Area photographer Calvin Hanson snapped off some shots of some rare American White Pelicans at Ingleside, Ontario. They are displaying a “centerboard” on the ridge of their bills which is evident on adults of breeding condition. 6 American White Pelicans have visited Ingleside, Ontario for the past few days at FARRAN CAMPGROUND PARK in the […]
As the Cornwall region digs out of a massive Colorado snow dump it’s an opportunity for a Winter snow day. With so many institutions closed, and hopefully most of our viewers prepared for the storm, we wish everyone a lovely Winter day and hopefully we can all enjoy and appreciate Mother Nature inflicting this break […]
A massive Snow storm is about to hit the Cornwall Ontario area with over 30cm of snow Tuesday with another 10 or so expected Wednesday. Temperatures will warm up from our current -15c Tuesday morning to near the zero mark. Morning is the time to stock up if you haven’t already. We’re expecting smaller loads […]
The OPP confirmed that there was a sudden death near La bella Pizza in Ingleside Ontario. The deceased is a male, approximately over 50 years of age who was found outside. It is not being considered a criminal investigation at this point in time and CFN will update as more information becomes available. Please follow […]
Freezing drizzle and icky Winter conditions have cancelled all school buses today in the Cornwall area. Expect more rain and potential flooding in some areas before temps warm up overnight tonight before freezing up on Tuesday. Stay tuned to CFN for all your weather alerts and updates! Warnings 4:50 AM EST Monday 04 February 2019Freezing […]
For Wednesday January 23, 2019 all school vehicle transportation has been cancelled due to inclement weather and road conditions. Blowing snow with freezing rain is forecast for the region, resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Schools will remain open. We have snow predicted for the day turning to mixed precipitation and freezing rain and ice pellets […]
ROBBERY, THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Kevin Ingola, 23, and Dustin O’Byrne, 23, both of Cornwall, were arrested on January 18th, 2019 and charged as follows: Kevin Ingola:• Robbery• Theft under $5000• Breach of probation (for failing to notify a change of address and failing to keep the peace)• Breach of recognizance (for […]
Nobody should be surprised as predictions of this storm have started mid week, but it’s starting to blow and it’s a rare mix of very cold temperatures and heavy snowfall with as many as 30cm predicted in some regions of Eastern Ontario. Here in Downtown Cornwall it’s -22c at CFN Headquarters as of 3:34 PM. […]
Cornwall Ontario – The biggest storm so far of the Winter is coming to the River City area! Expect to see some snow over the next five days with the big dumps coming this weekend! What’s rare is that temps will be plunging during the heavy falling of white stuff on the weekend. Right now […]
It’s not everyday a business in Cornwall celebrates its 10th Anniversary! CFN has decided to do so by offering a heavily discounted banner ad deal for the Month of January 2019! E Interac us your payment to info@cornwallfreenews.com as well as emailing us your 300×250 (or smaller) ad banner and hyperlink. It’s that easy. Space […]
A FREEZING RAIN alert for New Year’s eve may be putting a damper on the River City and for those who have to drive tonight. Temps are hovering around the scary area where as little as one degree can be the difference between harmless wet stuff or killer freezing rain. If you can stay off […]
Cornwall Ontario – The River City is waking up to -20c temps as this short cold snap is about to come to an end as a warm pressure system cruises through our region bringing freezing rain, and other yucky precipitation which will turn into actual rain starting tonight and into Friday. We expect a high […]
Area Photographer Calvin Hanson shared some of his amazing work to celebrate Christmas. The deer shots were taken at Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary, yesterday and today. The scenes were taken out on Nairne island (there is a causeway from the Bird Sanctuary to the island). Can’t wait to see the shots Mr. Hanson will get […]
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 – The first snow day was announced today as the area is being blanketed by snow. With over 5cm’s down and more expected it’s a good day to tuck into some pizza and binge TV watching if you can! Expect the snow to last into early Saturday morning as temperatures warm up with […]
Cornwall Ontario – The temperature will warm up as snow hits us starting tonight. Currently it’s -10 in Downtown Cornwall Ontario. The snow starts into the night and expect Friday to be wet and messy with a high near zero. The good news is that he weekend should be a bit warmer with lots of […]
Cornwall Ontario – CFN like all media outlets needs revenue to survive. Our original business model was to support local business at reasonable rates. In fact we didn’t have digital ads (like adsense) until the City initiated a conspiratorial boycott that impacted our roster of advertisers, many of whom were threatened and bribed to pull […]