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Canada’s Olympic Women’s Soccer Star Christina “Corky” Julien sits down for a chat – February 3, 2012

Canada’s Olympic Women’s Soccer Star Christina “Corky” Julien sits down for a chat – February 3, 2012

CFN – Christina “Corky” Julien was back home in Cornwall Ontario before embarking on her first European professional gig playing Soccer in Sweden. It’s her tune up as she prepares for for the 2012 Olympics in England.  She helped Canada qualify for the Olympics; an achievement unto itself. The Williamstown native sat down with us for a chat at [...]

February 3 2012 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Headlines, Local Sports, News, SD&G Arts & Culture, Sports, Williamstown Ontario | Read More »

Don Smith interviews Joan Levy Earle about her new book: The Road Home – February 3, 2012

Don Smith interviews Joan Levy Earle  about her new book: The Road Home – February 3, 2012

CFN –  Joan Levy-Earle (Mann) was at the public library this afternoon, concerning her newest book The Road Home.  It’s about her faith journey and weaves in stories of many local figures.  She’s still an artist (painter), has taught dance, operated The Sanctuary, etc.  Her name is well-known in the area.  The next book (under development) will focus [...]

February 3 2012 | Posted in Announcements, Arts, Community, Cornwall, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, News, SD&G Arts & Culture | Read More »

The Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day by Mr. Don Smith of Cornwall Ontario – February 3, 2012

The Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day by Mr. Don Smith of Cornwall Ontario – February 3, 2012

CFN –   This Goldfinch must know Wiarton Willie as it’s highly unusual to see this in Cornwall on February 2!   Today’s Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day is from Mr. Don Smith of Cornwall Ontario. You can send in your photo or video of  the day to info@cornwallfreenews.com. Share on FacebookPlease share [...]

February 3 2012 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Headlines, News, Photo of the Day | Read More »

Political Times by Mike Roache – February 3, 2012

Political Times by Mike Roache – February 3, 2012

CFN – Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself.  Over the years some of his work has appeared in newspapers in the United States and Canada. [...]

February 3 2012 | Posted in Comics, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, Mike Roache, News, Politics | Read More »

Stick a Fork in Habs 2011/12 Season – Gagner nets 8 points in Oilers 8-4 Win – NHL scores – February 3, 2012

Stick a Fork in Habs 2011/12 Season – Gagner nets 8 points in Oilers 8-4 Win –   NHL scores – February 3, 2012

CFN – Bob Gainey can’t be a happy camper this morning.    The team that he crafted came out of the All Star break with just a glimmer of hope.    Those horns in the background were not the sounds of victory, but of the death of the Habs 2011/12 NHL season. With two horrible [...]

February 3 2012 | Posted in Headlines, News, NHL | Read More »

My Week with Marilyn – Review by Liam Morgan Sinclair-Dempster – February 2, 2012

My Week with Marilyn – Review by Liam Morgan Sinclair-Dempster – February 2, 2012

    CFN – *Sees no preview*   *Sees a poster on a wall and has a free movie*   *Has an expectation to dislike*   Now first you have to really know what I thought I was getting myself into when I went to see this movie. I thought it would be this boring [...]

February 2 2012 | Posted in Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Hollywood, Movie Reviews, News | Read More »

The Cornwall Free News Introduces Political Cartoons from Mr. Mike Roache – February 1, 2012

The Cornwall Free News Introduces Political Cartoons from Mr. Mike Roache – February 1, 2012

CFN –   The Cornwall Free News is happy to introduce our latest contributor;  Political Cartoonist Mr. Mike Roache of Halifax Nova Scotia! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself.  Over the years some of his [...]

February 1 2012 | Posted in Community, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, Mike Roache, News, Politics | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario’s Christina “Corky” Julien Signs Swedish Professional Soccer Contract – February 1, 2012

Cornwall Ontario’s Christina “Corky” Julien Signs Swedish Professional Soccer Contract – February 1, 2012

CFN – Christina Julien racks up the air miles!   The area athlete is just back from Vancouver BC where her scoring prowess helped Canada qualify for the Olympics in England this year! She has just signed a contract to play in Sweden and is off travelling again! Congrats Corky!  And stay tuned as we [...]

February 1 2012 | Posted in Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Local Sports, News, Sports | Read More »

Brampton Ontario hosts Creative Economy Summit – February 2, 2012

Brampton Ontario hosts Creative Economy Summit – February 2, 2012

CFN – The Creative Economy Summit will promote awareness of the creative economy and Brampton’s role within it, educating participants and defining how it relates to our community in the business of the arts. Join us for a day featuring high-profile keynote speakers, such as CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi, along with President and CEO of Artscape Tim [...]

January 31 2012 | Posted in Announcements, Arts, Brampton, Community, Entertainment, Headlines, News, Small Business, What's Going On | Read More »

The City of Cornwall Chokes Voices on Its Facebook Page – Deletions; Censorship – Is this Really 2012?

The City of Cornwall Chokes Voices on Its Facebook Page – Deletions; Censorship – Is this Really 2012?

CFN –  Cornwall Ontario fascinates me.  It’s part Twin Peaks; part Peyton Place, and full bore Cornwall.   Since founding the Cornwall Free News nearly three years ago the person I have dealt with the most has been Mr. Bob “Vienna Sausage” Peters with the Economic destruction Development department. Mr. Peters was the author of [...]

January 30 2012 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, News, Opinion, Politics, Technology | Read More »

Ask Captain Dan: Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. January 30, 2012

Ask Captain Dan: Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. January 30, 2012

CFN – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question Are there speed limits in the sky ?Question asked by Michelin. Answer Yes, there are speed limits in the sky. There are general speed [...]

January 30 2012 | Posted in Ask Captain Dan, Headlines, News, Travel | Read More »

Your Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day from Calvin Hanson – Wild Horses – January 30, 2012

Your Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day from Calvin Hanson –   Wild Horses – January 30, 2012

CFN –  Area photographer Calvin Hanson has been busy sending us in these two images of some gorgeous horses! The first is a Bay 2 Year Old Mare showing off! Black Arabian Stallion. You can share your photo or video of the day with our viewers by email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com Share on FacebookPlease share this [...]

January 30 2012 | Posted in Headlines, News, Photo of the Day | Read More »

Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation organized by Transition Cornwall + Sunday February 5 in Cornwall Ontario

Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation organized by Transition Cornwall + Sunday February 5 in Cornwall Ontario

CFN- People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation, is organized by Transition Cornwall+ in partnership with the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Greening Sacred Spaces, a provincial interfaith program [...]

January 30 2012 | Posted in Announcements, Cornwall, GREEN News, Headlines, News, Ontario, What's Going On | Read More »

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario! February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn

ECO FARM DAY 2012 is back in Cornwall Ontario!  February 25 & 26 at the Ramada Inn

CFN -Eco Farm Day is back for 2012!   It’s at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario on February 25 & 26th! The theme of Eco Farm Day 2012 is ”Vibrant Family Businesses in Organic Agriculture and Food”. In the current economic climate, the small business sector is the leading economic engine. Coupled with that, the organic [...]

January 30 2012 | Posted in Announcements, Community, Cornwall, Entertainment, Events, Food & Nutrition, Headlines, News, Shopping, Shopping in Cornwall, Small Business, What's Going On | Read More »

SHAME Fassbender & Mulligan Stunning – Movie Review by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012

SHAME Fassbender & Mulligan Stunning – Movie Review by Jamie Gilcig – January 29, 2012

CFN – Shame is a stunningly bleak and hopeless movie.   It also is one of the best I’ve seen in the last year with not only stunning writing and direction; but truly magnificent performances by lead Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan,and Mr. Fassbender’s Penis. Director Steve McQueen doesn’t sugar coat life.  This movie is dark [...]

January 29 2012 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Hollywood, Movie Reviews, News | Read More »

Canadian Singer Songwriter Jadea Kelly in Morrisburg by Reg Coffey, January 29, 2012

Canadian Singer Songwriter Jadea Kelly in Morrisburg by Reg Coffey, January 29, 2012

    CFN – Jadea Kelly, an exciting new Canadian music talent is performing on the Vinyl Café at the Upper Canada Playhouse this weekend and I got a chance to interview her. Jadea is a lovely young lady as well as being very talented and just happens to be roommate with Melanie Brulee formerly [...]

January 29 2012 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Morrisburg ON, Music, News, SD&G Arts & Culture | Read More »

Russ Dwarf & the Killer Dwarfs BURN DOWN LA MAISON in Cornwall Ontario! January 28, 2012

Russ Dwarf & the Killer Dwarfs BURN DOWN LA MAISON in Cornwall Ontario! January 28, 2012

CFN –  Gruesome weather couldn’t kill that Heavy Rock n Roll vibe in Cornwall Ontario as the Russ Dwarf and the Killer Dwarfs shook La Maison with people attending as far away as Ottawa. Cornwall’s Promoter Supremo, Jeff Brunet of Alkaline, sent in the following:   I’d would like to thank you all for braving [...]

January 28 2012 | Posted in Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Music, News | Read More »

The Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day – Penny Rudderham visits El Macao Dominican Republic – Jan 28, 2012

The Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day – Penny Rudderham visits El Macao Dominican Republic – Jan 28, 2012

CFN –  Penny Rudderham (Pennymakessense.ca) sent in this vacation photo that has this winter weary scribbler jealous! It’s our Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day!    You don’t have to be from Cornwall to send in your photo or video to us at info@cornwallfreenews.com From Penny:   One of the most breathtaking sceneries I [...]

January 28 2012 | Posted in Headlines, News, Photo of the Day, Travel | Read More »

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