CFN– I think it’s amazing what being an exchange student can do to a person. All the ways that I’ve changed is absolutely mind blowing, when I think back to who I was before I moved to Denmark.I used to have so many fears. Especially over small, insignificant things. AndContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Bryan McGillis and council of South Stormont Ontario threw down the gauntlet to the Cornwall Community Hospital today at a regularly scheduled non-secret open council meeting. South Stormont is reacting to the lightning story started by a letter to the editor by esteemed local surgeon Dr. Dany TomblerContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Eric Brodeau, 35 of Gatineau, Quebec, was arrested on the 6th of February, 2012 on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that between the 20th of September, 2005 and the 26th of October, 2005 he fraudulently cashed cheques. A warrant was sought. He was charged withContinue Reading
CFN – I see that the NDP’s Irene Mathyssen, Wayne Marston and Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe have launched a cross country tour to save the Old Age Security (OAS) program. What they are saving it from we don’t know as of now. It might be a bit early in the game forContinue Reading
CFN – Our MP says so little locally it’s always surprising to see him stand up and spout bullet points in the House of Commons. I sometimes wonder if he actually understands what he’s saying and how evil some of it is? Here’s what Guy Lauzon had toContinue Reading
Dear Editor, This corruption kerfuffle could very well be the platform from which to launch our own “Cornwall Spring”. Surely Robert Menagh is not the only one to share the secrets of Cornwall City Council and Administration, albeit the only one paid enough to keep his trap shut. Forums likeContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday February 6, 2012. THREATS & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Christopher Kootoo-Dupuis, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on the 4th of February, 2012. He was bound by aprobation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and beContinue Reading
CFN – I enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, but often find myself caught up in a lengthy “to do” list to make the time to just unwind, enjoy and indulge in the peace and quiet that an afternoon in the outdoors has to offer. I hadContinue Reading
CFN– Ezra Levant’s myth, “Ethical Oil” is currently receiving a lot of publicity as part of the Canadian and Alberta Governments’ push to sell Tar Sands oil to the US and China. The myth’s premise is that it is OK to buy Canadian Tar Sands oil, because it comes fromContinue Reading
CFN – 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 Are there highways in the sky for airplanes ? How do the pilots know which way to go andContinue Reading
CFN – Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some of his work has appeared in newspapers in theContinue Reading
CFN – Alas, poor Scott Gomez has not scored a goal in one full year; a span of over 50 games. It’s amazing how such a talented player can fall into the pits so quickly. Today is the one year anniversary of his drought as pointed out, and celebratedContinue Reading
CFN – I miss Hunter S Thompson. I would never say he was a hero; but he certainly was a true inspiration to me as a writer and person. Johnny Depp has portrayed him twice; most recently in the Rum Diary which was a lovely slice ofContinue Reading
CFN – Here are the top ten stories you were reading Saturday on The Cornwall Free News! Our 3rd Birthday is February 9th! If you wish to send us a special birthday greeting email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755Continue Reading
It’s been four months since the election and it’s time for MPP Jim McDonell to start doing something positive rather than crying and whining all the time. The wait times for senior’s needing long term care and decent affordable housing is a disgrace and McDonell is doing nothing about it. He wasContinue Reading
CFN – Birthday gifts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This morning I guess I received one from Claude McIntosh and the Standard – Freeholder in his column. LINK As we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of CFN, a very proud moment for me personally, I readContinue Reading
CFN – Christina “Corky” Julien was back home in Cornwall Ontario before embarking on her first European professional gig playing Soccer in Sweden. It’s her tune up as she prepares for for the 2012 Olympics in England. She helped Canada qualify for the Olympics; an achievement unto itself. The Williamstown native sat down withContinue Reading
CFN – Leave it to a Doctor to stir controversy regarding nursing! That’s exactly what Dr. Tombler has done in Cornwall Ontario. The good doctor lashed out, and I have to admit, I agree with him, about the Cornwall Hospital policy of only hiring bilingual nurses full time. LINKContinue Reading