Cornwall Motor Speedway presented round 2 of the Gaetan`s Chip Stand Canadian Nationals with a 100-lap Modified feature race along with Sportsman, Pro-Stock and Mini-Stock on Jiffy Auto Services night. Chris Raabe was the initial leader in the Jiffy Auto Services 100, round 2 of the Canadian Nationals Series,Continue Reading
CFN – The Glengarry Highland Games have been going through tribulations the last few years. Dwindling crowds, high gas prices, and more options have meant the long time fave of the region has had to face new challenges. This year sadly long time and devoted participant, Mr. Bruce Jones, 62,Continue Reading
CFN – As trickles of information about Howard Richmond; arrested for the homicide of his wife Melissa, start to become known it turns out that Mr. Richmond appears to be a Past Master of A Masonic Lodge, his local Henderson Hall Masonic Lodge in Winchester. More on Masonry in Ontario.Continue Reading
CFN – Even the dogs like to be at the Long Sault Farmer’s Market. It was windy but dry at the market on Friday afternoon while it rained all around us. The dark clouds blew by overhead and we felt a few drops but it quickly passed and the shoppersContinue Reading
CFN – Rik Saaltink has spent 15 years watching the new Northern section of the Seaway International Bridge move forward from idea, to plan, to reality. And now the bridge is in the home stretch and will hopefully be ready to roll in the Fall. Rik shared about the bridgeContinue Reading
CFN – Howard Richmond, the 50 year old husband of wife Melissa 28 has been charged by Ottawa police for the Homicide of his wife CFN has learned. The couple lived in Winchester Ontario. Media reports suggest that the former Canadian Forces member was being treated for a stress disorder. Cornwall OntarioContinue Reading
ASSAULT AND BREACH Cornwall, ON –Zachary McKinnon, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on the 1st of August, 2013 and charged with Assault and breach of a Probation order for not keeping the peace. It is alleged that on the 1st of August, 2013 the man was being picked up by hisContinue Reading
CFN – Can Tim Hudak hang on as leader of the Progressive Conservatives in Ontario is the big question after five by elections in the Province resulted in only one win for Team Blue. Star candidate Doug Holyday received the bounty of the Ford Nation and nabbed a plum TorontoContinue Reading
CFN – Another Bus accident for Cornwall Transit. York Street between 2nd and 3rd is closed after a bus and car had an incident. Special thanks to Michel Lalonde for his photos! If you see news happen email your pics or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline atContinue Reading
SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Cornwall Case Number: 13-OCI-124 Mississauga (1 August, 2013) — The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Cornwall Community Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained byContinue Reading
CFN is proud to sponsor Jeff Brunet’s Alkaline Entertainment’s presentation at the historic Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario of Holly Woods & Toronto Toronto sold out last time they hit Cornwall. One night only! Friday August 9th, 2013 This is a licensed LCBO show Get your tickets in advance or atContinue Reading
DOMESTIC BREACHES Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on the 31st of July, 2013 and charged with one count of breach of Probation for not keeping the peace and one count of breach of Recognizance for being found where alcohol is being sold. It is alleged thatContinue Reading
Victim’s name: Joseluis RESENDIZ Date of Birth: 2004-01-08 (9 years of age) Physical Description: Height- 4’6″ Weight- 65 lbs Hair color- Dark Eye color- N/A Clothing: Blue soccer T-Shirt (Messi-Barcelona), Blue Plaid Shorts, Blue Adidas running shoes. Believed to be in the company of: Tivisay ROJAS-CANTANO Date of Birth:Continue Reading
CFN – Canada and the US have been peaceful neighbors and friends now for over 200 years. It’s been a good relationship and positive in many ways. Perfect? Nope; but like all neighbors you work out your differences. This year the Kinsmen Cornwall Lift Off Balloon Festival for theContinue Reading
CFN – Contrary to glowing spouts of steam from Economic De-Veloper Mark Boileau and his pet monkey adjutant Bob Peters construction dollars nose dived in Cornwall Ontario for the first half of 2013 compared to 2012. The City issued a glowing press release, but it apparently was more spin thatContinue Reading
York Regional Police Officer Charged Case Number: 13-OCI-103 Mississauga (31 July, 2013) — The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that a York Regional Police (YRP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the assault of 63-year-old Zdenek Horsak in April ofContinue Reading
CFN – Locals are reporting over 30 police invading and closing off traffic in the Morwood and Chesterville area. Reports are coming in that this may be related to the Melissa Richmond Homicide. OPP spokesperson Kristine Rae refused to state what type of event this is; either vehicle or criminal.Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Marisa Lupien, 35 of Cornwall was arrested on the 29th of July, 2013. It is alleged that she failed to attend court on the 23rd of July, 2013. A bench warrant was then issued. On the 29th of July, 2013 a police officer on patrol in the areaContinue Reading