Firstly, I have no objections to any moderate municipal tax increases but monies should be used to maintain the current services offered to ratepayers. If in fact the city of Cornwall for 2013 has new assessments totaling some 25 million dollars then these and future assessments that create tax dollarsContinue Reading
CFN – 4 on 4 in OT? 3 on 3? Is this NHL hockey? I hate gimmicks. Hate them. I hate 4 lines of hockey. I think some fans do too. I mean you pay top dollar for a ticket, parking, dogs, beer, do you really wantContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on November 8th, 2013 and charged with assault. It is alleged that between the dates of December 18th, 2012 and December 24th, 2012 while at his residence the man was involved in a verbal argument with his 23-year-old girlfriendContinue Reading
Our taxes are too high and this is why! The Police Board should only negotiate a one year contract and they should not be making agreements that extend beyond their mandate. I urge Council at its next regular meeting to discuss the upcoming Police Contract and make sureContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Local musician, producer, and savvy business guy Sean Harley; lead singer of the Trench Town Oddities is sharing some Christmas cheer early! The Oddities are releasing a new 8 track album via digital download for free! Yes, you can give the hardest working band in CornwallContinue Reading
CFN – Remembrance Day has a lot of meaning for millions around the world. 2013 marks the 75th Anniversary of The Night of Broken Glass or Kristallnacht as it’s known. At least 91 Jews were killed in the attacks, and 30,000 were arrested and incarcerated in concentration camps. Jewish homes, hospitals,Continue Reading
TRAFFIC UPDATE The Seaway International Bridge is now closed until further notice. No other traffic changes are being made at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible. UPDATE 12:52 Cornwall Police Services have notified us that the Bridge is now open again for traffic.Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Since Denis Sabourin moved into Cornwall Ontario from Monkland there are many wondering if he’ll be taking the plunge back into the political spectrum? While some are asking if he’d run again for MP (he fared better than Bernadette Clement did, and without a two year leadContinue Reading
Are you business owner freaking out over the high cost of Holiday Marketing and Advertising? A full page ad on CFN is only $349+HST! Imagine reaching your audience with a maximum amount of exposure? Your full page ad could include posters, photos and even embedded video! Full page adsContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall Memes captured the interest of the region. The childish, rude, and insulting Facebook page ridiculed City Hall, local schools, and the “Culture” and institutions of Cornwall Ontario. The page drew over 5,500 “likes” in just one month eclipsing the actual City of Cornwall’s FacebookContinue Reading
CFN – So I was sitting naked inside of my steam tent wondering, nay, pondering life. It didn’t really work; the tiny chair was out of the question; the stool I had was too tall; I just sat in the tent waiting for the heating unit to pump gloriousContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Please help eight year old ROCKY, a Sheltie Poodle mix find his way home. His very upset mommy is in shock after construction workers let him out. He was last seen on Beaupre Road going West and lives at 20235 county rd 18 between St. Raphael’s andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Bill Kingston is one whacky dude and it’s not just his choice of hat. Today he commented on the double standard of drug use by politicians. In his best John Baird impression Wild Bill angrily blarted things that aren’t in touch with reality. He tries toContinue Reading
DOMESTIC Cornwall, ON – A 21 year old Cornwall male was arrested on November 5, 2013. It is alleged that he and his 22 year common-law girlfriend engaged in a verbal argument about marihuana he had in his possession. The argument escalated and the female asked the male toContinue Reading
CFN– We humans are an odd lot. Imagine how screwed up the politics of the City of Toronto are that Rob Ford was elected mayor in the first place. While there are countless reasons why he should step down the biggest reason is that he is a bad actor.Continue Reading
CFN – I received a sample of Good Times Magazine. In their column “Your rights” was an interesting article from their January 2009 issue written by Lillian Newberry about having a ”Your Just in Case File”. After I read it, I realized how important it is to have such aContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As most regular CFN viewers know I’m a huge fan of the arts and artist myself. While I may never be able to paint like Mary Anne Pankhurst or some of the talented folks we will be covering; it’s something that I cherish in life and amContinue Reading
AKWESASNE – On Monday, November 4, 2013, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell announced the signing of Agreements-in-Principle on governance and the management of lands. The signings represent significant steps for the Entewatathawi (“We Will Govern”) process that is working to give AkwesasneContinue Reading