OPP NEED HELP IN LOCATING MISSING PERSON (North Dundas) – Members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Dan Nadeau, Criminal Investigation Branch, are currently investigating a report of a missing female from a residenceContinue Reading
CFN– What is it about Ribfest in Cornwall Ontario that worked so well Friday night when Lift Off crashed in flames? One wag suggested more people attended Ribfest Friday night than attended the whole Lift Off Weekend. Was it because Economic Development’s Bob Peters wasn’t allowed to be in theContinue Reading
CFN– It’s always great to get a new eatery here in Cornwall Ontario; especially when you have a Chef that’s not afraid to be different and creative like Chef Christian Barque and his team at Bar Q which opened last week at the corner of Pitt Street and First. (TheContinue Reading
As a result of nearly 12,000 unfilled appointments so far this summer, coupled with constant hospital demand, Canadian Blood Services is forecasting a need for 51,000 appointments to be filled between now and Labour Day to replenish stocks. For that reason, Canadian Blood Services has extended the Blood SignalContinue Reading
A bird’s eye view of the Seaway Bridge in Cornwall, Ontario with the new low level bridge under construction by Jacqueline Milner of Image-ine Photography.Continue Reading
CFN – Suicide. This week two of my local competing media are whaling about the suicide of Cornwallite Christopher Clarke in a Montreal prison. Condolences to the family and the issue is being investigated, but it’s odd and seems quite hypocritical for the Seaway News and Standard Freeholder toContinue Reading
CFN – Imagine waking one morning to find police officers towing your car out of your driveway. “What is the meaning of this!?” you demand. “Um, yeah…” says the officer, “Some people out west – we heard – drove too fast, or, maybe didn’t stop correctly, or droveContinue Reading
CFN – For all Canadian Cottage goers and summer water seekers the sight and sounds of the Common Loon lift the spirit and add that special something to a retreat spent away from the ‘day to day’ in our down-time spent near the water. The soul stirring call of Canada’sContinue Reading
DRUG SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED Cornwall, ON- Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Street Crime Unit executed a drug search warrant on July 25th, 2013 at a Larin St. residence. As a result of the investigation a male was arrested and taken into custody. Michel Lauzon, 48 of Cornwall wasContinue Reading
CFN – While it’s nice to see Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau talking about Marijuana we live in times that are very confusing. While our PM Stephen Harper supports the status quo “War on Drugs” the reality is that Marijuana is a trade issue and not one of cops and robbers.Continue Reading
CFN – Retired Standard Freeholder Publisher and General Manager Milton Ellis has graciously accepted to be Honorary Chair of the 4th Annual 2013 CH Foundation Golf Classic on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Summerheights Golf Links. Milton Ellis, who was also named Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 CitizenContinue Reading
Fellow Citizens, Control through Retaliation; Is this a Democracy’s response to individuals who speak up in the interest of fellow citizens and their community? . A statement which brings to mind the scenario, ” When Government’s fear the people that’s Democracy ,when the people fear the Government that’s Dictatorship” We have policiesContinue Reading
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Cornwall ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious person which has been seen on the bike path near Legion Park. The male is described as a white male, approximately 5’5”- 5’7”, average build with medium length curly light brown hair. He was seenContinue Reading
The Mayor of the Township of South Stormont recently indicated the township’s interest in having a 600-acre parcel of land re-designated for future economic development. The land lies next to Moulinette Road, between the CN Rail line and Hwy 401. As Cornwall’s industrial park reaches capacity in the future, an alternative siteContinue Reading
CFN– Karma is a bitch they say. They really do. But what is Karma really? Surely if you do the right things enough times mathematically things work out? Of course the opposite would be true to. If you don’t perform best practices. If you are notContinue Reading
Over the next few weeks while speaking with friends about various issues of the day, pay attention to your comments. Are you saying oh well, it has been going on a long time, what can you do, you can’t fight City Hall or something else that is similar? We haveContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 24-year-old Cornwall female was arrested and charged with assault on the 23rd July, 2013. It is alleged while at a local business a female was involved in an argument with her 30-year-old ex-boyfriend when she struck him. Police were called and an investigation followed. SheContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Police confirmed an attempted robbery on Montreal Road. One person was taken to hospital via ambulance. The incident occurred at approximately 5 PM. If you see news happen call our hotline at 613 361 1755 or email your photos or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com Police alsoContinue Reading