Cornwall Ontario – Odds are if you’re reading this it’s not the first time you’ve visited the Cornwall Free News. It’s not easy running an Independent newspaper in 2017. It’s even harder in smaller markets. While we like other face challenges in a struggling economy and competing with giants likeContinue Reading
(CASSELMAN, ON) – On Saturday May 6, 2017, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Russell County detachment attended a restaurant in Casselman, ON, where four (4) unidentified males were using a stolen credit card. The OPP are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the four (4) male suspects.Continue Reading
(ALEXANDRIA, ON) – On Monday, June 05, 2017 at 7:20 p.m. the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to the hospital in Alexandria where occupants of a white Honda Odyssey had dropped off a male suffering from a life threatening physical injury and then fled the area.Continue Reading
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Male exposing himself in Orleans (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who exposed himself in Orleans. On May 31, 2017 at approximately 10 pm, a teenaged female was walking on Prestwick Drive towards her home. From Prestwick she entered a lit pathway. SheContinue Reading
Ottawa donors celebrated at local event WHAT: As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th year, Canadian Blood Services will be honouring residents in Ottawa and area, and recognizing their commitment to giving life to patients across the country. Honouring Our LifeBlood is an annual recognition ceremony for those whoContinue Reading
(ALEXANDRIA, ON) – On Monday, June 05, 2017 at approximately 7:25 p.m. the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), attended the Alexandria Hospital in response to a vehicle that attended the hospital, dropped off a male who was suffering from a life threatening injury and then fled. The victim, a 29 year old maleContinue Reading
Suspicious Fires in Vanier (Ottawa) — Ottawa Fire Services, together with The Ottawa Police Service, are advising the public of a series of recent suspicious fires in the Vanier area Homeowners are encouraged to either bring in recycling and garbage containers or place them out of sight as theContinue Reading
SIU Called to Ottawa to Investigate Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Case Number: 17-OFD-135 Ottawa, ON (3 June, 2017) — The province’s Special Investigations Unit is examining the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting in downtown Ottawa overnight. Two men died in the incident and a third man was injured. Preliminary information suggestsContinue Reading
HIGHWAY 417 LANE CLOSURE AND COLLISION (Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a motor vehicle collision on Highway 417 involving 3 cars and a dump truck. Highway 417 eastbound at Parkdale has lane 1 and 2 closed at this time. No injuriesContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – In the olden days…way back in the 90’s, there were three main streams of revenue for newspapers. Subscriptions, where people paid for home delivery. Then there were classified ads, and finally advertising. All three were pillars that allowed media to cover the news as bestContinue Reading
Fatal collision on Albion Road (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Albion Road. At approximately 9:15 pm, on May 31, emergency services responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Albion Road and Des Mesanges Drive. FirstContinue Reading
It’s not easy being an Independent media outlet, especially in Cornwall Ontario! Yet somehow, with limited resources, we keep growing our audience as we start to venture away and grow our Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and other city markets. March was a busy busy month for CFN! Raw Log Numbers OurContinue Reading
Ottawa man and woman charged with Human trafficking (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit has charged an Ottawa man and woman with several Human trafficking-related charges following an investigation. On or about mid April a young female went missing in Ottawa. She was located by BarrieContinue Reading
FEDERAL INMATE WANTED (TORONTO, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as result of their Breach of Parole. Jason LEBRETON is described as a white male, 37 years of age, 5’9″Continue Reading
OPP INVESTIGATING TRACTOR TRAILER COLLISION (Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a Tractor Trailer collision on Highway 417. At approximately 5:05 am, a Tractor Trailer Westbound on Highway 417 near Vanier Parkway struck the center median and the right median when the driver lost control.Continue Reading
Ottawa man charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault. It is alleged that on May 15, 2017 Mohamed BARKHADLE, 31 years old,Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A lot of chatter about the Sens not selling out the house for the playoffs is making the rounds. Frankly I can’t blame them and feel for the thousands of loyal Ottawa Senator fans. They have a miserly owner that won’t spend to the cap, andContinue Reading