CFN – It was quite a party on Saturday afternoon in Maxville. It was the first time I attended the “Tasting” as a vendor or as a drinker and I wasn’t really expecting such a great party. The afternoon started a little slow but it wasn’t long before the MetcalfContinue Reading
Jeff Brunet and Alkaline Entertainment are proud to present their second live Music event at the Grand Dame of Eastern Ontario – the Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario on Saturday September 22, 2012! The fund raiser is to help save one of the last original Roxy theatre’s and restore herContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Michael Johnson, 59 of Cornwall was arrested on September 7th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on September 27th, 2010 he failed to attend court and a bench warrant was issued. He was held in custody until court the following day.Continue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario rookie Councilor David Murphy has jumped up a notch in local politics. CFN confirmed that Mr. Murphy will be working for MPP Jim McDonell in an as yet defined role. Speaking with Mr. Murphy this morning he stated that he will continue to work forContinue Reading
“I have to pee.” He walked over the familiar old carpet with the stains to the familiar door aged and worn kicking it in the same spot to open it. He didn’t have to pee, but needed to breathe and think. He knew better. Always had, but likeContinue Reading
It was a full lot at the Long Sault Farmer’s Market on Friday, September 7th. With two new vendors rounding out the compliment of sellers we filled the available space on the grass in front of the Long Sault Shopping Centre. I would like to point out that my picturesContinue Reading
CFN – I know. It’s going to take some Herculean magic for Mayor Rob Ford to continue in Toronto. Another case of another arrogant politician making up the rules as he goes and sees fit. There are so many Rob Ford’isms it’s astonishing to realize that Toronto in its wisdomContinue Reading
POSSESSION OF WEAPON Cornwall, ON- A 17-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on September 5th, 2012. It is alleged that shortly after 2:30 pm on August 28th, 2012 the youth attended a local school while concealing a hand gun. Police were contacted, the weapon was seized and an investigation followed.Continue Reading
CFN – Happy Day at the Cornwall Ontario First Student offices as volunteers rejoiced at the change of heart by CREIT. The group will be able to do their Survivor Fundraiser this September 21-23. Last week we reported that the group’s 12th Annual event was kiboshed, but Wal-Mart &Continue Reading
CFN – It was a short election, but not a surprising one. As of 9:40 PM tonight Mr. Charest looks to have lost his own riding and his government as PQ leader Pauline Marois becomes the first Woman Premier of the Province of Quebec. She’s predicted to pull inContinue Reading
In recent weeks, the local Cornwall media has carried several news items that relate to cancer. In 1995, Health Canada released a study that indicated that Cornwall had a higher rate of cancer that industrial cities such as Hamilton, Windsor and Sarnia. A story very recently came to public attentionContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association has made it’s initial $25,000 installment, on it’s way to a total commitment of $125,000. The sixty-one member association pledged to sponsor the main rink at the Benson Centre. “It’s about giving back to the community” said Association President Bruce Donig. “TheContinue Reading
ASSAULT, MISCHIEF & THREATS Cornwall, ON- Ryan Snyder, 26 of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2012. It is alleged that on August 25th, 2012 he got into an altercation with an 18-year-old male and a 20-year-old man which are friends to a neighbour. He assaulted and uttered threatsContinue Reading
CFN – Well this is one of the busiest comment derailers in CFN history and probably Standard Free Holder history; Pastor Tom Newton. The good pastor when not picketing in the region loves to inject Abortion debate into news piece about puppies and things of that sort so this morningContinue Reading
CFN – Today is Labour Day; one of my favorite holidays and the gateway for me to Fall, my favorite time of the year. However here in Cornwall Labour Day seems to have been hijacked by Elaine MacDonald and her friends; a small group of people that seem more dedicatedContinue Reading
CFN – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pulled a plane hired by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) back down to Rockcliffe Airport due to its political message on Saturday 1 September. The PSAC had hired a plane (image attached) to fly over Ottawa and Gatineau with a trailing banner which read,Continue Reading
Habemus opiscopus – we have a bishop! CFN– This afternoon at Alexandria’s magnificent St. Finnan’s Cathedral, in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, the Most Reverend Pedro López Quintana (Titular Archbishop of Acropolis), the Reverend Marcel Damphousse was ordained as Bishop of the diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall. Principal OrdainingContinue Reading
CFN – It’s time for the 2012 Tastings in the Glens to raise money for the Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation! This Saturday September 8, 2012! Wine’s, beers, cheese & foods, and some amazing Coffey’s Coffee fine custom roasted coffees! Mixologist Renata Clingen will be at the event as well!Continue Reading