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’tContinue Reading
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 moreContinue Reading
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 AMContinue Reading
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 andContinue Reading
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 theContinue Reading
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 CFNContinue Reading
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 stuffContinue Reading
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 andContinue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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 intoContinue Reading
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 theContinue Reading
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 timeContinue Reading
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. WithContinue Reading
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 morningContinue Reading
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 aContinue Reading
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 wereContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Our first real snowfall is predicted for later today and overnight. Aren’t I glad I put our snow tires on this week. Did you? CFN NearAcuWeather forecast for Saturday into Sunday: A high of only 5c for the Cornwall region. Expect 2-5cm of the white stuff withContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Unlike Cornwall’s vote both South Stormont and South Glengarry voters sent a message that change was desired; chiefly fiscal change. In South Stormont this is chiefly ironic as Cornwall CAO Maureen Adams and many Sunshine list decision makers in Cornwall reside in the township. IE, they don’tContinue Reading