CFN – If you’re like me you hear people grumbling about all of the pressure to be “politically correct”, sometimes to the degree that the majority viewpoint and values, we are told, must be suppressed. At this time of year there is a particular focus on making Christmas less and lessContinue Reading
CFN – Maple Dreamlane Farms is a shining example of what you can do without connecting to the power grid. I was delivering coffee to the Mazurs today and thought that what they had achieved off the established power grid deserved to have some attention. Michael Mazur and his wifeContinue Reading
CFN – I bumped into Angela Youngs from Ground Soap last night at Eight Zero Zero. Angela is a talented and vivacious young woman who makes some of the finest soap in Canada. You can tell her passion for her product and feel the care she personally puts intoContinue Reading
CFN – Check out what’s happening in South Stormont Ontario in the upcoming month! Click to ENLARGE the bulletin! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our friends in South Stormont Ontario!Continue Reading
CFN – Some scary moments as a man on top of the bridge between Akwesasne, Canada, and New York State stopped traffic. The bridge was closed down for about an hour before the man safely made his way down. The incident happened Sunday December 18th, at approximately 11:30 AM. ItContinue Reading
CFN – An era is ending in Cornwall. Today I learned that legendary Columnist, scribbler, and editor; Claude McIntosh has retired from the Standard Free Holder. There was no media announcement. I phoned their offices today and the newsroom relayed the message. It’s trying times in CornwallContinue Reading
Click to enlarge the photo CFN – I think this is probably one of the most stunning photos submitted to our Cornwall Free News Photo of the day feature! Kudo’s to Calvin Hanson of Cornwall Ontario for this stunning shot pf the river he took this morning as the thermometer hitContinue Reading
CFN – What a weird and tiring week. So much of the energy I had to expend this week was wasted because of some very thin skinned and incompetent people at city hall here in Cornwall. Whenever you enact a policy or law it should be something that makesContinue Reading
Here is your City of Cornwall Ontario Bulletin for December 16, 2011 Click the Bulletin to blow up to full size! Click the X on the bottom right corner to blow up even larger! For complete information on City Programs and Services visit Cornwall Ontario at www.Cornwall.ca Check out CornwallContinue Reading
CFN – The “Sandman” lightly dusted all creatures great and small after a long summer of preparations for the harsh winter months. Mother Earth/Mother Nature pulled a soft fluffy white blanket of snow over much of the land. Jack Frost playfully created beautiful designs on glass and crystallizing water.All wasContinue Reading
I would like to draw your attention to the inconsiderate behaviors of the drivers of this city. You all know who you are. Why are the rules of the road not being obeyed ? And, where are the police when this is happening? When approaching a crosswalk when someone isContinue Reading
CFN – It’s been a busy week here at CFN headquarters, sadly dealing with issues that no small business should have to deal with. That’s one of the the differences between small business and big corporate business. It’s amazing in this day and age of talk about anti-bullying thatContinue Reading
CFN – Well City Council in Cornwall Ontario is done for 2011. The last official non-secret meeting was held Monday night and it was a full agenda! I thought it would be interesting to do a report card for the mayor, council, and key city management. Mayor Kilger:Continue Reading
CFN – The Candian Cancer Society in Cornwall Ontario has been busy! Here are some of the latest donations and announcments! On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank Survivor Sharon Lavoie for her donation. Sharon baked gingerbread cookies and created gingerbread houses to raiseContinue Reading
CFN – When Mike and Natalie Bedard decided to open a new pool company in Cornwall, they were making an important business decision – and a family decision as well. The couple had worked at a local pool company for over 10 years, and they had received jobContinue Reading
CFN – Ian Bowering has been the curator for the Cornwall Community Museum in the Old Woodhouse for 33 years now. That’s an awfully long time; but some, like City Councilor Syd Gardiner seem to think that it’s time for his funding to be cut and perhaps evenContinue Reading
CFN – This is nothing short of amazing and will certainly put you in the holiday spirit. . I am hoping that you will help me encourage and empower two amazing young teens from Cornwall. These two young men, Sam and Cody Chambré, raise money to drill wells in Africa.Continue Reading
CFN -After experiencing the “big city” life in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Dallas, Lisa Blanchard recently returned to her hometown of Cornwall – and she couldn’t be happier. “I really missed home,” said Ms. Blanchard. “Cornwall has really changed, and I think it’s poised to grow.” AlongContinue Reading