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
CFN – With November being Movember to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer Mayor Bryan McGillis of South Stormont Ontario has joined the cause and will be Flashing his Stache shaving his long term lip hair to raise funds! We caught up with him while taking a sneak peek at theContinue Reading
CFN – Be a fan campaign is a national awareness and fundraising initiative in support of Special Olympics. The main focus is to raise awareness and support for this great cause by spreading the word and having participants wear red laces. The Special Olympics’ movement transforms communities by inspiring peopleContinue Reading
CFN – First Student Bus Drivers & staff are holding their 12th Annual Survivor fund raiser for CHEO in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Cornwall Ontario! In spite of cold, rain, and rescheduling the group has raised over $14,512.30 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. A new record forContinue Reading
It’s never too late to check your prostate! Help us throw the book at prostate cancer! Book your arrest! Book your annual check-up! The Canadian Cancer Society & Supply Chain Management hosts the annual Jail-N-Bail event: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Cornwall Square 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dollars raised at theContinue Reading
CFN – The Brooks and Dunn Tribute show, with special guests The Butlers, this Saturday night at the Port Theatre, is shaping up to be more than just a regular night out,” stated Mark MacDonald, a volunteer with “Citizens For The Port.” “The whole town is pulling together to make sure the PortContinue Reading
CFN – In true Terry Fox fashion, a real tribute to his legacy, a local young woman proves once again that she has the drive, determination, endurance and perseverance to succeed. Nadia Périard, a 19 year old student at La Cité Collégiale, was to start her day, first running 10Continue Reading
CFN – Josée Sauvé organizer of the area Terry Fox Run to raise money for Cancer shared that this year achieved more than last year with more participants and cash raised for the Charity! She wanted to thank all of the sponsors, supporters, and in particular the staff at theContinue Reading
CFN – This year marks the 32nd annual Terry Fox Run to be held in 900 communities across Canada on Sunday Sept 16th. To date, over $600 million has been raised to support Cancer Research. Locally, runs are being held in Cornwall and Alexandria. Organizers Josée Sauvé and Doug BoeckhContinue Reading
Jeff Brunet and Alkaline Entertainment are proud to present their second live Music event at the Grand Dame of Eastern Ontario – the Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario on Saturday September 22, 2012! The fund raiser is to help save one of the last original Roxy theatre’s and restore herContinue Reading
CFN – Happy Day at the Cornwall Ontario First Student offices as volunteers rejoiced at the change of heart by CREIT. The group will be able to do their Survivor Fundraiser this September 21-23. Last week we reported that the group’s 12th Annual event was kiboshed, but Wal-Mart &Continue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association has made it’s initial $25,000 installment, on it’s way to a total commitment of $125,000. The sixty-one member association pledged to sponsor the main rink at the Benson Centre. “It’s about giving back to the community” said Association President Bruce Donig. “TheContinue Reading