An Industrial Furniture Revolution! Have you ever walked into someone’s home and your eyes instantly go to a unique repurposed coffee table? Or perhaps you have been heartbroken to hear that your neighbour’s beautiful mid-century industrial writing desk was a one of-a-kind treasure found at an estate sale? . Cornwall’sContinue Reading
CFN – I read. I read a lot. I read fiction and non-fiction. I read biographies. Mostly I read pulp fiction (Evanovich, Robb, Patterson, Clancy and their ilk). But I also read the classics (Shakespeare, Bronte, Dickens). And then there’s Khaled Hosseini. I was first introduced to him in “TheContinue Reading
CFN – After last week’s melt off over 20CM of the white stuff landed on Cornwall Thursday & Friday. Photographer Calvin Hanson captured the blizzard’s effect the night it hit and morning after! To submit your photos or videos to CFN email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com Continue Reading
CFN – The coalition that’s working to save Cornwall General Hospital have petitioned Councilor Rivette to bring Council on board. Councillor Andre Rivette City of Cornwall RE: LOCAL TASK FORCE Greetings Councillor Rivette: At a recent meeting of the Concerned Citizens Coalition the following motion receivedContinue Reading
Thank You Eric for response to my post under the article: Meeting to Save Cornwall General Hospital Galvanizes Supporters in Cornwall Ontario – February 5, 2013. . First of all, I apologize for stating that some English schools would not offer the same or implying such! I was wrong forContinue Reading
CFN – As I traveled around making deliveries today I was struck by all the negative news and comments from people. Suspicions of community leader’s motives, disturbing social media postings and anonymous threats, international news of violence and, of course, complaints about the weather seemed to follow me everywhere. It wasContinue Reading
We offer a beautiful and serene studio space where everyone is welcome to enjoy and discover Yoga and all of it’s benefits. Spirit Tree Yoga is committed to sharing the authentic practice of yoga with the community and being a source of information and guidance on how to live aContinue Reading
CFN – The GlenStorDun Lodge issues a monthly Newsletter called the ‘ Lodger‘. It has many interesting articles, photos and great jokes. In the January issue Craig Smith, social worker and Tim McNally, recreologist, along with Linda Geisel have been working to make the Cornwall Unit into a dementia friendlyContinue Reading
CFN – I had to humble myself this week. I had to ask for help. It was extremely hard and I realized that as much as I like to practice humility, that I too have a lot of pride. I freely help people every day and rarelyContinue Reading
Jason St-Louis has been practicing the martial arts for over 30 years. Born and raised in Cornwall Ontario, he honed his childhood wih the love of martial arts and people. Departing Cornwall in 1996, he embarked on a journey that lead to a 10 year career in professional Mixed MartialContinue Reading
CFN – More than150 people packed the Cornwall Art Gallery last night. Yet for many of us, the sound of their mingling was immediately muted by the almost audible lamentations Renée Lalande’s paintings evoke. In fact within seconds after stepping through the door, it was as if there were onlyContinue Reading
CFN – After a lot of discussion with a lot of people recently we have decided to play with our new poll toy and let you, our amazing viewers express yourself on the performance of our civic servants at City Hall. You can vote on multiple choices, and feel freeContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall City Councilor was honoured to become the Vice Chair of the Police Board in Cornwall Ontario. He serves under chair Pat Finucan who took over for Hospital poohbah Helene Periard who mysteriously resigned. Councilor Rivette has been awfully busy since announcing that he was not goingContinue Reading
WARRANT & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Larry Seguin, 41 of Glen Walter was arrested on February 6th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by a Recognizance with the relevant conditions to not associate or communicate directly or indirectly with a certain female, except in theContinue Reading
CFN – The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorne Scharf as the new Chief of Staff of Cornwall Community Hospital. Dr. Scharf will assume his new functions as of March 1, 2013. Having been a part of the of the CCH family since 2001,Continue Reading
In response to a thread comment by Mike Bedard, added below. Oh my goodness Mike Bedard, you asked if anyone at an English school would be as willing or capable of speaking French for Francophone parents. English people are allowing and even encouraging French to prosper at great expenseContinue Reading
CFN – Have you ever stood on sidewalks during a running event and watched the bib-wearing participants race down the street? Maybe wondered what it would be like to experience the feeling of accomplishment as you cross the finish line? Or maybe you’ve peered out your window on a frigidContinue Reading
CFN – This week we celebrated World Cancer Day. The declaration and theme of this year’s important day is to dispel damaging myths and misconceptions about cancer, and uses the tagline “Cancer – Did you know?”. This day gives anyone who has been touched by cancer a chance to collectivelyContinue Reading