(LEEDS, ON.) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leeds County are continuing an investigation into a transport fire on eastbound Highway 401. On July 18, 2018 at about 1:15 AM, officers of the Leeds County OPP detachment attended a transport fire on Highway 401, west of BrockvilleContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Two collisions reported by the OPP this morning. First a tractor trailer fire near Brockville UPDATE: Road Closure: #Hwy401 EB at #Hwy2 #Brockville– Traffic now exiting and reentering Hwy401 EB at Hwy2. ^jt — OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) July 18, 2018 And now at the Boundary Road exit inContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 16th, 2018 and charged with assault. It is alleged during an argument on July 16th, 2018 the man struck his girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. The man was taken into custody during the investigation, charged accordinglyContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the biggest problems in Cornwall is the utter failure of charities due to really bad politics. The United Way for example boycotts this newspaper. They also kept missing their funding targets so they no longer have them. Instead of acting like a responsible charity andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the reasons so many journalists end up with PTSD is that we face the raw public. While rarely to the same degree as our brave and talented emergency services or armed forces it can get pretty ugly, and it accumulates over the years. Something thatContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Ashton Markell, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on July 13th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on June 28th, 2018 for a threats charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The man was locatedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s really weird getting stopped in public places and asked to talk about politics and in particular my running for office again this 2018 election. The most common theme I heard over the weekend is that this town would putrefy with David Murphy as mayor. I can’tContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The OPP are reporting a mess on highway 401 westbound between Moulinette Road and the Cornwall Ontario Brookdale exit. We will update as more info becomes available. ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy401 WB between Brookdale Ave and Moulinette Rd #Cornwall – Road CLOSED following collision, reopening time unknown. ^lmContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – So I was having a beverage with a gentleman I was expecting to run for mayor of Cornwall Ontario. He was bright, successful, connected to the community and had the gift of gab. He was clearly far superior to the only person to put their name forthContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A triplex went up in flames just after midnight in Cornwall Ontario. The building, near La Maison was destroyed and an investigation will continue. No injuries were reported. Witnesses reported hearing a LOUD BOOM before the building went up in flames. Kudos to the brave and talentedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A humid front of hot liquid filled joy will burst over the Cornwall Ontario region today. Expect rains followed by Thunderstorms starting this morning and into tomorrow. Expect 10-15mm of rain before Sunday which will be even hotter with a humidex over 35. It’s a great weekendContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Marc Martin, 26, of Iroquois was arrested on July 12th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for not abiding by a curfew and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 9th, 2018 the man was seen in breachContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The problem with a lack of community leadership is that issues can bite you in the bum before you realize what hit you. Corruption and political impotence do not lead to a successful community. While the ol rumours and allegations about a certain former mayor’s love forContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on July 12th, 2018 and charged with domestic assault. It is alleged on July 12th, 2018 the woman assaulted her girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and heldContinue Reading
Several drugs containing valsartan being recalled due to contamination with a potential carcinogen Report a Concern Starting date: July 9, 2018 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Drugs Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: New safety information Audience: General Public Identification number: RA-67202 Issue Several drugs containing the ingredient valsartan areContinue Reading
THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 42-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 9th, 2018 and charged with threats and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 8th, 2018, the man threatened to damage his ex-girlfriend’s car. Police were contacted and an investigationContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the joys of being a kid in the 1950’s was the comic books. Remember Batman and Robin and the Bat mobile, Superman and Lois Lane, Wonder Woman, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracey and his famous watch, Bugs Bunny and “What’s up, Doc?”, Archie Andrews andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – In the 2014 Ontario municipal election CFN viewers were credited with being the change in Cornwall. Out went one long time corrupt Mayor and politician along with half of his council, and in came a mayor who allegedly stood against the corruption including having resigned during theContinue Reading