A package with a glossy card, and other objects has been arriving all around Cornwall inviting the public to attend a church gathering at Aultstille Theatre (approximately 700 seats) for April 10, 2020. This would appear to be in violation of Ontario Emergency orders. We will update as more informationContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on March 30th, 2020 and charged with assault with a weapon, threats and breach of probation for possessing a weapon and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 8th, 2020 while atContinue Reading
PUBLIC MISCHIEF, FRAUD OVER $5000, REMOVING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, FRAUDULANT CONCEALMENT Cornwall, ON – Lori McConkey, 56 of Cornwall was arrested on March 28th, 2020 and charged with public mischief, fraud over $5000, removing vehicle identification number, property obtained by crime and fraud concealmentIt is allegedContinue Reading
OPP STREET CRIME AND HSD OFFICERS STOP STOLEN CARS & ARREST 2 (LANCASTER, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Highway Safety Division (HSD) have recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested two suspects. On March 29, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m., HSD officersContinue Reading
A CFN viewer sent in this photo of the Surete de Quebec stopping non Truck traffic coming into Quebec from Ontario. Media reports state that they are looking for snowbirds returning via auto who are being blamed for sky rocketing numbers of COVID 19 Coronavirus infections in Quebec. If youContinue Reading
Reports are flooding CFN of people who have been tested for COVID 19 in the Cornwall area and in quarantine, but with no results. Initially promised results in 2-4 days, some have said that they’ve now waited TEN days without a result. Nurses have told those tested that even ifContinue Reading
A frightened worker emailed in to CFN asking about public spacing. Reports are that this being cheque day lines like the one in this photo are occurring at the CIBC too, and other banks. A call to the CPS echoed that public distancing at this time is important. TD mediaContinue Reading
ACTIVE INVESTIGATION Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Police Service is currently conducting an investigation in the area of First Street and Millville Avenue, resulting in a heavy police presence. There is no threat to public safety, however, we are asking the public to please avoid the area to allow policeContinue Reading
Have you been watching the news? Well, then you know it is best to remain ready than to be caught off guard at the moment. So for those looking to stay prepared the first step is home readiness, learn what are the best things to stock up on right nowContinue Reading
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Martha Brown-Bazinet, 38, of Cornwall was arrested on March 24th, 2020 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on March 14th, 2020, the woman attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left theContinue Reading
Hockey has been Canada’s most beloved sport for over a century. In U Sports, ice hockey is the major trend. However, due to the changing demographics of the country, we’re seeing a change in the sport trends among the country’s youth. The main national sport still holds its value. ForContinue Reading
The SD&G may be investigating a strange case of an alleged Long Sault woman claiming to have COVID 19 who worked for the Tim Horton’s at a nearby Enroute outlet on the 401. ” Turns out the whole thing about the Tim Hortons at the Ingleside on Route was aContinue Reading
OPP REPORT FIRST COVID-19 PRESUMPTIVE POSITIVE MEMBER (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is confirming its first uniform member has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. Following their doctor’s instructions, the member is in isolation at their home and is recovering. We wish them a speedy recovery. Their family andContinue Reading
CFN viewer Luc Mayer sent CFN a link to the video he shot clearly showing MacMillan’s Convenience Store in Cornwall on Marlborough (NOT CUMBERLAND) was selling UNWRAPPED toilet paper for $2.00 per roll during our world wide pandemic. Kirkland normally charges $20.99 for a 30 roll package or about .69Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on March 23rd, 2020 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the youth failed to notify police of a change of address, despite her conditions, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On March 23rd, 2020, sheContinue Reading
March came in like a lamb. Will it go out like a lion?? Have to wait and see. And…Willerton Willy was right – spring officially arrived March 19th. Now just tell “Old Man Winter” that!! I remember the old poem we often said as kids: Spring has sprung, the grassContinue Reading
When I was growing up on Akwesasne Mohawk Territory there were social habits which reflected an historical response to the devastating communicable diseases which came close to wiping out our ancestors. Beginning in the early 17th century illnesses such as smallpox and influenza struck the Iroquois hard. As with theContinue Reading
For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permittedContinue Reading