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CFN – What is it with Cornwall Ontario and Doctor drama of late?  First we had the Sheridan Diaz case and now Dr. Tarek Youssef, a busy busy Ophthalmologist. Apparently Dr. Youssef was suspended in New Brunswick before settling into Cornwall Ontario and renovating part of the old Registry office onContinue Reading

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Earlier this morning (June 28) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI announced the appointment of a new bishop for the local Catholic diocese.  Reverend Marcel Damphousse has been serving as Rector of Saint-Boniface Cathedral in Manitoba under Archbishop Albert LeGatt in the Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface. The 49 year old Damphousse whoContinue Reading

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CFN – One thing I’ve learned living in Cornwall Ontario is to not push someone passed the line and that seems to have happened to long time City Councilor Andre Rivette who in an explosive video interview today in the offices of The Journal exposed the lack of transparency atContinue Reading

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CFN-Earlier today members of the local Language Fairness for All – LFA group were joined by members of the Ottawa area Canadians for Language Fairness – CLF umbrella group in front of Cornwall’s taxpayer-funded French-only medical clinic. In late May the groups converged in Chesterville, catching James Moore, Minister ofContinue Reading

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CFN – Another embroiled Cornwall Ontario City Official has announced their retirement.   Clerk Denise Labelle Gelinas was under extreme media scrutiny again recently as another secret City Council meeting had taken place. CAO Paul Fitzpatrick issued the following: Paul Fitzpatrick announced today that Cornwall City Clerk Denise Labelle–Gelinas will beContinue Reading

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Having worked in Cornwall’s Park & Recreation for 17 years in Park maintenance, Marina 200 Manager, and Park Landscape supervisor, I  100% support the removal of these Lilacs. . I was Parks and Landscape supervisor when the Lilac trees were planted. Yes, if the department would have had money toContinue Reading

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CFN-Looking for something to do this long weekend? Celebrations are taking place across the region. We checked out one of them near Cornwall. From trinkets to trains, from face painting to food, from entertainment to education, and from people to parade there is something for everyone at the Canada Day CelebrationsContinue Reading

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CFN – It was a hot Saturday night at the beach in Lancaster Ontario as Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment and I spoke about the music scene in Cornwall, Ontario and why he’s been booking so many gigs out of his home town. Cornwall’s loss however has been Lancaster’s gainContinue Reading

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CFN – Long time customers and friends are mourning this week’s closure of Clark’s Shoe Store, located on Pitt Street in Cornwall’s original mile square. The store has served the area for 116 years, having been founded by Louis H. Clark, grandfather of third generation owner, Ross McDonald. Clark’s wasContinue Reading

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CFN – Preparations are well underway for the 2012 Canada Day Celebrations in Lamoureux Park, but one development may come as an unwelcome shock to some. There has been a bit of a stir in a particular Facebook group.  A post titled:  “Announcing Cornwall’s ‘DE-Beautify Lamoreux Park’ program. Sad!” caughtContinue Reading