CFN – Montrealers past and present, especially those from NDG, will be mourning the loss of Tony Koulakis, the originator of the Legendary Cosmos Diner on Sherbrooke Street; home of the Mish Mash. There even was a documentary made of him before his retirement. You Tube Clip from 2000 ManContinue Reading
CFN – What a way to spend the first day of summer! It was warm, it was bright, and it was beautiful. The market was just about the best place to be during the 2013 summer solstice. As you can see in the picture above it is strawberry season atContinue Reading
CFN – In the aftermath of a massive fire that has left some people homeless the buzz at street level was whether it was a carelessly tossed cigarette that caused the fire. Several people were stating that the tenant tossed their cigarette that caught fire on the balcony of theirContinue Reading
CFN – Fire struck an apartment at 331 Cumberland Street in Cornwall Ontario. Firefighters are battling the blaze. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or call our hotline at 613 361 1755 We will updating this story as more information becomes available. UPDATED 6:05 PM SmokeContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Yvonne McMillan, 48 of Cornwall was arrested on June 20, 2013, on the strength of an outstanding Warrant. On May 9, 2013 she was arrested for Breach of her Probation when bound by conditions to have no contact with a male, and to Keep the PeaceContinue Reading
DIRT Car Weekend at Cornwall Motor Speedway! Four DIRT Car Races! Sunday June 30, 2013 Super DIRTcar 100 Lap Big Block Series plus Complete Show Monday July 1, 2013 100 Lap Small Block DIRT car Series a 50 Lap Pro Stock DIRT car Series + 50 Lap Sportsman DlRTcar SeriesContinue Reading
CFN – As the War of 1812 dragged on through the spring of 1813 many Iroquois were uncertain as to which side they should fight. The British forces had suffered defeats when the colonial capital at York (now Toronto) was captured and burned on April 27 followed by the loss of Ft.Continue Reading
CFN – A chilling crash around 4 AM near Finch Ontario left a mashed Mazda 3 and one dead cow. The accident occurred on County Road 12 between Finch and Berwick. The driver was uninjured. It was not reported if they were Vegan or not. The male driver wasContinue Reading
CFN – Some people ask why I buy my gas for the most part over the border in Akwesasne. The answer is that I hate getting gouged. I hate companies playing games. The gas in Akwesasne is from McEwen which has many stations here in Eastern Ontario. For theContinue Reading
CFN – Today, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) – Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) and partners announced the results of a project that dismantled alleged criminal organizations involved in the trafficking of marihuana within Canada and the smuggling of contraband tobacco between Canada and the United States. Project O-TITAN wasContinue Reading
CFN – For most people a vehicle is the largest purchase they make next to buying a home. For Shirley Brunet her birthday gift to herself of a 2007 Dodge Caliber turned into a nightmare. To the point that Ms Brunet and her family were picketing AlexanderContinue Reading
CFN – Fire and explosions have rocked the tiny community of Coteau de Lac Quebec as the BEM Fireworks facility apparently blew up! From the BEM website; Throughout the ages, man, fascinated by the fire, has attempted to bring it under his control. In the 9th century, the Chinese discoveredContinue Reading
CFN – As we transition into summer, we’re pleased to pass along two family friendly events scheduled this Friday and Saturday. Both of these organizations celebrate the Natural World that delights and surrounds us… if we would just stop… to look… and appreciate. Grand Opening of Heartland Forest Nature CentreContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male that attended a local Motel on May 13th, at approximately 12:30 a.m. The male went behind the counter and removed the cash register with an unknown amount of money.Continue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall ON- On June 17, 2013, Police were called to a local school after a teacher was assaulted by a student. Investigation revealed that the youth was bound by conditions of an Undertaking to abide by the rules of the school, and to keep the peace and be ofContinue Reading
CFN – One of the biggest events of the season is already here as the spectacular World of Outlaws Late Model Series will make a stop to Cornwall next Sunday on Mel Valade Backhoe Services night with a 50-lap feature event along with the Modified, Sportsman and Semi-Pro. The World of OutlawsContinue Reading
There’s a rally, Sunday June 30, 2013 in front of McGill College in Montreal organized and promoted by Howard Galganov of Galganov.com. Will you be there? (Comments and opinions of Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and comments from readers are purely their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of theContinue Reading
CFN – For Amanda Stevenson and her mom Karen it was a shocker Monday night coming back to Amanda’s apartment on Montreal Road in Cornwall Ontario. All was quiet, and Biscuit, the dog Amanda has owned for over 9 years was gone. After a frantic search she found aContinue Reading