CFN – I received a sample of Good Times Magazine. In their column “Your rights” was an interesting article from their January 2009 issue written by Lillian Newberry about having a ”Your Just in Case File”. After I read it, I realized how important it is to have such aContinue Reading
CFN – Local food is easy to recognize when visit the farmers’ market. The farmer is standing right there offering her own produce, assuming you are not dealing with the trader who merely stocks up at the Food Terminal. But what about processed foods in the supermarket? The local productsContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Loic Lacasse stole two points for the River Kings on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex. On Tuesday, the River Kings star goaltender was named the LNAH’s first star of the week. Lacasse was outstanding in Cornwall’s 2-1 shootout victory over Sorel-Tracy on Sunday, stopping 47-of-48 shotsContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As most regular CFN viewers know I’m a huge fan of the arts and artist myself. While I may never be able to paint like Mary Anne Pankhurst or some of the talented folks we will be covering; it’s something that I cherish in life and amContinue Reading
AKWESASNE – On Monday, November 4, 2013, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell announced the signing of Agreements-in-Principle on governance and the management of lands. The signings represent significant steps for the Entewatathawi (“We Will Govern”) process that is working to give AkwesasneContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A third Whistle Blower officially stepped forward today in Cornwall Ontario. The City Employee sent a letter to each councilor and the mayor back in December 2010. Those letters did not find their way to council so another 11 envelopes were delivered to City Hall.Continue Reading
BREAK AND ENTER Cornwall, ON – David Campbell, age 41, of Cornwall was arrested on November 4, 2013. He is bound by a Recognizance Order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on September 13, 2013, he attended aContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall Police Services have cordoned off a property near the intersection of Louisa and Prince Albert in Cornwall Ontario. CPS confirmed that there is a Police Operation in action (5:50 AM) and did not confirm any injuries are details at this point. We will be updating asContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A two vehicle head on crash occurred on the ever dangerous highway 138 at Headline Road in the early evening. (6PM EST) Police and Fire services were on site. A Dodge Caravan struck a VW. Ambulences were on scene, but no reports of injury as ofContinue Reading
BREAK AND ENTER Cornwall, ON – Kelly Lalonde, age 39, of Cornwall, was arrested on November 1, 2013. He is bound by two Probation Orders with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. As a result of a police investigation into a break andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Loic Lacasse stole the show on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex, backstopping the River Kings to a 2-1 shootout victory over Sorel-Tracy. Lacasse made 47 saves in regulation and overtime, and then stopped all three shooters he faced in the shootout. He was named the game’sContinue Reading
CFN – A Green Ford Explorer rolled in the 1900 section of Glen Road in Summerstown. OPP were on the scene and one male driver in the single vehicle incident was transported to Cornwall Community Hospital. If you see news happen email your photos or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com and youContinue Reading
CFN – I’m listening to the Ford brothers on their weekly radio show. I’m sure many more are today than some of their earlier shows after the police disclosure earlier this week. Rob Ford has apologized. He did not state what he his apologizing for and he’s mentioned he’s gettingContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It was a scary morning for the parents of two young girls reported missing in Cornwall Ontario. Police questioned a local convenience store and started to do a grid search emanating from the Cornwall General Hospital location when the girls were found. Police confirmed that allContinue Reading
UPDATED 4:25 PM ROSE DES VENTS Students of Rose Des Vents are now being dismissed according to their usual routine, whether it be bus, parent, or walking. MINOR FIRE AT ROSE DES VENTS SCHOOL Cornwall ON 3:30 p.m – Cornwall Police are advising that police and fire departmentContinue Reading
(Photo Facebook) UPDATED 4:25 PM TRAFFIC The sign on Brookdale Avenue has been repaired and the roadway is open to traffic TRAFFIC ISSUE FOR BROOKDALE AVE. SOUTHBOUND Cornwall ON 03:15 pm- Cornwall Police are advising motorists to avoid the area of Brookdale Avenue southbound towards the International Bridge. There isContinue Reading
THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 44 year old Cornwall man was arrested on October 31, 2013. It is alleged that he threatened to trash the family home and burn the motor vehicles he jointly owns with his newly estranged wife. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. TheContinue Reading
CFN – Today Matt Hays unfriended me on Facebook over Rob Ford. Matt, besides being an extremely gifted and talented writer, editor, and educator, was also my first editor. He also is a gay activist and I can understand why the gay community has issues with Rob Ford. TheyContinue Reading