CFN –   I don’t always agree with Cornwall City Councilor Andre Rivette, but he’s always been a stand up guy who speaks his mind unlike some of the cowardly slither in the shadow types that work City Hall. The good councilor vented some of his frustration this weekend; firstContinue Reading

CFN – What started out as a simple letter to the editor is now picking up steam.    Dr. Dany Tombler’s letter to the editor regarding the issue of the Cornwall Community Hospital’s Bilingual Nurse and Staff hiring policy has kindled a fire in the community and area. South Stormont’sContinue Reading

CFN – If you don’t drive a car or are on a fixed income I think this editorial is something that truly is something you can relate to. Cornwall Ontario is a lovely city right smack in a great location. We’re a waterfront community.  We have an International Bridge toContinue Reading

It’s Spring Cleaning time at Bob’s Vac Shop on 344 Montreal Road in Cornwall Ontario! Bob says it’s time to clear out the Floor models of some of the finest Central Vacuum systems in the industry! Winter is almost over.  You’ve had the heat on and windows shut during theContinue Reading

Dear Editor Disappointed in ebike open house ——————————————————————————– My wife and I attended an open house on Wednesday at the Benson Centre regarding power assisted/e-bikes on the Cornwall recreational path and were very disappointed in the format. Upon arrival we were asked to fill out a questionnaire and deposit ourContinue Reading

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