CFN – The meeting space at McConnell Manor was full in Cornwall Ontario as presentations and consultations took place. Organized by Mark A Macdonald, former City Councilor and two high school students (Josh Welsh &Emily Ladoucer-MacDonald) The public was able to discuss the future of the old Cornwall General Hospital;Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Dean McLaughlin, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on February 4th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on January 22nd, 2013 he failed to attend court and a bench warrant was issued. He was located and released to appear in court onContinue Reading
ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF WEAPON & THREATS Cornwall, ON- A 34-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 1st, 2013. It is alleged that on January 30th, 2013 he got into an altercation with a 29-year-old male acquaintance when he uttered threats while holding a knife. He allegedly also pointed theContinue Reading
CFN – Fire stuck the St. Albert Cheese co-op in St. Albert Ontario this morning. This is a breaking story and we will be updating it as info comes in. St. Albert is famous for their Curd cheese used in many area Poutine’s, and their cheddar cheese. IfContinue Reading
CFN – Alyssa Blais is s lovely woman. Kinda smart, nice most times when she’s not under the influence of people like Gilles Latour, but she’s caught in the headlights as her patronage appointment to run the Agape Food Bank facility has led to crisis within the community. MsContinue Reading
CFN – It’s been a record setting month for your favorite newspaper in Eastern Ontario! CFN drew 1,779,374 page views. Sadly ad Agency Zenith Media doesn’t consider us a media outlet and said we don’t even appear on Alexa! Yet another slight to your INTENSELY LOCAL Independent Newspaper whichContinue Reading
CFN – My learned colleague from the Standard Free Holder is parroting a few of our City Councilors about police services in Corwnall. In particular how they need more money. Cornwall, like many communities has many challenged. Chief Dan Parkinson and I sat down earlier this week and talkedContinue Reading
CFN – The Concerned Citizens Coalition will be holding another public meeting on Monday February 4, starting at 6:30 pm, at the McConnell Manor. The purpose of the meeting will be to further the cause of making sure the General Hospital be used for the benefit of seniors in this area.Continue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- A 47-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 31st, 2013. It is alleged that on January 29th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 14-year-old daughter when he assaulted her. Further investigation revealed that during the summer of 2012, he also assaulted his 10-year-old daughter.Continue Reading
CDRUGS & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Heather Arents, 52 of Cornwall was arrested on January 29th, 2013. She was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour, abstain from the possession of drugs accept in accordance with medical prescription, not toContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario resident and Glen Stor Dun Lodge nurse Julie Johnston was the lucky holder of VIP tix to see Marilyn Manson’s show at the Metropolis in Montreal Tuesday night. It was worth every (*)(^*X penny! Exclaimed Ms Johnston! “The concert and performance were amazing,Continue Reading
CFN – Ms Clement spoke Saturday night after Ms Wynne’s victory over Sandra Pupatello and said she isn’t confirming that she’ll run to be the candidate here in SD&SG in the upcoming provincial election, but was very elated at Ms Wynne’s Victory. Also on the transition team are Ms Wynne’sContinue Reading
Dear Editor: I have been watching with great interest the debate going on about the sale of the Cornwall General Hospital. It is personal to me because I am a grad from that hospital. There seems to be so much talk about a building as if it was an oldContinue Reading
CFN – We now officially know the names of the 30 member steering committee asking Cornwall & the Counties for $75K to do a feasibility study that the province requested before considering to support a university in Cornwall Ontario. I wrote about this last week and about why I thought it wasContinue Reading
DRUGS & BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on January 25th, 2013. The youth was bound by an YCJA Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on January 25th, 2013, he was found to beContinue Reading
Unclear if local border crossing will be Interrupted Monday January 28 2013 is a worldwide day of solidarity for Idle No More participants, with rallies planned for Parliament Hill and a number of communities in several countries including Canada and the United States. According to a January 10 post onContinue Reading
CFN – There was a two car collision at the corner of 4th and York in Cornwall Ontario. Police reported that no injuries or fatalities occurred. One of the vehicles hit dead center into the pole on the South East corner. Police confirmed that an ambulance was present. If you see newsContinue Reading
UPDATED 3:27 PM Sunday January 27, 2013 Erika was LOCATED. CFN – Cornwall Police are seeking assistance in finding Erika Quesnel-Sefcsik, aged 19 of Cornwall. Ms Quesnel Sefcsik is reported to be 160 CM tall ( 5’3″) and approximately 52 KG ( 115 pounds) Long blonde hair – brownContinue Reading