Letter to the Editor: Things have to change. There is no way the taxpayers in Cornwall can continue on the “never ending road” of property tax increases. If we used a system of revenue based budgeting it would mean that we only spend what we take in, it’s that simple.Continue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario reminds me of Pittsburgh in many ways. As its early industries faded away new opportunities were created. While many suffer during transitions if handled well new opportunities can lead to prosperity. In Cornwall’s case a whole waterfront will be up for grabs. While there are someContinue Reading
CFN – The 9th & Marlborough/McConell are of Cornwall Ontario is already one of the traffic areas of concern here in the city. Now with the development of the hospital and new Freshco shopping mall has scene its first car incident before its doors open. Photo courtesy Michel LalondeContinue Reading
HOUSE FIRE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Fire Department was called to 77 11th St East at 6:47 this morning in response to a single detached dwelling fire. The fire was extinguished and the body of a deceased person was discovered. It is still unknown at this time if theContinue Reading
I walked Lamoureux Park one day last week, as many do every day. . Kids on the play structure, biking, walking, jogging and even the odd kite flyer make good use of the scenic paths and grounds. While reading recently the SD & G Historical Society joined with an IrishContinue Reading
CFN – This was a terrific weekend for the annual Apples & Art Tour in SD&G. Not only was the weather fantastic but the art at each of the Studios was breathtaking. Over the two days of the Tour I visited each Studio and walked through with my video cameraContinue Reading
CFN – Firefighters responded to a house on 11th Street in Cornwall Ontario early this morning! Big Al from Big Al’s Pizza (opening on November 1st) sent in these pics. No injuries were reported. If you see news happen email your pictures or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com or call ourContinue Reading
CFN – Two huge issues facing communities are how expensive it’s becoming for small business to advertise and for charities to get the word out and help promote what they do in the community! Now CFN has a special ad plan that will allow business to support their favorite charitiesContinue Reading
CFN – One of the questions I get asked when chatted up in Cornwall the most is whether I think the Cornwall Standard Freeholder will survive? The venerable old newspaper has endured changes in a changing media world. It’s parent company, Sun News, owned by media giant Quebecor,Continue Reading
CFN – Liane Geoffrion was a member of the newly formed Property Standards Advisory Committee in Cornwall Ontario. She submitted this letter to the Editor after resigning from the Committee and moving to nearby Long Sault in South Stormont Ontario. “Our story begins in 2011 when my husband and I movedContinue Reading
CFN – Nathanael Newton was on scene at an accident that sent a 17 year old girl to hospital after a Taxi struck her off her bicycle in Cornwall Ontario. “Witnesses reported that a taxi driver hit a cyclist on the corner of Amelia and Water streets around noon FridayContinue Reading
DRUG WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Monte Yancey, age 46, of Cornwall was arrested on the 26th of September 2013. The Cornwall Community Police Service Street Crime Unit conducted an investigation then obtained and executed a search warrant at a Cornwall residence. As a result, Monte Yancey was charged withContinue Reading
CFN – Human nature is a funny thing. People can say one thing publicly, but what they do is many times very different than what they say. While many have commented their indignation and outrage over the Cornwall Memes facebook page, it now has more likes in one monthContinue Reading
CFN – I bumped into St. Lawrence College Dean Don Fairweather yesterday. The mild mannered gentleman and I caught up, and I was saddened to discover that no new students will be admitted to the journalism program as it will be folding. The current class of students will beContinue Reading
CFN – Two high priced Ottawa Litigators from the firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP descended into the Courthouse in Cornwall Ontario to represent the City of Cornwall and its mayor Bob Kilger, over the incident that took place in council when the Mayor elected to hit the panic buttonContinue Reading
CFN – Police attended an accident on 2nd Street West early this morning in Cornwall Ontario. A single vehicle struck down a pedestrian. Witnesses stated they heard that the driver had the sun in their eyes. The victim was taken to Cornwall Community Hospital. If you see news happenContinue Reading
CFN – Marcus Soares is described as the Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada. The Champion visited Cornwall Sunday at Evolution Martial Arts & Fitness Centre where he got to share some of his experience and wisdom with a full house of attendees. There was a keen proud senseContinue Reading
Friday October 11, 2013 is a celebration of International Day of the Girl La Citadelle School in Cornwall Ontario is hosting a series of events and workshops. Click the poster above to find out more! The second International Day of the Girl will be celebrated at L’École secondaire la CitadelleContinue Reading