CFN – Yom Hashoah is a yearly commemoration of the Holocaust, serving as a reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II. The gathering offers healing and remembrance to the participants. Originated in Israel in 1953 by the Israeli government, Yom Hashoah serves as aContinue Reading
Today,April 8,2013 I dropped off a painting donation after applying the words “merci, thankyou” from myself for the effort from everyone at Hopital Glengarry Memorial Hospital and to “High Five” my team working in the Post Acute Rehabilitation Stroke Program. I intend ,as much as it is possible,to work togetherContinue Reading
With the opening of the Hospital’s new west wing, Cornwall Hospital Foundation is now able to unveil the name of the $1,000,000 donors to the Our Hospital • Our Future Campaign: Rose and David Bloomfield, owners of Cornwall’s Morbern Inc. The Bloomfields whose gift remained anonymous for years will now leaveContinue Reading
Walter Gretzky has given a lot to our National Past Time. For one he gave us a son named Wayne! Walter will be coaching the NHL Alumni team as it swings out across Ontario with stops in Pembroke and Cornwall this weekend, ( April 6th & 7th). The Line UpContinue Reading
Who: Friends of Vets. What: Roast Beef Dinner / Fundraiser Guest Speaker – Mr. Len Hart, WWII vet. When: Saturday, April 06, 2013 @ 4:30- 7:00 pm. Where: RCAF Wing 424 – 240 Water Street, West. Cornwall Why: To support the production and costs of our movie documentary “Breaking theContinue Reading
CFN – I had almost as much fun covering the AMBE Spring Break camp for kids from Akwesasne at the OPG Visitor Centre in Cornwall Ontario than they did. I wanted to grab one of their electronic kits and make spin wheels fly! IBM teamed up with a score ofContinue Reading
CFN – There’s a lot to like about Cornwall Ontario. I know it’s why I choose to make this city my home. Like many places though there are some that don’t play nice with others. The best thing to do is to try to work around them; tolerateContinue Reading
CFN – During the February 20, 2013 Township of South Stormont Council Meeting, Dan Regnier was presented with a plaque in recognition of his selfless act of courage on January 25, 2013 when saved the lives a father and his children who were trapped in a burning car on HighwayContinue Reading
CFN – Don’t you hate when petty politics mar good work done by a community member? Thankfully Brian Goodfellow of the Red Ribbon Support the Troop campaign was awarded for his community work for our soldiers with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. On February 11th, on Parliament Hill, REDContinue Reading
CFN – On January 16, 2013 Rory Maclennan (Fourth from left) presented a cheque on behalf of the S.D. & G. Cornwall Shrine Club for $8000.00 to the Canadian Shriner’s Hospital for Children board of directors. . The fund’s were raised from the proceeds’ of the S.D. & G. Cornwall ShrineContinue Reading
CFN – As I traveled around making deliveries today I was struck by all the negative news and comments from people. Suspicions of community leader’s motives, disturbing social media postings and anonymous threats, international news of violence and, of course, complaints about the weather seemed to follow me everywhere. It wasContinue Reading
CFN – Santa’s Village Dalkeith finished out the season with a phenomenal bang! Frigid temperatures and mounds of snow didn’t prevent kids and parents alike from flocking to the village during December 2012 to experience the magic and excitement of this unique winter wonderland destination. “It’s all about putting smilesContinue Reading
CFN – At noon today CUPE Local 3251, representing the City of Cornwall inside workers, presented a cheque in the amount of $500 to Rachel’s Kids. In the photo from left to right are Gillian Oxley-Harper,Vice Chair – Rachel’s’ Kids; Nicole Landriault, Member Board of Directors – Rachel’s Kids; HelenContinue Reading
CFN – Sunday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Stormont, Dundas & South Glengarry M.P. Guy Lauzon had the honour of presenting 31 volunteers with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan served as Master of Ceremonies. The medal recipients are from a variety of walks of life and have performedContinue Reading
CFN – YWCA Sudbury was honoured to present Lorry Williams, a long time supporter of the organization, with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. The YWCA in Sudbury wanted to host a reception at theContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall is supporting the Rachel’s Kids’ Teddy Bear Fundraiser in support of the renovation of the Pediatrics Ward at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Cornwall SD & G Emergency Medical Services will have the teddy bears in its ambulances and EMS personnel will provide them toContinue Reading
The RBC Blue Water Fund recently provided a grant for $5000 to support the Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival, offered by the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences. The Water Festival is a 3-day event that takes place in several communities throughout Eastern Ontario. Children participate in a fullContinue Reading
Sample delicious foods from local caterers and restaurants, and wine and beer from the region, Niagara and Prince Edward County. Silent auction items make perfect gifts for yourself, or friends and family. Tickets available at the door ($15) or in advance ($10) through http://christmastails.eventbrite.ca/ or 613-987-1151. Russell Ontario Curling Club 1076Continue Reading