CFN – It was a hot Saturday night at the beach in Lancaster Ontario as Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment and I spoke about the music scene in Cornwall, Ontario and why he’s been booking so many gigs out of his home town. Cornwall’s loss however has been Lancaster’s gainContinue Reading
CFN – Long time customers and friends are mourning this week’s closure of Clark’s Shoe Store, located on Pitt Street in Cornwall’s original mile square. The store has served the area for 116 years, having been founded by Louis H. Clark, grandfather of third generation owner, Ross McDonald. Clark’s wasContinue Reading
CFN – Preparations are well underway for the 2012 Canada Day Celebrations in Lamoureux Park, but one development may come as an unwelcome shock to some. There has been a bit of a stir in a particular Facebook group. A post titled: “Announcing Cornwall’s ‘DE-Beautify Lamoreux Park’ program. Sad!” caughtContinue Reading
CFN – Embattled CAO of Cornwall Ontario, Mr. Paul Fitzpatrick has decided to head out to pasture after 35 years in the City’s employ. Sources at City Hall say that a series of envelopes delivered to City Hall motivated and inspired him that maybe it was time to go. I spoke withContinue Reading
CFN – I’m personally excited to welcome Start Communications to Cornwall and the Cornwall Free News Family of Sponsors! As an internet Newspaper we totally appreciate top notch internet service to our viewers without tight bandwidth limits. Thanks to the CRTC companies like the London Ontario based Start nowContinue Reading
Friends, supporters, and members are invited to our Fun-and-fund-raiser golf game. Friday, August 24th, 2012 Summerheights Golf Links – 1160 South Branch Road. Cornwall Ontario Shot gun T-Off at 1:00 pm – Four Person Best Ball Scramble Format Registration Fee $115/golfer – Youth (25 & under) $95/golfer including 18Continue Reading
CFN-Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School’s class of 2012 is so large that graduation ceremonies took place over two sessions this morning and this afternoon in the school’s cafetorium as proud parents looked on. CCVS GRADUATES 2012 Alan Albanese, Kassandra Andre, Megan Archambault, Ryan Archambault, Alexandra Armstrong, Sierra Aspirot, Kourtney Avery,Continue Reading
CFN – CTV’s powerfully perky Sarah Freemark hit Cornwall Tuesday to check out the action at Truffles Burger Bar! Truffles recently opened after a lengthy rebuild in their new joint at 155 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! I talked with Chef and co-owner Ahmad Mansori as heContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- David Rafter, 21 of Cornwall was arrested on June 25th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that a warrant was issued when he breached his Conditional Sentence Order on June 22nd, 2012. He was held in custody until court later thatContinue Reading
CFN – Ottawa legal beagle James Harbic was in Cornwall Ontario today where he seemed incensed at the way we do things here in Cornwall, and Eastern Ontario. The attorney, working on a case here in the City With a World of Possibilities; gave these comments today outside of the courthouse.Continue Reading
THREATS & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Jamie Lee Square, 32 of Akwesasne was arrested on June 22nd, 2012. She was bound by an Undertaking with relevant conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour and abstain from the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. It is allegedContinue Reading
CFN – Two lucky winners received the keys to their brand new 2012 Toyota Corolla on Thursday June 21st. . The winning ticket was shared by Elaine Etherington and Amy McCosham. Pictured are Rachel’s Kids board members: L to R: Michelle Contant, Helen Dawkes-Brown, Amy and Elaine and Dr. Rachel Navaneelan. .Continue Reading
CFN – I always find it interesting that different media outlets can be at the same event and have very different angles on a story. Saturday Standard Free Holder Columnist and dean of scribblers here in Cornwall Claude McIntosh penciled an column that was stunning on a multitude of levels.Continue Reading
CFN – Something stinks in Cornwall and it’s not Domtar……..rather the smell of decaying old beliefs and B.S.! Too many of us living in Cornwall are starting to feel like mushrooms……we are kept in the dark and only fed B*llsXXXX! The integrity of too many good people are currently beingContinue Reading
CFN – It’s odd, listening to the disconnected Cornwall Ontario Waterfront Development Committee speak in the video below. In between guffaws about the “Great” story in the Seaway News…. Are the public really being misled as committee members like Pat Clarke would have you think? In February 2010Continue Reading
CFN – The Royal Canadian Air Force Association (RCAFA) Wing 424 has been active in this area for many years. The Wing was started as a Veterans based organization and some of our current members who still visit the club, have served in WWII. There are many groups that use our homeContinue Reading
CFN– Stories like this don’t hit Cornwall very often. Frankly they don’t come about that often here in Canada. It has intrigue, suffering, and many questions with few answers. It started out as a simple police blotter item. It turns into a story of intrigue and possible harm, kidnapping, fleeingContinue Reading
CFN – Holy Gilles Latour! The Waterfront Development Committee meeting in Cornwall Ontario was one Twilight Zone of an episode! It started with Chair Lee Cassidy telling we media, and truth be told, yours truly where to sit and not to move around during the meeting! Click to listen below.Continue Reading