Fear and Loathing in Cornwall Ontario. Is it our Culture? by Jamie Gilcig – March 2, 2013
CFN – I used to be a member of Team Cornwall. Great name. Great concept, a tragic loss of opportunity for our community that essentially seems to be a rah rah excuse for the president, Gilles Latour, who doesn’t even live in Cornwall, or coach hockey in Cornwall, to go to Sens games, [...]
City of Cornwall Ontario Chooses to Support Seaway News $200 Gift Card Promo Over CFN $5,000 in Local Shopping to Promote City
CFN – There’s a lot to like about Cornwall Ontario. I know it’s why I choose to make this city my home. Like many places though there are some that don’t play nice with others. The best thing to do is to try to work around them; tolerate them as best as you [...]
Family Day in Eastern Ontario & Cornwall for 2013 by Reg Coffey
CFN – What do Ontario families do on Family Day? Why they play road hockey of course. In the picture you can see the MacCormick family in their traditional Family Day Road Hockey tournament. It was the old guys (Mom and Dad) verses the Next Generation with the family dog as the referee. Mom had [...]
100 Letter Campaign About Why Cornwall Ontario is Great UPDATE Apology – ENTRY INFO – February 10, 2013
CFN – CFN would like to clarify the status of our 100 Letter campaign. Contrary to some rumors we are not cancelling it due to sabotage from members of Cornwall’s management and elected officials. We have had to delay the official roll out of our campaign due to over three weeks of bizarre [...]
Inspiration borne of sorrow: Cornwall artist Renée Lalande tackles what is sadly taboo. By Mary Anne Pankhurst
CFN – More than150 people packed the Cornwall Art Gallery last night. Yet for many of us, the sound of their mingling was immediately muted by the almost audible lamentations Renée Lalande’s paintings evoke. In fact within seconds after stepping through the door, it was as if there were only three people in the gallery: [...]
CFN & Seaway Today Proud To Announce our New Cartoonist! Terry Mosher! Aislin
CFN – Every newspaper should have cartoons! CFN is proud to announce that we will be picking up the feed of legendary Canadian Cartoonist Terry Mosher ; known as Aislin to his legions of fans across Canada. Selected Aislin cartoons will be appearing on CFN starting in February and in Seaway Today starting [...]
Should Cornwall Ontario Kick in $50K for the Benson University Project? – CFN Says Nay – January 26, 2013
CFN – A group of esteemed local citizens will be appearing before Cornwall Ontario city council, hat in hand, asking for the City to kick in $50,000 to help research the concept of having a University in Cornwall Ontario on Monday night. I hope that our council, especially during this budget phase, and in times [...]
CFN to Publish Top 100 Letters on Why Cornwall Ontario is so Amazing! Email in yours today & Win Prizes! CLICK FOR DETAILS
CFN – It’s time. Many of you may know about our 100 Letter Campaign about how Awesome Cornwall Ontario is! Well we are officially announcing that you can now send in your emails. Essentially you are writing a Letter to the Editor about why you think Cornwall Ontario is so amazing to work [...]
Valentines at Katerina’s in Cornwall Ontario February 16 Angelique Duruisseau amazing singer from Quebec portraying Edith Piaf
For about seven years now, Katerina’s Restaurant has offered a wonderful international escape right in our own back yard, around the corner from Brookdale Avenue, at 1195 Second Street West in Cornwall. They serve the best-tasting, authentic Mexican, Greek and Southwestern food in the area, in an inviting, relaxed ambiance sure to transport their guests to a [...]
Rockin’ Time with Trench Town Oddities and HELIX in Cornwall Ontario by Amanda Cross – HD VIDEO
CFN – Was that a Gimme an R – O – C – K? That’s right it was! The Port Theatre was rocking Sunday night with opening band Trench Town Oddities followed by Helix! If you couldn’t make it to the show, you missed a great time with these two bands! Trench Town Oddities kicked the night off [...]
The Road to Bethlehem from Cornwall Ontario by Don Smith
CFN – St. Peter’s Catholic Church was the site of three related diocesan Advent events this afternoon. People gathered from across the area to witness the Emerson/Jacobson musical production ‘On our Way to Bethlehem’ as presented by the St. Peter’s Youth Choir and Friends, under the direction of Helen McAlear. St. Peter’s Pastor, Father Kevin Maloney, [...]
Exceptional Art from Beautiful Minds Exhibit in Cornwall Ontario – HD VIDEO – December 16, 2012
CFN – A very special exhibit is going on at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery through to January 25th. Without Exception: Exceptional Art from Beautiful Minds is an initiative from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. In its fifth year; 37 artists are participating this exhibit! All proceeds from sales of the work and [...]
Is it time to pull Sylvie Lizotte & the Cornwall Gallery’s City Funding? by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – Oops! She did it again! Cornwall Regional Art Gallery director Sylvie Lizotte failed again for the second year in a row to submit the funding request to City Hall before the official deadline. The one that essentially covers her salary with a bit extra to cover some bits and [...]
Helix – A Heavy Mental Christmas Show December 16th Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario by Amanda Cross
CFN – It’s been 38 years since the band was formed and Helix has launched their first ever Christmas tour across Ontario. The heavy metal band calls it “The Helix Heavy Mental Christmas Show” and will take on some classic carols turned to rock n’ roll into their set-list for December 16 at the Port [...]
Harry Valentine on a University in Cornwall Ontario – LTE – December 4, 2012
The Ongoing Discussion re a University at Cornwall While a discussion is underway to investigate the possible establishment of a university at Cornwall, the idea of a establishing such an institution at Cornwall dates back over several decades. Beginning during the 1970’s, the University of Ottawa operated a satellite campus at Cornwall for several years. [...]
Kings of Vegas : A Tribute to the Rat Pack – Friday December 7th at The Port Theatre!
It’s going to be a party at the Port Theatre! Friday December 7th Alkaline Entertainment and their fine sponsors present: The Kings of Vegas A Tribute to the Rat Pack! This is a licensed event. Tickets only $20 in advance or $25 at the door! Available at The Port, Army & Navy club, and Melody [...]
Cornwall Ontario Thom Racine Retires after 31 years on Police Force – LAST RIDE HD VIDEO
CFN – After 31 years Cornwall Ontario police Sergeant Thomas Racine. Tom as he’s known to thousands in the community in his other gigs as announcer in hockey and media guy at almost all the other outlets than CFN went for one last ride in a cruiser on his last day. You can adjust [...]
