Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Bird Sounds and Interesting Job Opportunity – June 28, 2011
CFN – I awoke to the loud sounds of excited bird calls this morning. Certainly a call I had not heard before. I got up to have a peek out the window to find a family of crows under the bird feeder. . The family was taking advantage of the spillage of black sunflower seeds [...]
SD&SG OPP Police Blotter for Monday June 27, 2011
CFN – Here is your OPP Police Blotter for Monday June 27, 2011 CHARGES LAID (North Glengarry, On.) – On June 24, at approximately 3:10pm, SD&G OPP officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Lochiel St. in the town of Alexandria located in North Glengarry County. The investigation revealed that a 19 year old [...]
200th Anniversary in Dalkeith Ontario by Michael E Cartwright – June 27, 2011
CFN – Artist Michael Cartwright was kind enough to send in some photos and a blurb about the 200th Anniversary of Dalkeith. Although Dalkeith was a hub of activity surrounding the unveiling of the 200th anniversary stone , Frances Fraser took the time to congradulate and thank South Lancaster Artist Michael E.Cartwright for his donational [...]
Keith Beardsley’s View From the Hill – NDP Going Postal – Was it worth it? – June 27, 2011
Ottawa ON – There are two basic types of political discipline- internal party discipline and the party’s ability to restrain itself from foolish endeavours. The recent NDP filibuster over the Canada Post back to work legislation puts both types of discipline on display for the NDP. The NDP did well in managing their rookie MPs, [...]
Your police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday June 27, 2011.
Cornwall ON – Here is your police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday June 27, 2011. WARRANT – ESCAPE LAWFUL CUSTODY and BREACH OF PROBATION Cornwall, Ont. – A 15 year-old Cornwall male was arrested on the 24th of June, 2011. On the 21st of June, it is alleged that the young person [...]
Well it’s Official. I am now on the board of the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce – June 27, 2011
Cornwall ON – Well more life changes today. During my brief tenure as a political candidate I shared that I believed in “Evolution, not Revolution.” The concept is very simple. If you want change you have to work mightily to make it happen, and the best way to see change is to get involved [...]
Cornwall Ontario Preps Up for Communities in Bloom judges! – June 26, 2011
Cornwall ON – It’s time to prepare our community for the arrival of the Communities in Bloom Judges! Cornwall is once again participating in the Communities in Bloom Provincial edition, and the judges will be visiting Cornwall from July 25th to the 27th. . Throughout the spring, City staff and members of the community have [...]
Letter to the Editor by Mario Leclerc – THE ROLE OF UNIONS IN SOCIETY – June26, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – Research by labour experts Richard Freeman and James Medoff concluded that organizations with labour unions experience less employee turnover. Unions also allow employees to feel like they have a voice in the workplace, which can reduce feelings of frustration that could lead to turnover. The business of unions is to provide [...]
Ask Your Pilot Questions About Flying – Best Spot to Sit on Plane & Turbulence – June 20, 2011 – Toronto Ontario
Toronto ON – 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 My wife is a bad flyer. She’s very afraid, Where is the best place to sit in a plane that you feel [...]
MUSIC IN THE PINES FESTIVAL – “To Promote Music & Arts, while helping a good cause”. WHISPERING PINES CAMPGROUND 681 Concession 10 Curran, ON – June 30th to July 3, 2011
CFN – Eileen Garde of Whispering Pines campground is organizing her third annual Music in the Pines Festival in Curran, Ontario from June 30th to July 3, 2011. Live Entertainment: Sad Guru, Nadine Banville, Bob Mannseichner, Triskalia, River City Junction, Castalia, Kanaska Carter, Chant Libre, Theda Phoenix, Hippie Campfire and Open Jams Workshops, Vendors, Canada [...]
Une cohorte d’étudiants de l’école La Citadelle à l’honneur! – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – L’école secondaire catholique La Citadelle a tenu sa 38e remise des diplômes pour ses 152 finissants le 23 juin, au Théâtre Aulstville, du St. Lawrence College. Une centaine de bourses, d’une valeur totale de 21 000$, furent accordées aux finissants 2011. Au cours de la soirée, trois médailles d’excellence académique furent remise. La médaille [...]
Le Centre Benson ouvre officiellement le 29 juin! – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – Les portes du nouveau Centre Benson seront officiellement ouvertes le 29 juin 2011. Le maire, Bob Kilger, le député provincial, Jim Brownell et le député fédéral, Guy Lauzon, seront sur place à 18h pour souligner l’ouverture officielle de l’installation ultramoderne sur la 7e Ouest. La cérémonie d’ouverture sera suivie d’une activité [...]
Demonstration in front of Cornwall City Hall for Traffic Light after Motorcycle Fatality – June 25, 2011
Cornwall ON – A group of demonstrators marched in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario on Thursday as they are hoping that the city will respond and put a traffic light at the corner of McConnell and South Branch Road after a recent motor cycle accident claimed a life. Provincial Liberal candidate Mark A [...]
Eastern Ontario Health Unit Public Bed Bug Alert and Warning – HD VIDEO – Interview with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis – June 25, 2011
Cornwall ON – Bed Bugs seem to be raging across North American cites. They can be a disaster to get rid of and in some cases you literally have to destroy your furniture, clothing and even electronics as Bed Bugs can hide just about anywhere. The best cure is prevention. If you can keep [...]
Prince Delivers 4 Hour Performance at the 32nd Annual Montreal Jazz Festival! June 25, 2011
Montreal QC – Prince may be enigmatic at times as his 5 decade career in music unfolds, but boring is never a word connected to the diminutive master of the performance. He kicked off the Montreal Jazz Fest with a four hour set that included encore after encore at Metropolis. He performed is old hits, [...]
Edmonton Drafts Hopkins First Overall – Ottawa takes Mika Zibanejad, Winnipeg grabs Mark Scheifele – NHL DRAFT Round One June 24, 2011
Cornwall ON – It’s draft time! Edmonton didn’t surprise anyone by choosing Ryan Nugent Hopkins with the first draft pick. 106 points in 69 games; the lithe centre will need to put some weight on. What you see is what you get; a high point 1st line centre. Colorado grabbed Gabriel Landeskog [...]
First Test Cover for “Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge” by artist Jay Schwartz – What do you think? June 24, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – Here is a test look at the cover for “Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge” my new novel which I’m hard at work on in between posting news stories. We’ll be posting some other test covers and would love your feedback. Feel free to post here or email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com. [...]
Two Car Collision on CNR Over Pass Blocks Traffic in Cornwall Ontario – June 24, 2011
Cornwall ON – A two car wreck has traffic blocked up on the Pitt Street at the CNR over pass in Cornwall Ontario. We await more info on the collision. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported. If you see news happen email us your photos and/or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline [...]
