CFN – After a series of weekend open houses, the city’s newest fitness club is officially open for business. Purple belt instructor Stephen Lefebvre has several medals attesting to his expertise. Lefebvre, who trained with Steven Burgess and Marcus Soares, previously taught Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) to military personnel atContinue Reading
CFN – In a recent speech, Michael Ignatieff raised some very good points about what is wrong with politics and political discourse. A lot of his points could apply to our House of Commons. Ignatieff was right on target when he referred to politicians today regarding each other as enemiesContinue Reading
DRUGS Cornwall, ON- Robert Poirier 33, of Cornwall was arrested on the 30th of October 2012. It is alleged that on the 30th of October he was parked on Power Dam Drive in Cornwall when he was approached by police to make sure all was in order. Observed in theContinue Reading
CFN – Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Police Seeking wanted Male 2012-10-30 (South Glengarry) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police, SD&G OPP Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect that was involved a robbery that occurred on Saturday 27Oct12 in SouthContinue Reading
CFN– Another instance of Language Intolerance in Quebec. Not surprising at this point although most people know that these are rare instances and not something supported by the majority of Quebecers. LINK The issue is until officials start firing these people or large lawsuits are won things won’t change. Continue Reading
CFN – The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray… Of Mice and Men is a novel written by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. These words cause me to consider and contemplate intention, motivation and unscheduled changes in direction. It was with a sense of full steamContinue Reading
CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Ready, Set, Go Getting your horse ready for what you want to do is what it is all about. One of the biggest problem areas in handling horses isContinue Reading
CFN – Mary Anne Panhurst of South Glengarry Ontario snapped these two shots of rainbows as much of Eastern Ontario has been spared some of the fury of Sandy. While not out of the woods yet it’s nice to see Mother Nature smile down at us this morning. You canContinue Reading
CFN – The most talked about storm of this century is about to make landfall near the Big Apple today. US highways are closing; travel schedules cancelled as people batten down the hatches and prepare for this event that will impact the US & Canadian East coast for over 24Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Ashley King, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on October 26th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that she failed to comply with her Undertaking and a warrant was issued on September 5th, 2012. She was held in custody until bail courtContinue Reading
It’s going to be a party at the Port Theatre! Friday November 23th Alkaline Entertainment and their fine sponsors present: Revolution A Beatles Revival Revolution This is a licensed event. Tickets only $25 Available at The Port, Remingtons, and Melody Music in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! For more info dial 613Continue Reading
CFN – Prejudice is considered to be one of the main reasons why we make war on other people. We think of ways that these people are different from us and then, based on those differences, decide that they are the “other”. When we “other” people we think of waysContinue Reading
CFN -Further to the last Earth Matters column (and link http://www.thediyworld.com/DIY-Passive-Solar-Heating-Projects.html I decided to take some foil and cardboard in hand to see the level of complexity and the worthwhileness of incorporating such a tool in one’s home or workshop. I changed some of the recommendations given in the aboveContinue Reading
CFN – This was not your normal evening of acoustic music at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage. When you combine the avant-garde style of David Simard and the cello playing of Kevin Fox you are in for a terrific night of entertainment. One commonality between the artists was greatContinue Reading
Are we going to tell our children to stand up and do the right thing, or to watch in silence? How do we have a hope against bullying if so many of us are complicit bystanders? CFN – There’s lots of talk about bullying these days. While it appears thereContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on October 25th, 2012. It is alleged that on October 24th, 2012, he got into an altercation with his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend when he assaulted her. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed.Continue Reading
If it’s Thursday it’s Martini Madness! at Truffles Burger Bar! 155 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! Check out their special offerings for only $6.00 each! Only Thursday nights, and only at Truffles Burger Bar You Know You Want it! And don’t forget! Tuesday is Wing Night! 2 POUNDS ofContinue Reading
CFN – Heather Villeneuve is the face of the language wars leaking out of Quebec right across Canada. She’s the victim of a system of hypocrisy. The Cornwall girl, born and bred has spent over $30,000 on her education graduating as a Medical Lab Assistant in 2011. WhileContinue Reading