Cornwall Ontario – Michelle Matos, one of the franchise owners here in Cornwall wanted to clarify her stores position after our story of yesterday where customers and workers are upset with draconian measure being taken by some outlets after Minimum wages were increased to $14 per hour as of JanuaryContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Letters like the one above are being shared locally. Our inbox has been filled by local workers upset at being penalized for issues that they feel they have not contributed to or had no say in. Some employees say that they will actually take home less afterContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – So much for the milder weather until the early next week when we get hit with a blizzard! A freezing cold snap will hit us from late Thursday into early Sunday. Expect a lows back into the -20s and highs of the same temperatures. Wind chills willContinue Reading
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, THREATS, INTIMIDATION Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old Monkland man was arrested on December 30th, 2017 and charged with criminal harassment, threats and intimidation. It is alleged on December 29th, 2017 the man communicated with his ex-girlfriend on several occasions despite having been told not to. During this timeContinue Reading
Disciplinary Hearings Name: Sergeant Shawn MartelleCharges: – Neglect of Duty (11 Counts) – Discreditable Conduct (5 Counts) – Deceit (2 Counts) Date: January 23, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Location: By way of an electronic hearing. Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – OPP are reporting a section of Paragon Road is closed. We will update when more information is available. If you see news happen email your video or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com CLEARED Road Closure: Paragon Rd between Rae Rd and County Rd 27 #Cornwall – #OPP clear fromContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The River City woke up to -30c temperatures,and that was before the wind chill! The previous record was -26.7c set in 1962. Extreme cold warnings are in effect although it is gorgeous and bright out. Extra care from the sun while driving is advised as well. WeContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Freezing conditions continue Saturday and will into Sunday. The OPP put out a warning of white out conditions on the 401 from Kingston to Brockville. Overnight lows will feel like -40c. The good news is that temps will warm up Tuesday…when we get hit with more snow!Continue Reading
ASSAULT, MISCHIEF, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 28th, 2017 and charged with assault, mischief and breach of recognizance for communicating with his ex-girlfriend. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged while in theContinue Reading
ASSAULT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 47-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 27th, 2017 and charged with assault and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during an argument on December 27th, 2017 the man assaulted his wife and police were contacted to investigate.Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The River City nearly broke it’s record for coldest day. As of 5AM the temperature is -29c with a high of only -20c predicted for Thursday as Eastern Ontario is held in the grip of a Polar Vortex which won’t end before the New Year. The recordContinue Reading
THREATS Cornwall, ON – Michael Thompson, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on December 22nd, 2017 and charged with threats. It is alleged during a disagreement on December 22nd, 2017 the man threatened to harm two persons known to him and damage their cars. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Brr! Did your car start? Cornwall is in for a week of freezing temps as we’re hit by an Arctic Vortex! Expect lows near -30c into New Years as it will stay cold and sunny for nearly a week! Please limit your pets time outside as theirContinue Reading
Trixie is a lovely German Shepherd and lives happily with Joan, Ted, their son Allan and Tobey, their cat. She is a good, gentle dog and only chases Tobey to play. Her main problem is that she likes to sneak out and run with her friend, Onka. Onka isContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Santa will have to navigate through a lot of snow as another dump is expected on the River City. As many as 20cm of the white stuff will layer us for Christmas before a cold snap freezes everything up until later in the week. While Monday willContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – After heavier than expected snowfall Friday, expect freezing rain and ice pellets into Saturday as temps warm up to a high of -2c tomorrow. Roads which already are difficult will be treacherous Saturday and should be avoided unless necessary. CFN will be updating. Please make thisContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER $5000, POSSESSSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED WEAPON, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Richard Massia, 28 of Cornwall was arrested on December 21st, 2017 and charged with theft under$5000, possession of a concealed weapon, possession of codeine, possession of cocaine and breach of recognizance for havingContinue Reading
When Dr. Louis Hebert died in 2015 leaving $846,648.46 to each of his three kids, Lorette Taylor, Marie-Louise Marlow & Louis Paul Herbert, nobody expected the circus that has been the hot mess of the missing money that never arrived at the Cornwall UPS store. 10 months after UPS lost a $846,648.46 inheritanceContinue Reading