CFN– The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in eight (8) contraband tobacco seizures, three (3) drug related seizures, one (1) Proceeds of Crime investigation as well as one (1) breach of Probation Order investigation in the following jurisdictions between December 22nd, 2011 and January 17th, 2012: ThreeContinue Reading
UPDATE MISSING YOUTH LOCATED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to announce that RAVEN THOMSON-MACDONALD has been located. Thank you for your assistance. MISSING YOUTH Cornwall, ON The Cornwall Community Police Service is looking to locate RAVEN THOMPSON-MACDONALD, age 15. The female resides in the city ofContinue Reading
CFN – Speculators have said time and time again, that Denmark is ranked to be the happiest country in the world, and that has always made me think. Why are the Danes ranked as being so happy? In Denmark, along with free health care, less teenage pregnancies and suicides, thereContinue Reading
CFN– The organizing committee for the local British Home Child Day activities is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Cornwall Public Library to increase awareness of the British Home Children. . On Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 1 pm at the Cornwall Public Library, there will be presentationsContinue Reading
CFN – Bullying. bul·ly 1 [bool-ee] noun, plural -lies,verb, -lied, -ly·ing, adjective, interjection noun 1. a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habituallybadgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. That’s a good start. Bullying has been in the news a lot; sadly the last few years. A friend of mine, Comic and Actor Jason Stuart had a piece published here and on other media about his experiences being bullied.Continue Reading
CFN – I caught up with rookie Councilor Maurice Dupelle in Cornwall Ontario Saturday. In my chats with people Mr. Dupelle has taken some flack as many don’t see him as standing for anything; but when you’re new in a position sometimes that’s the best thing to doContinue Reading
CFN – When I started CFN nearly three years ago my Mission statement was very clear. After being rejected by the big three media in this market I wanted to create a platform where everyone could have a voice and be heard. That experiment and goal has had someContinue Reading
CFN – On January 25th, join Robin Tunnicliffe, organic farmer and author of All The Dirt: Reflections on Organic Farming! Robin will share from All The Dirt: a must-read how-to book on small-scale organic farming that outlines how farmers can create a resilient agriculture that is vibrant, fun and economically viable.Continue Reading
CFN – SO did you use the internet today? Millions of people boycotted the internet and major websites like Wikipedia shut it down in protest of SOPA. From the Wikipedia page: SOPA and PIPA represent two bills in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate respectively. SOPAContinue Reading
CFN – Local Musician Graham Greer was announced today as the Communications Coordinator of Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall Ontario. cro·ny·ism [kroh-nee-iz-uhm] noun the practice of favoring one’s close friends, especially in political appointments. The former Barstool Prophets lead was quoted on facebook today: It’s official! I AM the new Communications Coordinator for Cornwall’s Aultsville Theatre. I’m VERY excited toContinue Reading
CFN – Platinum Pools & Spas held their grand opening Monday at their Eastcourt Mall location in Cornwall Ontario. Manager Mike Bedard talked about how his experience with Roy’s Pools gave him the knowledge and understanding of the business that he feels will amp up the industry in theContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Wednesday January 18, 2012. DOMESTIC BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 28 year-old Cornwall female was arrested on the 17th of January, 2012. She was bound by an undertaking with the relevant conditions to abstain from the communication directlyContinue Reading
Henry Miller is famously quoted as saying: “the tragedy of it is that nobody sees the look of desperation on my face. Thousands and thousands of us, and we’re passing one another without a look of recognition.” It’s common knowledge that One in five people in Canada experience mental healthContinue Reading
CFN – Thank you again for keeping us as the Number one News site in the region! The Cornwall Free News is about to celebrate our third birthday on February 9th! We’re also about to celebrate our 5,000th item. It’s been an wonderful ride here along the shoresContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Tuesday January 17, 2012. SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED Cornwall, ON- Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Emergency Response Team and Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant shortly before 11:30 p.m. on the 16th of January, 2012Continue Reading
CFN – So I’m talking with this writer tonight from Montreal and my old screenplay; Sheep Wars came up. I’d written it in 1996 for a friend who never found the money to pay for it which is kinda normal in that biz. What’s funny is that IContinue Reading
CFN– The Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area are once again preparing for their annual Conference and Business Show to be held on Thursday February 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Best Western Inn and Conference Centre. Women of all ages and from all walks of life areContinue Reading
CFN – It’s a great time to visit Pommier Jewellers on 6 Second Street East in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! They currently have Complimentary sizing on all Pommier purchases from 2011 and 2012! Get the service and care that you can only get from a family run tradition! Pommier Jewellers, yourContinue Reading