CFN – The City of Cornwall has asked for a delay of the trial regarding the removal of editor Jamie Gilcig from Council when he didn’t like Mr. Gilcig’s t shirt. The delay, because of the former Mayor’s health issues, should be a few months taking the case past theContinue Reading
AIRCRAFT COLLISION (South Glengarry) – On January 15, 2015 at approximately 10:36am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of an aircraft collision at a property west of Airport Road, South Glengarry Township. Investigation indicated that a small fixed wing airplane, operated by a 54-year-old male (lone occupant) from Ottawa,Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on January 14th, 2015 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the woman failed to attend court on January 6th, 2015 for an assault charge and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On January 14th,Continue Reading
CFN– Target is shutting down its stores in Canada with approximately 17,000 staff losing their jobs. Here in Cornwall Ontario Eleven Points Distribution hires approximately 250-400 people locally. The massive facility of 170 acres was supposed to employ nearly 1,000, but Canada never embraced Target after it acquired manyContinue Reading
The Cornwall & Area’s 13th Annual Bridal Show will take place on Sunday, February 8th at the Cornwall Civic Complex from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. If a wedding is in your near future, you will definitely want to attend this show which features more than 40 booths related to weddingContinue Reading
CFN – Heart Disease and Stroke takes the life of one Canadian every 7 minutes. In addition, the Cornwall and SD&G area is known as a cardiac hotspot by Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) researchers; 2500 people are hospitalized each year from heart disease and stroke conditions. In anContinue Reading
DRUG WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Lyle Perkins, 51 of Cornwall was arrested on January 9th, 2015 and charged with possession on a controlled substance. It is alleged that on January 9th, 2015 members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit executed a warrant at a Gulf Street residence and foundContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – A deep freeze will flash over the Cornwall area tonight with temperatures dropping from near zero to -20 by the time Tuesday morning rolls around! The good news is that it will be sunny for the next two days as temps start to warm up on Wednesday.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – One of the biggest issues I focused on during the municipal election was the need to change the culture of Cornwall. We needed to stop running the city like it was a closed shop and be more inclusive, especially when it involved the public or tax payers.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – This has been a very interesting week. I am now a member of the board of TAG (The Art Gallery) here in Cornwall. During the municipal election a lot of noise was made about having an Arts Centre in our fair city. As an artist myself,Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – In what has been a not so magical mystery tour the City of Cornwall has relented and agreed to allow the Vincent family ice rink to at least finish off the season, even though part of the ice surface is on City property (as is the family’sContinue Reading
Local Kennel Owner Charged with Child Pornography and Sexual Offences 14-36310 A 78-year-old Kingston male has been charged with various child pornography and sexual offences in relation to a female teenage victim. Over an extended period of time in 2014 David H. SLY is accused of taking sexually explicit photographsContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Brian Vincent is feeling discouraged. The family was happy when a new group came together to help rebuild their family rink. A meeting was requested by the group for Thursday morning with Bill De Wit, the city manager who attended the initial break down of the boardsContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – While City Hall may not have supported the ice rink on Monaco Crescent in Cornwall, the people of the community and frankly, all across Canada clearly do. So much so that a group has been formed to rebuild the Vincent’s rink. Members will be meeting Thursday atContinue Reading
MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 37-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 6th, 2015 and charged with mischief. It is alleged that during an argument on January 5th, 2015 with his ex-common-law wife the man kicked her car causing it to be damaged. Police were contacted to investigate. OnContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Brrr! Wind chills are expected to fall to -35 this evening in the Cornwall area in what may be the COLDEST night of the year. Road crews have been out doing some last minute prep and clean up. It’s not a good night to be adventuring andContinue Reading
I can see a lot of irony in the condemnation of council to skew the city and continue to show ‘council continuing per se’ in a bad light. Negativity is more popular as it helps people to ‘feel’ they have a right and the power to shout others down. IContinue Reading
THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Silas Benedict, 56 of Cornwall was arrested on December 31st, 2014 and charged with threats to life and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on December 31st, 2014 the man threatened to shoot a 31-year-old man thatContinue Reading