CFN – Cornwall Ontario Human Resources Manager Dail Levesque is refusing to speak to the media or comment over the termination of as many as five Municipal Works employees including Todd Lalonde who also is a School Board trustee and former board poobah of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. Mr.Continue Reading
CFN – I get asked a lot if I will be running in the next municipal election here in Cornwall Ontario. I have written that if somehow mayor Kilger survives politically and decides to run again I’d run against him as mayor, but not many think that the mayorContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON –A 17-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on the 7th of August, 2013 and charged with two counts breach of a Recognizance and one count of breach of Probation. It is alleged that on the 30th of July, 2013 the youth who has conditions of not to be away fromContinue Reading
Justin Trudeau’s Policy Priority – Legalizing Marijuana I usually don’t comment on the policy positions of other parties and their Members, but given the content of Justin Trudeau’s first policy announcement, I feel I must. I believe differences in opinion and policy are what democracy is all about. WhenContinue Reading
DRUG SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED Cornwall, ON- Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Street Crime Unit executed a drug search warrant on the 1st of August, 2013 at a Second Street west residence. As a result of the investigation two men were arrested and taken into custody. Grant Faulkner,Continue Reading
Even though we’ve had a rainy summer things have been hot at CFN! We shattered our two month record for traffic with 121,157 Unique Visitors for June & July 2013! AUGUST IS THE LAST MONTH TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR LIVING AD at the SPECIAL RATE Call 613 361Continue Reading
Imagine walking into a Service Ontario location and being served. Now imagine sitting in a comfortable chair and having a voice/video link with a government office. Now imagine speaking in one of say 5 main languages with a real person just like at a counter. Using technology to help peopleContinue Reading
CFN – Dr. Rob Kamermans of Coe Hill Ontario has become a Martyr to Medical Marijuana. The Pony Tailed doctor’s path has led him to controversy and the pages of media such as the National Post and his locals. The breaking point is his simple concept of helping hisContinue Reading
Cornwall Motor Speedway presented round 2 of the Gaetan`s Chip Stand Canadian Nationals with a 100-lap Modified feature race along with Sportsman, Pro-Stock and Mini-Stock on Jiffy Auto Services night. Chris Raabe was the initial leader in the Jiffy Auto Services 100, round 2 of the Canadian Nationals Series,Continue Reading
CFN – The Glengarry Highland Games have been going through tribulations the last few years. Dwindling crowds, high gas prices, and more options have meant the long time fave of the region has had to face new challenges. This year sadly long time and devoted participant, Mr. Bruce Jones, 62,Continue Reading
CFN – As trickles of information about Howard Richmond; arrested for the homicide of his wife Melissa, start to become known it turns out that Mr. Richmond appears to be a Past Master of A Masonic Lodge, his local Henderson Hall Masonic Lodge in Winchester. More on Masonry in Ontario.Continue Reading
CFN – Rik Saaltink has spent 15 years watching the new Northern section of the Seaway International Bridge move forward from idea, to plan, to reality. And now the bridge is in the home stretch and will hopefully be ready to roll in the Fall. Rik shared about the bridgeContinue Reading
CFN – Howard Richmond, the 50 year old husband of wife Melissa 28 has been charged by Ottawa police for the Homicide of his wife CFN has learned. The couple lived in Winchester Ontario. Media reports suggest that the former Canadian Forces member was being treated for a stress disorder. Cornwall OntarioContinue Reading
ASSAULT AND BREACH Cornwall, ON –Zachary McKinnon, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on the 1st of August, 2013 and charged with Assault and breach of a Probation order for not keeping the peace. It is alleged that on the 1st of August, 2013 the man was being picked up by hisContinue Reading
CFN – Can Tim Hudak hang on as leader of the Progressive Conservatives in Ontario is the big question after five by elections in the Province resulted in only one win for Team Blue. Star candidate Doug Holyday received the bounty of the Ford Nation and nabbed a plum TorontoContinue Reading
CFN – Another Bus accident for Cornwall Transit. York Street between 2nd and 3rd is closed after a bus and car had an incident. Special thanks to Michel Lalonde for his photos! If you see news happen email your pics or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline atContinue Reading
SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Cornwall Case Number: 13-OCI-124 Mississauga (1 August, 2013) — The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Cornwall Community Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained byContinue Reading
CFN is proud to sponsor Jeff Brunet’s Alkaline Entertainment’s presentation at the historic Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario of Holly Woods & Toronto Toronto sold out last time they hit Cornwall. One night only! Friday August 9th, 2013 This is a licensed LCBO show Get your tickets in advance or atContinue Reading