L I N K Better known as barfly Norm Peterson from the 1980s hit television show “Cheers”, Wendt was the guest of honour at the first annual Vankleek Hill Oktoberfest, sponsored by Beau’s Brewery.” Norm and Beau’s Beer on a Saturday afternoon in Vankleek Hill. Kudos to the Beau’s BreweryContinue Reading
Real Estate listings in several area cities such as Ottawa and locally in Cornwall have prices inching upwards, especially while interest rates are so low, are sparking questions where to put your money safely? The Stock Market isn’t for everyone, and I personally, like some of you, are not bigContinue Reading
That greedy Dominic Moore turned down a lot of money from the Leafs only to get a 1 year minimum wage gig with Florida. Hope that teaches a few hockey players and their agents a lesson in the future. This year seems to be full of examples of players overpricingContinue Reading
DEVELOPING – In a special session today of Cornwall City Council it was decided to move forward at full speed with the 3 plus 1 arena project. With such luminaries as Scott Lecky & Joe Gunn in the audience the presentation, discussion, and debate lasted nearly three hours. We’re busyContinue Reading
RACING LAW INFRACTIONS 02Oct09 (10:30pm), SD&G OPP officer stops an eastbound Honda on Highway 401, South Stormont…156km/h (posted 100km/h zone). 04Oct09 (10:30am), SD&G OPP officer stops an eastbound Mazda on Highway 417, North Glengarry…167km/h (posted 100km/h zone). please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Maple Leaf Dinner / Dîner Maple Leaf For the Federal Liberal Association / pour l’Association Libérale Fédérale Stormont Dundas South Glengarry Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 6PM / le jeudi le 8 octobre 2009 à 18h00 at the / au Best Western Parkway Inn, Cornwall Tickets / Billets – $125.00Continue Reading
It was mayhem and wonderment for over 100 area Pugs and their owners at the Off Leash Dog Park at Ottawa’s Landsdowne Park. There were other dogs too, but from 10-Noon it was all Pug time! Pet nutrition company, Royal Canin, set up a tent and gave out food andContinue Reading
The sun stayed away until the end of the show. A busy Sunday crowd were treated to over the 100 + exhibitors at The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Home & Harvest Show. Carmen from Strathmore Orchard & Winery passes out the samples. Theresa Loiselle from Epicure SelectionsContinue Reading
I couldn’t make it to the BBQ Saturday, but luckily Bob Sloan emailed in with the update. Congrats to the Dog Park team and all those who helped make it a success in spite of the rain! I know I want an off leash park and I’m really glad soContinue Reading
Now that Autumn is upon us it’s time to get ready for the highest of high holidays on the Queer calendar, Saturday, October 31st. Yup, that’s right, Halloween is coming fast and Pride/Fierté Cornwall is celebrating with our Halloween Hullabaloo! We’re going all out for this one by staging itContinue Reading
One more day left to enjoy the sights and sounds of The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 2009 Fall Home & Harvest Show. Over 90 exhibitors from RV’s to Donuts there’s something for everyone. If you missed the Turkey Dinner preparation it’s on again today from 1PM. Here’s a clip ofContinue Reading
S C O R E S Wow, 30 teams 15 games, a whole lot of Hockey. It’s Saturday night in Canada! The Habs gutted out a 2-1 win over Buffalo. In spite of missing Andrei Markov goals by Travis Moen and Brian Gionta were all Carey Price needed to getContinue Reading
Here is the first in a four part series on Real Estate from Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty. So you want to sell your home and move on to somewhere more suited to your current family size and needs? Most people in the market for a new homeContinue Reading
Special thanks to Debby & Timmy at the A1 Environmental Services booth. They have devices that can rid your home of viruses including H1N1. Come and chat with them when you drop by the show. It’s after 1 PM now and the arena is filling up. A perfect rainy dayContinue Reading
I’m live here at the show! The place is already buzzing and the weather is perfect to come on down to this family friendly event. Tom Manley of HOMESTEAD ORGANICS has his booth set up with information and products. You can take home some Organic pasta for supper or someContinue Reading
The Chamber of Commerce has a lot to be proud about as the 2009 Fall Home & Harvest Show got off to a busy start last night. The exhibitors are wall to wall. As you walk in there are Cheeses, wines, breads, baked goods enticing you. The folks from McMazeContinue Reading
All 30 teams play tonight. That’s a whole lot of hockey. Montreal Canadiens D man Andrei Markov will be out for at least 3 months after a tendon injury in a collision with Carey Price in the Habs season opener against the Leafs. Rumblings are that Patrice Brisebois will beContinue Reading
We need helpers here at The Cornwall Free News. I’m trying to figure out how to be at all the events I want to cover, write the stories that need to be written, and somehow chase down some new sponsors! Today you can find me at The 2009 Home &Continue Reading