CFN – Gerard Kennedy sat down and chatted with CFN about his leadership run for the Liberal Party of Ontario. The former Education minister for Ontario was speaking at the TR Leger school in Brockville Ontario where we talked about Hyper Partisanship in Canadian politics and how he if successfulContinue Reading
The RBC Blue Water Fund recently provided a grant for $5000 to support the Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival, offered by the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences. The Water Festival is a 3-day event that takes place in several communities throughout Eastern Ontario. Children participate in a fullContinue Reading
CFN – The Glassblowing Place in Alexandria is holding a vernissage to open their Glass Art and Jewelry Exhibition on November 25, 2012 from 12 PM to 5 PM. The vernissage will feature Mélissa Jeason and Clément Bergeron. I have to be honest with you. I did not knowContinue Reading
CFN – Alexa is a great tool for measuring web traffic. The Amazon owned company rolls three month totals with over 1 million Alexa tool bar users to come up with a ranking formula. Compared to small sampling that are extrapolated over a short period Alexa is a great wayContinue Reading
CFN – I’d have that look too if I were Bernadette Clement; but then I’d probably do the hair thing different too. Ms Clement and council had the opportunity to read Claude McIntosh out their potential two candidates for the CAO position outed in his column last Friday, againContinue Reading
BREAK & ENTER, BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Calvin Ceasor, 24 of Cornwall was arrested on November 16th, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance with the conditions to not associate or communicate directly or indirectly with a certain female and not to attend within 200 meters of her residence. HeContinue Reading
CFN – Yes ladies & gentleman it’s that time again for your Cornwall Free News Turd of the Month! Keeping with the spirit of our Intensely Local focus we have dedicated this months award to Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Denis “The Liar” Thibault. Mr. Thibault, one of the main powerContinue Reading
CFN – Last night we had a real treat at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, jazz, real classic jazz sung by a terrific jazz singer and backed up by a terrific jazz pianist and a terrific jazz base player. Terra Hazelton is a British Colombian born singer/actor who just blewContinue Reading
CFN – Saturday, while in Alexandria, CFN’s Don Smith heard a commotion and decided to check it out. It turned out to be a combination of migrating Snow Geese and Canada Geese, intermittently putting on a show for enthralled observers. Several hundred waterfoul alternated from placidly perching on the lake, to quiteContinue Reading
CFN – For a variety of reasons, this scribbler hasn’t attended a “Santa Claus Parade” in a number of years. I was, however, blessed to have the opportunity to interact with some of this year’s parade participants and organizers as they assembled at Cornwall’s St. Lawrence Intermediate School in preparationContinue Reading
CFN –Now that his first task of participating in what’s referred to as the “Bishops’ Course 101” as well as some regularly scheduled gatherings of bishops, Alexandria-Cornwall’s new bishop, Marcel Damphousse, is eagerly taking up the challenge of getting to know not only the people of the diocese and our needs, butContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT, THREATS & CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Cornwall, ON- A 20-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on November 15th, 2012. It is alleged that since May 2012, he got into several altercations with his 20-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her and uttered a threat. The victim did not require medicalContinue Reading
CFN – On November 15, 2012, The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) has been very successful since last year. EODP has assisted 19 clients and created 32 jobs in the communities of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. Within the Cornwall area $347,725.00 has been dispersed to grow small businesses and create jobs.Continue Reading
CFN – By now most property owners have received their assessment notice in the mail. The envelope that you received also contains information on the MPAC itself and how they came to arrive at the number they assigned to your property. According to their own literature “five major factors usuallyContinue Reading
DOMESTIC WARRANT Cornwall, ON- A 24-year-old Cornwall female was arrested on November 14th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. She was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on October 19th, 2012 sheContinue Reading
CFN– Working in journalism, you come and you go. More so, it feels like you go. But certain things linger. I’d be lying if I said when thinking about Cornwall, Ontario, that I don’t automatically see a Riley’s sandwich. The mere thought of a border crossing and the greedy part ofContinue Reading
Friday’s are Fish & Chips night at the RCAFA 424 Wing in Cornwall Ontario! For only $8.00 you get a Great waterfront view! Live dinner music 5 till 7 karokee 7:30 The public welcome! Bring the family! 240 Water Street 613 932 5334Continue Reading
Sample delicious foods from local caterers and restaurants, and wine and beer from the region, Niagara and Prince Edward County. Silent auction items make perfect gifts for yourself, or friends and family. Tickets available at the door ($15) or in advance ($10) through http://christmastails.eventbrite.ca/ or 613-987-1151. Russell Ontario Curling Club 1076Continue Reading