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ARMED ROBBERY Two males charged (SOUTH DUNDAS,ON) – On February 18, 2019 at approximately 9:30pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, with the assistance of the SD&G Crime Unit, responded to a report of an armed robbery at convenience store in the Village of Iroquois, South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated two […]
As the Cornwall region digs out of a massive Colorado snow dump it’s an opportunity for a Winter snow day. With so many institutions closed, and hopefully most of our viewers prepared for the storm, we wish everyone a lovely Winter day and hopefully we can all enjoy and appreciate Mother Nature inflicting this break […]
A massive Snow storm is about to hit the Cornwall Ontario area with over 30cm of snow Tuesday with another 10 or so expected Wednesday. Temperatures will warm up from our current -15c Tuesday morning to near the zero mark. Morning is the time to stock up if you haven’t already. We’re expecting smaller loads […]
BINGO BRAWL IN RIDEAU LAKES (LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Rideau Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate an assault in Rideau Lakes Township. On February 5, 2019 at about 1:15 pm OPP officers responded to a long term care facility in Rideau Lakes Township. A physical dispute between a […]
(PRESCOTT, ON) On February 2, 2019, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers from the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), stopped a motor vehicle travelling west, on Highway 2, in Augusta Township. Further investigation revealed that the female driver had an outstanding warrant for her arrest and that a male passenger had breached his Recognizance . The driver, Brittney […]
Freezing drizzle and icky Winter conditions have cancelled all school buses today in the Cornwall area. Expect more rain and potential flooding in some areas before temps warm up overnight tonight before freezing up on Tuesday. Stay tuned to CFN for all your weather alerts and updates! Warnings 4:50 AM EST Monday 04 February 2019Freezing […]
For Wednesday January 23, 2019 all school vehicle transportation has been cancelled due to inclement weather and road conditions. Blowing snow with freezing rain is forecast for the region, resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Schools will remain open. We have snow predicted for the day turning to mixed precipitation and freezing rain and ice pellets […]
Cornwall Ontario – The biggest storm so far of the Winter is coming to the River City area! Expect to see some snow over the next five days with the big dumps coming this weekend! What’s rare is that temps will be plunging during the heavy falling of white stuff on the weekend. Right now […]
(LEEDS, ON.) – A 42 year old Lansdowne woman is facing a string of fraud related charges after an elderly woman was defrauded out of a substantial amount of her life savings. Members of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a months-long investigation after they were contacted in May […]
The OPP are advising that there are slow downs on the 401 Westbound near Iroquois and Cardinal. This is part of a National protest including activists from Akwesasne. Advisory – Slowdown on #Hwy401 wstbnd in the Iroquois/Cardinal area. Protest activities slowing the flow of traffic. Motorists should check ahead for road advisories and monitor local […]
(Prescott, ON) On January 10, 2019, at approximately 12:30 P.M., the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the Prescott Post Office, on Center Street, after the discovery of a suspicious package. Currently, the Post Office and the immediate area, including roads and sidewalks are closed to civilian traffic. The public is advised to avoid this […]
(LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing investigations into an impaired transport driver and vehicle driver overnight. Improper lighting on both prompted citizen calls. On January 3, 2019 at about 10:45 pm OPP officers received a call about a transport on Highway 401 driving all over the […]
It’s not everyday a business in Cornwall celebrates its 10th Anniversary! CFN has decided to do so by offering a heavily discounted banner ad deal for the Month of January 2019! E Interac us your payment to info@cornwallfreenews.com as well as emailing us your 300×250 (or smaller) ad banner and hyperlink. It’s that easy. Space […]
A FREEZING RAIN alert for New Year’s eve may be putting a damper on the River City and for those who have to drive tonight. Temps are hovering around the scary area where as little as one degree can be the difference between harmless wet stuff or killer freezing rain. If you can stay off […]
Cornwall Ontario – The River City is waking up to -20c temps as this short cold snap is about to come to an end as a warm pressure system cruises through our region bringing freezing rain, and other yucky precipitation which will turn into actual rain starting tonight and into Friday. We expect a high […]
ARMED ROBBERY (SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – On December 12, 2018 at approximately 12:08am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team, responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Circle K convenience store in the Village of Iroquois, South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated one […]
Ontario can no longer claim the shortest median wait time for medically necessary treatment in Canada, with patients in the province waiting an estimated 15.7 weeks (on average) in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Saskatchewan’s wait time of 15.4 weeks is the […]
