OCTOBER 27, 2021 – It’s amazing how difficult it can be to get basic information as a journalist in this day and age. Or maybe it’s just with certain law enforcement agencies or court houses? CFN finally confirmed today that South Glengarry Mayor Frank Prevost was charged again. “Prevost was arrested and released on an […]
OCTOBER 21, 2021 – ONE LANE/RAMP CLOSED (SOUTH DUNDAS,ON) – On October 21, 2021 shortly after 7:00 a.m Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound ( MM 738 – Iroquois), South Dundas Township. Initial Investigation has indicated that shortly after 7:00 a.m, an […]
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has published its guide for operators seeking to apply for a formal iGaming licence in the province. The Internet Gaming Operator Application Guide was released on August 18, outlining how interested iGaming brands can register their interest in an AGCO licence, with a view to launching a […]
OCTOBER 19, 2021 – We get emails. Lots . It’s saddening when yet another horrific Cornwall Ontario story continues the saga of Sexual Child predatory behavior. To whom it may concern,Morbern, a multi million dollar textile corporation, with offices and reach all over the world has attempted to cover up the sexual indiscretions of a […]
OCTOBER 13, 2021 – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) will be temporarily closing operating rooms in order to prioritize urgent and high priority elective surgeries as the hospital deals with increasingly high patient volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The surgeries to be scheduled over the coming weeks will be reserved only for life-threatening cancer cases, […]
TODAY I HAD MY EYES OPENED WIDE! What I witnessed during my 4+hour stay in the Cornwall Hospital Acute Care Emergency Department this afternoon, gave me a new respect for appreciation for hard working and dedicated medical staff. I was able to witness their frustration, yet dedication, treating critically ill Covid patients who had refused […]
Retirement residences are personal “homes,” not nursing homes. They’re designed, built and operated by companies for people aged 65 and up, places people choose to live based on their needs and what they can afford. To be clear, this is not a story about the government putting financial pressure on Ontario’s more than 770 retirement […]
September 23, 2021 – It’s common sense really. If you work with the public, especially vulnerable public, you need to be vaccinated against a virus that has killed millions during this world wide pandemic. Tragically in Ontario and other parts of Canada this isn’t to be. Corruption, especially political corruption is a virus’s best friend […]
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB), with assistance from the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), have charged two residents of Toronto, following an investigation into allegations of fraud relating to the Ministry of Education’s Support for Families Program. In August of 2020, the OPP received a referral from the Ministry […]
September 18, 2021 – Many Canadians are recognizing the possible benefits of having a Universal Basic Income (UBI). A movement has started and 124 candidates in 108 ridings in this current election have taken the pledge to move this forward. #BasicIncomeNow It’s a simple pledge and very clear. If elected, I pledge to actively support […]
September 13, 2021 – We don’t live in the wacky US of A. Here in Canada we have socialized medicine. We also have a bunch of disgusting anti vax protesters who are gaining attention by protesting at hospitals. The very places many of them will need as they get sick from Covid as we’re seeing […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 – Another Cornwall Ontario school has announced a Covid outbreak. The city allowed an unmasked anti-vax rally in front of the hospital on September 4th which has led to community spread. Parents have also stated their concerns on social media about schools shared busing of their children. IE students from different schools […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 – It didn’t take long. St. Lawrence Secondary in Cornwall just announced a case of Covid from a student. It didn’t state whether the case came to the school or was transmitted in the school. LINK Several other schools have been suggested on social media to also have cases including; L’Heritage, Viscount […]
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 – The Town of Prescott issued a media release regarding an early morning derailment. To reach us email info@cornwallfreenews.com
September 1, 2021 – The East Criminal Investigation Section has charged a woman following an investigation into Personation, Criminal negligence and fraud-related incidents after falsely gaining employment and conducting duties as a nurse at a medical and dental clinic in Ottawa. Some of those duties included the administration of medications, including injections, to patients. On […]
AUGUST 25, 2021 – It’s always bewildering to see how ignorant and petty some of the political classes can be. Or why those with the thinnest skin are attracted to politics? I mean, if you can’t take legitimate criticism or questions from the media perhaps politics isn’t for you? CFN, and yours truly have been […]
AUGUST 20, 2021 – I have had two vaccinations for Covid-19. I wear KN95 masks, even outside if there are crowds. I social distance and frequently wash the ol paws. I tend not to enter any place I can’t be out of in less than 15 minutes. I can’t afford to catch Covid and like […]
Homicide charge laid in Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre death (age of victim corrected) AUGUST 18, 2021 – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit has updated the charges against 20-year-old Donald MUSSELMAN, of Ottawa, after a male victim beaten in an incident at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre on February 24th subsequently succumbed to his injuries on July 24th. The […]