CFN – No, it’s not the Cornwall version of Twilight! I love seeing young people become political. Maybe it’s because I’m middle aged and getting older fast? Maybe because it gives me hope? Maybe it’s because it reminds me of when I was a much younger cat? Josh Welsh (GradeContinue Reading
Greetings: With all due respect to the local politicians, stop crying about what’s not being done about the Second Street Site Hospital and start doing something before it’s too late. . Enough with the motions and start some positive action to take control of the building or a private developerContinue Reading
The Corporation of the City of Cornwall announced today that Ms. Helen Finn has been named as the new City Clerk effective January 9th, 2013. Ms. Finn is the current City Clerk and Director of Public Affairs for the City of Beaconsfield, Quebec. In this role Ms. Finn fills allContinue Reading
CFN – It’s been 38 years since the band was formed and Helix has launched their first ever Christmas tour across Ontario. The heavy metal band calls it “The Helix Heavy Mental Christmas Show” and will take on some classic carols turned to rock n’ roll into their set-list forContinue Reading
Supreme Court of Canada will NOT hear Galganov / Brisson Forced Bilingual Sign Appeal – Breaking CFN – Human rights champion Howard Galganov reports that today he received the much-anticipated e-mail concerning his petition made to the Supreme Court. The court of last resort was being asked to overturn a decisionContinue Reading
The Cornwall Colts- Major Midget B will play an exhibition game Sunday night, December 9th, at 7:00 PM at the Benson Center- Pad #1. This is in support of the Agape Center. If you bring a non-perishable food item, you will receive a coupon and you may get a chanceContinue Reading
CFN – We’re hearing a lot of frustration from small businesses in Cornwall Ontario; especially in the downtown core. Like most business in the region they’ve suffered through a challenging 2012. Wouldn’t it be great if we could encourage downtown business in Cornwall by suspending Parking Meters for the monthContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Colts Minor Midget Colts played their first away tournament this past weekend in Chambly, QC. The Colts lost their bronze medal after a hard fought tied game in the final that went to a shoot-out. Colts goalie – Cody Dufresne was awarded MVP for the edge ofContinue Reading
CFN – My first official interview with Norm Levac was interesting in that like many interviews what you discuss off camera can be more fun than on. What was supposed to be a quick ten minute hello interview turned out to be an interesting exchange about the positives of CornwallContinue Reading
The Ongoing Discussion re a University at Cornwall While a discussion is underway to investigate the possible establishment of a university at Cornwall, the idea of a establishing such an institution at Cornwall dates back over several decades. Beginning during the 1970’s, the University of Ottawa operated a satellite campusContinue Reading
COMMITTAL WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Andrew Gates, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on November 29th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on November 23rd, 2012 his surety was revoked. He turned himself in to police and was held in custody until court November 29th,Continue Reading
CFN – Human rights activist Howard Galgalnov advised Cornwall Free News that he’s been informed that at 10 AM on Thursday, December 6th, the Supreme Court will announce via EMAIL whether they will or will not give LEAVE to hear the case that he and Jean Serge Brisson are presenting. The twoContinue Reading
It’s going to be a party at the Port Theatre! Friday December 7th Alkaline Entertainment and their fine sponsors present: The Kings of Vegas A Tribute to the Rat Pack! This is a licensed event. Tickets only $20 in advance or $25 at the door! Available at The Port, ArmyContinue Reading
CFN – Thank you CFN viewers as we have broken our single month record for Pageviews with 1,434,649 pages being clicked on during the 30 days of November. It truly is humbling and we could not have done it without our amazing sponsors, contributors, and of course, you, our viewers! You’reContinue Reading
CFN – There’s a chunk of Cornwall Ontario in the new Ottawa entry to the National Basketball League of Canada’s new entry! Co-Owner Denis Sabourin is from Cornwall and he was home Friday talking up his new team! Over a hot beverage at The Grind he talked Cornwall andContinue Reading
CFN – After 31 years Cornwall Ontario police Sergeant Thomas Racine. Tom as he’s known to thousands in the community in his other gigs as announcer in hockey and media guy at almost all the other outlets than CFN went for one last ride in a cruiser on hisContinue Reading
CFN– The question Cornwallites will be asking is if the appointment of long time City Manager Norm Levac is a new page or simply more of the same? The extremely well thought of and bilingual Mr. Levac has an extremely strong reputation. From the city’s press release: TheContinue Reading
CFN – I’ve always been against cruelty to animals on any level and have vowed to intervene if I ever came across it – that day was today. . I had been struggling on whether or not to contact the local Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,Continue Reading