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Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Monday April 30, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Monday April 30, 2012

Fraud   Cornwall, ON- Joey Flaro, 22 of Long Sault was arrested on the 29th of April 2012. It is alleged that between the 1st of November 2011 and the 16th of December 2011 he cashed 5 stolen forged checks at various financial institutions in the City of Cornwall. He was charged with 5 counts of fraud and [...]

Beaver Wetlands: Effects upon Wildlife and Water By Sharon T. Brown and Suzanne Fouty

Beaver Wetlands: Effects upon Wildlife and Water  By Sharon T. Brown and Suzanne Fouty

CFN –  I spoke with Zoologist Sharon T. Brown about Beavers because of our situation of using KILL TRAPS in Guindon Park here in Cornwall Ontario.   LINK  Our follow up to that story will be released later this week. She also supplied the following quote: By paying a trapper to place Conibear kill traps [...]

Ask Captain Dan Baz : Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. Pilot Licenses

Ask Captain Dan Baz : Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions. Pilot Licenses

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 . When my grandfather reached a certain age, he had to go for a driver test to keep his driver’s license. Are there any checks [...]

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Friday April 27, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Friday April 27, 2012

Possession of Child Pornography   Cornwall, ON- Kyle Carriere, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on the 26th of April 2012.  A complaint was received by police in January 2012 in relation to what appeared to be child pornography on a computer.  As a result an investigation ensued and the male was subsequently charged with Adult possessing child pornography. He was released [...]

Controversy in Akwesasne Over Award to MPS Cst. Michael Biron from Governor General of Canada

Controversy in Akwesasne Over Award to MPS Cst. Michael Biron from Governor General of Canada

CFN –  A group of residents have organized a petition over Mohawk Police Services Constable Michael Biron while at the same time the Governor General of Canada has awarded a medal of bravery to the Constable. There’s a big meeting planned for this Thursday at the St. Regis Recreation building and a petition going around [...]

Cornwall Free News Jumps 200 Ranks in One Week – Our Top Ten & Numbers for April 26, 2012

Cornwall Free News Jumps 200 Ranks in One Week – Our Top Ten & Numbers for April 26, 2012

CFN –   Wow, what a week!  We’ve jumped over 200 spots in the Alexa Canadian rankings!  Above was what you were reading on CFN for Wednesday April 25th, 2012. Nearly 32% of you are viewing us from Cornwall; a massive jump as our Intensely Local campaign is having a deeper impact!   Cornwall viewers [...]

Medical Arts Pharmacy Donates $60,000 to Maxville Manor Foundation – April 26, 2012

Medical Arts Pharmacy Donates $60,000 to Maxville Manor Foundation – April 26, 2012

CFN – Further solidifying its commitment to helping people “age well,” Medical Arts Pharmacy today announced a donation of $60,000. (over five years) to the Maxville Manor Foundation.  But the pharmacy extended additional value by supporting the development and screening of  a short documentary entitled: Maxville Manor, A place to call home.   “The fact [...]

BEAVER KILLING in Guindon Park in Cornwall Ontario! April 25, 2012

BEAVER KILLING in Guindon Park in Cornwall Ontario! April 25, 2012

CFN – Is there anything more Canadian than a Beaver? Cornwall Ontario is paying a Trapper hundreds of dollars to place Conibear KILL TRAPS in Guindon Park.    The scenic locale is home to paths frequented by dog owners, joggers, and even RC vehicle enthusiasts. The trap pictured above was less than 10 feet from a [...]

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Wednesday April 25, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Wednesday April 25, 2012

ASSAULT               Cornwall, ON- A 32-year-old Cornwall male was arrested on the 24th of April, 2012. It is alleged that on March 27th, 2012 he got into an altercation with his 9-year-old step-son when he assaulted him. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted by the Cornwall Community [...]

Mayor Bob Kilger & Cornwall Ontario City Council Refuse to Apologize to Rivette – Samson Signs In April 25, 2012

Mayor Bob Kilger & Cornwall Ontario City Council Refuse to Apologize to Rivette – Samson Signs In  April 25, 2012

CFN – Well Cornwall Ontario City Council aged as Gerry Samson signed in to replace Leslie O’Shaughnessy who simply had enough of the antics that recently led to the Fournier report pointing out that City Council perhaps erred in holding an in camera meeting to gang bang Councilor Rivette over an interview he gave to [...]

BIKE-A-THON PLUS KICKED OFF WITH POWERFUL MESSAGE in Cornwall Ontario – April 24, 2012

BIKE-A-THON PLUS KICKED OFF WITH POWERFUL MESSAGE in Cornwall Ontario – April 24, 2012

CFN – The annual Bike-a-thon Plus fundraiser in support of the S.D. & G. & Akwesasne Children’s Treatment Centre officially launched this morning over breakfast at the Civic Complex. Invitees filled Salons A, B and C bright and early to be inspired by the words of author Dave Pelzer. Pelzer is perhaps best known for [...]

St. Anne’s Elementary School Students Learn about The Daffodil Pin – Canadian Cancer Society – April 24, 2012

St. Anne’s Elementary School Students Learn about The Daffodil Pin – Canadian Cancer Society – April 24, 2012

CFN – Here is a photo from St. Anne’s Elementary School.  The teacher Sandy Legallais had a conversation with her students why she was wearing her daffodil pin and that inspired these beautiful paintings by the children! . Pictured above are left to right Ava Aitkens – artist, Amber Jette – artist, Sharyn Duffey – [...]

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Monday April 23, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Monday April 23, 2012

IMPAIRED OPERATION & OVER 80               Cornwall, ON – Ryan McDonald, 33 of Cornwall was arrested in the early hours of April 20th, 2012. It is alleged that he was operating a motor vehicle on Brookdale Avenue while under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with Impaired Operation and transported for further testing which [...]

Councilor Rivette Complaints Stick as Cornwall City Council Deemed to Have Acted Improperly – April 20, 2012

Councilor Rivette Complaints Stick as Cornwall City Council Deemed to Have Acted Improperly – April 20, 2012

CFN –  You have to give CAO Paul Fitzpatrick kudos for timing.   Having been on sick leave now he’s missed the final budget mess in Cornwall that saw a 2% increase or roughly $1.4 Million dollars.  He’s vacationing in Hawaii according to an inside source from city hall. About the number that City Councilor [...]

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Friday April 20, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Friday April 20, 2012

Emergency or “Grandparent” Scam   Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Cornwall Community Police Service warns the public to be on alert after noting a marked increase in the number of complaints recently. In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call [...]

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Earth Day is Around the Corner! April 19, 2012

Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Earth Day is Around the Corner!  April 19, 2012

CFN – With Earth Day just around the corner I am reminded of how we are dependant on Earth for our survival.  Our health is dependant on her.  Everything that sustains us; air, water, food and shelter comes from Earth.  Are you doing anything special this Earth Day?  Has awareness inspired you to live differently [...]

American Bandstand & Television Icon Dick Clarks Dies at 82 – April 18, 2012

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 [...]

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Wednesday April 18, 2012

Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Wednesday April 18, 2012

Assault   Cornwall, ON- Valerie Tremblay, 31 of Cornwall was arrested on the 17th of April 2012. It is alleged that on the 5th of April 2012 during a supervised access visit  with her child she assaulted a social worker by pushing her. Police were notified and an investigation ensued. The female was subsequently charged with assault [...]

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