CFN – I awoke to the loud sounds of excited bird calls this morning. Certainly a call I had not heard before. I got up to have a peek out the window to find a family of crows under the bird feeder. . The family was taking advantage of theContinue Reading
CFN – Artist Michael Cartwright was kind enough to send in some photos and a blurb about the 200th Anniversary of Dalkeith. Although Dalkeith was a hub of activity surrounding the unveiling of the 200th anniversary stone , Frances Fraser took the time to congradulate and thank South Lancaster ArtistContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – There are two basic types of political discipline- internal party discipline and the party’s ability to restrain itself from foolish endeavours. The recent NDP filibuster over the Canada Post back to work legislation puts both types of discipline on display for the NDP. The NDP did wellContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is your police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday June 27, 2011. WARRANT – ESCAPE LAWFUL CUSTODY and BREACH OF PROBATION Cornwall, Ont. – A 15 year-old Cornwall male was arrested on the 24th of June, 2011. On the 21st of June, it isContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Well more life changes today. During my brief tenure as a political candidate I shared that I believed in “Evolution, not Revolution.” The concept is very simple. If you want change you have to work mightily to make it happen, and the best way to seeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s time to prepare our community for the arrival of the Communities in Bloom Judges! Cornwall is once again participating in the Communities in Bloom Provincial edition, and the judges will be visiting Cornwall from July 25th to the 27th. . Throughout the spring, City staff andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Research by labour experts Richard Freeman and James Medoff concluded that organizations with labour unions experience less employee turnover. Unions also allow employees to feel like they have a voice in the workplace, which can reduce feelings of frustration that could lead to turnover. The businessContinue Reading
Toronto ON – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question My wife is a bad flyer. She’s very afraid, Where is the best place to sit inContinue Reading
CFN – Eileen Garde of Whispering Pines campground is organizing her third annual Music in the Pines Festival in Curran, Ontario from June 30th to July 3, 2011. Live Entertainment: Sad Guru, Nadine Banville, Bob Mannseichner, Triskalia, River City Junction, Castalia, Kanaska Carter, Chant Libre, Theda Phoenix, Hippie Campfire andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – L’école secondaire catholique La Citadelle a tenu sa 38e remise des diplômes pour ses 152 finissants le 23 juin, au Théâtre Aulstville, du St. Lawrence College. Une centaine de bourses, d’une valeur totale de 21 000$, furent accordées aux finissants 2011. Au cours de la soirée, trois médailles d’excellenceContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Les portes du nouveau Centre Benson seront officiellement ouvertes le 29 juin 2011. Le maire, Bob Kilger, le député provincial, Jim Brownell et le député fédéral, Guy Lauzon, seront sur place à 18h pour souligner l’ouverture officielle de l’installation ultramoderne sur la 7e Ouest. La cérémonieContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – A group of demonstrators marched in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario on Thursday as they are hoping that the city will respond and put a traffic light at the corner of McConnell and South Branch Road after a recent motor cycle accident claimed a life.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Bed Bugs seem to be raging across North American cites. They can be a disaster to get rid of and in some cases you literally have to destroy your furniture, clothing and even electronics as Bed Bugs can hide just about anywhere. The best cure isContinue Reading
Montreal QC – Prince may be enigmatic at times as his 5 decade career in music unfolds, but boring is never a word connected to the diminutive master of the performance. He kicked off the Montreal Jazz Fest with a four hour set that included encore after encore at Metropolis.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s draft time! Edmonton didn’t surprise anyone by choosing Ryan Nugent Hopkins with the first draft pick. 106 points in 69 games; the lithe centre will need to put some weight on. What you see is what you get; a high point 1st line centre.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is a test look at the cover for “Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge” my new novel which I’m hard at work on in between posting news stories. We’ll be posting some other test covers and would love your feedback. Feel free to post hereContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – A two car wreck has traffic blocked up on the Pitt Street at the CNR over pass in Cornwall Ontario. We await more info on the collision. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported. If you see news happen email us your photos and/or video toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – C’était hier soir que se déroulait la 14e cérémonie de remise de diplômes aux finissants de l’école secondaire publique L’Héritage. Parents et amis sont venus encourager et féliciter les 23 finissants pour l’année scolaire 2010-2011. Ce fut une belle soirée riche en émotions pour tous ces élèvesContinue Reading