Last Dance – Disco Icon Donna Summer Succumbs to Cancer at 63 – May 17, 2012
CFN – Legend of Disco Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63 after her battle with Cancer. Ms Summers was working on a new album which she sadly looks like she will not get to finish in the fashion she was working towards. Hot Nights, Last Dance, and a song that probably [...]
American Bandstand & Television Icon Dick Clarks Dies at 82 – April 18, 2012
CFN – Iconic Television legend Dick Clark has died at the age of 82 of a Massive Heart attack. His career spanned eight decades. He was known for American Bandstand which he hosted from its inception until it’s last episode in 1989, and his New Years Countdown as well as many game shows such [...]
CBS 60 Minutes Original – Mike Wallace Dies at Age 93 – From Radio to TV – April 8, 2012
CFN – Legendary broadcaster Mike Wallace as passed away at the age of 93. With a rich career spanning over sixty years Mr. Wallace touched the birth of television to his pinnacle at 60 Minutes. Known for his tough, sometimes fierce interviews, he was the voice of his generation in many ways when it [...]
OBITUARY – Burrell William Flower – Suddenly (but peacefully) in Lancaster Ontario
FLOWER, Burrell William 1927 – 2012 . It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of Burrell Flower on Wednesday, March 14th at Creg Quay, Lancaster, Ontario at the age of 84. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 54 years Claudia (Court), and his loving daughter Carolyn (Ken [...]
Whitney Houston Death to Hang Over Grammy Awards – February 12, 2012
CFN – Tonight’s Grammy awards ceremonies will have a pale shimmer hanging over them as the world woke up to news of Whitney Houston passing away at the age of 48. The official cause isn’t known. The oft troubled singer was found dead in her hotel. Clive Davis’ her long time mentor still held his [...]
Joe Bodalai Exits Hollywood – Comic Writer Producer Ends Life at 63 – December 27, 2011
CFN – Betcha that most of you reading this have never heard of Joe Bodolai. Joe exited Stage Hollywood. Not the first and not the last. He left the USA seeking haven in Canada during the Vietnam years and built a career in Comedy. The irony that many who give so much [...]
Unlucky 13 – Indy 500 Winner Dan Wheldon Dies in Multi Car Crash in Las Vegas Nevada – October 16, 2011
CFN – Tragedy struck Las Vegas today on lap 13 as cars crashed ultimately taking the life of Indy 500 race winner Dan Wheldon. 15 cars were reported to be part of the crash. Crash Video Clip
Long Time Ottawa Sun and Citizen Writer Earl McRae Dies of Massive Heart Attack – October 15, 2011
CFN – Long time Ottawa writer and Sun columnist Earl McRae died of a heart attack today. I remember reading him in the Citizen and was surprised to find out that he wrote for the Standard Freeholder here in Cornwall Ontario. He also worked for the CBC, and Toronto Star. He was 68. [...]
Apple Founder Steve Jobs Passes Away From Cancer at 56 – October 5, 2011
CFN – Sadly Steve Jobs passed away after a long fight with Cancer. The co-founder of Apple and visionary who brought the company back from brink to become the innovation leader and monster it’s become was 56. Apple’s website said it best. To me I’ll forever remember their commercial from 1984 which has [...]
Canadian Serial Killer Clifford Olson Dies in Quebec – September 30, 2011 BREAKING
CFN - One of Canada’s most notorious serial killer’s Clifford Olson has died of Cancer in Quebec. He was 71. Convicted of murdering 11, the BC native targeted young people before finally being caught and convicted. He exchanged his cooperation for thousands of dollars in payments to his wife, and made the news for his [...]
Jack Layton Passes Away at 61 in Toronto – Canada Mourns – August 22, 2011
Cornwall ON – Canada lost a great Canadian today as Jack Layton passed away in Toronto. He was 61 and recently led the NDP to their greatest election victory; something I’m sure made him proud. He was human. Not cold and machine like as our current PM. He gave a [...]
“You’re Gone!!!” Radio Legend Ted Tevan passes away at 78 – August 13, 2011 From Sports Rap on CFOX to Team 990! UPDATED
Montreal QC – Radio legend Ted Tevan passed away Friday at the age of 78. Ted was a throwback. I remember as a wee gaffer listening to our big console as he spat out his thoughts and yes, I myself, was machine gunned once by the raspy voiced devil of radio. You either [...]
Amy Winehouse Found Dead at 27 – July 23, 2011
CFN – Sadly this is so not a surprise. Singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead at the age of 27. The Back in Black songstress had struggled with drug and alcohol issues to the point of tragedy for years; most of it in the media’s glare and spotlight. Performances like this one recently [...]
Obituary – Ray Lorne Shaver in his Eightieth Year – July 12, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
Shaver, Ray Lorne . Peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Ray Lorne Shaver of Cornwall in his 80th year. . Beloved husband of Deborah Shaver. . Loving father of Jeremiah of Ottawa, Rayanne (Dwayne) Scott of Cambridge, Emily (Kiel Bortolotti) Shaver of Ottawa and Zachary (Nicole) of Sudbury. [...]
Jack Ass Ryan Dunn Rides Porsche to Flaming Death at the age of 34 – June 20, 2011
CFN – Jack Ass star Ryan Dunn, 34, did his final stunt. Tweeting shortly before his demise with beer and cigarette the actors Porsche was involved in a single car crash and caught fire with Mr. Dunn and his passenger killed in the blaze ni Pennsylvania. Mr. Dunn and co-star Johnny Knoxville were famed for [...]
Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce Mourns the Loss of Douglass Randlett – 1st Vice President After Motorcycle Collision – June 17, 2011
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce has lost another member and board executive. Douglass Randlett of Long Sault lost his life in a motorcycle accident Thursday. He was travelling westbound on South Branch Road and was involved in a collision with a pick-up truck travelling eastbound turning north on to McConnell [...]
Chance Meetings in a Dark Room – California Memories – RIP Canadian Actor Michael Sarrazin – April 21, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – In spring 1996 I was working for the Habs. It was fun, but I was leaving the sports biz to take my shot at professional writing; chiefly writing screenplays and hoping to break into producing movies. It was crazy, but after locking myself away for a few months, and writing my [...]
Founding Member of Royal Canadian Air Farce, Roger Abbott, Succumbs to Leukemia at 64 – March 28, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – Canadians are stunned and saddened at the passing of Canadian Air Farce funny man Roger Abbott at the age of 64. I know that Air Farce is better known for the ageless CBC television shows, but I grew up listening to Air Farce on the radio; especially when I worked in what [...]
