AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Ross MacDonald , 37 of Cornwall was arrested on January 21st, 2014 and charged with the following: · Aggravated assault · Assault with a weapon · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose · Breach of undertaking andContinue Reading
Akwesasne – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned that the new low-level bridge connecting Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to the city of Cornwall will open to traffic this Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7 a.m. MCA does not support the bridge opening at this time, as we have numerous concerns and issuesContinue Reading
CFN – I swear, the world didn’t used to be this bananas. But everyone says that when they get older. We paint the world of our childhoods with an idealized brush and everything looks worse by comparison. But I really feel like the world is, in fact, going to hell.Continue Reading
It’s time for our twice yearly subscription push here at CFN. In this world where many businesses will not advertise, in spite of large audiences, on media that expose scandals and investigate hard news we ask you the viewer to help support your favorite newspaper in the region!Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A tractor trailer lost control on the 401 westbound this evening. The driver, hit a post, the ditch, and ended up onto the Brookdale West ramp which will be closed to traffic for a few hours as debris is cleared. Cars driving on the 401Continue Reading
CFN – There are calls again to raise the minimum wage. As someone who’s worked for minimum wage in their lifetime I understand the symbolism of that term, but what it’s become is a fulcrum for poverty development that actually hurts the employability of masses of people. AdvocatesContinue Reading
I am looking over my renewal subscription for the Standard Freeholder – $67.99 for three months. Like all things today, prices are rising, and I need to make every dollar count. I think it is time for a change. Why? In the past the Freeholder has edited my “LettersContinue Reading
CFN – The Eastbound 401 Highway near Bainsville Ontario (exit 825) is shut down due to a fire of a tractor trailer. Detours are in place. We will update as more information comes in. If you see news happen email us your pictures and video to info@cornwallfreenews.com SD&G OPPContinue Reading
Michael Clifton says that from the moment he first saw the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in ’64 it burned onto his brain like a laser beam. But for Clifton – who was then just a kid in Cornwall, Ontario, and who, with brother Dave would eventually formContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER $5000 Cornwall, ON – Blake Atwell, 38 and Sherry Atwell, 36 both of Cornwall were arrested on January 17th, 2014 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of their probation order for failing to keep the peace. The woman was also charged with breaching a recognizanceContinue Reading
It’s beginning to look like it. First, what is fascism? Here are three takes: (1) “Originally, ‘fascism’ referred to a political movement that was linked with corporatism and existed in (Italy) from 1922 to 1943 under the leadership of Benito Mussolini.” –Wikipedia (2) “The first truth isContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s really weird covering a story when you’re in the story. As many of our viewers know I’m an activist at heart. Beaver Gate; defeating Wal-Mart over the First Student Drivers Survivor Weekend, finding lost dogs and people… So when I discovered and started toContinue Reading
CFN – In my day – and my day wasn’t that long ago – people waited for things. I recall one day in 7th grade on the bus. A friend of mine gave me a cassette tape catalog and I ordered Dave Matthews Band’s “Under the Table and Dreaming.” My motherContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – J.P. Caron sparked the River Kings with 3 goals and 2 assists en route to a 7-5 victory over Rivière-du-Loup on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. It was the River Kings third straight win in front of a boisterous crowd of 1,971. With the victory, CornwallContinue Reading
CFN – Calgary and Vancouver played Saturday night. The Canucks wangled a 3-2 win; but it was the opening 5 on 5 brawl that has the world of Social Media buzzing today. Calgary started their Brian Burke kind of guys. Vancouver coach, John Tortarella, never one to be mistaken forContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall is the town where anyone’s dreams can be granted; all they have to do is work hard and try. Young musician Keegan Larose performed at the Grind’s open mic night. It’s been six or seven years since this energetic fellow first picked up a six string (guitar)Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – That’s Todd Lihou, editor of The Seaway News. He also has worked for the Freeholder in the past. Yesterday Mr. Lihou, as editor of the Seaway News, published an article by Claude McIntosh. Mr. Lihou also has gone to journalism school. Now in the publicContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Donald Delormier, 25 of Akwesasne was arrested on January 16th, 2014 on the strength of a Warrant. It is alleged that the man Failed to Attend Court on January 14th, 2014 for drug related charges. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 16th,Continue Reading