The OPP are reporting that the 401 is closed this Holiday Monday due to a collision. CFN will update as more info becomes available. If you see news happy email your video or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com UPDATE:ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy401 remains CLOSED in both directions between Carman Rd #Iroquois and BankContinue Reading
At last night’s rally, Trudeau was surrounded by bodyguards and it is reported that he was wearing a bulletproof vest. Like him or not, this is not a healthy sign for democracy in Canada. No politician or their family should ever feel threated. However, it is a sign of theContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – James Masson, 44, of Cornwall was arrested on October 10th, 2019 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man breached his probation and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On October 10th, 2019, the man was taken into custody on the strengthContinue Reading
Cornwall police disclosed the crime scene reported to CFN by a local viewer. On October 10th, 2019, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) received a call to investigate a portion of a bone that was located in the area of the St. Columban’s Cemetery on Eleventh Street West. We have beenContinue Reading
MAIL FRAUD INVESTIGATION – Update Additional Charges laid (SD&G) On May 27, 2019 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation regarding apparent mail fraud, along with a potential criminal harassment & impersonation investigation. SD&G OPP have received additional complaints regarding the delivery of unexpected packages containing,Continue Reading
The count down to election day is on. Have you decided who you will be voting for? Probably not, if you are like most people I meet. Talk about an uninspiring campaign. One party is as bad as the other and none of them make you want to run outContinue Reading
DOMESTIC THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on October 9th, 2019 and charged with threats and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during an argument with his girlfriend on October 8th, 2019, the man made threats to harm herContinue Reading
Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office, announced today that an inquest will be held into the death of Babak Saidi. Mr. Saidi, 43, died on December 23, 2017, in Morrisburg, of injuries sustained when he was shot by an Ontario Provincial Police officer. An inquestContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 52-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on October 8th, 2019 and charged with breach of undertaking for contacting his ex-common-law wife. It is alleged the man was in the company of his ex-common-law wife on October 8th, 2019, despite his conditions, and an investigation ensued. DuringContinue Reading
Hand washing is paramount now that the flu season will be upon us. I read in a few articles that the problem is that we don’t wash our hands long enough. It was suggested that when washing with soap and good warm water to sing the “Happy Birthday” song –Continue Reading
What an utter farce this election has been. The format for what should’ve been the “Big” debate was a mess. The format blew chunks. Canadians needed and some actually wanted to hear from the candidates, but the Consortium of media outlets that put this together seemed more focused on genderContinue Reading
ROBBERY Cornwall, ON – On October 7th, 2019 at approximately 3:00 am, the Cornwall Police Service was called to investigate a robbery at 1430 First Street East. It is alleged that individuals entered the male victim’s apartment and struck him with a handgun and assaulted him with a weapon. AContinue Reading
Social media was buzzing about a bloody attack in the Lorneville Apartments in Cornwall Ontario. Reports of thugs in hoodies and a bloody door frame. Allegedly the incident occurred at approximately 1 AM Monday morning. More reports that the police forensic truck attended and that the police returned this morning.Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Robert Landon, 63 of Long Sault was arrested on October 4th, 2019 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on September 12th, 2019 for an impaired charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On October 4th,Continue Reading
The election that nobody seems to care about trundles on. This will be an historic loss if Andrew Scheer gives The Trudeau Liberals a majority win. With a history of broken election promises and gross hypocrisy the Conservatives simply have failed to deliver a strong game with much of theContinue Reading
Imagine that. No strike in Ontario during this Federal election. While details are sparse at this time, the agreement allows the status quo to roll. From Premier Ford: “Throughout this process our goal has been to establish agreements that respect taxpayers, students and families, while also recognizing the important contributionsContinue Reading
This writer was shocked this week and it takes a lot to shock someone as jaded as myself. Number 7. Do not administer medication? Really? Social media was littered with reports of children being forced to eat lunch at their desks with some allegations of them having to sit onContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Gregory Malenfant, 32 of Cornwall was arrested on October 3rd, 2019 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on April 8th, 2019 for breach charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest. While investigating another matter onContinue Reading