DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH WEAPON, THREATS & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- A 23-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 16th, 2013. He was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on January 2nd, 2013 he got intoContinue Reading
CFN – After reading CAO Derik Brandt’s report online late last week, it was no surprise that last night South Glengarry Council opted not to follow in the footsteps of South Stormont Council in pledging never to violate Canadians’ inalienable and Charter Freedom of Expression with regard to choice ofContinue Reading
CFN – Apparently CCH Fundraising Co-Chair Roy Perkins was surprised by the city’s decision to not top up his teams failure to achieve their fund raising goal by $500K while also being on The Community Action Group whose goal is to not raise taxes. Only in Cornwall you say? Continue Reading
CFN – Kimberly Cameron sent in herMother with Child Snow Woman creation photos to be our Cornwall Free News Picture of the Day! To submit your photo or video rant email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com with your info or blurb! And if you see news happen email us or callContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGARDING ROBBERY Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is currently investigating a Robbery that occurred at approximately 3:00 am on January 11th, 2013 at a local convenience store on Second Street. Two suspects attended and threaten to harm the store employee as they removed an undisclosedContinue Reading
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is a national sports organization enriching the academic experience of student-athletes through intercollegiate sport. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator has specific responsibilities in the execution of marketing and sponsorship. Key responsibilities shall include but are not limited to: • Continue Reading
CFN – With the budget committee whittling the Fitzy tax down to 2.71 percent this year City Council is facing a $500K funding request from the CCH foundation. One councilor is vowing to propose a motion to defer that decision. Councilor Rivette, who was disappointed by the absence of CCH representation at the EOHU/ChamplainContinue Reading
CFN – And now the public in Cornwall & SDG know who to focus on in their attempts to save the old Cornwall General site which the CCH board tried to list for sale on a dark wintry night. No public consultation took place. No open board meetings. NoContinue Reading
A few weeks ago, 2-doctors appeared before Cornwall City Council urging that the city continue to fluoridate the municipal water. The fluoridation compound is hydrofluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6) that is a by-product from fertilizer manufacturing plants. It includes a breakdown product known as orthosilicic acid that is known to leach lead fromContinue Reading
Found Skeletal Remains Cornwall, ON- On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, shortly 2:30 pm, the Cornwall Community Police Service were called to a residence in 300 block of Alice Street, Cornwall in relation to skeletal remains that had been discovered by the Fire Department. Police and the Coroner wereContinue Reading
CFN – This coming Monday evening, South Glengarry Township will finally vote on the proposed bylaw which was before Council at their November 13 2012 meeting. Council was asked to adopt a similar bylaw to that of South Stormont on September 26 2012: Whereas the Constitution of Canada provides, in paragraph 2Continue Reading
CFN – The board of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will be meeting with Ms Chantale LeClerc of the Champlain LHIN today (Thursday January 10, 2013) at 5 PM to discuss the Cornwall General Hospital site which is up for sale for $2Million dollars. The public has responded loudlyContinue Reading
CFN – If you are interested in news on what is changing in the medical field for seniors, perhaps visit Dr. Samir Sinha’s websites. He is a leading geriatrician at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital. He has participated in providing information on geriatrics in a huge medical study of what needsContinue Reading
CFN – On Sunday January 6th, His Excellency Marcel Damphousse, Bishop of Alexandria-Cornwall diocese, welcomed the public to a reception at the Agora Catholic Centre (former Nativity Hall) for a combined New Years / Epiphany meet and greet. Hot treats, sweets, strawberry sorbet punch as well as tea and coffeeContinue Reading
CFN – Leaf’s GM Brian Burke is the first casualty of the 2013 season. The GM will forever be remembered for the disastrous Phil Kessel trade that saw Boston end up with Tyler Seguin and up and coming monster D man Dougie Hamilton. BURKE WIKI The Leafs did notContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Richard Ricard, 31 of Newington, Ontario was arrested on January 8th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on December 6th, 2012 a general warrant of committal was issued for drive while under suspension. On January 8th, 2013 he was arrestedContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall Ontario is in a tricky wicket as the city buzzes over the sale of the Cornwall General Hospital 2nd Street site. Mayor Kilger is also on the board of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. Some would suggest a potential conflict of agendas. ContactedContinue Reading
January 8, 2013 Greetings: At a recent special public meeting regarding the sale of the Cornwall General Hospital, the message was clear that we should be using this opportunity to help seniors that are dealing with long term care and accessible housing issues. A person could wait up toContinue Reading