CFN – Birthday gifts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.    This morning I guess I received one from Claude McIntosh and the Standard – Freeholder in his column.    LINK As we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of CFN, a very proud moment for me personally, I readContinue Reading

CFN – Christina “Corky” Julien was back home in Cornwall Ontario before embarking on her first European professional gig playing Soccer in Sweden. It’s her tune up as she prepares for for the 2012 Olympics in England.  She helped Canada qualify for the Olympics; an achievement unto itself. The Williamstown native sat down withContinue Reading

CFN – Leave it to a Doctor to stir controversy regarding nursing!   That’s exactly what Dr. Tombler has done in Cornwall Ontario. The good doctor lashed out, and I have to admit, I agree with him, about the Cornwall Hospital policy of only hiring bilingual nurses full time. LINKContinue Reading

CFN –  Joan Levy-Earle (Mann) was at the public library this afternoon, concerning her newest book The Road Home.  It’s about her faith journey and weaves in stories of many local figures.  She’s still an artist (painter), has taught dance, operated The Sanctuary, etc.  Her name is well-known in the area.  TheContinue Reading

CFN – The officials from the Cornwall Meals on Wheels program wish to remind Cornwall and area residents that it does not solicit donations by going door-to-door. The organization has received several phone calls in recent days from concerned residents who have been approached by an individual who is collecting donations atContinue Reading

CFN –  This just in from Sharyn Duffey – Fundraising Coordinator, The Canadian Cancer Society. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank Claire Simard for organizing a wonderful event this past October.  . BRAV-O raised $4000 for our Transportation Program.  Our program offers rides to patients whoContinue Reading

CFN –  Some people have noticed that CFN really wants to play a role in helping young people become more active in politics and find their voice. What I like to do is find politically active young people and share our platform with them.   And that’s where Stéphane  Groulx enters.Continue Reading

CFN –  Cornwall Ontario fascinates me.  It’s part Twin Peaks; part Peyton Place, and full bore Cornwall.   Since founding the Cornwall Free News nearly three years ago the person I have dealt with the most has been Mr. Bob “Vienna Sausage” Peters with the Economic destruction Development department. Mr.Continue Reading

CFN– People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation, is organized by Transition Cornwall+ in partnership with the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Greening SacredContinue Reading

CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012 is “Vibrant Family Businesses in Organic Agriculture and Food”. In the current economic climate, the small business sector is the leading economic engine.Continue Reading