CFN – In Denmark, one of the things that they do is count the weeks. It’s pretty normal for someone to say, for example, “do you have any plans in week 45?”. It’s hard to keep track of what week we’re currently in, let alone what week it will beContinue Reading
CFN – Some interesting results recently when we looked at our top stories and traffic. We’re still the number one Canadian ranked News site in the Cornwall Market, followed by the www.Standard – Freeholder.com , www.Cornwalldaily.com and www.Cornwallseawaynews.com. This month we saw a surge in our regional Ontario traffic. OurContinue Reading
CFN – The Canadian Film Institute’s interactive program entitled Café Ex presents its premiere guest artist of the season, Heidi Phillips on October 28th at Club SAW. The series features Canadian experimental cinema, with filmmakers presenting their work and engaging in extensive discussions with audience members for a “pay-what-you-can” admission.Continue Reading
CFN – There is an unprecedented number of business professionals seeking a seat for the 2012- 2013 Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “The number of business professionals seeking a seat on the Board make it the largest group of nominees we’ve had in recent memory,” reportsContinue Reading
CFN – Come and get a head start on your Christmas Shopping. Over 14 different vendors including Happy Feet, Avon and Crafts, The Constant Knitter, Blues Bakery, Juli’s Fashions, Signature Gifts, Epicures &Spices and MANY MORE. Everyone is welcome. Saturday November 12th from 10am-2pm @ The Hartford Retirement Centre 3 FifthContinue Reading
CFN – It is shaping up to be another banner year for development activity in the City of Cornwall. The City’s Building and Bylaw Division issued 502 building permits with a total building construction value of $148.3 million through the first nine months of 2011. ThisContinue Reading
CFN – Last night the Township of South Stormont held a public information session on the subject of “Waste Recycling Strategy and a Solid Waste Management Plan. Apparently, our Trillium landfill site only has 10 years left before it becomes full, and the township in a display of forwardContinue Reading
CFN – I was shocked to learn tonight of a Mall owned by the Westcliff group that is refusing to allow poppies to be sold by the Legion before Remembrance Day. Carrefour Angrignon in Lasalle Quebec have refused their local Legion a table and two chairs in their sprawling Mall.Continue Reading
CFN – Gerry Visca ended his week in Cornwall Ontario for Biz Fest at the mini trade show that featured some area agencies and businesses. The week long event featured Mr. Visca’s inspirational motivational speeches. Kate Wattie from Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Cornwall httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9FThToSNxI Gerry Visca in action! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kdIPfJ6quAContinue Reading
CFN – ‘The Perfect Mix’, a book of short stories written by local authors and published locally as well. There are 11 authors in all contributing 22 stories ranging in style from mystery and humour to romance. I had a preview of the book (actually I was editing it)Continue Reading
CFN – If you’re going to get taken to the slammer what better way to go than to raise money for a good cause by a delightfully friendly officer of the law? It was a good day to raise money for Cancer as I was busted for DisturbingContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall’s efforts in beautification, environmental stewardship and community involvement garnered plenty of attention during the 2011 Communities in Bloom Ontario Awards Ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, October 20. The Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall and S, D & G received a Special Mention Award for itsContinue Reading
CFN – Tragedy struck Cornwall Ontario for the second time early Saturday morning as another single vehicle took a life, this time of Ashley Freeman who was a passenger in the vehicle driven by as yet identified 22 year old driver. Joel Quenneville, 17, died after losing control of hisContinue Reading
CFN – Is it time for a business incubator in Cornwall Ontario? It’s something I’ve been lobbying for here for over two years; mostly to deaf ears as certain powers that be seem more focused on attracting big box type businesses that actually can hurt downtown cores andContinue Reading
CFN –Can we go from a world powered by fossil fuels and nuclear energy to one powered by renewable energy, and what would happen to us — as individuals and communities — if we tried? Powerful showcases the remarkable achievements and inspiring examples of people and communities pursuing a pathContinue Reading
CFN –Anyone who watches reality television is well aware of the newest craze. Move over Jackass step aside the Kardasians, because stays at home Middle American mothers are the newest reality television craze.Extreme Couponing is TLC’s newest reality show showing everyday Mom’s pilling there carts with hundred’s (and sometimes Thousands)Continue Reading
CFN –Success is usually a word that’s used around the St. Lawrence College campus a lot, but it’s mostly used for students. Today it was a different story, today celebrated the successful renovation of the sixty some year old Moulinette Hall in a project that started a couple years ago.Continue Reading
Older generation residents of Cornwall may recall the old days when the city was a bustling river port that included a drydock. New York State proposes to impose new rules that pertain to the ballast water carried aboard ships that sail along the St Lawrence Seaway. After 2012, westbound shipsContinue Reading