Coronation Street News – Wee Simon Attends Funeral of Maggie “Blanche Hunt” Jones – Corrie to get its own Nintendo Wii Game! February 26, 2010
The Stars of Coronation Street turned out to say goodbye to Maggie Jones who played Dowager Blanche Hunt with zest and venom to the end. Click this LINK or the photo of Simon to see the stars at the funeral and read the full story. Jones won several comedy awards for her portrayal of the [...]
Seawayradio.com goes live officially March 1, 2010 – Special Guest Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall Ontario
Seawayradio.com is proud to have as its first guest Mayor Robert “Bob” Kilger of Cornwall Ontario. News, talk, Sports, Politics, and all request radio live from Cornwall Ontario. Our first official show will start 11:30 PM Monday March 1st. Go to Seawayradio.com to listen live or see archived shows! Local Community Driven Radio [...]
It’s OPEN MIKE Night at Cafe Connectionz in Cornwall Ontario – The Return of Keegan Larose – Friday February 26, 2010
It’s that time again. The last Friday of every month Cafe Connectionz hosts a LIVE MIKE night where people can show what they can do! Come enjoy the super environment and amazing beverages and baked goods! It’s Free! It’s all ages. It’s good coffee. Cafe Connectionz is at 407 Water Street East, near [...]
World Quick Hits for Thursday February 25, 2010
Here are your Quick Hits for Thursday February 25, 2010 Cheaper Gasoline Created from Coal Peanut Allergy Hope Arctic Contestations Simmer Down to International Law Canadian Tourists Stranded At Airport – Pennywise, Pound Foolish Travel Ask Barb McLean at Marlin Travel How not to have this happen to you! Kijiji Not Cool to Breast Milk [...]
Canada Mauls Russia 7-3 – Halak Builds His Legend One Game at a Time Slovak Team Upsets Sweden 4-3 SCORES
If Bob Gainey hadn’t stepped down Jaroslav Halak’s play would probably have got him fired. Halak is having an Olympic games season of his life. Last year he got the Habs into the play offs with a burst of wins at the end of the season only to see Carey Price given the [...]
Breaking News – Fire Hits Apartment Building – Cumberland Street – Cornwall Ontario – February 25, 2010
A major fire broke on Cumberland between 3rd and 4th streets in Cornwall Ontario this afternoon. We’re still gathering news at press time. No injuries or deaths have been reported. If you have any news or tips email our hotline info@cornwallfreenews.com please visit our sponsors:
Cornwall Ontario Job Fair Packed!- Over 1000 People Enter in the first 90 Minutes! February 24, 2010 – Listen LIVE on Seawayradio.com from 3 PM – Wednesday February 24, 2010
The Job Fair today at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street) has been packed all day. Heavy snow didn’t slow the lines; some for as long as two hours have been the norm. If you can walk or take public transportation that’s the way to go as the parking lot has been near full [...]
Budget Cuts at Cornwall Community Hospital Inflame Community – Cornwall Ontario – February 24, 2010
Budget Cuts, loss of service, and now potential doctor losses which could impact long term local businesses. After all that Cornwall residents have given to the new hospital project many are upset at what looks to be going on at the hospital.
Canada Crushes Germany 9-2 – Habs Goalie Jaroslav Halak notches another win for Slovak team – SCORES – February 24, 2010
Canada romped Germany 9-2 last night in Men’s Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia. Roberto Luongo replaced Martin Brodeur in net. Tonight’s game versus Russia is crucial for the medal hopes of the home city favorites for Gold. In other Olympic Men’s Hockey SCORES – Switzerland edged Belarus 3-2 [...]
Seawayradio.com almost ready! Testing Tonight 7PM – Cornwall Ontario – February 24, 2010
We’re testing our online radio station this evening from 7:00pm. If you want to have us call you to speak on the air email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com and we’ll try and slot you in. Local community radio can be a lot of fun and we’re fully Socan licensed so we can take musical requests [...]
Cornwall Ontario Job Fair – Wednesday February 24, 2010 – Cornwall Civic Complex – 100 Water Street
Marc Boileau reminded me at Cornwall City Council tonight that Wednesday is the big Job Fair at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street). The Job Fair will feature some of the areas largest employers and also feature information for entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for work or just want to learn more about the Cornwall [...]
Michael Ignatieff Iffy on Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams US Heart Surgery – Moncton New Brunswick – February 23, 2010
Liberal Hopeful Michael Ignatieff weighed into the Danny Williams surgery decision. The Newfoundland premier chose to have heart surgery in the US which drew sharp criticism. Mr. Ignatieff interviewed in Moncton New Brunswick said that: “…He would not have done it, but Michael Ignatieff feels Danny Williams’ decision to get health treatment in [...]
Cornwall Ontario Rocked by Potential Doctor Loss and Spin Off Effects – BREAKING NEWS – February 22, 2010
Cornwall Ontario – Reports came into our office today that the Cornwall CommunityHospital in efforts to shave more off the budget may be letting go of a few doctors. We’ll be updating this story as we confirm more facts and details. Suffice to say that this could simply be hospital voo doo accounting at [...]
Cornwall Ontario Police Blotter Round Up – February 22, 2010
ASSAULT Cornwall, Ont. – A 14 year-old Chesterville youth was arrested on the 19th of February, 2010 for an Assault which occurred at a Cornwall alternative school earlier that date. It is alleged that he struck a fellow student and grabbed his hair. The student did not require medical attention at the time of the [...]
Is the “New Depression” About to Hit Us? Editorial – February 22, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario
We’re very lucky in Canada, but the world today is a very small marble. When our neighbor to the South bleeds we tend to get splashed. In Europe now when a country like Greece goes through major economic mess, Germany and the rest of Europe get to help pay for it. Countries all over [...]
RBC provides $25,000 to Cornwall Ontario Tri-County Literacy After-School CHAP Program – February 22, 2010
RBC provides $25,000 to Cornwall After-School Program RBC Olympian Karen Blachford will bring Olympic greetings to children at Tri-County Literacy Council CORNWALL, February 18, 2010 — RBC will help bring Olympic spirit to Cornwall through an After-School Grant presentation to the Tri-County Literacy Council with RBC Olympian Karen Blachford. The $25,000 gift will be given [...]
Mark MacDonald – Cornwall City Councilor and unofficial Mayoralty candidate Reports in from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia – February 22, 2010
Cornwall City Councilor and unofficial Mayoralty candidate Mark MacDonald sent in another report and video from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic games where he is volunteering.
Canada Loses 5-3 to Team USA in Men’s 2010 Winter Olympic Hockey Ryan Miller Hangs Tough – Brian Rafalski scores twice! – February 22, 2010
Brian Rafalski led Team USA to a 5-3 victory over his former Team mate Martin Brodeur with two goals and Canada’s Men’s Hockey team. The US scored early and often in the fast paced game; one of the greatest ever scene in Olympic hockey. Other US goals were by C. Drury, J. Langenbrunner, and R. [...]
