Poverty is nothing new to Canada, the Province of Ontario or the City of Cornwall. Philippe Morin wrote an article in the Toronto Star in 2009, which stated that low-income households are one in four in certain parts of Cornwall. We understand it is discouraging for those living in poverty;Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- A 15 year old Cornwall Youth was arrested on July 2nd, 2013. It is alleged that on June 27th, 2013 she failed to attend for court and a bench warrant was issued. She was held in custody until her bail hearing on the same date. DRUGSContinue Reading
CFN – Thank you CFN viewers for your support in June! It was an amazing month for us as we set CFN records with 62,095 Unique Visitors and 3,085,391 pageviews! That’s a lot of clicks on our pages. We keep listening to what you want to read aboutContinue Reading
CFN – Is Cornwall Ontario Mayor Bob Kilger ill? That’s the big buzz question after Monday’s council meeting. The mayor has been sporting an unkempt beard now and has been more publicly cantankerous than usual. A medical professional suggested that the mayor may be wearing a colostomy bag which isContinue Reading
CANADA DAY TRAFFIC PLAN Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advise the residents of our community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the Canada Day celebrations. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the pedestrians attending andContinue Reading
CFN – Slick rainy weather contributed to an accident between a Cornwall City bus and a single vehicle at the corner of Montreal Road and Marlborough. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755. CFN always gives photo credits uponContinue Reading
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking volunteers to provide loving homes for future guide dogs and assistance dogs in Cornwall, Morrisburg, Winchester, and surrounding areas. The volunteer position is called “Puppy Walking”, but walking is only one element of the program. To be a Puppy Walker, you mustContinue Reading
The Olymel l.p. executive today announced a major investment in its food processing plant in Cornwall, Ontario. The company is investing $37 million in the expansion of its facilities, and will add 70,000 square feet to the existing space. Work now in progress includes the addition of a continuous smokehouseContinue Reading
CFN – Are you wondering what to do with your old appliances or electronics? This is the time of year to shed some clutter and things that are no longer working. I had a dehumidifier which I purchased used some years ago which obviously wasn’t doing the job for whichContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- On June 25, 2013, at approx. 7:00 p.m, police responded to a neighbor dispute on Augustus Street. Investigation revealed that during the altercation one neighbor allegedly struck the other neighbours forearm with a metal object. Police investigated and charged a 70 year old Cornwall man withContinue Reading
A review of local news websites show that only two allow anonymous posts: the Standard-Freeholder and the Cornwall Free News. Both sites have some moderation of comments, but a review of activity over the past several months have led staff to concur with the generalized assessment of the practice by the American Journalism Review:Continue Reading
CFN – It’s going to be harder to get fine wines and spirits in the downtown Cornwall Ontario core as the LCBO is pulling out of its Pitt Street location and moving further East. The downtown strip in Cornwall has been struggling with the Farmer’s Market closing and more emptyContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- On June 22, 2012, Tamara MacDonald, 21 of St. Andrews, was arrested on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. It is alleged that on January 17th, 2013 she failed to attend court to answer to a drug related charge; a Bench Warrant was issued. She wasContinue Reading
Subject: Lamoureux Park Beach Still Possible I was doing my thrice weekly walk with a friend. We passed by the inlet just below the RCAFA Wing. Our approach was from the boat launching ramp and kids were enjoying a swim in the inlet, from the south side. When I andContinue Reading
CFN – In the aftermath of a massive fire that has left some people homeless the buzz at street level was whether it was a carelessly tossed cigarette that caused the fire. Several people were stating that the tenant tossed their cigarette that caught fire on the balcony of theirContinue Reading
CFN – Fire struck an apartment at 331 Cumberland Street in Cornwall Ontario. Firefighters are battling the blaze. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755 We will updating this story as more information becomes available. UPDATED 6:05 PM SmokeContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Yvonne McMillan, 48 of Cornwall was arrested on June 20, 2013, on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. On May 9, 2013 she was arrested for Breach of her Probation when bound by conditions to have no contact with a male, and to Keep the PeaceContinue Reading
DIRT Car Weekend at Cornwall Motor Speedway! Four DIRT Car Races! Sunday June 30, 2013 Super DIRTcar 100 Lap Big Block Series plus Complete Show Monday July 1, 2013 100 Lap Small Block DIRT car Series a 50 Lap Pro Stock DIRT car Series + 50 Lap Sportsman DlRTcar SeriesContinue Reading