Billiards for Heart Tournament
This weekend wrapped up the Heart & Stroke foundation’s month long campaign for “heart month”.
For the past four weeks thousands of volunteers and event organizers have been hard at work raising as much money as possible for the foundation.
Clayton, Barb and Doug Disotell, owners and operators of Rack-Em Up Billards donated their services [...]
ASSAULT
Cornwall, Ont. – A 14 year-old Chesterville youth was arrested on the 19th of February, 2010 for an Assault which occurred at a Cornwall alternative school earlier that date. It is alleged that he struck a fellow student and grabbed his hair. The student did not require medical attention at the time of the incident. [...]
Canadians Need to Wake Up – Opinion by Markus Noé
This is a country suffering from the minority government blues. Since Stephen Harper was elected in 2006 Canadians have been forced to remain in election “mode”. This prorogation has done nothing but remind voters of how ineffective a minority government is.
Maybe that was the point? [...]
POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY and BREACH OF UNDERTAKING
Cornwall, Ont. – Wesley Gray, 60, of No Fixed Address was arrested on the 12th of February, 2010 for several charges relating to break and enters. He was bound by an Undertaking with condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. It is alleged that [...]
(Peter Forsberg leads in Sweden at opening ceremonies)
Game On: Team Canada Ready to Play
Finally after years of anticipation, Team Canada will take the ice today and begin their quest for Gold against Norway. The stage is enormous, the pressure is enormous and Canadian fans expect nothing less than gold. The Russians during their first practice [...]
(Pictured above is Luger Armin Zöggeler)
Luger Dies During Training Run
Just a few hours before the opening ceremonies for the much anticipated Vancouver Olympics, a Georgian luger has died.
During a training session this morning just before 11:00 am Nodar Kumaritashvili lost control while coming into an out turn dubbed “thunderbird” at the Whistler Sliding [...]
Another Politician Faces Political Ruin Over Indiscretions by Markus Noé
Cornwall Ontario – Last week Toronto Councilor Adam Giambrone was approached for an interview by the Cornwall Free News. His office did respond and asked for the questions to be emailed to him as it was difficult to coordinate a telephone interview. Days went by and [...]
Cornwall Ontario – At 4pm this afternoon Dr. Conrad Murray arrived at an L.A county courthouse to turn himself in on charges related to Michael Jackson’s death. It is expected that Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, this comes seven months after the death of M.J.
Since the King of Pop’s untimely death last year, [...]
Gainey Finished as GM by Markus Noé
After seven seasons as the Montreal Canadiens G.M, Bob Gainey has decided to step down. Assistant GM Pierre Gauthier will take over on an interim basis. This was a make or break year for the former Hab’s player turned GM. His five year plan failed to materialize.
Gainey faced heavy [...]
What Prorogation?: Liberals Gaining in Polls by Refusing to Stop Working
Once again the Liberal’s wanted to demonstrate how they were still hard at work despite Parliament being prorogued. Liberal MP and Public Safety Critic Mark Holland organized a round table discussion yesterday focusing on community safety.
Crime prevention was the topic most discussed during [...]
Local Band on the Rise
Local “punk rock and ska” band Winston Marley will be at Dream Builder’s Studios this Friday. They will be recording two tracks that will be used for fishrizzo production’s film “10 Days Across Canada”. Previous projects by fishrizzo include 86400 and Treasures of the Lost Villages.
Winston Marley has been [...]
The Cornwall Free News would like to welcome its newest advertiser Moustache Joe’s
(Joe Aiello pictured above with Amanda & Donna)
For nearly two years Moustache Joe’s has been a highlight of the downtown area. By finding the perfect balance between quality food and reasonable prices, Moustache Joe’s has become a place that everyone can come to [...]
City Council Wants Action on Bridge Issue
Cornwall Ontario – During last week’s city council meeting, Councilor Mark MacDonald sought the council’s approval for a motion he put forth.
This motion asked council and the Mayor of Cornwall to become more politically involved with the bridge issue.
The MacDonald request was approved unanimously by council.
Andre [...]
Liberal Critic, Critiques Bridge Issue
Since late last spring Cornwall residence and businesses have been victimized by the ongoing border dispute. This issue was ignited when the Government of Canada decided to arm all of its border guards. The Cornwall Port of Entry is the only border crossing in this country that resides on a native [...]
Who Will Stay, Who Will Go?: School Board Talks About Possible Closures by Markus Noé
Cornwall Ontario – Last night the Upper Canada School Board held its final community meeting at Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (C.C.V.S). This was an opportunity for parents and community members to get together and look over the two proposals recommended [...]
Government of Ontario Hands out Tens of Thousands in Funding by Markus Noé
Cornwall Ontario – Nearly $500,000 in funding was given to local not-for-profit organizations throughout the community. This is a part of the 50 million dollar investment that the government of Ontario is making to support capital projects throughout the province. Yesterday the Children’s [...]
Liberals and NDP at Work
Cornwall Ontario – Both the Liberal’s and NDP’s have followed through on their promise to continue working despite Parliament being prorogued. Michael Ignatieff and Jack Layton held press conferences today in front of the locked doors of Parliament while surrounded by their team of MP’s.
The two frustrated leader’s main [...]
(picture above courtesy of Patrique Brisson)
Thousands Gather On Parliament Hill to Protest
Ottawa Ontario – Rallies in 50 cities and 4 countries were held today in protest against Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prorogation of Parliament. MPs were expected to be back at work this upcoming Monday after a holiday break. Mr. Harper reasoning to delay [...]
