Councillors and Mayor, A recent post on a local news site suggested that something like $600,000 dollars was spent by the city for food stuffs and food provision.   I found a 2013 budget document from the City of Cornwall that roughly confirms that information.   Please be kind enoughContinue Reading

CFN – Del Jones announced today that he intends to seek the provincial Liberal nomination for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “This is a critical time in the history of our province and I believe that I can make a difference”, he said. “I have the experience, skills and ability to get thingsContinue Reading

CORNWALL Ontario – Gerry Benson and his friends on the Community Action Group are funny cats.    I’ve been a member for two years now and receive no information from them nor does this group do much except send the odd email.   While they make a valid point theyContinue Reading

CORNWALL Ontario – Fire trucks arrived during the heavy snow storm that hit Cornwall Ontario.   The new Scores restaurant had an issue. We will be updating the story as more info becomes available. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com.  CFN always gives photo credit and youContinue Reading

ARMED ROBBERY   Cornwall, ON – Landon Laplante, 27 of Cornwall was arrested on February 13th, 2014 and charged with three counts of robbery with a weapon. It is alleged that the man was responsible for three robberies that occurred on February 8th, 9th and 10th, 2014 in the city ofContinue Reading

EASTBOUND HIGHWAY 401 TRAFFIC RE-ROUTED DUE TO COLLISIONS (South Stormont) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401, South Stormont Township involving several tractor-trailers. There are no reports of any injuries at this time. Highway 401 eastbound traffic is being re-routedContinue Reading

MUNICIPAL ELECTION MEETING Who — Mark A. MacDonald What — I will be hosting a meeting for future municipal candidates and those that are thinking of entering the municipal race.  Advertisements with details will appear in local media next week. Where — Air Force Wing in Cornwall. When — Thursday, FebruaryContinue Reading

CFN – South Glengarry CAO Derik Brandt and General Manager – Corporate Services  Jeffrey Bush have left the service of the Township.   We are seeking comment and further information but councillor Trevor Bougie confirmed to CFN that both gentlemen were let go by the township via phone. Speculation is thatContinue Reading

FATAL SNOWMOBILE COLLISION (South Stormont) – On February 11th, 2014 at approximately 11:30pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a collision involving a snowmobile on a trail located near Shaver Road and Colonial Drive, South Stormont Township. Investigation indicates that the snowmobile, carrying two occupants, was northbound on theContinue Reading