CFN –   The South Stormont Council and the Rothwell-Osnabruck School held a presentation at Osnabruck Hall to commemorate The Battle of Hoople Creek during the War of 1812. A number of the school’s students were present in the hall as Mayor Bryan McGillis opened the proceedings by first introducing theContinue Reading

CFN  – It’s been a crazy week and it’s only Monday!    I stopped by the VIP dinner here in Cornwall where Key note speaker of Biz Fest, Gerry Visca, shared some of his vision and worked the crowd. Mr. Visca is a moving speaker; very slick and passionate aboutContinue Reading

CFN – OPG and the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society announce a new series of Cultural Talks at the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre.  The first in the series is as follows: Date:  October 22, 2011 Time: 2:00 pm Topic: Ontario is getting ready, aye ready, to revisit the War ofContinue Reading

CFN –   Transition Cornwall+ propose deux après-midi de film et de discussion à la Bibliothèque publique de Cornwall, pour inspirer la population francophone à unir leurs efforts afin de surmonter les difficultés reliées au déclin du pétrole, des changements climatiques, et de l’instabilité économique mondiale. De plus en plus souvent,Continue Reading

  CFN – The results are in! Thanks to the outpouring of videos and local support, we are excited to announce that Saint Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School was named a first half finalist nominee in the State Farm Friday Night Feats contest and will be awarded $2,500!            .  In addition, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School is nowContinue Reading

CFN –  The 64th Annual Cornwall A.A. Conference is taking place November 4th & 5th 2011 at the Ramada Inn (805 Brookdale) Join Area 83 – District 50 with participation of Al-Anon participation as they focus on the theme  “Willingness is the Key”.  call 613 933-9897 or 613 9381984 for more information or toContinue Reading

CFN – Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers are proud to present Musical Comic legends Bowser and Blue LIVE at Aultsville Theatre (St.Lawrence College)  in Cornwall Ontario!  Local comedian Matthew Carter will be opening for the duo. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTBB8IY12QM Tickets are available at the Civic Complex box office in Cornwall Ontario at 100Continue Reading

CFN – The Dalkeith Historical Society (left to right Michael E.Cartwright,Frances Fraser,Denny Allen,Rose-Marie Deley) couldn’t have asked for a better day to promote their on line Art Auction fund raiser.From 11AM until 2PM there was continual flow of interested people stopping at the display to chat about the paintings andContinue Reading

CFN  – Elections are found in a magic box. Who gets to be supreme leader? Over this question, flags have waved, armies battled and prisons both built and destroyed. Who gets to have near direct control over our life, income and ability to support? At last, a chance to selectContinue Reading

Here is your City of Cornwall Ontario Bulletin for September 29, 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 out CornwallContinue Reading

CFN –  We’re proud to welcome our newest scribe to The Cornwall Free News.  17 year old Tabatha Pilon is studying abroad, in Denmark.   She’s going to share her experiences with our viewers.   If you are doing something unique and special and want to share it with ourContinue Reading

CFN – On Saturday night another season of excellent acoustic music began at the St. Lawrence Stage. It was standing room only because the headline act was none other than multiple Juno award winner Serena Ryder. . Actually this was the first sold out concert for the stage. I knowContinue Reading

CFN –  The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery is a busy place!   The 20th Apples and Arts Studio tour takes place Septemmber 24 and 25th featuring some of the areas most talented artists as well as gearing up for first Annual Pitt Street Artfest! The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery hasContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – CGPW Wrestling will be coming back to Cornwall on November 26th,  2011 at Murphy’sInnfor the first time in over 4 years. This card will feature WWE Legend and Hall Of Famer “Tough Guy” Hacksaw Jim Duggan, One Warrior Nation and all of CGPW Wrestling’s Canadian Independent Superstars OfContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Women’s Roller Derby group here in Cornwall Ontario had a surprise bonus for their fund raising efforts as a little bit of glitter from Hollywood was sprinkled on them today as they prepare for a screening of the Roller Derby movie Whip It!    The movieContinue Reading