Do you have a burning passion to work in journalism? CFN has four openings for Summer Interns. These are unpaid positions, but this year we will be giving out bonuses to those that complete the Summer! Email jamie@cornwallfreenews.com As CFN is a digital newspaper you don’t have to be basedContinue Reading
MISCHIEF, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Lancaster youth was arrested on April 5th, 2018 and charged with mischief and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 29th, 2018 the youth damaged a wall at his school and police were contacted to investigate.Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – CFN is proud to present a new column by former City of Cornwall HR specialist and Whistle blower, Diane Shay. Diane was a manager at Glen Stor Dun Lodge, our area’s government run seniors residence who became embroiled in a massive Whistle Blowing case that the cityContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Usually Cornwall doesn’t get much attention from political leaders in Ontario. At best it’s usually some glad handing at closed riding association events which was why it was nice that PC leader Doug Ford and his team gave CFN some one on one time via telephone Thursday.Continue Reading
THREATS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Scott Best, 46, of Cornwall was arrested on April 4th, 2018 and charged with threats and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on April 4th, 2018 the man threatened to harm a man who was known to him andContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old woman of no-fixed-address was arrested on April 3rd, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of undertaking for communicating with her ex-girlfriend. It is alleged on March 30th, 2018, the woman took money from her ex-girlfriend’s bank account without permissionContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – There are rules for In Camera meetings for a reason. Past councils of Cornwall, including many current members have been sanctioned for violating them in the past. Now apparently they simply are trying to rewrite their rule book putting all the pressure on Clerk Manon LevesqueContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Symphony Pierce, 24, of Cornwall was arrested on March 29th, 2018 and charged with theft under and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 24th, 2018 the woman attended a Second Street East store and removed propertyContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Up to 40mm of rain and some snow will fall between Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect high winds at time, especially on Wednesday as Mother Nature beats us with the Winter stick one last time this year. Potential flooding is possible in areas. A high of 9c isContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Corruption is not new to Cornwall. Sadly it’s in the culture. Bullying and ignorance is far too common. This writer experienced it first hand during my time saving our former Art Gallery before it ultimately folded simply because of the insane politics of this area. IContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – This time of year never fails to bring back old memories when we were kids. It all depended on the weather and if the sidewalks were mostly clear of snow except maybe for little ice chips in the cement. We could hardly wait to get outsideContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Mario Leclerc, who some CFN viewers might know from his time with the NDP tossed his name into the hat for the Federal candidate nomination recently. This week, he withdrew his name citing an unfriendly riding association. In particular he cited President Claude Poirier, Bernadette Clement, andContinue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – While Gilles Latour pled guilty to eight counts of over 1 million dollars, including his own mother, other seniors, Jason Christoff, and Andre Pommier, the bigger question is if cases like this are properly being handled by area police who clearly don’t have the manpower and resourcesContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Cortlon Skidders, 19, of Akwesasne was arrested on March 28th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on January 8th, 2018 the man took a wallet from a man unknown to him, and used his credit card to make several purchases without hisContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Christopher Lynch, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on March 26th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to comply with a recognizance order and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 26th, 2018, the man attended police headquartersContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – An upset area man made a video while shopping at the Cornwall Walmart. He was upset that if you peeled back the roll back sale sign the price appeared to be the exact same as the sale price. The man’s video and post is no longer onContinue Reading
THEFT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Gilles Desforges, 41, of Cornwall was arrested on March 23rd, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 23rd, 2018 the man entered a Ninth Street store and removed merchandise making noContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Stepha Franklin, 28, of Cornwall was arrested on March 22nd, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for failing to reside at a certain address and being outside his residence after curfew. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace.Continue Reading