Police Bulletin Calls for Service Kingston Police had 345 calls for service over the weekend of April 6-8, 2018. Of these, 262 calls occurred in the city central area, 49 in the west end, 16 in the east end, and 6 north of Highway 401. Some of these included:Continue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on April 6th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for not remaining in his residence and failing to reside with his surety. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is allegedContinue Reading
Statement from Ontario PC Caucus Chair Lisa Thompson On the afternoon of Friday April 6th, an allegation against the MPP from Kitchener-Conestoga was brought forward. The evidence presented to us included a written complaint from 2013 by a former intern about how she had been passed over for employment. ThereContinue Reading
(PRESCOTT, ON) On Friday, April 6, 2018, at approximately 9:30pm officers from the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for speeding. The Hyundai Accent was travelling west bound on highway 401, near the Maitland exit. Further investigation revealed that the 2 male occupants were in possession of a controlledContinue Reading
Do you have a burning passion to work in journalism? CFN has four openings for Summer Interns. These are unpaid positions, but this year we will be giving out bonuses to those that complete the Summer! Email jamie@cornwallfreenews.com As CFN is a digital newspaper you don’t have to be basedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the areas most successful agri businesses is closing after nearly 30 years of being in business. From its mill in Berwick Homestead Organics expanded into the facility in Morrisburg and at their peak employed over 25. 18 people will lose their employment. Our 25th AnniversaryContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The Benson Charity Golf Classic has folded. Another cultural event dying in an area already nearly void of culture. Since 2002 it was a great tool to advance the Benson name, consolidate political power, and an excuse for some golfing buddies to have a great time andContinue Reading
Youth Facing 27 Charges after Repeated Death Threats Release Date: April 6, 2018 18-12294 / 18-9278 / 18-10338 / 18-10977 A 14-year-old local youth is now facing 27 charges in relation to death threats and refusing to abide by police and court ordered release conditions. Since March 5, 2018Continue Reading
Police Bulletin Calls for Service Kingston Police had 149 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on April 5, 2018. Of these, 100 calls occurred in the city central area, 36 in the west end, 5 in the east end, and 4 north of HighwayContinue Reading
Two Arrested after Marijuana Use Leads to Bad Decisions Release Date: April 6, 2018 18-12269 / 18-12305 A 17-year-old local youth and an 18-year-old local man are both facing charges after not calling paramedics and attempting to drive a friend to the hospital. On April 5, 2018 at approximately 7:45Continue Reading
MISCHIEF, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Lancaster youth was arrested on April 5th, 2018 and charged with mischief and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 29th, 2018 the youth damaged a wall at his school and police were contacted to investigate.Continue Reading
Ottawa Ontario – Back on January 1, 2016, I wrote a blog, part of which said to Conservatives to get over Justin Trudeau and the fact that he beat them. I mentioned that it takes time for a government to fall from grace. Back then, who can forget all thoseContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – CFN is proud to present a new column by former City of Cornwall HR specialist and Whistle blower, Diane Shay. Diane was a manager at Glen Stor Dun Lodge, our area’s government run seniors residence who became embroiled in a massive Whistle Blowing case that the cityContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Usually Cornwall doesn’t get much attention from political leaders in Ontario. At best it’s usually some glad handing at closed riding association events which was why it was nice that PC leader Doug Ford and his team gave CFN some one on one time via telephone Thursday.Continue Reading
Submitted: Thursday, April 5, 2018 Police Bulletin Calls for Service Kingston Police had 151 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on April 4, 2018. Of these, 101 calls occurred in the city central area, 29 in the west end, 10 in the eastContinue Reading
THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Scott Best, 46, of Cornwall was arrested on April 4th, 2018 and charged with threats and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on April 4th, 2018 the man threatened to harm a man who was known to him andContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old woman of no-fixed-address was arrested on April 3rd, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of undertaking for communicating with her ex-girlfriend. It is alleged on March 30th, 2018, the woman took money from her ex-girlfriend’s bank account without permissionContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – There are rules for In Camera meetings for a reason. Past councils of Cornwall, including many current members have been sanctioned for violating them in the past. Now apparently they simply are trying to rewrite their rule book putting all the pressure on Clerk Manon LevesqueContinue Reading