A review of local news websites show that only two allow anonymous posts: the Standard-Freeholder and the Cornwall Free News. Both sites have some moderation of comments, but a review of activity over the past several months have led staff to concur with the generalized assessment of the practice by the American Journalism Review:Continue Reading
CFN – It’s going to be harder to get fine wines and spirits in the downtown Cornwall Ontario core as the LCBO is pulling out of its Pitt Street location and moving further East. The downtown strip in Cornwall has been struggling with the Farmer’s Market closing and more emptyContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- On June 22, 2012, Tamara MacDonald, 21 of St. Andrews, was arrested on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. It is alleged that on January 17th, 2013 she failed to attend court to answer to a drug related charge; a Bench Warrant was issued. She wasContinue Reading
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT Contact Information Town Hall Telephone: 613-534-8889 or 1-800-265-3915 Fax: 613-534-2280 Address: 2 Mille Roches Road, PO Box 84, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0 Email Address: info@southstormont.ca Council Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart 613-984-2543 tammy.farms@xplornet.com Councillor Cindy Woods 613-537-2977 cindy_woods@xplornet.com Councillor BarryContinue Reading
CFN – Leafs GM made a bold move and won the Jonathan Bernier sweepstakes picking up the Kings goalie for the price of Ben Scrivens, Matt Frattin, a conditional 2nd, and $500K of cap space. In trades they always say the team that wins is usually the team that getsContinue Reading
Subject: Lamoureux Park Beach Still Possible I was doing my thrice weekly walk with a friend. We passed by the inlet just below the RCAFA Wing. Our approach was from the boat launching ramp and kids were enjoying a swim in the inlet, from the south side. When I andContinue Reading
CFN – Montrealers past and present, especially those from NDG, will be mourning the loss of Tony Koulakis, the originator of the Legendary Cosmos Diner on Sherbrooke Street; home of the Mish Mash. There even was a documentary made of him before his retirement. You Tube Clip from 2000 ManContinue Reading
CFN – In the aftermath of a massive fire that has left some people homeless the buzz at street level was whether it was a carelessly tossed cigarette that caused the fire. Several people were stating that the tenant tossed their cigarette that caught fire on the balcony of theirContinue Reading
CFN – Fire struck an apartment at 331 Cumberland Street in Cornwall Ontario. Firefighters are battling the blaze. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755 We will updating this story as more information becomes available. UPDATED 6:05 PM SmokeContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Yvonne McMillan, 48 of Cornwall was arrested on June 20, 2013, on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. On May 9, 2013 she was arrested for Breach of her Probation when bound by conditions to have no contact with a male, and to Keep the PeaceContinue Reading
DIRT Car Weekend at Cornwall Motor Speedway! Four DIRT Car Races! Sunday June 30, 2013 Super DIRTcar 100 Lap Big Block Series plus Complete Show Monday July 1, 2013 100 Lap Small Block DIRT car Series a 50 Lap Pro Stock DIRT car Series + 50 Lap Sportsman DlRTcar SeriesContinue Reading
CFN – As the War of 1812 dragged on through the spring of 1813 many Iroquois were uncertain as to which side they should fight. The British forces had suffered defeats when the colonial capital at York (now Toronto) was captured and burned on April 27 followed by the loss of Ft.Continue Reading
CFN – A chilling crash around 4 AM near Finch Ontario left a mashed Mazda 3 and one dead cow. The accident occurred on County Road 12 between Finch and Berwick. The driver was uninjured. It was not reported if they were Vegan or not. The male driver wasContinue Reading
CFN – Some people ask why I buy my gas for the most part over the border in Akwesasne. The answer is that I hate getting gouged. I hate companies playing games. The gas in Akwesasne is from McEwen which has many stations here in Eastern Ontario. For theContinue Reading
CFN – Today, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) – Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) and partners announced the results of a project that dismantled alleged criminal organizations involved in the trafficking of marihuana within Canada and the smuggling of contraband tobacco between Canada and the United States. Project O-TITAN wasContinue Reading
CFN – For most people a vehicle is the largest purchase they make next to buying a home. For Shirley Brunet her birthday gift to herself of a 2007 Dodge Caliber turned into a nightmare. To the point that Ms Brunet and her family were picketing AlexanderContinue Reading
CFN – Fire and explosions have rocked the tiny community of Coteau de Lac Quebec as the BEM Fireworks facility apparently blew up! From the BEM website; Throughout the ages, man, fascinated by the fire, has attempted to bring it under his control. In the 9th century, the Chinese discoveredContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male that attended a local Motel on May 13th, at approximately 12:30 a.m. The male went behind the counter and removed the cash register with an unknown amount of money.Continue Reading