CFN -Can any of you figure out this gobbeldygook? I can’t either. It looks like the mayor and council are trying to sneak some procedural and by law stuff through the minutes for actions taken in camera. I could be wrong? It sure is boggling….These are from the agenda tonightContinue Reading
DOMESTIC CRIMINAL HARASSMENT & OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE Cornwall, ON- A 43-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 22nd, 2013. It is alleged that on February 20th, 2013, he continuously contacted and intimidated his 34-year-old ex-girlfriend. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Criminal Harassment and ObstructingContinue Reading
CFN -The problem with the municipal act in Ontario is that it’s literally toothless. EXPLOSIVE LINK Nineteen cities and towns met in secret over 15 months, more engaged in questionable conduct and a few even obstructed investigation by Ombudsman Andre Marin. “Some (municipal councils) are shockingly secretive, suspicious andContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Richard Herne, 32 of Cornwall was arrested on February 19th, 2013. He was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on February 15th, 2013 he failed to attend the Cornwall Community Police ServiceContinue Reading
. CFN – Councilor Andre Rivette is one of the few on Council that puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to seniors in Cornwall Ontario. First off he is one now! Second, his work on trying to save Cornwall General in spite of Mayor KilgerContinue Reading
CFN – And the bizarre twists of Mayor Kilger and his council towards a simple motion to link from the City of Cornwall’s Facebook page and websites to support our now cancelled 100 Letter campaign rolled out in the latest agenda released today. SUBMITTED BY: Councillor: Maurice Dupelle NEW BUSINESSContinue Reading
CFN – That’s the money question that many are asking in Cornwall. What About Bob? The buzz all over City Hall today is whether the mayor will either declare or ask if he is in conflict of interest by another councilor at Monday’s night’s council meeting at CityContinue Reading
Language Fairness for All Stands in Solidarity for Anglophone Quebec Canadians against Bill 14’s Double-standard We as Canadians consider ourselves a fair and just society and often through diplomatic and military measures encourage and or enforce fair treatment of oppressed people abroad. With our fair and just society promoting people’sContinue Reading
CFN – There’s a lot to like about Cornwall Ontario. I know it’s why I choose to make this city my home. Like many places though there are some that don’t play nice with others. The best thing to do is to try to work around them; tolerateContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT (South Stormont) – On February 20, 2013 at approximately 9:00pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to report of a domestic situation at a residence on Willbruck Drive, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed an altercation between a male and his spouse resulted in the female being assaulted. The 33 yearContinue Reading
CFN – That mean looking hombre on the right is power lawyer Will McDowell, partner at the law firm that represented Toronto Mayor Rob Ford over his Conflict of Interest charges. From his firm’s website: In his wide-ranging practice, Will has appeared as counsel in many important cases focusing onContinue Reading
CFN – Like a scene from the movie Chinatown Cornwall City Council and their legal team led by David Sherriff Scott convened in a closed door meeting this afternoon. Cornwall mayor Bob Kilger was mysteriously absent from the meeting and a dais with speaker phone set up. Perhaps CourtneyContinue Reading
OVER 80 Cornwall, ON- Shane Turcotte, 21 of Cornwall was arrested at approximately 3:00 am on February 15rd, 2013 when he was allegedly operating a motor vehicle on Sydney St. near Fourth St. while under the influence of alcohol. He provided a sample of his breath which resulted in aContinue Reading
CFN – On January 16, 2013 Rory Maclennan (Fourth from left) presented a cheque on behalf of the S.D. & G. Cornwall Shrine Club for $8000.00 to the Canadian Shriner’s Hospital for Children board of directors. . The fund’s were raised from the proceeds’ of the S.D. & G. Cornwall ShrineContinue Reading
“Do not listen to those who say there is nothing you can do to the very real and large social and environmental issues of our time”—Maude Barlow. CFN– Everybody can make a difference, just not to everything at the same time. For farmers and home owners, one such battleContinue Reading
CFN – If you were paying attention you would have noticed that there was no concert in January and you might have been concerned, but fear no more. The Stage is back with a terrific lineup of talent for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season. The winter season of theContinue Reading
CFN – With recent teacher strikes in one area school board and contract signing by the other I was starting to formulate a theory that we really need to start paying teachers based on results. Something I’m sure none of the three main parties would embrace as the mighty teacherContinue Reading
Moderator’s Note: Deeply touched by Allyson’s comments on our deceased mutual friend’s FaceBook page that was quickly becoming a profound testimony to God’s grace, I asked if she’d summarize the tribute for CFN viewers. Don Smith ++++++++++++++++ Friend to many & witness of God’s grace – Alison Soulsby She was theContinue Reading