CFN – Last night the Township of South Stormont held a public information session on the subject of “Waste Recycling Strategy and a Solid Waste Management Plan. Apparently, our Trillium landfill site only has 10 years left before it becomes full, and the township in a display of forwardContinue Reading
CFN – Gerry Visca ended his week in Cornwall Ontario for Biz Fest at the mini trade show that featured some area agencies and businesses. The week long event featured Mr. Visca’s inspirational motivational speeches. Kate Wattie from Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Cornwall httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9FThToSNxI Gerry Visca in action! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kdIPfJ6quAContinue Reading
CFN – If you’re going to get taken to the slammer what better way to go than to raise money for a good cause by a delightfully friendly officer of the law? It was a good day to raise money for Cancer as I was busted for DisturbingContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall’s efforts in beautification, environmental stewardship and community involvement garnered plenty of attention during the 2011 Communities in Bloom Ontario Awards Ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, October 20. The Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall and S, D & G received a Special Mention Award for itsContinue Reading
CFN – Tragedy struck Cornwall Ontario for the second time early Saturday morning as another single vehicle took a life, this time of Ashley Freeman who was a passenger in the vehicle driven by as yet identified 22 year old driver. Joel Quenneville, 17, died after losing control of hisContinue Reading
CFN – Is it time for a business incubator in Cornwall Ontario? It’s something I’ve been lobbying for here for over two years; mostly to deaf ears as certain powers that be seem more focused on attracting big box type businesses that actually can hurt downtown cores andContinue Reading
CFN –Can we go from a world powered by fossil fuels and nuclear energy to one powered by renewable energy, and what would happen to us — as individuals and communities — if we tried? Powerful showcases the remarkable achievements and inspiring examples of people and communities pursuing a pathContinue Reading
CFN –Anyone who watches reality television is well aware of the newest craze. Move over Jackass step aside the Kardasians, because stays at home Middle American mothers are the newest reality television craze.Extreme Couponing is TLC’s newest reality show showing everyday Mom’s pilling there carts with hundred’s (and sometimes Thousands)Continue Reading
CFN –Success is usually a word that’s used around the St. Lawrence College campus a lot, but it’s mostly used for students. Today it was a different story, today celebrated the successful renovation of the sixty some year old Moulinette Hall in a project that started a couple years ago.Continue Reading
Older generation residents of Cornwall may recall the old days when the city was a bustling river port that included a drydock. New York State proposes to impose new rules that pertain to the ballast water carried aboard ships that sail along the St Lawrence Seaway. After 2012, westbound shipsContinue Reading
CFN – One of the things that I had never thought possible to see would be a sport fanatic more crazy than our hockey fans, but here in Denmark, “football” (or soccer in Canada) is a huge sport. I had the opportunity to sit down with my family andContinue Reading
CFN – The following submission was submitted to us on the grounds that we would not disclose the name of its author. Even in this day and age old fears linger. Is this the society we truly want for ourselves and our children? . The tragic death ofContinue Reading
CFN – For the second year in a row politicians and mavens in Cornwall Ontario are up in arms about their rating in the CFIB’s Communities in BOOM report which measures the Entrepreneurial environment of cities across Canada. From the CFIB: Ted Mallett, Vice-President & Chief Economist Queenie Wong, Senior ResearchContinue Reading
CFN – The Seaway Roller Derby Girls have released their first poster! If you want more info on joining call Amy Brown at 613 677 9358! The group is now practicing and honing their skills and craft. For more about the group you can click the links below toContinue Reading
CFN – Thursday October 20, 2011 I’m going to be charged with…. Disturbing the Peace! That’s right an officer of the law will be picking me up and putting me in the slammer until you folks come to my rescue and bail me out! It’s all for a goodContinue Reading
CFN – Check out what’s happening in South Stormont Ontario in the upcoming month! Click the bulletin to ENLARGE!Continue Reading
CFN – The South Stormont Council and the Rothwell-Osnabruck School held a presentation at Osnabruck Hall to commemorate The Battle of Hoople Creek during the War of 1812. A number of the school’s students were present in the hall as Mayor Bryan McGillis opened the proceedings by first introducing theContinue Reading
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