CFN – Have you really taken note of the food that is thrown in the garbage or compost pile each week? . One of the things that I hate to waste is food. According some information that I read recently, can’t remember the source exactly, North Americans throw out aboutContinue Reading
CFN – It looks like petitions and outcries from the public have had a first impact in the situation involving the former Cornwall General Hospital in Cornwall Ontario. After trying to sell the hospital without public consultation it appears that the board of the Cornwall Community Hospital have decided onContinue Reading
CFN – Rookie Habs Alex Galchenyuk & Brendan Gallagher both picked up their first NHL points as Montreal skinned the Panthers 4-1 in front of their home town fans. Andrei Markov notched two PP goals and looked good against what looked like a tired Florida squad. Carey Price made someContinue Reading
The day I moved from Montreal to Cornwall – on an icy blue November day – I had just gassed up at MacEwen’s on Boundary and was struggling to get the seatbelt around my big fat Michelin Man-style coat, when I finally gave up. Not only was the Beetle packedContinue Reading
FRAUD Cornwall, ON- Colin Ewen, 45 of Cornwall was arrested on January 21st, 2013. It is alleged that on December 2nd, 2012 he attended a local financial institution and forged false documents and provided false information. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He as was charged with UtterContinue Reading
CFN – Mental illness is a subject that seems to be one of the most difficult problems our society is dealing with today. We all know someone who suffers from mental illness, and we may relate to this issue ourselves if we have ever personally suffered from a bout ofContinue Reading
CFN – Erik Karlsson is off to a great start as are his Ottawa Senators team mates as they went 2-0 in the shortened NHL season by shutting out the Florida Panthers 4-0 in O town! The Sens jumped out hard and fast in the first setting the tone andContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT, THREATS & MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON- A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 18th, 2013. It is alleged that on January 5th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 27-year-old wife when he assaulted her, threaten her and caused damaged to property. The victim did notContinue Reading
Growing Pains to Real Gains; WHAT MAKES CORNWALL SPECIAL I transferred here with my family in 1979 for a major retailer. I didn’t choose CORNWALL, I believe she chose me. Networking was never my cup of tea, though through it, I saw where it came from and how in CORNWALLContinue Reading
It was an accident that got me to Cornwall, but it was my choice to stay, and I am glad I did. So different from Toronto where I had been living; I quickly discovered that Cornwall is a City that you can become involved in, and nothing is moreContinue Reading
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 OntarioContinue Reading
CFN – It was a long ugly night for Habs fans for the season opener which they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 with an assist for some horrible officiating. Bottom line is the team didn’t bring it. Montreal was out shot 26-22 in their own barn withContinue Reading
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 toContinue Reading
CFN – The puck finally drops tonight. I was going to catch it at a Montreal hot spot tonight, but decided to not go. I’ve always loved the Habs since I was a kid. As a bigger kid I had the amazing opportunity to work with some of theirContinue Reading
Saturday February 16th, 2013 is time for the 11th Annual Alexandria Fishing Derby! Over $40,000 in prizes! Safe Family Winter Fun! & Fish! EARLY BIRD CUT OFF DATE FEBRUARY 10, 2013! To purchase your ticket online via Paypal CLICK HERE Remember to REGISTER early! See you & the familyContinue Reading
CFN – SD&SG MPP Jim McDonell is speaking out over the sale of the Cornwall General Hospital. This afternoon Mr. McDonell spoke with CFN after issuing the release below. He said categorically that he’s calling for a full public consultation over the sale of the hospital as is theContinue Reading
CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Thanks to all those who have approached me to say that they enjoy reading this column. Knowing that someone is reading the column encourages me to keep writing aboutContinue Reading
CFN – The Ontario PC Caucus released today their new White Paper called Paths to Prosperity – Welfare to Work. It outlines a vision to bring a greater number of Ontarians currently trapped in social assistance back into the workforce and provide greater opportunities for people with disabilities to lead fulfillingContinue Reading