CFN – Today I was sent a video to watch.   It was well put together with a very very clear message.  The world is ****ed and we’re all doomed. Our World has been sold out and we’re all doomed.   Governments are all corrupt and we’re all doomed. IContinue Reading

CFN – And then there were two.  The protest outside of the Cornwall Community Hospital doubled in one day as retired nurse Mary Bray joined part time nurse Christopher Cameron in protesting the hospital’s Bilingual hiring practices that some are saying have stopped job advancement and promotion to full timeContinue Reading

CFN –  I sent the City of Cornwall a request for information.   What seems to be happening is that “settlements” have been made “often” and that those numbers get buried in budgets.  The most common excuse reason given is privacy and confidentiality. I asked for a “GLOBAL SUM” ofContinue Reading

FRAUD               Cornwall, ON- Sylvia Vanvlierberghe, 57 and Thomas Vanvlierberghe, 46, both of Cornwall were arrested on the 17th of February, 2012. It is alleged that between January 2004 and December 2011 they failed to report earned income to a government agency. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. They wereContinue Reading

When I ran for Mayor in the last municipal election a lot of the talk was about taxes.  Now we have the Council ready to hike taxes—again. How can the City Council afford to pay huge settlements (possibly close to a half milliion dollars) yet still consider raising taxes? I agree withContinue Reading

CFN –  Here are the top ten stories you’re reading this morning on The Cornwall Free News! Point of Order by Stéphane Groulx – Salvation Army Workers Under Paid? Striking Workers think so. February 16, 2012 Is it time to review the Cornwall Ontario Conflict of Interest Policy? February 17,Continue Reading

CFN – Is Cornwall Ontario in need of reviewing its Conflict of Interest policy? conflict of interest noun 1. the circumstance of a public officeholder, business executive, or the like, whose personal interests might benefit from his or her official actions or influence: The senator placed his stocks in trust to avoid possible conflict of interest. 2. the circumstance of a person who finds that one of his orher activities, interests, etc., can be advanced only at the expense of another of them. Definition courtesy of Dictionary.com Monday February 13th I watched the Cornwall City Council meeting.   There was discussion and voting on Outside AgenciesContinue Reading

CFN – On Wednesday, February 29th, Elaine Kennedy will be the featured speaker at the Science and Nature Speaker Series at the Cornwall Public Library.  Her talk, “Living the Green Life” will provide tips and inspiration for a lifestyle that respects the environment. . Elaine Kennedy is a local environmentalist, writer,Continue Reading

CFN –  I always love to promote local successes; especially when local young people are involved in helping to promote our fair city and area! SD&G Community Futures Honcho François Désormeaux also was jubilant about results from the video that featured Charlene MacClennan who works at CDFC, also is on the board ofContinue Reading

DOMESTIC BREACHES                  Cornwall, ON- A 25 year-old Cornwall man was arrested on the 15th of February, 2012. He was bound by a recognizance with the relevant condition of not to associate directly or indirectly with his 21 year-old ex-girlfriend.  It is alleged that on the 15th of Febraury, 2012 he was foundContinue Reading

CFN –   Ring Ring.   It’s my phone.  One second please. Valued CFN Viewer Did you see what Todd Bennett wrote about you on facebook? Moi Let me check.  No, I can’t see;  he’s unfriended me. Valued CFN Viewer He’s calling you out for your Corruption poll. Moi That’sContinue Reading

DOMESTIC SEXUAL ASSULT               Cornwall, ON- A 40 year-old Cornwall man was arrested on the 14th of February, 2012. It is alleged that on the 22nd of January, 2012 he attended his 34 year-old ex-girlfriends residence and sexually assaulted her. The victim was not injured. Police were contacted and an investigation followed.Continue Reading