CFN– My understanding of our Senate in Canada growing up was that it was the somber house of last resort; a check to the balance of whatever laws elected officials in Parliament tried to ram through. We of course need a Senate to balance the vagaries of partisan political aspirationsContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall Police Services blocked off a section of Montreal Road in the early hours of Sunday approximately 2 AM. Police were responding to a reported assault, and were in search of the victim. The CPS responded Sunday stating that the victim was found. If you seeContinue Reading
CFN – The first SD&G Home Business Trade Show was held today in the South Stormont Township Hall in Long Sault. There was something for everyone at this trade show but the vendors were strictly home based businesses. Some of the businesses were franchises such as Maryse Lapointe’s Tupperware,Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Grocery stores are duking it out in Cornwall Ontario. The latest entry has been Freshco. The Sobey’s owned chain features more aggressive prices. As a impoverished savvy consumer I try and make my dollars spread the furthest so I tend to shop at different stores. Local managementContinue Reading
CFN – Friday February 14th, I was revelling in the fact that I was not infatuated with Valentines Day. Just a regular day! The day however, would change my life and the world forever. I carried through that weekend and didn’t do much different…weekends at our house are full ofContinue Reading
CFN – Today is International Women’s Day and CFN would like to congratulate, support, and help empower women; especially our many viewers! LINK We still live in a world where in some places it can be dangerous to be a woman. Where rights aren’t close to equal and opportunities areContinue Reading
It’s Beat the Clock time again on CFN! You have until Monday March 10 at NOON EST to grab this buy! Great for Election Campaigns, your business, charity, event or organization. You can purchase as many as you like as long as they are used during 2014. Your choiceContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Collision Closes Highway 2014-03-08 (South Glengarry) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a single vehicle collision on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. Early stages of the investigation indicate that the driver of a tractor trailer lost control andContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – That wacky Todd Lihou of the Seaway News has been caught telling Porkies again. Mr. Lihou wrote a column spouting how awesome the Seaway News is numerically speaking only he didn’t really give out numbers. He just congratulated his paper while mentioning some limp stories. Frankly ifContinue Reading
CFN – On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, Sex Crimes – Child Exploitation Section arrested Kristopher Drummond, 34, of Toronto, as part of an ongoing investigation. He is charged with: 1) Possession of Child Pornography 2) Accessing Child Pornography 3) Make Available Child Pornography 4) Make Arrangement to Commit Sexual AssaultContinue Reading
CFN – Friday was an interesting day. I watched the movie Her and Facebook went wonky on me. Recently to celebrate our 5th Anniversary of CFN I screened the classic movie Blade Runner at our lovely old Port Theatre here in Cornwall. In Blade Runner the replicants are embeddedContinue Reading
That certainly seems quite extreme; however, this is exactly what 398 students from the United States did last week. For the past few years 350.org (among many others) has been spearheading a campaign against the expansion of the Keystone XL pipeline that is slated to begin transporting Tar SandsContinue Reading
It’s hard to juggle running CFN and getting my campaign going. It’s been particularly hard this past week, what with dealing with a hate group and some of the political knives coming out early. It’s always awesome to get people to out themselves early in the game. This hasContinue Reading
CFN – Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart of South Stormont is under fire again. This time on two fronts. A special council meeting over the new health clinic in Ingleside was held and Ms Hart was the lone voice against moving the near $1.5 million dollar project forward. TheContinue Reading
CFN – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a fatal collision involving a motorized snow vehicle on a trail just south of Concession 9, South Glengarry Township. Early stages of the investigation indicate a 49yr old male was operating his MXZ Ski Doo North bound when heContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – That’s Todd Lihou, editor of The Seaway News which is owned by TC Media (Transcontinental). It used to be known as The Shoppers News or Shopping News and is a free weekly hand out. Mr. Lihou was hired after a meeting occurred where Rick Shaver, formerContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – A two vehicle collision jarred neighbors on the corner of Sydney and 4th Street in Cornwall Ontario early this morning. CFN viewer Judy Rose submitted her photo and comment. There were 2 cars involved. And sure. I don’t believe anyone was hurt. Although I can’t be sure. Continue Reading
CFN – Fire struck a Bainsville residence this morning. We will update as soon as more info becomes available. The home is on the 4th line road in the 6000 section. If you see news happen email your photo or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com. You could win event tickets or giftContinue Reading