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CORNWALL Ontario – I emailed Cornwall Ontario Mayor Bob Kilger who in spite of telling people that he will be running for Mayor again in the Fall has yet to file his papers as he’s busy selling out our Waterfront for Chemical tanks. It was a simple note I sentContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – One of the reasons I didn’t run for office last term is that CFN was still in its infancy and frankly the other media have been less than civil.   Note in question is that the two that covered my announcement yesterday both went yellow bringing upContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – The buzz around City Hall via the Chem Tanks is that shortly Economic Development head Mark Boileau will be shifted out into Stephen Alexander’s gig, and that Bob “Vienna Sausage” Peters will take over the department. Now of course this is rumour and speculation; but it sadlyContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – Humility can be a great lesson.   What we are learning today as Transport Canada and the Federal government allowed Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. to pour concrete and finish their Chemical tanks on our waterfront is that when you don’t work together you lose. In this caseContinue Reading

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The City of Cornwall has a bylaw, that (in short), prohibits the use of excessive noise at all times in quiet zones, and all other zones from roughly 7PM (or 9PM, and even 11PM) until 7AM.   The last three nights there have been constant snow removal teams working outsideContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario –  The City of Cornwall has responded to construction starting again on the old Kaneb Oil Tank property by Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. today as well as that company’s appeal of its bylaw designed to stop construction on the waterfront. CFN has learned that concrete was scheduled toContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – The Chemical tanks on the former Kaneb Oil tank site issue is  heating up  again.   Some of the questions I get in conversation is what I would have done if I had been mayor or on council in regards to the tanks as much of theContinue Reading

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Councillors and Mayor, A recent post on a local news site suggested that something like $600,000 dollars was spent by the city for food stuffs and food provision.   I found a 2013 budget document from the City of Cornwall that roughly confirms that information.   Please be kind enoughContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – Gerry Benson and his friends on the Community Action Group are funny cats.    I’ve been a member for two years now and receive no information from them nor does this group do much except send the odd email.   While they make a valid point theyContinue Reading

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CORNWALL Ontario – Fire trucks arrived during the heavy snow storm that hit Cornwall Ontario.   The new Scores restaurant had an issue. We will be updating the story as more info becomes available. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com.  CFN always gives photo credit and youContinue Reading

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ARMED ROBBERY   Cornwall, ON – Landon Laplante, 27 of Cornwall was arrested on February 13th, 2014 and charged with three counts of robbery with a weapon. It is alleged that the man was responsible for three robberies that occurred on February 8th, 9th and 10th, 2014 in the city ofContinue Reading

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EASTBOUND HIGHWAY 401 TRAFFIC RE-ROUTED DUE TO COLLISIONS (South Stormont) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401, South Stormont Township involving several tractor-trailers. There are no reports of any injuries at this time. Highway 401 eastbound traffic is being re-routedContinue Reading

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION MEETING Who — Mark A. MacDonald What — I will be hosting a meeting for future municipal candidates and those that are thinking of entering the municipal race.  Advertisements with details will appear in local media next week. Where — Air Force Wing in Cornwall. When — Thursday, FebruaryContinue Reading

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CFN – South Glengarry CAO Derik Brandt and General Manager – Corporate Services  Jeffrey Bush have left the service of the Township.   We are seeking comment and further information but councillor Trevor Bougie confirmed to CFN that both gentlemen were let go by the township via phone. Speculation is thatContinue Reading