Oh look, another BREAKING story about City Hall in the Seaway News? The TC Media paper has a sitting City Councillor on the payroll in one Claude McIntosh. The long time former Standard Freeholder lawsuit attractor doesn’t write these stories, but there does seem to be a large volumeContinue Reading
The lady doth protest too much, methinks For a man that to my knowledge has never set foot in Cornwall’s public Art Gallery, Standard Freeholder Editor Hugo Rodrigues sure likes to write about it. He writes about the gallery far more than say…..the shady Harbor Front deal, or how BigContinue Reading
Former teacher charged with Sexual Assault FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 3:40pm (Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged a Morrisburg man following an investigation into allegations that he inappropriately touched one of his male students. Incidents occurred while the accused wasContinue Reading
Seeking witnesses who donated items to victims of a fire that occurred on December 21st, 2015 on Southvale Avenue (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service East District Investigation Unit has charged 2 persons after a scam was discovered. On December 21st, 2015, at approximately 3am, there was a residential fire onContinue Reading
SIU Investigating Collision between OPP Cruiser and Vehicle East of Prescott Case Number: 16-PVI-150 Appeals Form Witness Form Mississauga, ON (11 June, 2016) — Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is examining the circumstances surrounding an evening collision between an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser and another vehicle. Preliminary information suggests the following:Continue Reading
Ottawa youth charged with Sexual Assault following an incident on a bus (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged on Ottawa youth following an investigation of a Sexual Assault which occurred on an OC Transpo bus. On June 8, 2016, the OttawaContinue Reading
For Leona McGillis Kensley it’s a labour of love. Since the Dew Drop closed residents in the area have lost a source for eats. She’s teamed up with some friends and family, and along with a near brand new spanking kitchen has opened up the Ol Papa Joe’s ChipContinue Reading
In light of some questions that have arisen in a local media report, we wish to provide details regarding the shutdown of the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, June 8th. – At around 10:15 am, an Aquatic Centre employee raised concerns about the air quality inside the pool area by identifyingContinue Reading
Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site, located in the historic town of Williamstown, is one of the oldest surviving houses in present day Ontario. Today Parks Canada announced an infrastructure investment of more than $450 000 for Sir John Johnson Manor House. This investment will focus on major structural and exterior repairsContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release LEEDS COUNTY (Brockville) CAR / MOTORCYCLE COLLISION CLAIMS LIFE OF MAN 2016-06-13 (LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation into a collision that claimed the life of a 56 year old man.Continue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY DOMESTIC INVESTIGATIONS/DRUGS SEIZED/IMPAIRED DRIVER/EXCESSIVE SPEEDS 2016-06-13 DOMESTIC INVESTIGATIONS (South Stormont) – On June 8, 2016 at approximately 9:24pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at aContinue Reading
MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 44-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on June 10th, 2016 and charged with mischief. It is alleged during an argument on June 8th, 2016 with his 37-year-old girlfriend the man damaged a window and police were contacted to investigate. On June 10th, 2016 the manContinue Reading
The Cornwall Free News is a lot larger than just the Cornwall market! We’re looking for a few Community Journalism Interns in the following communities; Cornwall, Brockville, Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, and Toronto. Please email your CV with at least three writing sample to: jamie@cornwallfreenews.com Some remuneration is possible.Continue Reading
ASSAULT, MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on June 7th, 2016 and charged with assault and mischief. It is alleged on June 7th, 2016 the youth kicked his mother and threw a plate and a bowl causing them to break. Police were contacted and anContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release GRENVILLE COUNTY (Kemptville) St. Lawrence River Fatality 2016-06-09 St. Lawrence River Fatality(Prescott, Ont.) – Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatality at the Rothesay Dive Wreck site on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 8th, Grenville CountyContinue Reading
With two political leadership races underway, both of which at this point in time have put everyone to sleep, one can only hope that something happens to inject some life into them. We have had the first NDP leadership bid if you can call it that with the declared entryContinue Reading
River Kings acquire Lariviere CORNWALL Ontario – The River Kings have acquired super pest Martin Lariviere from the Thetford Assurancia. Cornwall sends Maxime Vachon to Thetford. The 10-year LNAH veteran is already well known to Cornwall fans and will quickly become a fan-favourite at the Civic Complex. In 303 regularContinue Reading
Correction – Food Recall Warning – Atkins brand bars containing sunflower seeds recalled due toListeria monocytogenes Recall / advisory date: June 6, 2016 Reason for recall / advisory: Microbiological – Listeria Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Atkins Nutritionals Inc. Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, PossiblyContinue Reading