Calls for Service Kingston Police had 201 calls for service during the weekend of May 23-24. Some of these included: 9 domestic calls 3 assault calls 6 harassment calls 13 fight/disturbance calls 2 undesirable calls 5 drunk calls 2 customer trouble calls 1 custody dispute call 7 alarm calls 3Continue Reading
DRUG WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Amanda Poirier, 26 and Jason Major, 34 both of Cornwall were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of Oxycotine. Major was also charged with proceeds of crime (cash). It is alleged that onContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – What a furry week it’s been. It’s been an odd mix, good and bad, ignorant and nasty with spots of hope and joy. I’ve been getting some missives complaining that I’ve been writing less here on CFN and well…that’s true. Part of me is glad toContinue Reading
CFN’s Paleo Princess, Kristin Blasiak had a craving and this recipe hit more than just her spot. Enjoy this Mexican offering! Ingredients: Pork roast Jalenenos Chipotle Peppers Onions Cilantro Bay leaf Chicken broth Garlic Agave syrup avocado oil Limes Apple cider vinegar Salt & pepper Cinnamon stick SourContinue Reading
Not the most exciting week in Canadian politics. You know that as soon as you see how much space was taken up in the news over who would attend what leader’s debate. It was interesting to know that Justin Trudeau is already practicing for the October leadership debates. Now whatContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Brandon Tessier, 28 of Cornwall was arrested on May 21st, 2015 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on May 21st, 2015 the man attended a Second Street EastContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – As many regular CFN viewers know, we don’t just cover the news, but we become active in a story and have been known to advocate for our community. I was alarmed and disturbed to hear from several residents of Cornwall Housing units who have been threatened withContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Investigation Division is investigating an arson that occurred in the early morning hours of May 5th, 2015 at 950 Carleton Street and is asking the public for assistance. The Cornwall Community Police Service is asking if anyone has witnessed this incident orContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall Fire & Electric crews were called to Race Street early today as a Transport vehicle pulled down some electrical wires. Cornwall resident Dusti Muniz sent in these photos. Submit your photos or video to CFN and you can win area event tickets or gift cards. EmailContinue Reading
CFN – Following a fire at a construction project in Kingston that led to a crane operator being rescued by military helicopter, three individuals and the company that employed the workers have pleaded guilty in court and fined a total of $74,000. On December 17, 2013, a five-storey residential constructionContinue Reading
Dr. Ernie Ward, Veterinarian has a web site: www.drernieward.com and in one of the links he places himself in a hot car to show us what it is like for an animal to be left in one on a hot day even with the windows open. Jamie ran it inContinue Reading
Registration underway for 2015 Active Transportation Challenge Kickoff Event – Friday, May 22nd at 12:15 pm on front terrace of the Cornwall Public Library Registrations are beginning to roll in for the 2015 Active Transportation Challenge, a week-long event from May 31st to June 6th that promotes alternate forms ofContinue Reading
In the week of May 11, 2015 to May 19, 2015, Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 295 occurrences. Among those occurrences OPP responded to 18 collisions, 7 thefts, 5 domestics and 4 impaired drivers. As a result of those occurrences, 75 people were charged with various offences.Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 35-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 15th, 2015 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the man was wanted on a warrant for harassing his ex-common-law wife and for threatening to kill her family. On May 15th, 2015 the manContinue Reading
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO MISSING PERSON GORD CAMERON CFN – The investigation into the disappearance of Gord CAMERON who was last seen in February 1993 is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Paul Yelle of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). In February 1993 members of the KingstonContinue Reading
MISCHIEF/DRUGS (North Dundas) – On May 15, 2015 at approximately 5:54 pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on St. Lawrence Street in the Town of Winchester in North Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that an adult male had causedContinue Reading
CFN – Brendan Shanahan has to be feeling the pressure. No jackpot lottery pick and maybe, not even getting the coach that Leaf Nation clearly desire. Well almost all of the teams in the NHL looking for coach are looking for. With Edmonton turning Connor McDavid over toContinue Reading
BROCKVILLE WOMAN DIES FROM INJURIES (Augusta Township, ON) – On May 15, 2015 at approximately 12:45am, officers of the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on County Road 21, Augusta Township. The driver, 25-year-old Amanda GILLESPIE of Brockville, ON was transportedContinue Reading