CFN – Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty finds himself with the highest approval rating in his province after the Liberal AGM with higher ratings that NDP’s Andrea Horvath and the poor Conservatives who at this point must be looking for a dark hole to dump the political corpse of Tim Hudak into. However he himself is […]
Free Speech and being debt free belong on the same page. Now that the folks in the Cornwall region have launched their initiative for language fairness–please forward my compliments. I was a founder and builder of the federal Reform Party in Osoyoos, BC– the Okanagan town on the border with Washington State.–The BC Reform Party was […]
CFN – While checking out some of the art tour in Cornwall Ontario I stopped by OBO Studio which was just created by Tracy-Lynn Chisholm & Emily MacLeod, two area artists that have taken part of the second floor of the old Standard Free Holder building and turned it into a studio and workshop! A […]
“The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.” – Ned Stark, Game of Thrones CFN – Unmanned, remotely operated drones are the new craze in military toys. They are excellent for both intelligence gathering and combat; they also remove any direct human risk for their operators. Unlike the bomber planes used in World War II, drone […]
CFN – Calvin Hanson has captured some images of the Fall and a very special pic of some pumpkins as my favorite holiday of the year inches closer! Mr. Hanson snapped these shots at the Cornwall Harvest store! These are your Cornwall Free News Photos of the day! To share your photo or video […]
CFN – Another car crash marred the 2nd & Belmont interchange in Cornwall Ontario – Resident Todd Lauzon sent in these photos. It’s been the fourth accident he’s seen at this corner in his one year of living there. One person was reported to be taken away via ambulance. “Why do idiots […]
CFN – For someone that is alleged to shy away from controversy as was claimed last night by Howard Galganov at South Stormont Council SD&SG MP Guy Lauzon had no problem supporting Motion 312 which would’ve opened up debate on Abortion. Guy Lauzon Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON Mr. Speaker, I have a petition signed by 658 people […]
CFN – It was an historic and emotional night at South Stormont Ontario Council. After a near 20 minute presentation from language activist Howard Galganov council voted unanimously to pass a new by law that categorically states that in South Stormont Ontario businesses can put any language they wish on their signs. Galganov recent battles in […]
CFN – SD&SG MPP Jim McDonell seems to have got it right this time. No press conference or announcement, but a second and more acceptable apology was given to Frank Dimant of the Bnai Brith by the MPP after a storm was whipped up over his statement at Queen’s Park and then banal explanation sorta […]
CFN – Justin Trudeau according to media reports this morning will be announcing his leadership bid for the Liberal Party of Canada. It’s not a surprise. What will be surprising will be the results. It won’t be a coronation; but pretty darn close. Some names will toss their hats into the ring and there […]
CFN – Do you see your surroundings as your community? Do you feel connected to that spider who has taken up residence on your front porch or the tree in your backyard? “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we […]
CFN – Bright and early last Monday morning, some members and supporters of the area’s Language Fairness for All group descended upon Cornwall Community Hospital in a demonstration designed to coincide with a three day hospital accreditation site visit. CCH Board Chairperson Helene Periard escorted the four member inspection team onto the site as the […]
CFN – No, the Canadian Navy did not invade Cornwall Ontario Tuesday morning, but the frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec arrived at 11 a.m.. Andre Rivette, acting mayor, welcomed the ship. Grand Chief Mitchell of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was there too. The HMCS Charlottetown, a sister ship as a Halifax-class frigate, visited Cornwall […]
CFN– This amazing photograph is from area photographer Calvin Hansen. His shot of “Fall Mums” will hopefully brighten your day as well as it did mine! You don’t have to be from Cornwall to submit your photo or video of the day. Email them to us at info@cornwallfreenews.com And if you see news happen […]
CFN – Eric Grenier has tabulated that Members Statements in the House of Commons under Standing Order 31 or simply SO 31s as we normally refer to them are considerably more partisan than in the past. Eric put together an interesting piece that highlights this and points the finger at the Harper Tories as the […]
CFN – Cornwall Ontario City Council’s concept to fool the public into thinking that it’d finally grew some population by simply changing their signs to accommodate area population was rejected by the Province. Led by one of their most disconnected councilors, Syd Gardiner, the concept was to just add in areas; maybe why not Ottawa or Kingston […]
CFN– Following an ongoing investigation in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision, which occurred 23Sept12 on McCormick Road, North Glengarry Township, SD&G OPP have charged the driver of the vehicle involved. Kevin MENARD (25yrs old of South Glengarry Township) faces two charges of: – Dangerous Operation Causing Death – Motor Vehicle. He is scheduled to […]
CFN – I can’t believe September is almost over! It’s been a totally crazy month and is always one of my faves! It’s also the time to have your business, service, event, or organization noticed and there is no better value or place for you to accomplish your goals than on the Cornwall Free News, […]