Akwesasne – On September 16th, 2013, the Standard Freeholder ran an article that used derogatory language towards the Mohawks of Akwesasne.  The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) received numerous complaints from community members and a request for Council to respond.  In very clear terms, Council issued a Letter to theContinue Reading

CFN – For Mark A MacDonald the the Concerned Citizens Coalition the Fat Lady hasn’t sang her last song yet when it comes to the Cornwall General Hospital site which the sale of sits under a cloud of mystery. The sold sign is not on the building.  It was onContinue Reading

BREACHES   Cornwall, ON- Christopher Dennison, 25 of Cornwall was arrested on the 16th of September, 2013 and charged with breaching his Probation order by having consumed alcohol and failing to keep the peace. The man was also breaching a Recognizance for having consumed alcohol. It is alleged that on theContinue Reading

On Friday, Sept. 13th, 2013, at approximately 8:15 pm, the Stormont,Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Unit had occasion to stop a tractor trailer for inspection.  Further investigation by the OPP CVI members led to a massive seizure of unprocessed leaf tobacco. Members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF)Continue Reading

CFN – I was bewildered when I got a missive from Terry Muir last winter or so.   After all I’d had to issue suit against Ribfest for reneging on our promotional contract. CFN had been first media sponsor in for the travelling pigfest, a professional show that you reallyContinue Reading

CFN – The 2013-2014 season for the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage started with something a little bit different, Poetry. The widely acclaimed spoken word performer, Shane Koyczan, was the headliner for this first session with the choir Tone Cluster opening the show for him.   Tone Cluster was billed asContinue Reading

CFN- Submitted Release On Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm the River Institute kicks off its Science & Nature Series for 2013-14 with “The Science & Nature of Water” led by River Institute scientist Dr. Andy Bramburger. He has travelled the world researching fresh water and will share his insightsContinue Reading

BASF Canada has donated a total of $20,000 to eight local food banks as part of KeepFit, an employee wellness program. The KeepFit program encourages BASF Canada employees to improve their wellbeing through increased exercise and activity. Participants kept record of their accomplishments on-line by recording their steps and translatingContinue Reading

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED               Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service are currently seeking the public’s assistance for anyone that would have witnessed the collision on the 11th of September, 2013 on Boundary Road near the MacEwen gas bar involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist   The Cornwall Community PoliceContinue Reading

CFN – With talks about the expansion of the Cornwall Regional Airport failing again maybe it’s time to start to consider some new ideas and think outside of the box? The airport, located in South Glengarry clearly does not serve the goals and economic development needs of the City ofContinue Reading

  CFN is proud to sponsor Jeff Brunet’s  Alkaline Entertainment’s presentation at the historic Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario of Strange Magic The ELO Experience! One night only! Friday September 27th, 2013 This is a licensed LCBO show Get your tickets in advance or at the door. Melody Music  & TheContinue Reading

After several days of uncertainty, the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey announced today that the Cornwall River Kings will undertake the 2013-2014 season. The Commissioner of the LNAH, Michel Godin, met a group of investors Tuesday evening in Cornwall. After several hours of discussion, an agreement was reached between Bernard VilleneuveContinue Reading

CFN – I was given a book by a friend not too long ago which I am just getting around to reading, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.  So much interesting information…”Our ingenuity in feeding ourselves is prodigious, but at various points our technologiesContinue Reading

Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Highway 401 Off Ramp Closed 2013-09-11 (South Glengarry) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a single vehicle collision on the westbound ramp of Highway 401, Lancaster, On. Early stages of the investigation indicate that a tractor trailer (carryingContinue Reading

CFN – Cornwall Ontario River Kings owner Bernie Villeneuve this morning confirmed that the team is 90% sold after a night of discussions with the new group of four owners and league officials. He stated that he’s been sworn to secrecy, but is expecting the new ownership to reveal themselvesContinue Reading