Dear Editor, Prime Minister Harper words, “The government’s position has always been that the government governs for everyone,” . . . “We remain the government because we maintain the confidence of the Canadian population. That involves listening to the population and involves listening to the opposition,” are most reassuring. WillContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Music Promoter Jeff Brunet delivered Holly Woods and Toronto as they rocked the house in Cornwall Ontario – The popular band from the 80’s blasted it out for nearly two hours with a full house showing their appreciation. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q_eRqcFTHk Ms Woods showed she still had theContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Poverty Free Ontario (PFO) is working in more than 20 communities across the province, including Cornwall and the SD&SG area, to make sure that the issue of poverty is part of the upcoming election debate and the Social Development Council of Cornwall and area’s Poverty Working GroupContinue Reading
Long Sault ON – South Stormont Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart is drawing flack and praise for voicing out about new Bilingual signs at St. Lawrence Parks that are appearing; in particular the one in Long Sault Ontario at the Parkway entrance. She contacted us after her statement started toContinue Reading
Long Sault – It’s business as usual for the popular Long Sault Farmers Market on Highway 2. Concerns were shared when the struggling Cornwall Downtown Farmer’s market went to city council requesting permission to “try” a few Fridays instead of their usual Saturday morning slots. The rationale givenContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – Premier Dalton McGuinty was at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute today to announce plans for a major expansion and renovation of the Cardiac Life Support Services. Six new cardiac intensive care unit beds, an additional operating room and other improvements will help reduce wait times and ensure more people have accessContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Mayor Bob Kilger underwent surgery in Ottawa on Tuesday August 23 and is now resting comfortably at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. He is expected to remain in hospital for the next 7 to 10 days, after which he will continue his recovery at home. . The surgeryContinue Reading
Williamstown ON– It is time, once again, for the Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum to hold the Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 24th, at 7 pm.This is the organization’s most anticipated event of the summer program and it plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts. The Fundraising CommitteeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I can’t believe Summer’s almost over! Thank you amazing viewers of The Cornwall Free News for keeping us the number one Canadian ranked media outlet in the Cornwall Ontario area since March of 2011! For Sunday August 21, 2011 we’re ranked 2,392 in Canada.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – These four damsels were not in distress Saturday in Lamoureux Park in Cornwall Ontario as they laid the foundations to creating a Roller Derby team based out of the area! By day they’re all professional women working in fields like Real Estate, Law, and teaching. PennyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The “British Home Child Day Act” or Bill 185 received Royal Assent on June 1, 2011. Under this Private Members’ Bill, September 28 of each year is now designated as “British Home Child Day” in Ontario. From the 1860’s to the 1930’s over 100,000 children between infancyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! In 1980, when Terry Fox decided to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research, he knew he faced an immense challenge. After running a marathon a day for 143 days, Terry wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advised the residents of our Community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the Triathlon taking place on the 21st of August 2011. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators.Continue Reading
South Stormont ON – Being good neighbors is what living in Eastern Ontario is generally about, but concerns are growing over a motion that’s being voted on at a special meeting of Cornwall City council. The City, Downtown BIA, and Heart of the City have been trying to supportContinue Reading
You have to hand it to him. 2006 – He declares no way will he deal with China in view of China’s record on human rights, asserting that principle trumps the dollar. In the same year, he cancels the Kelowna Accord which has a great deal to do with human rights among Canada’s nativeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s that time again for MPP Jim Brownell’s Annual Family Picnic – Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Lost Villages Museum on County Road 2 (Ault Park) from 1-4 PM! There will be a BBQ, entertainment and music. Fun for the entire family – all ages. All areContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor movie experience of years gone by during the first-ever Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, August 20 at the Lion’s Club Bandshell in Lamoureux Park. This free family event will feature the presentation of the animated hit movieContinue Reading
CFN –Have you ever heard of an organization called Green Drinks? I attended my first gathering this past week in my community. There are local groups from Argentina to Zambia. The driving force behind these meetings is people’s passion and concern for our environment and sustainability. Everyone who works orContinue Reading