CFN-Julie Brisebois’ Get Cracking Diner on Pitt at 6th St. E. received special recognition at noon today. The restaurant has hired the 100th full-time employee of Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program sponsored businesses. The count does not include the 637 self-employed graduates of the SEA program offered through St. LawrenceContinue Reading

CFN – Throughout the season, Upper Canada Village has been hosting a series of special theme weekends. This Friday to Sunday will see the village play host to more than 50 natural horsemanship enthusiasts from across the region.  Several trainers and riders from North American Equine Trainers headquartered in Alberta, Kastle RockContinue Reading

Cornwall Seaway Lions Children’s Poker  Run 8 a.m. Saturday September 8, 2012 RCAF 424 (AIR FORCE WING) 240 Water Street Cornwall, Ontario Minimum $25.00 donation Registration starts at 8:00 AM Breakfast served from 8:00 until 10:00 For pledge sheets contact Terry at cornwallseawaylions@live.com or 613-362-3101 or Joann at 613-938-3278Continue Reading

Looking for a residential mortgage, commercial mortgage or equipment leasing? Call Jenni at Dominion Lending Centres today! “The most important preparation for purchasing a home is to have your Credit Score in order. I can go over your Credit Bureau with you and give you a plan to get youContinue Reading

CFN – Hi Everyone. In this new column about seniors and their particular needs and concerns, I will be focusing on advocacy and, hopefully, solutions. I’m seeking your input in regard to the everyday wellness and safety challenges faced by seniors. Please share your comments below on any issue raised;Continue Reading

CFN – On Saturday, at his sprawling Maple Ponds Equestrian Centre in Williamstown, human rights activist Howard Galganov and his wife Anne hosted a bbq lunch, rally and fundraiser. About 100 invited guests from places such as Cornwall and area, Ottawa, Toronto, Timmins, Montreal, and further afield, enjoyed the burgers,Continue Reading

CFN – This morning some members of the Language Fairness for All group used a homemade train as their latest vehicle to promote awareness of what they see as increasingly discriminatory hiring policies at area places of employment. Amid cries that members of the Anglophone majority are being forced to:Continue Reading

CFN – Many factors are attributed to the overwhelming success of Cornwall’s first annual Ribfest. The list includes the great weather, helpful volunteers, interesting exhibits and vendors, good food, abundant talent and affordable family fun. Of course, a receptive crowd is also crucial to the mix. The first day sawContinue Reading

CFN – Judging by the thermometer, summer is in full swing.  And, the locally grown farm-fresh produce at Cornwall Seaway Valley Growers’ Market is abundant.  This is Cornwall’s original farmers’ market which, in recent years, is located in the Brick parking lot, 1525 Pitt Street in Cornwall.  Some of the vendors are open toContinue Reading