CFN – During the time spent idling on the North Channel Bridge, waiting to get through the Canadian border crossing at Cornwall, some drivers probably wondered why the bridge is so high. After all, ships don’t use the canal or the channel of the St. Lawrence River which Cornwall fronts.Continue Reading
CFN is proud to sponsor Jeff Brunet’s Alkaline Entertainment’s presentation at the historic Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario of Great Scott! Shock Treatment Tribute to AC DC! & The Trench Town Oddities One night only! Saturday November 16th, 2013 This is a licensed LCBO show Get your tickets in advance orContinue Reading
Yes, it’s that time of year again, the time when the debate is renewed among professing Christians whether or not to have anything to do with Halloween. Opinions range from seeing Halloween as harmless to seeing it as an opportunity to reach the lost with the Gospel of the LordContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Long time Deputy Fire Chief Rob Hickley issued a statement including his letter of retirement today. CFN is printing both unedited. You have asked for my comments about the fact that I had to retire on October 9, 2013. I have been on short term sickContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s never easy tackling allegations of corruption, cronyism, nepotism, and incompetence, but then many positive things in life only come by tackling the tough stuff. Tracy Barker is a very brave woman. She’s also very frustrated after leaving the Agape Centre where she worked as aContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Cameron Brassard, 51 of Cornwall was arrested on October 28th, 2013 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the man failed to attend court on October 24th, 2013 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On October 28th, the man attendedContinue Reading
CFN – It’s always a pleasant surprise when one of our Subscribers calls and today Ms Patricia Walsh of Cornwall called saying that she’d just won a basket at the New Freshco Store that opened here in Cornwall Ontario on Mc Connell & 9th and that she wanted her favoriteContinue Reading
POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE, PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on October 26, 2013 and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and property obtained by crime. It is alleged that in the early morning hoursContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Patient River Kings fans were finally rewarded with an impressive home opener. But River King killer Francis Charette spoiled the party, scoring two goals to lead the defending champion Jonquière Marquis to a 5-2 victory on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. Former River Kings goaltender Fred PichéContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The River Kings are set to host the defending champion Jonquière Marquis on Saturday night. And one of Cornwall’s biggest fan’s – head coach Dean Lygitsakos – is happy to be coming back to the Seaway City. “Cornwall was a priority for the league this off-season andContinue Reading
DOMESTICS Cornwall, ON – A 17 year old Cornwall male was arrested on October 24, 2013. It is alleged that on October 22, 2013, he had a verbal argument with his 18 year old girlfriend which escalated into him holding her to the floor then throwing her against theContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – When I wrote my piece about Alyssa Blais and the Agape Centre sending out nasty legal letters to former Agape people from Ottawa Law firm Emond Harnden it was a surprise preamble of an expose I’d been preparing. The fact that this charity had the audacityContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The River Kings have added more depth to their blueline. And it’s a familiar face to local hockey fans. Mathieu Raby has come to terms with the River Kings. The former Cornwall Comet adds plenty of size and toughness to the Kings defence. Raby last played with theContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Another accident near the new Freshco site. As a matter of fact our viewer was in the Freshco parking lot as today is their grand opening! (which for some reason the retailer neglected to invite the largest newspaper in the city or send us a press release)Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Alyssa Blais has a funny way of running the Agape Centre and food bank in Cornwall Ontario. The hyper ambitious newlywed has been under fire lately. Many long time volunteers and staff have left in disgust pointing fingers at Ms Blais making claims of cronyism andContinue Reading
Well Cornwall and the area it’s time! Sunday October 27, 2013 we are having our first Town Hall meeting. The event is free and open to the the public and takes place at the Air Force Wing at 240 Water Street in Cornwall Ontario; one of the nicestContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – After opening the LNAH regular season with three consecutive games on the road, the River Kings are finally set to host their home opener on Saturday night. And a spectacular evening is planned for Cornwall fans. The River Kings host the defending champion Jonquiere Marquis at theContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Why is the City of Cornwall subsidizing Smart Centres to the tune of over $4M? I know it’s incremental. I know that it will raise the value of the property and increase the tax base, but Smart Centres is not a dumb company. It is gettingContinue Reading