“Do not listen to those who say there is nothing you can do to the very real and large social and environmental issues of our time”—Maude Barlow. CFN– Everybody can make a difference, just not to everything at the same time. For farmers and home owners, one such battleContinue Reading
CFN – With recent teacher strikes in one area school board and contract signing by the other I was starting to formulate a theory that we really need to start paying teachers based on results. Something I’m sure none of the three main parties would embrace as the mighty teacherContinue Reading
Moderator’s Note: Deeply touched by Allyson’s comments on our deceased mutual friend’s FaceBook page that was quickly becoming a profound testimony to God’s grace, I asked if she’d summarize the tribute for CFN viewers. Don Smith ++++++++++++++++ Friend to many & witness of God’s grace – Alison Soulsby She was theContinue Reading
CFN– As long as you’re still breathing, it’s never too late to return to God. That was the theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s final public homily on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica. The pontiff spoke of the need for both personal and corporate witness to faith. “Living Lent inContinue Reading
CFN – Maybe Claude’s got it right? Puke up whatever venom comes to mind without being there or having any grasp of reality? After all, you only need to have your editor make a hidden retraction right? After having to make two retractions on behalf of their veteran scribbler ClaudeContinue Reading
CFN – Today we launch a new service for viewers of CFN. We are pleased to publish Coming Events listings. Community service, church and charitable events may be posted for free (subject to approval by CFN). The key is to be short and to the point. Notices must be inContinue Reading
CFN – Uh oh. What’s hitting the fan and will Mayor Kilger still be mayor after this meeting? Will it be about about the recent Fay Brunning letter? Will it be about other corruption issues? Will it be about the alleged mail fraud case where the Mayor was saidContinue Reading
SEARCH WARRANT UPDATE Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service Emergency Response Team successfully executed a search warrant approximately 8:30 am on February 14th, 2013. Investigation revealed that a male was allegedly in possession of prohibited weapons. Prior to executing the search warrant, the male left his Marguerite D’YouvilleContinue Reading
CFN – It’s hard for many companies to find great things to sponsor that fit in with their business, but Medical Arts Pharmacy in Cornwall Ontario was fortunate when the opportunity to sponsor the Seaway Blades 55+ Hockey team! Medical Arts has also been around almost as long as mostContinue Reading
CFN – No, Mayor Kilger & Elaine MacDonald, and Gilles Latour did not get a hold of me. 13 has always been my lucky number. Today was highly educational and very lucky for me. I had to take my puppy, Fitzy, to go get his puppy shotsContinue Reading
CFN – CFN has just confirmed that Ottawa lawyer Fay Brunning has filed claim on behalf of two managers at City Hall in Cornwall over Whistle Blowing issues. The city manager in charge of Whistle Blowing for Cornwall had been former CAO Paul “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick who has since been forcedContinue Reading
CFN – As a result of recent unanimous motions by the Cornwall City Council and, based on communication from the Minister of Health, the Concerned Citizens Coalition will be submitting a “community proposal” for the future use of the General Hospital. Our “community proposal” will make sure that General Hospital will be used for the common goodContinue Reading
CFN – What’s the connection between Cornwall Ontario mayor Bob Kilger, former Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty & Project Truth which if anything hid the truth from the public rather than expose it to the tune of over $50 Million dollars? The Timeline: 1992 accusations of sexual abuse lead toContinue Reading
Perhaps it was being born in the 50s and growing up in the shadow of the African-American Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War that governed and informed my earliest understanding that abuses of power and ignorance could exact great and profound injustice. Perhaps it was because, in anContinue Reading
CFN – Could you imagine a city in North America refusing to post an entry link to a three month campaign by the largest media outlet in their city about why their city is awesome on their own Facebook page and websites? A frustrated Maurice Dupelle & Andre Rivette watchedContinue Reading
FRAUD & BREACH Cornwall, ON- Jarod Burd, 37 of Cornwall was arrested on February 8th, 2013. He was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that between October 23rd and 31st, 2012 he attended a local bank andContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Community Hospital recently announced that Dr. Lorne Scharf was appointed Chief of Staff. I had the opportunity to interview him One on One last week and CFN is proud to announce that Dr. Scharf will be writing a column for us and fielding your questionsContinue Reading
CFN – As the Liberal Leadership campaign winds down Front Runner Justin Trudeau is still visiting communities. This week he hits Eastern Ontario. He’ll be visiting Brockville Wednesday February 13th. Justin Trudeau will address local high school students during his visit to Brockville next Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as partContinue Reading