CFN – A piece of fibre art representing Cornwall will be heading to the Olympic Games in London, England next year as part of a massive art exhibition. The City of Coventry, England is creating a new art and cultural exhibit entitled Godiva Awakes. The legendary Lady Godiva rode nakedContinue Reading
Montreal QC – It was a blast of a day for Cornwall’s newly forming Women’s Roller Derby team and league! The girls went down to not only buy some gear and clothing, but also had the chance to watch a scrimmage between one of the top Women’s teams ofContinue Reading
CFN – In this age of doing more with less we are bringing you some valuable business tips to start your week off. Sue McConville of McConville and Associates has agreed to provide us with quick insights into how you can improve your personal and organizational performance. Sue possesses more than 30 yearsContinue Reading
Lancaster ON –It was a lovely night for a meeting, but sadly this meeting was not a joyous one in this small Ontario community near the Quebec border. A group of building owners were concerned about what they could South Glengarry Mayor, PC Provincial candidate, and Racoon expert JimContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario Joins a Global Day of Action to Promote Fossil Fuel Reduction Cornwall ON – Circle September 24, 2011 on your calendar! Everyone is invited to join us (and the entire world) in a Moving Planet Rally & Parade to raise community awarenessContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s been a bad year for festivals in the area. The Ottawa Ex didn’t happen this summer in our Nation’s capital, and now there are rumblings that Cornwall Kinsmen Lift Off could be in jeopardy for 2012. The festival underwent some dramatic changes this year losing twoContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Mosquitoes in our area have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Although there have been no human cases in our region, there have been some reported cases in the province. “The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has been actively monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus” says Dr.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Royalty visited Cornwall Ontario; Roller Derby royalty as Georgia W Tush skated into the River City to meet and chat with Chloé Bessette and Penny Rudderham; two of the founders of the new Women’s Roller Derby league forming in Cornwall Ontario. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9u1sQskkwc By day Georgia is Alyssa Kwasny,Continue Reading
Sunday, September 11, 2011 Canada Agriculture Museum (The Central Experimental Farm) Ottawa ON – Feast of Fields is an annual event during which local farmers and chefs from the greater Ottawa region team up to create an original and organic feast for the public. On Sunday, September 11, 2011 Canadian Organic GrowersContinue Reading
Toronto ON – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question What advice will you give to a person who is on the plane for the first time ?QuestionContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – A big thank you to our amazing viewers for keeping us the number one Canadian ranked site in our region on Alexa.com. We recorded our highest rating to date coming in at 2,258th. Onward and upward! Or in Alexa’s case, downward! Retaining 2nd spotContinue Reading
CFN – It has been 7 years since my last official training course in roasting coffee and I decided it was about time for another one. If you’re wondering why I would stress myself to attend a training session I would have to say that it is just to refreshContinue Reading
Long Sault ON – From little seeds grow Roller Derby teams! The Ladies of the Seaway Valley Roller Derby group were very active Wednesday August 31st. From the four who attended their first meeting they blossomed into 17 + one deputy mayor who showed up at the new TimContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Our retiring MPP, Jim Brownell is a huge advocate for the arts, and on Thursday September 8th from 5-8PM the Centre culturel de Cornwall at 124 Anthony St will be displaying some fine works at their vernissage and then the works stay on display until September 30th!Continue Reading
Here is your City of Cornwall Ontario Bulletin for September 1, 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
Cornwall ON – The Annual Mayor-Media Blood Donor Clinic will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Cornwall Civic Complex (Salons A, B and C) from 12 pm to 3:30 pm and from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Canadian Blood Services is hoping for over 300 donors thatContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here are the kitten pics for the ad. There are five: 2 black w/ white tummies and paws (1 male and 1 female) 2 greyish black (females) 1 mixed (female) They will be ready to go in 2-3 weeks but they can be reserved now. No whim orContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – Sadly I couldn’t make it to Ottawa last week for the Jack Layton ceremonies, but luckily some of our viewers and contributors did. Carilyne Hebert, a long time NDP activist locally sent in the following: Jack was a role model to me. He stood for everythingContinue Reading