Cornwall Ontario – NHL’er Ben Hutton gave some love back and helped raise over $600 in cash for the Alzheimer Society at Riverside Chrysler on Vincent Massey Drive. The Vancouver Canuck has a personal connection as the horrible disease affects his family. Hi signed autographs and even did a fewContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The Kidney Foundation of Canada invites the community of Cornwall to sign up for the annual Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 10th, 2017 at the Lamoureux Park bandshell. Participants and volunteers can register themselves or walk teams online at www.kidneywalk.com. All donations raised by walk participants and sponsorsContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As I was doing my morning social media scroll, Cornwall local Judy Rose posted the video below asking if our Starbucks on Brookdale was part of the Foodshare program which Starbucks started in 2016. Which of course led to an odd situation as our local Starbucks boycottsContinue Reading
Canada’s Governor General appoints 12 Canadians to the YMCA Fellowship of Honour OTTAWA, June 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented a small group of Canadians with the YMCA’s most prestigious award: The YMCA Fellowship of Honour. ChosenContinue 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 – It was a Cornwall Works crew into action early this aft after a family of ducks ended up in a sewer! Natalie Ann stated: Around 11:30 this morning my daughter’s noticed a mama duck walking down the street with only four babies. Seemed odd. I went outsideContinue Reading
Ottawa Ontario – Edgar Godin, 78, is known for his practice of sharing kindness with people who could use a helping hand. A former school principal, he was committed to his students and shared a special interest in those who could benefit from additional support and guidance. After sufferingContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – While there are many issues in Cornwall Ontario our locals do come together to help victims really well. Hannah Jackson was the third victim in the tragic car collision that has already taken the lives of two young people. There is now a fund raiser toContinue Reading
Did you know that there is a nation-wide quilt drive happening right now to benefit the families affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire? Neither did I… Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Monique Wilson. Monique is our local Canadian Quilters Association representative who is collecting quilts from our areaContinue Reading
From now until May 1st, we are collecting used items (clothing, books, household items, linens, etc.) to raise money for Camp Ten Oaks. To end the donation drive, we will be holding a spaghetti dinner at the Army Navy (14 Marlborough). Tickets are $10, and include spaghetti, bun, Caesar salad,Continue Reading
CFN has decided to donate this page to assist with the fund raiser. PSW’s have some of the hardest jobs and there are no words or dollars that can replace the loss for this family. Please help if you can. And please think of all those around youContinue Reading
The Culturel Canadien Cornwall Croquet Club has a lease with the city and it is located in Mattice Park, at 44 Edward St. The Club has a long history in Cornwall, they have been in existence since 1917. The Club has not been active for a few years and asContinue Reading
35th CORNWALL TERRY FOX RUN PARTICIPANTS: 358 (last year 357, 2013=364) MONEY RAISED: $20,002 (last year $26,818 2013=$22,382) CORNWALL Ontario – It is with great pride that Josée Sauvé announces that this year’s Cornwall Terry Fox Run raised $20,002. “I never set a goal – IContinue Reading
It’s been a tumultuous year for Cornwall’s public art gallery, but the board and public had some fun and enjoyed a lovely downtown Saturday afternoon in Pommier Square! TAG Cornwall wishes to thank the community and especially Andre Pommier & the Pommier family for allowing us to use their squareContinue Reading
Every year, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program enrolls kids from across the country, due to lawn mower accidents that could have been prevented. A few seconds of fun in the wrong place changed their lives forever. Thank you for your consideration in sharing this very important message. Don’t letContinue Reading
A local Animal Advocacy group wants to help bring to justice the monster that killed a young Labrador Retreiver found dead Tuesday night. Michelle Cardinal runs a local group. Another resident has offered a $500 reward as well. You can find the group’s facebook page HERE. THIS GROUPContinue Reading
The Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation hosted the 18th Annual “For the Kids” Auction, raising $163,000 to support the services and programs of the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre. Joined by community leaders, local celebrities, and most importantly, the families served, the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation hosted the event whichContinue Reading
(South Dundas Mayor Evonne Delegarde with the Brittons) Morrisburg – In an impressive display of community support, the Fundraiser for the Morrisburg Animal Rescue raised twice their target. Ethel and Bill Britton were the centre of attention at the fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion in Morrisburg yesterday. After their barnContinue Reading