CFN – Tsiionhiakwatha (Droulers Archeological Site), Tsiiontoratstha (Lake Saint-Francis National Wildlife Reserve) and Ionkwanikonriio (Thompson Island Youth Camp) all have a long history of educating the public on their own about the Iroquois cultural heritage and environmental conservation. Earlier this year, they combined their resources and experiences to develop an eco-tourism project that earnedContinue Reading

  CFN – The Ontario Provincial Junior Weightlifting Championship was held this weekend in Toronto and an athlete from Cornwall`s Caveman Strong gym has qualified for the Nationals.   Fifteen year old Kelly McGillis finished in second place in her weight category which solidified her spot on the Ontario team.  McGillisContinue Reading

 CLICK TO ENLARGE CFN –  John Lester of JL Computers submitted this picture of a waterfall in SD&G asking the question:  “Can you guess where this is?”   Please post your guess below and if you wish to submit your photo or video of the day email us at info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading

 CFN – The Annual Akwesasne Basket Drive is anticipating another year of caring and sharing for families throughout the community. Every year the drive provides families in Akwesasne with holiday meals, gifts and family events that can be enjoyed by all. This year, the committee is excited to announce theContinue Reading

CFN –Somewhere over the Rainbow, the waters run clean, the air is crisp and bright.  There is room to run, laugh and be an individual.  Plenty of food and shelter for all.  Room for every man and creature to sustain themselves and their offspring.  There is love and respect forContinue Reading

CFN – Construction of a new outdoor rink measuring approximately 50′ x 110′ is nearing completion in the Arnold Bethune Memorial Park in Long Sault, a park which is also home to the Long Sault ball diamond, wading pool, playground, and soccer park.  The project was officially proposed to the TownshipContinue Reading

CFN – JASON STUART celebrates with laughter at the 20th annual Winter PRIDE festival in Whistler British Columbia. . “Im the Daddy and I have Candy” Comedy Tour heads North to Gay Whistlers WinterPRIDE Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard week to headline the Comedy Show. . Thursday February 9th, 2012 in Canada!Continue Reading

CFN – If you’re on a fixed income or low wage earner in Ontario you’ll be singing the blues this holiday season; especially if you are one of those that use tax discounters to file your yearly taxes. The governments have changed the way that residents can get their taxContinue Reading

CFN –  Join our former MPP Jim Brownell at the Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre as they host a cultural talk on Christmas Past in the Lost Villages. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011        Time:  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm    Location: St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre                   2500B Second Street West,Continue Reading

Canadian flag lowered for the last time at Kandahar airfield, Lee Berthiaume, News,  Dec 1, 2011 http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/12/01/canadian-flag-lowered-for-the-last-time-at-kandahar-airfield/ On the same day that the Canadian flag over Kandahar airfield was lowered for the last time, a private member’s bill for the creation of a Department of Peace supported by the NDP,Continue Reading