CFN– On February 1st , students from across Canada gathered to take part in a collective protest against the high cost of tuition fees. This protest is known as the National Student Day of Action and this year students in Ottawa and the surrounding area united on Parliament Hill; theContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 45 year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on the 7th of February, 2012. It is alleged that on the 7th of February, 2012, she got into an altercation with her 48 year-old ex-husband when she assaulted him. The victim was not injured. Police were contacted andContinue Reading
CFN – I really like our Fire Department here in Cornwall. Never a shortage of practice; they really get the job done! Their report of today’s fire: Fire Department Responds to Structure FireThe Event At 10:07 February 8, 2012, a call was received by the 911 operator advising of aContinue Reading
Hi Jamie—Best wishes to you and the Cornwall Free News on making it three years in business. The way we get information has come a long way since a discarded hand press was brought here in 1830 to start the Cornwall Observer. Despite the obstacles you continue to work hard and yourContinue Reading
CFN – As many of you know Thursday February 9th is our 3rd Anniversary of The Cornwall Free News and birthday emails and phone calls have started to trickle in this week! Deputy leader of the Federal NDP and front runner to replace Mr. Layton as leader, Thomas Mulcair;Continue Reading
CFN– I think it’s amazing what being an exchange student can do to a person. All the ways that I’ve changed is absolutely mind blowing, when I think back to who I was before I moved to Denmark.I used to have so many fears. Especially over small, insignificant things. AndContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Bryan McGillis and council of South Stormont Ontario threw down the gauntlet to the Cornwall Community Hospital today at a regularly scheduled non-secret open council meeting. South Stormont is reacting to the lightning story started by a letter to the editor by esteemed local surgeon Dr. Dany TomblerContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Eric Brodeau, 35 of Gatineau, Quebec, was arrested on the 6th of February, 2012 on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that between the 20th of September, 2005 and the 26th of October, 2005 he fraudulently cashed cheques. A warrant was sought. He was charged withContinue Reading
Dear Editor, This corruption kerfuffle could very well be the platform from which to launch our own “Cornwall Spring”. Surely Robert Menagh is not the only one to share the secrets of Cornwall City Council and Administration, albeit the only one paid enough to keep his trap shut. Forums likeContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday February 6, 2012. THREATS & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Christopher Kootoo-Dupuis, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on the 4th of February, 2012. He was bound by aprobation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and beContinue Reading
CFN – Birthday gifts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This morning I guess I received one from Claude McIntosh and the Standard – Freeholder in his column. LINK As we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of CFN, a very proud moment for me personally, I readContinue Reading
CFN – Christina “Corky” Julien was back home in Cornwall Ontario before embarking on her first European professional gig playing Soccer in Sweden. It’s her tune up as she prepares for for the 2012 Olympics in England. She helped Canada qualify for the Olympics; an achievement unto itself. The Williamstown native sat down withContinue Reading
CFN – Leave it to a Doctor to stir controversy regarding nursing! That’s exactly what Dr. Tombler has done in Cornwall Ontario. The good doctor lashed out, and I have to admit, I agree with him, about the Cornwall Hospital policy of only hiring bilingual nurses full time. LINKContinue Reading
CFN – Joan Levy-Earle (Mann) was at the public library this afternoon, concerning her newest book The Road Home. It’s about her faith journey and weaves in stories of many local figures. She’s still an artist (painter), has taught dance, operated The Sanctuary, etc. Her name is well-known in the area. TheContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Friday February 3, 2012. DOMESTIC BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 25 year-old Cornwall female was arrested on the 2nd of February, 2012. She was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions of no contact (in)directly with herContinue Reading
CFN – The officials from the Cornwall Meals on Wheels program wish to remind Cornwall and area residents that it does not solicit donations by going door-to-door. The organization has received several phone calls in recent days from concerned residents who have been approached by an individual who is collecting donations atContinue Reading
CFN – *Sees no preview* *Sees a poster on a wall and has a free movie* *Has an expectation to dislike* Now first you have to really know what I thought I was getting myself into when I went to see this movie. I thoughtContinue Reading
CFN – This just in from Sharyn Duffey – Fundraising Coordinator, The Canadian Cancer Society. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank Claire Simard for organizing a wonderful event this past October. . BRAV-O raised $4000 for our Transportation Program. Our program offers rides to patients whoContinue Reading