CFN – Maybe it’s old age? Maybe Cornwall Ontario Mayor Bob Kilger simply is losing his legs, but for the second time in less than 3 months he’s hit the panic button; this time calling a State of Emergency in Cornwall for some of the flood victims from Kashechewan Ontario whoContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall will be hosting as many as 350 residents from the northern Ontario community of Kashechewan who are being evacuated due to flooding concerns. The displaced residents will begin arriving at the Cornwall Regional Airport this afternoon (Sunday May 5), with the first flight scheduledContinue Reading
CFN – The skeletal remains lay in testimony to the once vibrant flora village that stood in this place. In the distance, the robins chirped their evening prayer of thanks for all that sustained them on this bright, sunny day…especially the tall ones that remained. Check out this video about “HowContinue Reading
CFN – Recently CFN conducted a Linguistic Customer Courtesy test between the cities of Cornwall Ontario and Valleyfield Quebec. Both have populations between 40-50K; both have strong French Catholic traditions, and both straddle the same waterway. One of course is in Quebec and one in Ontario. The tests were balanced.Continue Reading
CFN – Submitted Article – Interested in Birding, Fishing, Farming or Forests? The St. Lawrence River Institute is hosting a Community Day, May 16th, at St. Lawrence College Aultsville Hall, Cornwall, Ontario, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and the public and students are welcome and encouragedContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- Steven Lavigne, 32 of Ottawa was arrested on May 2nd, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on October 17th, 2013 he defrauded a 30-year-old Cornwall women online. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Fraud underContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall is calling a Special Meeting of Council to discuss the results of the reports from Special Investigator Stephen Fournier regarding the two Whistleblowing cases. Council was chastised in the report for not being more transparent and accountable with the public. The city has hadContinue Reading
CFN – SD&SG Conservative MPP Jim McDonell spoke with CFN via telephone tonight to talk about the budget process. The Tim Hudak led Conservatives have been calling for the minority led Liberal government to be pulled down by non confidence. Mr. McDonell pulled no punches with CFN as he wentContinue Reading
$476,115 Two-Year Project will regulate tobacco at Akwesasne CFN – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced today that it received a $476,115 two-year grant from the Government of Ontario to support the development of an Akwesasne Tobacco Law and Regulatory Framework. The “Akwesasne Tobacco Pilot Project” is one of twoContinue Reading
As the public are aware, the City was convicted for illegal retaliation against me in October 2011 in relation to resident abuse at the Lodge. . The City Council was then investigating for answers as to why the three members of senior management of the City had participated in illegalContinue Reading
SEARCH WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch, Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team successfully executed a search warrant shortly prior to 7:00 pm on May 1st, 2013 at a Pitt Street residence. As a result of the investigation, a man wasContinue Reading
CFN – Fire Department Responds to a House Fire The Event At 22:37 hrs a call was received by the 911 operator advising of a house on fire in the 700 block of 12th Street East. The Response The Fire Services Department responded with two vehicles from HQ’sContinue Reading
CFN – Two reports were released by the City of Cornwall Ontario. What they mean are critical. What happens now? Only the city’s high priced legal fire power led by Will McDowell and judges will determine things at the end. Sadly council as a group are now officially exposed toContinue Reading
Participating Local Vendors Avon Golden Canyon Candles Handbags and Luggage Farran Footwear Zaf Creations Tocara Jewellery Epi Cure Make up Artist/Esthetician Coffey’s Coffee Health Products Bee’s Real ProductsContinue Reading
FRAUD ALERT Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to educate our community regarding a new local fraud. The Consolidated Bottle Corporation has recently been targeted in a fraudulent cheque cashing scam. Individuals have received cheques and instructions in the mail claiming we are seeking their help in marketContinue Reading
The warmer weather has finally arrived. Wonderful! I’m certain many of us were out getting dirty, cleaning up our yards, and perhaps readying our garden plots for some flowers and vegetables. Many of us tend to try and get all the tasks done in one day and end up discouragedContinue Reading
CFN – R.C.S.C.C. Stormont will soon be celebrating its 60th Anniversary Reunion (1953-2013). This celebration is a planned 3 day event and will coincide with the Annual Review. Reunion Timeframe – Friday May 31 2013 evening: Meet and Greet over refreshments (cash bar) and munchies (provided) at the Nav Centre in Cornwall. – Saturday June 01 2013 from 2Continue Reading
CFN – DOMESTIC ASSAULT & MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON- A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 26th, 2013. It is alleged that on April 26th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 28-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her, chocked her and caused damaged to property. The victim didContinue Reading