CFN – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has taken an important step towards reestablishing ancestral trade networks with other First Nations. In a ceremony conducted during the Assembly of First Nation’s Special Chiefs Assembly held in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, December 6, 2011, MCA Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell rekindledContinue Reading

CFN –  The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a non-exclusive and non-predatory Media sponsor for Motivational Speaker Gerry Visca’s return to our fair city!   Mr. Visca was the key note speaker for Biz Fest recently.  He’s going to be holding two sessions with a capacity of 100Continue Reading

CFN – Mr. Brent Laton, Trustee for Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township, has been acclaimed to the position of Chair for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. It will be the first term as Chair for Mr. Laton, who is entering his 9th year as a Catholic School Trustee.Continue Reading

CFN –  Wow we had a ton of feedback on our story about Online Anonymity and our future policy regarding comments here on CFN.   It’s been interesting and I think will help our evolution and growth. With nearly 14,000 comments in three years I personally see the impact both positive andContinue Reading

CFN – Construction of a new outdoor rink measuring approximately 50′ x 110′ is nearing completion in the Arnold Bethune Memorial Park in Long Sault, a park which is also home to the Long Sault ball diamond, wading pool, playground, and soccer park.  The project was officially proposed to the TownshipContinue Reading

CFN –  Join our former MPP Jim Brownell at the Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre as they host a cultural talk on Christmas Past in the Lost Villages. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011        Time:  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm    Location: St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre                   2500B Second Street West,Continue Reading

CFN – Cornwall and area’s 1st Annual Health, Holistic & Lifestyle Expo is being held at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornwall, Saturday December 3rd from 10.00am till 5.00pm. Some 40 local practitioners and creators of wellness and lifestyle products will share information about their services and products. Organizer Nancy GalwayContinue Reading

CFN – The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to announce that the 4th annual ARTpreneur Conference will be taking place November 24th at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre. The event is open to all artists and entrepreneurs who are interested in developing new skills and insights on howContinue Reading

DETAILS: Friday & Saturday we will be donating $1 from every cover charge at the door. We will be selling tickets for prizes all weekend long. Draws on Sunday Sunday Events: 11am-5pm: PIG ROAST: $15.00 a plate.  All proceeds go to Canadian Cancer Society 2pm: CORNHOLE TOURNY (limited space) 70pplContinue Reading

Invites you to an evening with Mike Nickerson Author of “Life, Money and Illusion; Living on Earth as if we want to stay”   Today’s economic climate requires new approaches to secure the years ahead.  With the new challenges come new opportunities.  As transportation from distant places becomes more expensive, localContinue Reading

Friday Nov.25th 4 PM – 8 PM Saturday Nov 26th 10 AM – 4 PM  At  Rothwell Osnabruck School, 1 College St., Ingleside Over 60 vendors!   Free admission, free door prizes, silent auction, raffles, 50/50 draw, bake table, lunch and a visit from Santa at noon on Saturday. SomethingContinue Reading

CFN –   It looks like the Occupy movement is coming to Cornwall Ontario.    A release was sent to us today announcing a rally in Lamoureaux Park on November 18th. “occupy new york broken up over 100 arrested obviously,this movement is Very Important or there would not be aContinue Reading

Donate $5.00 (or more) today!   The  Story   The goal of our Toys 4 Joy fundraising campaign is to make a difference in the lives of others by enhancing the holiday experience for children and youths living with cancer. Throughout our lives thus far, we have been taught that we canContinue Reading

CFN – Not a week goes by when we don’t get asked about when the new Truffles Burger Bistro will return to Cornwall.   The restaurant was a lighting hit in the downtown core of Cornwall Ontario before it tragically caught fire.   The new Truffles boasts a much largerContinue Reading