CORNWALL Ontario – This can be a very very odd town to not only cover news, but deal with how stories are covered. Cornwall Housing threatens to evict seniors and tenants if they put in window air conditioners and we’re the only outlet to cover the story. Not a peepContinue Reading
One of Cornwall’s most popular eateries, Cedars on Wheels, has Cornwall Police attending. CFN will update as more information becomes available. If you see news happen email info@cornwallfreenews.com with your photo or video and you can win local gift cards and event tickets. UPDATE 12:23 Sgt. Kristine Rae of theContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [GRENVILLE COUNTY (Kemptville)] Fatal Collision in Prescott 2015-05-27 (Prescott) – Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision in the Town of Prescott. Shortly after 6:00 pm on May 26th, 2015, police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Edward Street involving threeContinue Reading
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe a police officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 57-year-old Baoshi Yang in December of 2014. Director Loparco has caused a charge to beContinue Reading
An Ottawa Police Patrol Officer responding to a collision with injuries at Kirkwood Avenue and Coldrey Avenue this morning found a total of seven tow trucks congesting the scene attempting to solicit business. The responding officer charged six of the tow truck drivers under the City’s Towing Bylaw for beingContinue Reading
ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on May25th, 2015 and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. It is alleged that during an argument on May 24th, 2015 the woman pushed her ex-boyfriend and threw a baseball bat at him.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – The latest presser from Team Cornwall announcing Jim Brownell as the key speaker shows how disconnected the group has become. Frankly it may be time to either sit down and figure out what Team Cornwall really should be or disband it. Having Jim Brownell be a keyContinue Reading
A 50-year-old Kitchener male has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault after a stabbing victim was found at a local convenience store. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25 Uniform Patrol officers were dispatched to the intersection of Division Street and Stephen Street where theContinue Reading
Calls for Service Kingston Police had 201 calls for service during the weekend of May 23-24. Some of these included: 9 domestic calls 3 assault calls 6 harassment calls 13 fight/disturbance calls 2 undesirable calls 5 drunk calls 2 customer trouble calls 1 custody dispute call 7 alarm calls 3Continue Reading
DRUG WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Amanda Poirier, 26 and Jason Major, 34 both of Cornwall were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of Oxycotine. Major was also charged with proceeds of crime (cash). It is alleged that onContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – What a furry week it’s been. It’s been an odd mix, good and bad, ignorant and nasty with spots of hope and joy. I’ve been getting some missives complaining that I’ve been writing less here on CFN and well…that’s true. Part of me is glad toContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Brandon Tessier, 28 of Cornwall was arrested on May 21st, 2015 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on May 21st, 2015 the man attended a Second Street EastContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – As many regular CFN viewers know, we don’t just cover the news, but we become active in a story and have been known to advocate for our community. I was alarmed and disturbed to hear from several residents of Cornwall Housing units who have been threatened withContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Investigation Division is investigating an arson that occurred in the early morning hours of May 5th, 2015 at 950 Carleton Street and is asking the public for assistance. The Cornwall Community Police Service is asking if anyone has witnessed this incident orContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall Fire & Electric crews were called to Race Street early today as a Transport vehicle pulled down some electrical wires. Cornwall resident Dusti Muniz sent in these photos. Submit your photos or video to CFN and you can win area event tickets or gift cards. EmailContinue Reading
CFN – Following a fire at a construction project in Kingston that led to a crane operator being rescued by military helicopter, three individuals and the company that employed the workers have pleaded guilty in court and fined a total of $74,000. On December 17, 2013, a five-storey residential constructionContinue Reading
Dr. Ernie Ward, Veterinarian has a web site: www.drernieward.com and in one of the links he places himself in a hot car to show us what it is like for an animal to be left in one on a hot day even with the windows open. Jamie ran it inContinue Reading
Registration underway for 2015 Active Transportation Challenge Kickoff Event – Friday, May 22nd at 12:15 pm on front terrace of the Cornwall Public Library Registrations are beginning to roll in for the 2015 Active Transportation Challenge, a week-long event from May 31st to June 6th that promotes alternate forms ofContinue Reading