SD&G Food Council Workshop, 26 February 2010 by Reg Coffey Cornwall On – Today the SD&G Food Council hosted a workshop on an SDG local food movement at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. The event was organized by Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and was funded by the SD&G CommunityContinue Reading
At least they were drinking Canadian Beer 🙂 Congratulations to the Woman’s Hockey team for winning gold and making Canada proud. I’m totally bewildered by all the news drama created by Girls being Girls. Come on; they’re hockey players! The stuff that I can’t print that I’ve witnessed,Continue Reading
Habs goal tender Jaroslav Halak opened a lot of eyes at the Olympics. The plucky late round draft pick who’s been fighting to be the number one goalie for Montreal over 1st Round heir apparent Carey Price put up some amazing performances in the bright lights of an OlympicsContinue Reading
The body of Andrew Koenig, son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, was found in Stanley Park in Vancouver British Columbia Canada in an apparent suicide. Walter Koenig flew to Vancouver from California to participate in the search for his son who had gone missing. LINK Andrew Koenig hadContinue Reading
The Stars of Coronation Street turned out to say goodbye to Maggie Jones who played Dowager Blanche Hunt with zest and venom to the end. Click this LINK or the photo of Simon to see the stars at the funeral and read the full story. Jones won several comedy awardsContinue Reading
Seawayradio.com is proud to have as its first guest Mayor Robert “Bob” Kilger of Cornwall Ontario. News, talk, Sports, Politics, and all request radio live from Cornwall Ontario. Our first official show will start 11:30 PM Monday March 1st. Go to Seawayradio.com to listen live or see archivedContinue Reading
It’s that time again. The last Friday of every month Cafe Connectionz hosts a LIVE MIKE night where people can show what they can do! Come enjoy the super environment and amazing beverages and baked goods! It’s Free! It’s all ages. It’s good coffee. Cafe Connectionz is atContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for Thursday February 25, 2010 Cheaper Gasoline Created from Coal Peanut Allergy Hope Arctic Contestations Simmer Down to International Law Canadian Tourists Stranded At Airport – Pennywise, Pound Foolish Travel Ask Barb McLean at Marlin Travel How not to have this happen to you! KijijiContinue Reading
If Bob Gainey hadn’t stepped down Jaroslav Halak’s play would probably have got him fired. Halak is having an Olympic games season of his life. Last year he got the Habs into the play offs with a burst of wins at the end of the season only toContinue Reading
A major fire broke on Cumberland between 3rd and 4th streets in Cornwall Ontario this afternoon. We’re still gathering news at press time. No injuries or deaths have been reported. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5IHwRTJplw httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DyrUg99PAI httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJiNONT3fjI If you have any news or tips email our hotline info@cornwallfreenews.com please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
The Job Fair today at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street) has been packed all day. Heavy snow didn’t slow the lines; some for as long as two hours have been the norm. If you can walk or take public transportation that’s the way to go as the parkingContinue Reading
Budget Cuts, loss of service, and now potential doctor losses which could impact long term local businesses. After all that Cornwall residents have given to the new hospital project many are upset at what looks to be going on at the hospital. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAWkpku-KyU We’ll be covering this story ongoingContinue Reading
Canada romped Germany 9-2 last night in Men’s Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia. Roberto Luongo replaced Martin Brodeur in net. Tonight’s game versus Russia is crucial for the medal hopes of the home city favorites for Gold. In other Olympic Men’s Hockey SCORESContinue Reading
We’re testing our online radio station this evening from 7:00pm. If you want to have us call you to speak on the air email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com and we’ll try and slot you in. Local community radio can be a lot of fun and we’re fully Socan licensed soContinue Reading
Marc Boileau reminded me at Cornwall City Council tonight that Wednesday is the big Job Fair at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street). The Job Fair will feature some of the areas largest employers and also feature information for entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for work or just want toContinue Reading
Liberal Hopeful Michael Ignatieff weighed into the Danny Williams surgery decision. The Newfoundland premier chose to have heart surgery in the US which drew sharp criticism. Mr. Ignatieff interviewed in Moncton New Brunswick said that: “…He would not have done it, but Michael Ignatieff feels Danny Williams’ decisionContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Reports came into our office today that the Cornwall CommunityHospital in efforts to shave more off the budget may be letting go of a few doctors. We’ll be updating this story as we confirm more facts and details. Suffice to say that this could simply beContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, Ont. – A 14 year-old Chesterville youth was arrested on the 19th of February, 2010 for an Assault which occurred at a Cornwall alternative school earlier that date. It is alleged that he struck a fellow student and grabbed his hair. The student did not require medical attentionContinue Reading