CFN – Nearly 100 protesters showed up at the St. Lambert Quebec IGA Friday night where 17 year old Meaghan Moran had quit her job after recording an exit interview where a manager suggested that the store could not tolerate English being spoken during breaks between staff. A press releaseContinue Reading
CFN – Is Cornwall Ontario Mayor Bob Kilger ill? That’s the big buzz question after Monday’s council meeting. The mayor has been sporting an unkempt beard now and has been more publicly cantankerous than usual. A medical professional suggested that the mayor may be wearing a colostomy bag which isContinue Reading
CFN – Has any Toronto mayor ever had as much ink spilt on them as Rob Ford? With all of the drama regarding the mayor alleged Crack video and antics there are strong rumblings of the October 2014 Municipal election and not only Mayor Ford running again, but havingContinue Reading
CANADA DAY TRAFFIC PLAN Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advise the residents of our community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the Canada Day celebrations. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the pedestrians attending andContinue Reading
CFN – Slick rainy weather contributed to an accident between a Cornwall City bus and a single vehicle at the corner of Montreal Road and Marlborough. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755. CFN always gives photo credits uponContinue Reading
CFN – Last night representatives of TransCanada Pipelines were present at the Township Council meeting to provide information on the proposed Energy East Pipeline Project which may be going through South Stormont. This was a preliminary information session to start the long process for the approval and construction of theContinue Reading
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking volunteers to provide loving homes for future guide dogs and assistance dogs in Cornwall, Morrisburg, Winchester, and surrounding areas. The volunteer position is called “Puppy Walking”, but walking is only one element of the program. To be a Puppy Walker, you mustContinue Reading
The Olymel l.p. executive today announced a major investment in its food processing plant in Cornwall, Ontario. The company is investing $37 million in the expansion of its facilities, and will add 70,000 square feet to the existing space. Work now in progress includes the addition of a continuous smokehouseContinue Reading
CFN – Can you imagine an employee here in Ontario being told that they could not speak French while at work? Could you imagine that same employee being told that they could not speak French on their break on site with another employee? That’s exactly what’s happened to youngContinue Reading
CFN – Are you wondering what to do with your old appliances or electronics? This is the time of year to shed some clutter and things that are no longer working. I had a dehumidifier which I purchased used some years ago which obviously wasn’t doing the job for whichContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- On June 25, 2013, at approx. 7:00 p.m, police responded to a neighbor dispute on Augustus Street. Investigation revealed that during the altercation one neighbor allegedly struck the other neighbours forearm with a metal object. Police investigated and charged a 70 year old Cornwall man withContinue Reading
A review of local news websites show that only two allow anonymous posts: the Standard-Freeholder and the Cornwall Free News. Both sites have some moderation of comments, but a review of activity over the past several months have led staff to concur with the generalized assessment of the practice by the American Journalism Review:Continue Reading
CFN – It’s going to be harder to get fine wines and spirits in the downtown Cornwall Ontario core as the LCBO is pulling out of its Pitt Street location and moving further East. The downtown strip in Cornwall has been struggling with the Farmer’s Market closing and more emptyContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- On June 22, 2012, Tamara MacDonald, 21 of St. Andrews, was arrested on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. It is alleged that on January 17th, 2013 she failed to attend court to answer to a drug related charge; a Bench Warrant was issued. She wasContinue Reading
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT Contact Information Town Hall Telephone: 613-534-8889 or 1-800-265-3915 Fax: 613-534-2280 Address: 2 Mille Roches Road, PO Box 84, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0 Email Address: info@southstormont.ca Council Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart 613-984-2543 tammy.farms@xplornet.com Councillor Cindy Woods 613-537-2977 cindy_woods@xplornet.com Councillor BarryContinue Reading
CFN – Leafs GM made a bold move and won the Jonathan Bernier sweepstakes picking up the Kings goalie for the price of Ben Scrivens, Matt Frattin, a conditional 2nd, and $500K of cap space. In trades they always say the team that wins is usually the team that getsContinue Reading
Subject: Lamoureux Park Beach Still Possible I was doing my thrice weekly walk with a friend. We passed by the inlet just below the RCAFA Wing. Our approach was from the boat launching ramp and kids were enjoying a swim in the inlet, from the south side. When I andContinue Reading
CFN – Montrealers past and present, especially those from NDG, will be mourning the loss of Tony Koulakis, the originator of the Legendary Cosmos Diner on Sherbrooke Street; home of the Mish Mash. There even was a documentary made of him before his retirement. You Tube Clip from 2000 ManContinue Reading