CFN – It’s been a challenging year for Bernadette Clement. Her first two political elections were resounding successes as Cornwall City Councilor, but then she made the move to the Federal scene. The fully bilingual and personable lawyer was wooed at all levels of government as a potentialContinue Reading
CFN – Santa Clause made a visit to Ingleside on Saturday night. He arrived on a horse drawn wagon instead of his usual ride. Apparently the deer are building up their stamina for the big night and the sleigh was in the shop for a tune-up. He made hundredsContinue Reading
CFN – The Ontario Provincial Junior Weightlifting Championship was held this weekend in Toronto and an athlete from Cornwall`s Caveman Strong gym has qualified for the Nationals. Fifteen year old Kelly McGillis finished in second place in her weight category which solidified her spot on the Ontario team. McGillisContinue Reading
CFN – At the prospect of leaving your home, you don’t really think about how much you are going to miss your family; your friends; your life. When I think back to who I was before I boarded that plane, I get distorted images. I get distorted memories. I getContinue Reading
CFN – Construction of a new outdoor rink measuring approximately 50′ x 110′ is nearing completion in the Arnold Bethune Memorial Park in Long Sault, a park which is also home to the Long Sault ball diamond, wading pool, playground, and soccer park. The project was officially proposed to the TownshipContinue Reading
CFN – There’s a Hanukkah presentation at the TR Leger School in Cornwall Ontario by Gary Friedman. Thursday December 8, 2011 at 435 Second street from 10:45 to 11:45 AM.Continue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall will be holding a ceremony on Friday, December 9th to dedicate the new laneway to the Benson Centre as “Ruelle Angelo Lebano Lane.” The dedication is in honour of Mr. Angelo Lebano, who served for 25 years on Cornwall City Council, from 1967Continue Reading
CFN – Join our former MPP Jim Brownell at the Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre as they host a cultural talk on Christmas Past in the Lost Villages. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre 2500B Second Street West,Continue Reading
Here is your City of Cornwall Ontario Bulletin for December 1, 2011 Click the Bulletin to blow up to full size! Click the X on the bottom right corner to blow up even larger! For complete information on City Programs and Services visit Cornwall Ontario at www.Cornwall.ca Check outContinue Reading
CFN – Ring Ring. I get a call telling me that there’s a secret meeting of council being held at city hall and to get myself and camera down. Sure enough the chamber fills with all councilors in attendance as well as Mayor Kilger and the city clerk. I was joinedContinue Reading
CFN – It’s showtime! After working, prepping, and primping the Cornwall Downtown Business Improvement Association’s Christmas Home for the Holidays Christmas home tour sponsored by Remax and Scotiabank kicks off! If you haven’t picked up your tix yet visit Chris at Life’s Little Pleasures on Pitt Street acrossContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall and area’s 1st Annual Health, Holistic & Lifestyle Expo is being held at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornwall, Saturday December 3rd from 10.00am till 5.00pm. Some 40 local practitioners and creators of wellness and lifestyle products will share information about their services and products. Organizer Nancy GalwayContinue Reading
CFN – National Home Services has invaded Cornwall Ontario and we caught one of their representatives knocking on doors on this rainy afternoon. It can seem innocent enough. A knock on the door and an offer to replace a water tank with a waterless version, but some ofContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario’s downtown core is blessed with a lot of eating options for lunch. I counted fifteen eateries on a walk between 3rd Street and the floundering Redcliff owned Cornwall Square. The downtown core’s biggest activities at lunch centre around the courthouse and a few otherContinue Reading
CFN – We’re going to be profiling the members of Seaway Roller Derby Girls and are starting with Amy McCormick Brown who is also in charge of gaining new members. The league is only a few months old, but has gone from four people with an idea in aContinue Reading
CFN – For most people, school is already a challenge. The pressure to do well: in order to get into a good college, in order to get a good job, in order to be able to support your future family, in order to live a healthy life. As the endContinue Reading
My next interview was with Chris Cotnam of Clarkburn Vegetables. I first met Chris when he was participating in the 2010 edition of the Summer Company program and had a booth at the Cornwall Famer’s Market (the good years). During the growing season Clarkburn Vegetables have fresh vegetables for saleContinue Reading
CFN – The Cooper Marsh Christmas Tree lighting takes place Friday December 3rd, 2011! Roasted Marshmallows, hot chocolate, and cookies!Continue Reading