CORNWALL Ontario – As Robert Cadieux explains it, he was shocked to come home from taking the kids to La Ronde in Montreal to find a notice from the City of Cornwall threatening him with fines of $240 per day. The infraction? His kids selling worms that they pluckContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Anson Jocko, 50 of Cornwall was arrested on July 24th, 2015 on the strength of a probation office warrant. It is alleged that man breached his probation conditions and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On July 24th, 2015 a member of the CornwallContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – River Kings general manager Rick Lalonde has come to terms with two key forwards. Veteran Pierre-Luc Faubert will return in 2015-16, as will Guillaume Parenteau, who was acquired late last season from Saint-Georges. Faubert, 29, had nine goals and 17 assists (26 points) in 39 games forContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – A mist of burning pig fat and beer farts wafted across Water Street as I returned across our new mighty bridge from the US of A. Ribfest was humming. There were a lot of cars, but I didn’t see a lot of people? It was bewildering.Continue Reading
THREATS, MISCHIEF, FALSE MESSAGES Cornwall, ON – Albert Givogue, 74 of Cornwall was arrested on July 22nd, 2015 and charged with threats, mischief and false messages. It is alleged on July 18th, 2015 the man stated to a store associate that he had left a bomb within the WalmartContinue Reading
SEXUAL ASSAULT Cornwall ON – A 20-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 20th, 2015 and charged with sexual assault. It is alleged between 2012 and 2015 the man sexually assaulted his now 7-year-old sister and police were contacted to investigate. On July 20th, 2015 the man attended policeContinue Reading
Kings name captain, coach CORNWALL Ontario – The River Kings have filled two leadership roles from within. Brennan Barker, the 30-year-old defenceman from Long Sault, has been named the team’s captain. “Brennan has been with this team since Day 1 and he’s a great leader on and off the ice”Continue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – James Williams, 57 of Cornwall was arrested on July 17th, 2015 and charged with breaching his recognizance for not residing at a specific address and being in the possession of alcohol. It is alleged the man breached his conditions and police were contacted to investigate.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Media reports that a body confirmed dead after a scuba incident is that of former Provincial Liberal candidate John J. Earle. The incident occurred just opposite Guindon Park. Earle had tweeted earlier in the day on the fire that struck nearby his home. Earle was married toContinue Reading
Thanks to a lucky high flying CFN viewer who captured some amazing shots from above of Cornwall Firefighter’s putting out an early morning blaze 2nd Street and Adolphus! them. No reports have been issued as of press time. If you see news happen email your pictures or video to info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
Shoppers on a busy Saturday afternoon were delayed as Cornwall Police and Wal-Mart staff closed the store and initiated a search at approximately 1::40PM today after a bomb threat was made. The store is now open. Sgt. Duchesne from the CCPS confirmed the details to CFN adding that theContinue Reading
STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus is a registered charity in Ottawa which sells and rents used equipment and devices to people with disabilities and those in need of assisstive devices. These items include wheel chairs, walkers, scooters, bathroom and bedroom aids plus other miscellaneous equipment. A friend of mine got aContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – It was an exciting day in Cornwall Ontario’s public art gallery as Canadian Icon and Master Cartoonist Aislin appeared to do some prep for his upcoming show at TAG! Pictured with Directrice of Awesomeness Kimberley Cameron he dropped by the gallery with his wife Anne and SparkyContinue Reading
THREATS, FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Paul Struthers, 52 of Cornwall was arrested on July 16th, 2015 and charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement and threats to life. It is alleged between July 2nd and July 9th, 2015 the man sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman known toContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Jennifer Gillard, 32 of Cornwall was arrested on July 15th, 2015 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the woman breached her conditional sentence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On July 15th, 2015 the woman attended police headquarters toContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred on July 14th, 2015 in the area of Sydney Street and Ninth Street at approximately 9:15 am between a cyclist and a blue Ford Taurus. As a result of the collision the 70-year-oldContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on July 14th, 2015 and charged with assault with a weapon and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 14th, 2015 police attended the youth’s residence for aContinue Reading
The one consistent when I’ve entertained offers to purchase CFN these past three years has been the request that I remain in some capacity with the paper. The negotiations that have commenced this week are no different in that aspect. The one big difference was that Cornwall beContinue Reading