL is coming – Call for Photographers, Writers, and Artists – January 26, 2012 »

CFN –  Are you a photographer, writer, or artist?   We’re will be hiring some extra talent for our Online Magazine;  SPOTLIGHT CORNWALL which will be announcing more on in...

January 26 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »
British Home Child Committee & Cornwall Public Library Partner up – Presentation January 29, 2012

British Home Child Committee & Cornwall Public Library Partner up – Presentation January 29, 2012 »

CFN- The organizing committee for the local British Home Child Day activities is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Cornwall Public Library to increase awareness of the British...

January 23 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Living Locally Fair in Russell by Reg Coffey, Jan 22, 2012

Living Locally Fair in Russell by Reg Coffey, Jan 22, 2012 »

  CFN – I am a big supporter of the buy local movement and not just because I am a local food processor (if you don’t know that I roast...

January 22 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area Annual Conference & Business Show – February 23, 2012

Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area Annual Conference & Business Show – February 23, 2012 »

CFN- The Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area are once again preparing for their annual Conference and Business Show to be held on Thursday February 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 9...

January 16 2012 / No comment / Read More »

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Who do you think is the current or past most corrupt politician or City Leader in the Cornwall Ontario Area? You may make up to 3 selections.

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