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Summation of the Ethier vs Cornwall Police Hearings Drag on for Second Day – Does $300K in Taxpayer Dollars Make any Sense? Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – October 31, 2011

Summation of the Ethier vs Cornwall Police Hearings Drag on for Second Day – Does $300K in Taxpayer Dollars Make any Sense? Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – October 31, 2011

CFN –   I spent a day of my life today at a hearing. It was summations for charges laid on two of Cornwall’s finest by Edgar Ethier over allegations that he was roughed up after being charged with impaired driving. Sergeants Scott Coulter and Troy St. Germain were in court along with Mr. St. [...]

October 31 2011 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Editorial, Headlines, News, Ontario, Opinion | Read More »

Letter to the Editor – Mario Leclerc is not happy with the Harper Government cutting vote subsidy for parties – October 31, 2011

Letter to the Editor – Mario Leclerc is not happy with the Harper Government cutting vote subsidy for parties – October 31, 2011

As you are aware the PC government is going to impose – its majority comprises of 39% of popular vote – to undermine our democracy by eliminating the per-vote subsidy system in Canada.    The per-vote subsidy in Canada is for each registered federal political party that received at least 2% of all valid votes the [...]

October 31 2011 | Posted in FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Maurice Dupelle Working hard on his Youth Advisory Committee – Spooky Teen Swim at Aquatic Centre – October 30, 2011

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Maurice Dupelle Working hard on his Youth Advisory Committee –  Spooky Teen Swim at Aquatic Centre – October 30, 2011

  CFN – Cornwall City Councilor rookie Maurice Dupelle was busy this weekend as Teens from his youth advisory board enjoyed from 9pm – 10pm, full access to the pool at the aquatic center, and were treated to aqua zumba and a game of under water hockey. From 10pm -11pm in the foyer of the [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Headlines, News, Ontario, SD&G Arts & Culture | Read More »

The Sad Death of Parrot the Dog at the Hands of Washington DC Police Officer Scott Fike. Is it time for Muzzle laws for Dogs in Public? POLL – October 30, 2011 UPDATED

The Sad Death of Parrot the Dog at the Hands of Washington DC Police Officer Scott Fike.  Is it time for Muzzle laws for Dogs in Public?   POLL – October 30, 2011 UPDATED

CFN –   That was Parrot.   Parrot was an innocent victim of our society of irresponsibility and accountability.     We live in a world where we simply make bad decisions with rarely an afterthought.  A world where “I’m sorry” is far too often a get out of jail free card. I own a Rottweiler.   She’s [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Crime, Headlines, News, World News | Read More »

Local Authors Launch The Perfect Mix by Reg Coffey – 30 October 2011

Local Authors Launch The Perfect Mix by Reg Coffey – 30 October 2011

CFN – As advertised earlier this week we finally launched our collaborative book of short stories, The Perfect Mix. Our publisher, local do-it-yourselfer Dean Swift, held the party at his residence and even bought a cake to celebrate. Dean is not just a publisher but an author in his own rights and a shipbuilder. He is the [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Arts, Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Holiday Shopping in Cornwall Ontario, News, SD&G Arts & Culture, Shopping, Shopping in Cornwall, Small Business | Read More »

More Great Talent at St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg Ontario – Del Barber & Brea Lawrenson by Reg Coffey – 30 October 2011

More Great Talent at St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg Ontario – Del Barber & Brea Lawrenson  by Reg Coffey – 30 October 2011

CFN – This months performances at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage once again included some great Canadian talent in the form of Del Barber and Brea Lawrenson. Brea Lawrenson is a 24 year old singer-songwriter who shows plenty of poise, determination and confidence on the stage. This is a return engagement for Brea and since [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Arts, Community, Entertainment, Headlines, Morrisburg ON, Music, News, SD&G Arts & Culture | Read More »

Michael L. Blais CD on Canadian Veterans Advocacy and Harper Government Cuts for Veterans – October 30, 2011

Michael L. Blais CD  on Canadian Veterans Advocacy and Harper Government Cuts for Veterans – October 30, 2011

  CFN – Ladies and gentlemen, fellow veterans, serving members. I hope all is well with you and your families and that you have made preparations to participate in CVNDOP-2 as we once again draw attention to the plight of our wounded warriors and, equally important, our battle to have Veterans Affairs Canada’s budget excluded [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, Letters to the Editor, News, Niagara Falls ON, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Habs Beat Bruins 4-2 – Sens come back and bite Rangers 5-4 – NHL Scores – October 29, 2011

Habs Beat Bruins 4-2 – Sens come back and bite Rangers 5-4 – NHL Scores – October 29, 2011

CFN –  Lars Eller is getting a huge opportunity with Montreal during the Scott Gomez injury.  In tonight’s game at the Bell Centre against he Boston Bruins he was productive scoring a goal, but also coughed up the puck in his own end that resulted in a Bruin goal.   Brian Gionta and a very [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News, NHL, Sports | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario Real Estate Agent Breaks Record for Residential Home Sale ! Jacques Perreault of Remax – October 29, 2011

Cornwall Ontario Real Estate Agent Breaks Record for Residential Home Sale !  Jacques Perreault of Remax – October 29, 2011

CFN – The Cornwall and District  Real Estate Board saw a record established when Remax Cornwall Realty agent Jacques Perreault .   The estate was listed for $2.2 million dollars and Mr. Perreault sat down and chatted with me about his record sale. We talked about what makes a good agent and some of the qualities [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Commercial Property for Sale/Lease, Cornwall, Headlines, Money, News, Ontario, Real Estate for Sale, Shopping, Shopping in Cornwall | Read More »

JL Computers LAP TOP Special! Acer Aspire Only $389! CLICK FOR DETAILS – October 29, 2011

JL Computers LAP TOP Special! Acer Aspire Only $389!  CLICK FOR DETAILS – October 29, 2011

While supplies last! Cornwall Ontario’s number one Computer Store for Sales and Service, J.L .Computers – 164 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario has a limited supply of these Acer Aspire Lap Tops! Check their full line of new and gently used computers at some amazing prices! Printers, Monitors, accessories and so much more! JL [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, Holiday Shopping in Cornwall Ontario, News, Shopping, Shopping in Cornwall, Special Offers | Read More »

Scary Vampire Tour at Cornwall Ontario Jail this Halloween Weekend – October 28-30, 2011 HD VIDEO (Scare warning!)

Scary Vampire Tour at Cornwall Ontario Jail this Halloween Weekend – October 28-30, 2011  HD VIDEO (Scare warning!)

CFN – Scary stuff tonight and this weekend at the Cornwall Jail!   It’s their Halloween Vampire tour!  Scary stuff as you’ll see from the video below. I toured the jail with Penny Rudderham of the The Seaway Roller Derby Girls who were lending a hand and having a blast!  Please note that this video [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in Announcements, Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Entertainment, Events, Headlines, News, Ontario, SD&G Arts & Culture, Shopping, Special Offers, What's Going On | Read More »

Couponing with Carine! Check out the Savings! October 28, 2011

Couponing with Carine! Check out the Savings!  October 28, 2011

CFN -I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s column.  This week has some good sales, but first, I want to talk about what I believe is the best way to organize your coupons.Some feel an envelope is the best way; some have them in mini folders. I use a binder. I like to be able to [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in Couponing with Carine, Headlines, News, Shopping, Shopping in Cornwall, Special Offers | Read More »

Your Police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Friday October 28, 2011.

Your Police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Friday October 28, 2011.

CFN – Here is your Police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Friday October 28, 2011. BREAK & ENTER ARREST               Cornwall, ON- Trevor Murphy, 26 of Cornwall was arrested on the 26th of October, 2011. It is alleged that between January 2010 and October 2011 he committed several break and enters in the City [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in Crime, Headlines, News | Read More »

Cornwall Regional Art Gallery to hold Improv and Burlesque Nights – October 28, 2011

Cornwall Regional Art Gallery to hold Improv and Burlesque Nights – October 28, 2011

CFN –    The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery has put out the following release: Making a call out to all you zany characters!  If you like to improvise you must come out to our open IMPROV NIGHTS at the gallery!  Our first one will be next Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00pm- 9pm(or until the fun stops!)  Our [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in Announcements, Arts, Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, News, SD&G Arts & Culture, What's Going On | Read More »

Keith Beardsley’s View From the Hill – Milk, Cheese, Eggs – Who is Looking Out for the Consumer – October 28, 2011

Keith Beardsley’s View From the Hill – Milk, Cheese, Eggs – Who is Looking Out for the Consumer – October 28, 2011

CFN – Canadian consumers are growing increasingly frustrated that we pay more than our American neighbours for the same products even though our dollar is comparable to the US dollar. The problem for the Harper government is how do you contain that frustration and prevent it from turning into anger, anger that down the road [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Opinion, Politics, View from the Hill | Read More »

Habs win again! 2-1 over Boston – Sens nip Panthers 4-3 – NHL Scores October 28, 2011

Habs win again!  2-1 over Boston – Sens nip Panthers 4-3 – NHL Scores October 28, 2011

CFN –  After six losses the Habs notched their second victory in a row beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Beantown!  Tomas Plekanec scored the winner in the 3rd.   Erik Cole put Montreal in the lead with another girl and PK Subban tangled with Brad Marchand. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDq__6iiMsM It was weird land on Team 990 [...]

October 27 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News, NHL | Read More »

Your City Hall Bulletin for Cornwall Ontario for Friday October 28, 2011

Your City Hall Bulletin for Cornwall Ontario for Friday October 28, 2011

Here is your City of Cornwall Ontario Bulletin for October 28, 2011 Click the Bulletin to blow up to full size!  Click the X on the bottom right corner to blow up even larger! For complete information on City Programs and Services visit Cornwall Ontario at www.Cornwall.ca Check out Cornwall Ontario on Facebook too! Share [...]

October 27 2011 | Posted in City Bulletin For Cornwall Ontario, Community, Community Calender, Cornwall, Cornwall, Headlines, News, Ontario, SD&G Arts & Culture | Read More »

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – One step forward for world-kind. VIDEO WARNING – October 27, 2011

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – One step forward for world-kind.  VIDEO WARNING – October 27, 2011

CFN -Some time ago a video had landed in my inbox showing practices used to collected shark fins for an oriental delicacy, shark fin soup.  This soup is often served on special Oriental occasions such as weddings.  The video was disturbing in that a small portion of the animal was sliced off, of the still [...]

October 27 2011 | Posted in Earth Matters, GREEN News, Headlines, News, Opinion | Read More »

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