As odd as politics can be at City Hall, Elaine MacDonald has hit a new low water mark. As reported in other media she stated the following as the budget process kicks off. “everything is going up, and people should accept the fact that taxes will be going up. IfContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – The River Kings are red-hot and the LNAH has taken notice. Cornwall goaltenders Pete Karvouniaris and Charles Corsi have been named the league’s 1st and 3rd Stars, respectively. Karvouniaris backstopped the River Kings to a 2-1 shootout victory at St-Georges last Friday with a 34-save performance. NotContinue Reading
HARASSMENT, THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Ogdensburg, NY man was arrested on January 29th, 2016 and charged with harassment and threats. It is alleged during the month of January, 2016 the man communicated with his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend by way of text messages despite having been warned by policeContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario’s “Little Historian” Sara Lauzon took to social media complaining after receiving a private chat message, apparenlty, inadvertently. Lauzon, 25, is a history grad who has not been able to attain a job in history here in the River City. There aren’t too many available. With the CommunityContinue Reading
February 2016 has kicked off with rains and a temperature of +7 in Downtown Cornwall Ontario. Wednesday the thermometer may hit +12 as the rains will ice up surviving snow surfaces. Mixed precipitation is expected until Thursday in the area. Do you recall ever seeing temperatures in what should beContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – The red-hot River Kings dumped St-Georges 3-1 on Sunday afternoon on “Fan Appreciation Game” in front of a season-high crowd of 1,285. Keven Veilleux scored all three goals and was named the game’s first star. Charles Corsi earned the victory in goal for Cornwall with a 30-saveContinue Reading
I love a great grocery deal, and with all of the chains boycotting the media outlet with the largest reach it’s important for our audience to somehow find some of the best values of the week, not too mention my own pantry and freezer! So here are some great dealsContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Williamstown youth was arrested on January 28th, 2016 and charged with breach of probation for failing to reside at a specified address and failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with four counts of breach of recognizance for breaching curfew, failingContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Not only are the River Kings dropping their ticket prices for Sunday’s “Fan Appreciation Game”, the team will also introduce a couple of new potential fan-favourites. Cornwall hosts St-Georges on Sunday afternoon at the Civic Complex. The puck drops at 3 p.m. Tickets are only $10 forContinue Reading
ASSAULT, THREATS Cornwall, ON – Justin McCourt, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on January 26th, 2016 and charged with assault and threats to life. It is alleged during an argument on January 17th, 2016 the man grabbed a 35-year-old man who is known to him and threatened to killContinue Reading
CFN needs two experienced media sales reps for the region! Insane commission & bonus structure. Email your CV to jamie@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
Long time CFN commentor Jules seems to have left the site after being sent an email asking her to self censor herself. The “Wacky” woman who originally is from Cornwall, but now lives in Ottawa is known for her abusive comments towards politicians and authority figures. She also seems toContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Jesse Dufresne, 25 of Cornwall was arrested on January 25th, 2016 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged he failed to abide by his probation conditions and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 25th, 2016 the man was located at aContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Gerald Pilon, 83 of Cornwall was arrested on January 22nd, 2016 and charge with breaching his recognizance for being outside his residence. It is alleged on January 22nd, 2016 the man was found to be breaching his recognizance in the area of Anthony and BlossomContinue Reading
The Cornwall Free News is looking to share our platform with more writers, photographers, videographers, and artists this year. Do you have a burning passion about a subject or your community? If you want exposure what better place? If you want a soapbox where your voice will be heard thisContinue Reading
I know. What an odd picture to header a column, but then, this is an odd town with an ever odder City Council. The problem is the old adage, “You get the politicians you deserve.” After all, this is a town that over 4,000 people voted for Robert Brock Frost,Continue Reading
That’s the big question after TAG Cornwall, which is the city’s public art gallery, a local charity that is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary in its current Pitt Street location. Gosling, who grew up in Cornwall before landing it big in Hollywood has shown that art and talentContinue Reading
CFN spoke with “Gary”, the owner of the GVEAH Pet Store in Cornwall Ontario that is under fire for its sale of kittens, puppies, and other live animals. Unlike other stores that sell animals from the OSPCA, his store will take in litters of stray kittens, some away from theirContinue Reading