CFN – The McGuinty government’s plan to unilaterally cut $1.1 billion in health programs and fees will force wait times for medical procedures to go up and patient access to care to go down. That is the clear message a panel of local doctors will deliver to concerned Cornwall citizensContinue Reading
WARRANT, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Jessie Beauchamps-Gorman, 21 of Cornwall was arrested on August 3rd, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance with the conditions to not to be away from my residence between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am and abstain from the consumption ofContinue Reading
CFN – In this article, I would like to shine some light on some possibly forgotten hot topics from the recent past! These ideas have either been forgotten or simply have gone off the radar in recent discussions. If any members of the community would like to add to thisContinue Reading
CFN – It was a balmy night in Cornwall Ontario that saw the venerable old Port Theater host its first live event in over 60 years as Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment delivered Ring of Fire – A Johnny Cash Experience. Over 350 people lined Montreal Road as they attendedContinue Reading
Since the discussion about a possible beach along Cornwall’s waterfront began, numerous people have aired their veiwpoints that support and oppose a beach along Cornwall’s waterfront. The combination of a new boat ramp at the little inlet behind the RCAF building and the waterfowl situation may discourage the development of aContinue Reading
ROBBERY Cornwall, ON- Two males and one female were arrested on the 1st of August 2012. It is alleged that on the 28th of July 2012 the three individuals pulled out a knife threatening the victim then demanded money. It is further alleged that on the same date the three attendedContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Robert “Bob” Kilger has sent in the following statement in rebuttal to our story about CAO Paul Fitzpatrick’s molestation of the taxpayers public purse by taking executive leave. LINK We are publishing it in its entirety, unedited, and comments will be CLOSED for this item onContinue Reading
CFN – And the era ends. As per sources earlier in July, Cornwall Ontario CAO Paul Fitzpatrick is slithering off into the summer on leave sucking thousands of dollars from the city coffers until his retirement kicks in January 31, 2013. Perhaps “Fitzy” will have time to brush upContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- A 37 year old Cornwall male was arrested on the 30th of July 2012. He was bound by the provisions of a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, to have no contact with a certain individual if havingContinue Reading
CFN – Many factors are attributed to the overwhelming success of Cornwall’s first annual Ribfest. The list includes the great weather, helpful volunteers, interesting exhibits and vendors, good food, abundant talent and affordable family fun. Of course, a receptive crowd is also crucial to the mix. The first day sawContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Seaway Lions Club first annual Ribfest is proving to be a big hit with participants and exhibitors. The response received from people I encountered in the park as well as the large number of posts on the event Facebook page indicates overwhelming approval and appreciation. Friday wasContinue Reading
CFN – Imagine waking up to phone’s ringing and reading in the paper that you somehow abused your power of position and did wrong doing? Imagine the impact on yourself and family? That’s exactly what happened when Standard Freeholder writer Claude McIntosh wrote his usual weekly piece Councilor Andre RivetteContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH WEAPON, WEAPONS DANGEROUS & BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on July 26th, 2012. The youth was bound by a Probation Order with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Goof behaviour. It is alleged that on July 26th, 2012 the youthContinue Reading
“This is a great accomplishment for our Association,” stated President Summers, “our members worked hard to make sure that this project came to fruition,” he went on to say. Mayor Bob Kilger and Mr. Leonard Hart, a veteran of WWII and a Wing 424 member for over 50 years, officiallyContinue Reading
DOMESTIC BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 42-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 24th, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance with the condition to reside at a certain address and abide by the rules of that residence. It is alleged that on July 24th, 2012 he was found toContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Carlton Mitchell, 48 of Cornwall was arrested on July 20th, 2012. He was bound by two Probation Orders with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour and not to consume alcohol outside of your residence. It is alleged that on July 20th, 2012Continue Reading
In regard to recent interest expressed in Cornwall in regard to a beach along the city’s waterfront, I am providing a diagram showing 2-possible locations for a beach. Back in the history of Cornwall, the electric streetcars that once provided city transit, operated a route to St Lawrence Park thatContinue Reading
CFN – Jim McDonell, MPP hosted a ceremony to award the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to 14 deserving citizens from Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry who have made exceptional contributions to their community. Gerry Benson, founder of Benson Autoparts in Cornwall Ontario accepts his medal. Recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee MedalContinue Reading