Local Authors Launch Book of Short Stories in Cornwall Ontario by Reg Coffey – October 29th, 2011
CFN – ‘The Perfect Mix’, a book of short stories written by local authors and published locally as well. There are 11 authors in all contributing 22 stories ranging in style from mystery and humour to romance. I had a preview of the book (actually I was editing it)Continue Reading
Jail n Bail Fundraiser for the S.D.&G. & Prescott Russell Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society a Blast! October 24, 2011
CFN – If you’re going to get taken to the slammer what better way to go than to raise money for a good cause by a delightfully friendly officer of the law? It was a good day to raise money for Cancer as I was busted for DisturbingContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario Celebrated During Communities in Bloom Awards Ceremony – October 24, 2011
CFN – Cornwall’s efforts in beautification, environmental stewardship and community involvement garnered plenty of attention during the 2011 Communities in Bloom Ontario Awards Ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, October 20. The Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall and S, D & G received a Special Mention Award for itsContinue Reading
25 Year Old Ashley Anastasia Freeman Dies in Single Vehicle Car Crash in Cornwall Ontario – October 24, 2011
CFN – Tragedy struck Cornwall Ontario for the second time early Saturday morning as another single vehicle took a life, this time of Ashley Freeman who was a passenger in the vehicle driven by as yet identified 22 year old driver. Joel Quenneville, 17, died after losing control of hisContinue Reading
Ask Captain Dan: What is the function of the wings and the vertical fin at the back of an airplane ? 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 What is the function of the wings and the vertical fin at the back of anContinue Reading
Is Cornwall Ontario Ready for its own Business Incubator? October 24, 2011
CFN – Is it time for a business incubator in Cornwall Ontario? It’s something I’ve been lobbying for here for over two years; mostly to deaf ears as certain powers that be seem more focused on attracting big box type businesses that actually can hurt downtown cores andContinue Reading
So are the Current Montreal Canadiens as good as the former Habs playing in the NHL? You decide. By Jamie Gilcig October 23, 2011
CFN – They say the mark of a good organization is to have a better roster of players on your team than ones that were and are playing for other squads. With that in mind I thought I’d take a look around the NHL and see what former Habs areContinue Reading
Habs Lose in OT to Leafs 5-4 – Ottawa Nips Columbus 3-2 – Vancouver Florida pull the trigger on a trade – October 22, 2011
CFN – Certain trends are rapidly becoming apparent for the Montreal Canadiens early in this season. First off for those Scott Gomez haters his presence was missed. Tomas Plekanec and David Desharnais is not the one two punch up the middle that intimdates a lot of teams.Continue Reading
Transition Cornwall + – Movie Presentation: Powerful: Energy for Everyone – November 2, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
CFN –Can we go from a world powered by fossil fuels and nuclear energy to one powered by renewable energy, and what would happen to us — as individuals and communities — if we tried? Powerful showcases the remarkable achievements and inspiring examples of people and communities pursuing a pathContinue Reading
Couponing with Carine – Finding Deals From Ottawa to Cornwall! October 22, 2011
CFN –Anyone who watches reality television is well aware of the newest craze. Move over Jackass step aside the Kardasians, because stays at home Middle American mothers are the newest reality television craze.Extreme Couponing is TLC’s newest reality show showing everyday Mom’s pilling there carts with hundred’s (and sometimes Thousands)Continue Reading
An Old Building with a new face and a new Future By Ian Brannan – St.Lawrence College Celebrates Renovations of its Cornwall Ontario Campus – October 21, 2011
CFN –Success is usually a word that’s used around the St. Lawrence College campus a lot, but it’s mostly used for students. Today it was a different story, today celebrated the successful renovation of the sixty some year old Moulinette Hall in a project that started a couple years ago.Continue Reading
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Fall Colours & Helping Mother Nature – October 21, 2011
CFN – We are well into the Fall season as evidenced by the bright maroon leaves of the sumacs barely holding onto their places of birth with the recent onslaught of rain and wind. . These leaves will soon let go of their branches to take part in the nextContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor – Harry Valentine things it’s Back to the Future for the Port of Cornwall Ontario – October 21, 2011
Older generation residents of Cornwall may recall the old days when the city was a bustling river port that included a drydock. New York State proposes to impose new rules that pertain to the ballast water carried aboard ships that sail along the St Lawrence Seaway. After 2012, westbound shipsContinue Reading
Notes from Abroad by Tabatha Pilon – Hockey & Football fans – differences between Canada and Denmark! October 21, 2011
CFN – One of the things that I had never thought possible to see would be a sport fanatic more crazy than our hockey fans, but here in Denmark, “football” (or soccer in Canada) is a huge sport. I had the opportunity to sit down with my family andContinue Reading
An Anonymous Ode to Jamie Hubley and the evils of Homophobia & Bullying – October 21, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario
CFN – The following submission was submitted to us on the grounds that we would not disclose the name of its author. Even in this day and age old fears linger. Is this the society we truly want for ourselves and our children? . The tragic death ofContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor – Mahmood Elahi of Ottawa Ontario Suggests A little revolt is good for democracy – October 20, 2011
In 1786, the farmers of western Massachusetts were angered by the denial of their right to vote in the new republic and by the neglect of the veterans of the revolutionary war. One farmer, Daniel Shays, with his band of farmers and veterans, marched toward Boston. Sam Adams, who earlierContinue Reading
Colonel Moammer Gadhafi reported Captured and Wounded in Sirte Libya – October 20, 2011 UPDATED
CFN – The end of an era arrived as Colonel Moammer Gadhafi was reported captured in Libya with some of his remaining forces in his home town of Sirte. He was injured but reported to still be breathing when captured. Television Report httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVMwvQ5YZiE We’ll have more on thisContinue Reading