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
CFN – The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of two arrests in connection with a drug-and-gun investigation in the Main Street and Gerrard Street East area. It is alleged that: – in the course of the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant, a 17-year-oldContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – It was no surprise when Guy St. Jean put in his papers to run for council. Mr. St. Jean had called me on the phone months before; full of high spirits, talking about the changes he felt he could help with in Cornwall and how muchContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Holy Gilles Latour surprise surprise, Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. filed an appeal of Cornwall’s hastily put together by law. They of course waited until the very last day thus dragging things down and I gather hoping that the waters, or chemicals, would cool? This will lead toContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – You see some interesting stuff on Social Media and I discovered Cornwallite Jon Irvine and his Cornwall Song. It’s not everyday you see a local song featured, never mind on the Uke! Sadly Jon is leaving Cornwall; heading off to Halifax apparently; but his Cornwall songContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – I not a big fans of muzzles. My legal counsel of course has me muzzled right now. Today by now many of you have read the extremely zealous recounting in other media and the Police blotter regarding a charge laid against myself yesterday here inContinue Reading
CFN– One of the problems with politics is that you have to filter the message and sometimes legitimate criticism is muted because of the adversarial nature of the Partisan political system. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne just celebrated one year of office. Ms Wynne clearly was the Liberal Party makingContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Politician’s, or at least some of them; alright far too many of them love spin. Spin is the act of caging a situation in the light they wish it to be seen in. Recently the City of Cornwall agreed to shell out nearly $200,000 – that’s right,Continue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 7th, 2014 and charged with assault. It is alleged that on February 4th, 2014 while involved in a verbal argument with his 17-year-old girlfriend the man grabbed his girlfriend and pushed her back onto the couch. PoliceContinue Reading
It’s time! Happy Birthday to CFN! We turned FIVE this morning. It’s hard to believe and time sure has flown by fast! In five years we have published 7,639 pieces, moderated over 43,000 comments, loaded over 15,000 photos and have over 1500 videos in our library! To giveContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Saturday night Cornwall Ontario celebrated Diversity with a mass of support for the Diversity Cornwall Valentine’s Dance featuring 5 Drag Queens and a Burlesque Performer! The list of sponsors including CFN was impressive: Cornwall Toyota – Food Basics – Truffles Burger Bar Eight Zero Zero – Canadian Tire – Country BuffetContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – A familiar face is running for council for the second time. Gary Samler, former military and poverty activist in Cornwall Ontario paid his $100.00 and will run again in 2014. Mr. Samler also has been working with a group that supports veterans suffering from PSTD. ToContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – River Kings forward Dominic Chiasson reached a milestone on Saturday night at the Civic Complex but the Laval Braves spoiled the party with a 6-5 road win in front of a boisterous crowd of 2,672. The veteran from Valleyfield scored twice, including his 300th LNAH goal. WithContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Guess who wrote this commentary? It’s city council’s main responsibility. Once a year they decide how to spend your tax dollars, my tax dollars. The budget process finished up yesterday and I sat through the entire thing for three and half days. It was …well….it was anContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Whatever happened to all those tax dollars spent on the Benson Vanity University project? The study still has yet to be released to the public. Looking at the names on the committee above we can see that most have fortunes of their own or multipleContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Andre Rivette was not happy Tuesday after Mayor Bob Kilger pulled a quick motion to add 1% to the 2014 budget which was quickly seconded by Bernie “Boo Boo” Clement. Ms Clement, always quick to support her mayor was not available to comment. Mayor Kilger,Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – So which schools in Cornwall improved or receded in 2012 according to the Fraser Institute Canadian study? Let’s take a peek! Cornwall’s best school in 2011/12, St. Anne’s slipped substantially going from 142/2714 to 551/3030 in 2012/13. In 2011/12 Viscount Alexander ranked 567/2714. This year theyContinue Reading
BARRICADED PERSON – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, THREATS, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service cordoned off a section of the City as a result of an incident that took place at a Prince Albert Street address shortly after 1:30 A.M. on February 3rd, 2014. Continue Reading