OPP HISTORY MADE WITH MASSIVE HAUL OF PURE COCAINE Investigation Intercepts Intercontinental Drug Shipments (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded an intercontinental investigation that has netted 1,062 kilograms of pure cocaine – the largest single drug seizure in OPP history. At a news conference at OPPContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – I’m a refugee of Quebec. One of the multitude of Anglos that left (along with a lot of Francophones) for a multitude of reasons. I write this the day after helping empty my Mom’s Cote des Neiges apartment and finding an album of pics from theContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s been a disastrous two years for Habs GM Marc Bergevin. When owner Geoff Molson fires him this season he won’t be able to say that he wasn’t given every opportunity to win in Montreal. Five seasons with no true improvement in the roster during the capContinue Reading
Food Recall Warning – St Laurent brand Butter recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Recall date: July 5, 2017 Reason for recall: Microbiological – Listeria Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Maurice St-Laurent Limitée Distribution: Quebec Extent of the distribution: Retail Contents Recall details Recalled products What you should do Background Illnesses More informationContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A Go Fund Me account has been created as social media mourns the loss of such a young soul. As most of you know, we lost our handsome brother, son, and friend due to a tragic accident on Monday, July 3rd at only 16 years old. ThisContinue Reading
IMPAIRED BY DRUG (South Dundas) – On June 30, 2017 at approximately 11:24am, a Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer intercepted a vehicle on County Road 2, South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that the adult male driver was under the influence of a drug. The stopContinue Reading
Pedestrian Fatality on CN Rail UPDATE (South Glengarry) – Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a pedestrian fatality on CN Railway near Celtic Lane, South Glengarry. At 7:55pm on July 3rd 2017, three male pedestrians were walking on a portion of CN Railway Bridge andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Well Habs GM Marc Bergevin signed his centre. Peter Holland. I know. A Coyote cast off. Now this is Sunday July 2 at 10:30 AM and it’s still early days, but Mr. Bergevin’s signing of Karl Alzner also was not a sign to get excited about. Alzner’sContinue Reading
10th homicide of 2017 in Montreal The SPVM seeks to locate a dangerous suspect Montreal, June 2, 2017 – Investigators from the Major Crime Section of the Police Department of the City of Montreal (SPVM) seeking help from the public to locate Frederick Silva in connection with the 10 thContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Have you noticed a few more digital ads on CFN? We want to remove them, but need your help. Like any newspaper, online or in print, we need your help to survive. Gone are the days of classified ad revenue, and home delivery revenue. Nothing ofContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – You know I lurve you Big Guy. I wrote that the Habs should sign you because it was a perfect marriage. I know you could make more money elsewhere,but should you? Is life all about money? You know the love you felt from Montreal fans. IfContinue Reading
Montreal QUEBEC – From July 13 to August 15 inclusive, Repercussions Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing for its annual family-friendly Shakespeare-in-the-Park (SITP) tour. Directed by Repercussion’s Artistic Director, Amanda Kellock, the production blends seasoned and emerging actors and designers to create a magical evening of theatre under the stars. ContinuingContinue Reading
OPP CHARGE TWO PERSONS WITH STUNT DRIVING Vehicles Seized and Drivers Licenses Suspended for 7 Days (BROCKVILLE, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Highway Enforcement Team (ER-HET) have charged two persons with Stunt Driving after an incident on Highway 401 near Brockville on Saturday afternoon.Continue Reading
ASSAULT (South Glengarry) – On June 9, 2017 at approximately 4:35pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of an assault incident at a property on County Road 2, South Glengarry Township. Investigation indicated that an adult male had assaulted another. Pierre CHICOINEContinue Reading
Montréal, le 8 juin 2017 – Les enquêteurs de la Section des services partagés des enquêtes de la Division Ouest du Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) demandent l’aide de la population afin de localiser Muhidiin Ahmed Farah, 31 ans, suspect dans un événement de vol qualifiéContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Odds are if you’re reading this it’s not the first time you’ve visited the Cornwall Free News. It’s not easy running an Independent newspaper in 2017. It’s even harder in smaller markets. While we like other face challenges in a struggling economy and competing with giants likeContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As we wait to see who gets to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup this season (Go PK!) there’s a bit of a lull in the hockey world. The Las Vegas expansion only has so much heat story wise, free agency is looking to be a bore this yearContinue Reading
(ALEXANDRIA, ON) – On Monday, June 05, 2017 at 7:20 p.m. the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to the hospital in Alexandria where occupants of a white Honda Odyssey had dropped off a male suffering from a life threatening physical injury and then fled the area.Continue Reading