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 [...]
CFN – Leave it to a Doctor to stir controversy regarding nursing! That’s exactly what Dr. Tombler has done in Cornwall Ontario. The good doctor lashed out, and I have to admit, I agree with him, about the Cornwall Hospital policy of only hiring bilingual nurses full time. LINK “The reality is that the [...]
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 [...]
CFN – Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Community Relations Advisor, Ken Hall (centre) presented a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to the Township Fire & Rescue Department. Chief Desjardins (right) recently applied for the funding to assist with the purchase of water rescue related equipment. . On behalf of the Township, Mayor McGillis (left) expressed thanks [...]
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Friday February 3, 2012. DOMESTIC BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 25 year-old Cornwall female was arrested on the 2nd of February, 2012. She was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions of no contact (in)directly with her 34 year-old ex-boyfriend and keep [...]
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 [...]
CFN – Saturday, September 8 should be a day to remember in Port Burwell, Ontario. That is the day the decommissioned submarine Ojibwa, Canada’s first Oberon Class submarine is set arrive at her new home to become the centerpiece of the Elgin Military Museum’s new naval museum. The decision to earmark September 8 as the day [...]
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. [...]
CFN – The officials from the Cornwall Meals on Wheels program wish to remind Cornwall and area residents that it does not solicit donations by going door-to-door. The organization has received several phone calls in recent days from concerned residents who have been approached by an individual who is collecting donations at the door. In some of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
CFN – This just in from Sharyn Duffey – Fundraising Coordinator, The Canadian Cancer Society. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank Claire Simard for organizing a wonderful event this past October. . BRAV-O raised $4000 for our Transportation Program. Our program offers rides to patients who otherwise could not get to [...]
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Thursday February 2, 2012 Impaired operation Cornwall, ON- Kevin O’Brien, 51 of Cornwall was arrested on the 1st of February, 2012. It is alleged that he was operating a motor vehicle on Marleau Avenue in the City of Cornwall while under the [...]
CFN – Here are the top ten stories you’ve been reading since yesterday on The Cornwall Free News for Wednesday February 1, 2012! Share on FacebookPlease share this story if you liked it:Tweet
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 [...]
CFN – Some people have noticed that CFN really wants to play a role in helping young people become more active in politics and find their voice. What I like to do is find politically active young people and share our platform with them. And that’s where Stéphane Groulx enters. We are proud to create [...]
To the Editor, re Threats to Old Age Security The Harper government is crying poor on pensions for seniors while it lavishes 13 billion in tax cuts for big corporations that don’t need the money. What’s wrong with this picture? They can’t afford to staff the EI phone lines so workers can access benefits for [...]
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 [...]
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