CFN – We have some wonderful teenagers in this city. I happened to run into a few lately and I was impressed. One Saturday afternoon I went into Giant Tiger where two young people were manning the Cancer Society fund raising table. A lovely young lady and very charming youngContinue Reading
CFN – I was hoping to not write about Cornwall politics this weekend. I saw Gatsby last night. Interesting. The review will be up shortly. But oh my. I woke up this morning and it looks like I’m being called a Pinhead and a blogger! Such areContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- A 25 year old Cornwall woman was arrested on May 8, 2013. It is alleged that on this date she engaged in an altercation with her 39 year old common-law spouse where she assaulted him and threw objects at him. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. Continue Reading
There are so many life forms that surround us, especially this time of the year. Crawling, flying, hanging insects are eveywhere, above and below ground. These tiny creatures are intricately connected to each and everyone of us and I’m certain help to maintain a healthy balance of our world inContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall is waving goodbye to our visitors from Northern Ontario after four days. Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall had initiated a State of Emergency in Cornwall to allegedly accommodate our visitors. No requests from the public were asked during the brief stay of the flood victims. FromContinue Reading
CFN – Back on March 5th Mayor Bob Kilger issued a press release. It was very clear. Mayor Kilger issues statement regarding decision not to participate in recent in camera discussions Mayor Bob Kilger issued the following statement today regarding his decision to not participate in discussions at twoContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall River Kings first year has been quite an adventure. The screen caps above are from former team exec Mitch Gagne as he was departing and now local Super Sports reporter Todd Hambleton from the Free Holder is reporting chapter two. LINK “Bernie wants toContinue Reading
CFN – OPG celebrated winning Gold Certification in it’s first LEED award for the OPG Visitor Centre in Cornwall Ontario! Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is awarded its first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) for the St. Lawrence Power DevelopmentContinue Reading
OVER 80 and FAIL TO PROVIDE BREATH SAMPLE Cornwall, ON- Ross MacDonald, age 37, of Cornwall was arrested at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 3rd, 2013. It is alleged that he was found operating a motor vehicle on Cornwall Center Road while under the influence of alcohol. He wasContinue Reading
CFN – Monday evening promotions and awards were imparted to several members of the Stormont Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps. Parents and well-wishers gathered at the Cornwall Armoury to witness the event and to encourage the Cadets. A special presentation was saved for last – one that was intended as aContinue Reading
CFN – Maybe it’s old age? Maybe Cornwall Ontario Mayor Bob Kilger simply is losing his legs, but for the second time in less than 3 months he’s hit the panic button; this time calling a State of Emergency in Cornwall for some of the flood victims from Kashechewan Ontario whoContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall will be hosting as many as 350 residents from the northern Ontario community of Kashechewan who are being evacuated due to flooding concerns. The displaced residents will begin arriving at the Cornwall Regional Airport this afternoon (Sunday May 5), with the first flight scheduledContinue Reading
CFN – The skeletal remains lay in testimony to the once vibrant flora village that stood in this place. In the distance, the robins chirped their evening prayer of thanks for all that sustained them on this bright, sunny day…especially the tall ones that remained. Check out this video about “HowContinue Reading
CFN – Recently CFN conducted a Linguistic Customer Courtesy test between the cities of Cornwall Ontario and Valleyfield Quebec. Both have populations between 40-50K; both have strong French Catholic traditions, and both straddle the same waterway. One of course is in Quebec and one in Ontario. The tests were balanced.Continue Reading
CFN – Submitted Article – Interested in Birding, Fishing, Farming or Forests? The St. Lawrence River Institute is hosting a Community Day, May 16th, at St. Lawrence College Aultsville Hall, Cornwall, Ontario, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and the public and students are welcome and encouragedContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- Steven Lavigne, 32 of Ottawa was arrested on May 2nd, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on October 17th, 2013 he defrauded a 30-year-old Cornwall women online. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Fraud underContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall is calling a Special Meeting of Council to discuss the results of the reports from Special Investigator Stephen Fournier regarding the two Whistleblowing cases. Council was chastised in the report for not being more transparent and accountable with the public. The city has hadContinue Reading
CFN – SD&SG Conservative MPP Jim McDonell spoke with CFN via telephone tonight to talk about the budget process. The Tim Hudak led Conservatives have been calling for the minority led Liberal government to be pulled down by non confidence. Mr. McDonell pulled no punches with CFN as he wentContinue Reading