IMPAIRED DRIVER (South Glengarry) – On September 27, 2014 at approximately 4:19pm, an OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) officer intercepted a vehicle on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. The stop indicated that the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol. Karl RIEB (80) of Terrebonne, Quebec, was arrestedContinue Reading
I am a South Stormont resident, and as I can imagine many received as I did Deputy Mayor Hart’s campaign flier in the mail. I submitted some questions via email about some issues that I had a concern about, and of yet, after two submissions, still no reply, soContinue Reading
There are 28 days left to advertise for the 2014 Ontario Municipal Election and CFN has some insane deals! We like to keep our numbers real. No confusing per per impression jazz here. Your 300×250 pixel ad banner for only $29.95 per week! * You have until Wednesday September 30thContinue Reading
A looming municipal election provides opportunity to raise some issues relevant to South Stormont’s future economy. The newly designated industrial area between Hwy 401 and the CN Rail line, to the east of Moulinette Road has the advantage of being in close proximity to main power transmission lines, a naturalContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – One of the most charming and character filled restaurants was struck overnight by an alleged drunk driver. We are waiting for details from the Cornwall Police Service. Ye Old Fish n Chips served up genuine old style English fish and seafood as well as traditional beef andContinue Reading
CFN – A facebook group administered by a gentleman that has one group taken down for hate symbols and been suspended for copyright infringements, defacement of the poppy, as well as being a convicted criminal has now been caught using the Township’s logo illegally to make the page look asContinue Reading
CFN– The election in South Stormont took an ugly turn as the South Stormont Chamber of Commerce has been officially hijacked. The chamber, having been resuscitated from death in the last year, took a downward turn after sitting President Donna Primeau chose to not have the scheduled AGM. AccordingContinue Reading
CFN- We are asking all candidates to fill out our mini survey so the public can get to know them better. We are posting them as they arrive in chronological order. Up next is Jamie Gilcig who is running for mayor of Cornwall. 1) Who are you? I’ve lived in CornwallContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – SD&G failed Liberal candidate John Earle has opened a shop as his wifey, Alyssa Blais makes her first run for City Council. Ms Blais is the director of the Agape Centre. The biggest earner of revenue for Agape is it’s thrift shop. It’s also their largest expenseContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 26 year old Cornwall man was arrested on September 24, 2014. It is alleged that on this date he engaged in a verbal argument with his girlfriend which escalated to him pushing her, breaking her computer screen and kicking in her frontContinue Reading
Please accept this as a letter to the editor, or as a news story lead: I write this letter out of pure frustration with Oshawa City Hall. For 7 years our community has been “boring” our City officials with warnings that their ridiculous approach to the student housing issue, would spawn some catastrophic event.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – I was at Riverdale Terrace for the first time tonight. Stunning facility for those to retire to; but it was former St. Lawrence College Dean, failed Provincial Liberal nomination candidate, and Kilger campaign manager Pat Finucan that marred the evening. It was stunning and shocking. SadlyContinue Reading
(Steven Seyeau Photo: Facebook) CFN – Most of those charged in the massive raid in Ontario have been identified by the OPP including two from Cornwall. CBSA agent Mathieu Pahle has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography as well as Steven Seyeau. The Massive Coordinated Investigation by theContinue Reading
CFN – A regional effort has led to charges in various cities including Cornwall where a CBSA officer was arrested last Friday. (details to follow as more information rolls out) The KPS just released the following: From the Kingston Police Department. As a member of the Provincial Strategy to ProtectContinue Reading
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – ROAD CLOSED (South Glengarry) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist on County Road 25, South Glengarry Township. A section of County Road 25 between Glen Roy Road and Frog Hollow Road is closedContinue Reading
CFN- We are asking all candidates to fill out our mini survey so the public can get to know them better. We are posting them as they arrive in chronological order. Up next is Gary W. Samler for his second attempt at gaining a seat at the council table. 1)Continue Reading
Al-Anon Family Groups are groups who give strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Al-Anon Family Groups in Cornwall and the surrounding area are part of the Seaway Valley, District #27 and this district along with Alcoholics Anonymous District #50 are inviting the community to join themContinue Reading
CFN – Indeed, history is being written. Skeletons are coming out of all the closets. We have deputy mayors running into restaurants and taking stacks of papers while huffing out the door. What is so threatening about locals writing about local events? If you wanted history to recordContinue Reading