At approximately 2:00AM on the 6th day of March 2016, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a shooting in the 2000 block of Elmira Drive. Upon arrival, patrol officers located a vehicle that had been struck by a gunshot. A house in the vicinity ofContinue Reading
The Jonquiere Marquis skated to a 5-1 victory over the River Kings on Saturday night at the Civic Complex to clinch first place in the LNAH and a first-round playoff date with Cornwall. The River Kings wrapped up the regular season in front of an announced crowd of 883. TheContinue Reading
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – DRIVER IDENTIFIED (update) (North Stormont) – On March 4, 2016 at approximately 7:04am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) and Highway Safety Division (HSD) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 15, North Stormont Township.Continue Reading
DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOP (North Stormont) – On March 3, 2016 at approximately 7:14am, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division (HSD) officer intercepted a vehicle for speeding on Highway 138, North Stormont Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected cannabis resin (hash).Continue Reading
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION (North Stormont) – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently at the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 15, North Stormont Township. Officers responded today (March 4, 2016) at approximately7:04am. The lone male driver of the involvedContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Daniel Ouellette, 61 of Cornwall was arrested on March 2nd, 2016 and charged with breach of recognizance for failing to report as directed. It is alleged the man failed to report on February 29th, 2016 as directed and police were contacted to investigate. During their investigationContinue Reading
The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating two convenience store robberies believed committed by the same suspect. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible. On February 24, 2016, at approximately 8:35 pm, a lone suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 4000 block ofContinue Reading
River Kings forward Alexandre Gauthier continues to fight for his life in a Quebec hospital, but his condition has improved according to head coach Bob Desjardins. “I’ve seen Alex twice this week in the hospital,” said Desjardins, who is very close with the 26-year-old. “It was very tough to seeContinue Reading
Disabled World is an online newsletter I get weekly. One of the articles dated January 26th/16 was about info on what to do if you got stuck in an elevator. Whew!! Panic time? No! They say be calm. The article gives some advice on what to do including tellingContinue Reading
Guelph Hospital Fatal Shooting Investigation Completed; Officers Did Not Commit Criminal Offence Case Number: 15-OFD-098 Other News Releases Related to Case 15-OFD-098 SIU Investigates Fatal Police Shooting in Guelph SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting in Guelph Update to Guelph Fatal Shooting: SIU Releases Name of Complainant Appeals FormContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [LANARK COUNTY] DRUG WARRANT 2016-03-02 (Lanark Highlands, Ontario) – On Monday February 22, 2016, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) Drug Enforcement Unit assisted by members of OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) SearchContinue Reading
MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 44-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 29th, 2016 and charged with mischief. It is alleged on during an argument on February 29th, 2016 with his girlfriend the man punched his girlfriend’s wall causing the wall to be damaged. The man’s actions were witnessed byContinue Reading
Sex Assault Charge Laid Against Toronto Police Officer Case Number: 15-TSA-221 Mississauga, ON (2 March, 2016) — The Director of the Special Investigations Unit has caused a sexual assault charge to be laid against a sergeant with the Toronto Police Service. An SIU investigation found the following: Shortly before 1:00Continue Reading
On February 25, 2016, Fire Chief Chris McDonough tendered his letter of resignation to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of South Dundas, effective immediately. “We thank Mr. McDonough for his 5 years of service with South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services and wish him the best in hisContinue Reading
The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the robbery of a convenience store and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible. On February 25, 2016, at approximately 10:15am, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 2600 block of Alta Vista Drive near BankContinue Reading
Kevin O’Leary is taking a page or two from Donald Trump in the US and trying to position himself for a leadership run to replace Stephen Harper for the Conservative Party. Like Trump he’s picking off popular topics that are getting him a lot of press. It’s not rocket science.Continue Reading
Heavy snow has shut down school buses again this week. With up to 15 more cm expected today in the River City. Temperatures will be warming up and no further precip is expected through the weekend. Send in your snow pics or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com and you can win CornwallContinue Reading
CFN is growing our Ottawa market, and is now looking for two media interns and community contributors. If you have a passion and want a creative opportunity email your CF to info@cornwallfreenews.com for more information. We’re also looking for Ottawa area media sales reps. Continue Reading