Ontario can no longer claim the shortest median wait time for medically necessary treatment in Canada, with patients in the province waiting an estimated 15.7 weeks (on average) in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Saskatchewan’s wait time of 15.4 weeks is the […]
Cornwall Ontario – We all get them every week. Mine goes straight to the recycle bin, but that’s exactly why city’s like Montreal are deciding whether to ban them altogether. LINK Locally TC Media ships them with the Seaway News weekly, but most end up in our landfill. With more communities banning plastic bags […]
Cornwall Ontario – All governments cannot be all things to all people. Amanda Simard, a new MPP in Glengarry Prescott Russell who has some experience as a municipal councilor and was a Senate page clearly either doesn’t understand politics or is playing amateur hissyfit politics. She is the first Conservative MPP in the riding since […]
THIS WEEK IN POLICING ANNUAL OPP FOOD DRIVE OUTCOMES (HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Saturday November 3, 2018, the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held its Annual Food Drive Event at Laurin Your Independent Grocer on Cameron Street in Hawkesbury. Members of the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment and OPP Auxiliary Unit, with the assistance of […]
Former High School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault (HAWKESBURY, ON) – On November 14, 2018, the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested and charged a former high school teacher of Hawkesbury. The historical sexual assault investigation, conducted by members of the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit, began in April 2018 when the victim first […]
TRACTOR TRAILERS INVOLVED IN FATAL COLLISION – COUNTY ROAD 17 CLOSED (CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP) – On Friday October 19, 2018 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Prescott-Russell Paramedic Service, and the Champlain Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on County Road 17, approximately 3 km east […]
(Hawkesbury, ON.) – On Monday, August 6, 2018 at approximately 03:33 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP along with Hawkesbury Fire & Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on Regent Street between William St. and James St. in the Town of Hawkesbury. Crews are currently at scene to extinguish the fire. No injuries were sustained as a result of the […]
RCMP warn Ontario residents of scammers spoofing RCMP’s telephone number (June 19, 2018 – Cornwall, ON) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Cornwall Detachment is issuing a public notice with respect to fraudulent telephone calls. The RCMP is warning the general public of fraudulent telephone calls which appear to be coming from the RCMP. The callers […]
Cornwall Ontario – On what’s expected to be a simple rejection of a corrupt and incompetent government that simply served itself and friends media spin has been fascinating. Total bias is clearly apparent in some media outlets that clearly are pushing for one side or another. Eric Grenier’s poll tracker, which accumulates data from multiple […]
Cornwall Ontario – As a quiet provincial election comes out of the long May weekend it’s becoming clearer that this is a two horse race as the PC’s and NDP start to ratchet up the attacks and heat. Premier Wynne is still trying to claw back some support that has bled orange, but that seems […]
No matter which political party you’re with advertising is one of the largest expenses in any campaign. You need value, impact, and delivery of your message in the strongest possible fashion. And local is important. How do you expect editors to support you if you’re advertising on outlets that aren’t from Ontario or even Canada? […]
Running for office is a major life decision. You are putting yourself out into the public eye to serve your community. There are many challenges. Whether you’re a rookie or experienced, the two sessions of this seminar have something to add to your arsenal of tools and help you not only get elected, but serve […]
Cornwall Ontario – Here’s an issue you kinda sorta can’t blame the government on. While the high cost of gasoline is heavily taxed, if you live in this part of Ontario seeing 20-30 cent price swings per litre is a regular occurrence. That can be over a freaking $1.00 per US gallon! What we seem […]
Cornwall Ontario – The areas foremost landlord & tenant specialist commented on the new standard lease that’s in effect in Ontario as of April 30, 2018. Cornwall & Kingston Paralegal James Moak commented on the new Provincial lease to CFN: Ontario’s Standard Lease in Effect as of April 30 Ontario is increasing […]
Like most media today we have to claw and fight for survival financially. This being Cornwall there are other challenges that make it even more difficult. Many newspapers are starting to add paywalls which means unless you’re a subscriber you won’t be able to read them or there is limited content available. We’re trying to […]
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Cornwall Ontario – Our city councilor here in Cornwall, Claude McIntosh, actually once wrote about me having to do all the jobs here at CFN as though it were something to be embarrassed about or amateur. Of course he’s participated on a City Council that boycotts this newspaper and in fact his last column, after […]
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 based in the Cornwall area. We’re […]