Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Milkweed, Hunting and Earth Friendlier Product Packaging – August 23, 2011
CFN – Are you planning to hunt on publicly owned lands? It is a common misconception that if lands are owned by a public agency that one may enter without permission. This is in fact incorrect. These lands are for the benefit of all. Imagine the possible outcomes ifContinue Reading
Ask Captain Dan: Do Pilots eat the same meals as passengers? Our Resident Pilot Answers Flight Questions.
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 Do the pilots eat the same meals as the passengers ? . Question asked by Francine. Answer PilotsContinue Reading
Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser – August 24th 7 PM Williamstown Ontario
Williamstown ON– It is time, once again, for the Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum to hold the Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 24th, at 7 pm.This is the organization’s most anticipated event of the summer program and it plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts. The Fundraising CommitteeContinue Reading
NDP Leader Jack Layton’s last letter to Canadians – August 20, 2011
CFN – NDP Leader, Jack Layton, who passed away today wrote the following letter to Canadians on the 20th. What an amazing message which is why the outpouring of feelings I’ve seen across the net and this country is so inspiring. August 20, 2011 Toronto, Ontario Dear Friends, TensContinue Reading
Keith Beardsley’s View From the Hill – Mourning Jack Layton – August 22, 2011
CFN – Today Canada morns the loss of a great politician and a very decent person, sadly, Jack Layton lost his fight with cancer at age 61. Layton’s passing is a huge loss for the country, not only because of his role as the leader of the NDP, but because JackContinue Reading
Jack Layton Passes Away at 61 in Toronto – Canada Mourns – August 22, 2011
Cornwall ON – Canada lost a great Canadian today as Jack Layton passed away in Toronto. He was 61 and recently led the NDP to their greatest election victory; something I’m sure made him proud. He was human. Not cold and machine like as our currentContinue Reading
Retired Teacher John Milnes on Why Youth Seem to be Out of Control Around the World – Letter to the Editor – August 22, 2011
South Stormont ON – Societies across the globe are wondering why the youth of today is out of control. At the G8/G20 Toronto event, despite the legitimate protests, there was property destruction, thieving, looting and general mayhem that the police appeared unable to control. Again, in Vancouver after not winning the Stanley Cup,Continue Reading
60,000 Viewers per month can’t be wrong. The Cornwall Free News still number one media online in Cornwall Ontario region – August 21, 2011
Cornwall ON – I can’t believe Summer’s almost over! Thank you amazing viewers of The Cornwall Free News for keeping us the number one Canadian ranked media outlet in the Cornwall Ontario area since March of 2011! For Sunday August 21, 2011 we’re ranked 2,392 in Canada.Continue Reading
Women’s Roller Derby Coming to the Cornwall Ontario Area – August 21, 2011
Cornwall ON – These four damsels were not in distress Saturday in Lamoureux Park in Cornwall Ontario as they laid the foundations to creating a Roller Derby team based out of the area! By day they’re all professional women working in fields like Real Estate, Law, and teaching. PennyContinue Reading
First ever British Home Child Day to be held at Upper Canada Village on Sept. 28, 2011 in Morrisburg Ontario
Cornwall ON – The “British Home Child Day Act” or Bill 185 received Royal Assent on June 1, 2011. Under this Private Members’ Bill, September 28 of each year is now designated as “British Home Child Day” in Ontario. From the 1860’s to the 1930’s over 100,000 children between infancyContinue Reading
31st Annual Terry Fox Run – Sunday September 18th 2011 – Walk, Ride, Skate, Run 1 to 10 KM
Cornwall ON – This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! In 1980, when Terry Fox decided to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research, he knew he faced an immense challenge. After running a marathon a day for 143 days, Terry wasContinue Reading
Keith Beardsley’s Royal View From the Hill – August 20, 2011
CFN – I must admit I am enjoying all the debate that Harper’s addition of the word “Royal” to our navy and air force has created. One would have thought that the debate would have centered on whether this was a throw back to our monarchist ties or simply aContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor – NDP Provincial candidate Elaine MacDonald on Energy – August 19, 2011
Dear Editor, . Mid-August is bringing the political doldrums to the provincial campaign. On one hand, we see Mark MacDonald caught between defending the Liberal record and trying to carve out a brave new path. It’s a little like trying to straddle two horses mid-stream, with comically predictable and chilly results. TheContinue Reading
How Will Your Party Maintain Healthcare While Trying to Manage the Provincial Budget? SD&SG All Candidates Debate HD VIDEO
Cornwall ON – We continue with our All Candidates debate for the upcoming Ontario Provincial elections in October to succeed retiring MPP Jim Brownell . Remember you can click to HD and watch full screen for your full enjoyment of this segment of the debates and all of our videos! InContinue Reading
HUDAK’S RECKLESS DEBT CHARGE CLAIMS PROVEN FALSE PCs Leaving Ontarians on Hook for Unfunded Promises charges Mark A MacDonald
CFN The Auditor General signed off on the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation’s books — confirming that Tim Hudak isn’t telling the truth when he says that old PC stranded debt from Ontario Hydro are now paid off, Liberal Candidate Mark A. MacDonald announced today. “The Hudak PCs are not being honestContinue Reading