Cornwall ON – Music Promoter Jeff Brunet delivered Holly Woods and Toronto as they rocked the house in Cornwall Ontario – The popular band from the 80’s blasted it out for nearly two hours with a full house showing their appreciation. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q_eRqcFTHk Ms Woods showed she still had theContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Poverty Free Ontario (PFO) is working in more than 20 communities across the province, including Cornwall and the SD&SG area, to make sure that the issue of poverty is part of the upcoming election debate and the Social Development Council of Cornwall and area’s Poverty Working GroupContinue Reading
Long Sault – It’s business as usual for the popular Long Sault Farmers Market on Highway 2. Concerns were shared when the struggling Cornwall Downtown Farmer’s market went to city council requesting permission to “try” a few Fridays instead of their usual Saturday morning slots. The rationale givenContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Mayor Bob Kilger underwent surgery in Ottawa on Tuesday August 23 and is now resting comfortably at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. He is expected to remain in hospital for the next 7 to 10 days, after which he will continue his recovery at home. . The surgeryContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I can’t believe Summer’s almost over! Thank you amazing viewers of The Cornwall Free News for keeping us the number one Canadian ranked media outlet in the Cornwall Ontario area since March of 2011! For Sunday August 21, 2011 we’re ranked 2,392 in Canada.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – These four damsels were not in distress Saturday in Lamoureux Park in Cornwall Ontario as they laid the foundations to creating a Roller Derby team based out of the area! By day they’re all professional women working in fields like Real Estate, Law, and teaching. PennyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! In 1980, when Terry Fox decided to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research, he knew he faced an immense challenge. After running a marathon a day for 143 days, Terry wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advised the residents of our Community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the Triathlon taking place on the 21st of August 2011. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators.Continue Reading
South Stormont ON – Being good neighbors is what living in Eastern Ontario is generally about, but concerns are growing over a motion that’s being voted on at a special meeting of Cornwall City council. The City, Downtown BIA, and Heart of the City have been trying to supportContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s that time again for MPP Jim Brownell’s Annual Family Picnic – Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Lost Villages Museum on County Road 2 (Ault Park) from 1-4 PM! There will be a BBQ, entertainment and music. Fun for the entire family – all ages. All areContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor movie experience of years gone by during the first-ever Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, August 20 at the Lion’s Club Bandshell in Lamoureux Park. This free family event will feature the presentation of the animated hit movieContinue Reading
CFN –Have you ever heard of an organization called Green Drinks? I attended my first gathering this past week in my community. There are local groups from Argentina to Zambia. The driving force behind these meetings is people’s passion and concern for our environment and sustainability. Everyone who works orContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – On Wednesday September 14, the cast and crew of the /A\ Morning Show will be leaving their Byward Market studios and broadcasting live from Cornwall Ontario. The show will be live on the air from 6 am to 10 am. “We’re excited to get out on theContinue Reading
CFN – I am descended from a long line of French speakers. My father was a francophone that moved to Ontario for better employment in the 60s. My Mother’s grandmother was a francophone as well. Dad quickly learned French in Ontario and my Mom was immersed in it in Ontario. TheyContinue Reading
CFN – Between the 1860’s and 1930’s, British Home Children came to this country as part of the Child Migration Scheme in Great Britain. Aged from infancy to 18 years, most were orphans, or deemed to be at risk or had already committed minor crimes. As part of this endeavour,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – There’s no bad way to raise money. In these days of hustle, bustle, no courtesy or respect it’s great to see someone take initiative or simply call someone’s bluff and bet! 🙂 When I was pinged on Facebook to come cover a charity bike andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Artfest is an add on to Waterfest in Cornwall Ontario. The second year festival was a pleasant and peaceful visit on a Saturday afternoon. It was a lovely day to stroll along the waterfront. While a lot of the attention was on theContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Pictured above one of last years foursome’s which includes Drive For a Cure committee members Bob Piteau (Event Chair), members Bruce Grant and Bill Dickie. Come join them this year August 31st, at Cornwall Golf and Country Club. For more information contact the Canadian Cancer Society. SharynContinue Reading