CFN – Is it time to boycott all things Quebec? A boycott is a severe thing; but with Bill 14 looming and the strange occurrences since the last election there that never seem to be resolved could it be best if people give La Belle Province a wide berth for awhile?Continue Reading
February 20, 2013 Re: Follow-up of letter of request for a meeting dated October 22, 2012 To: Premier Pauline Marois Dear Premier Marois: This letter is a follow-up to a letter dated last October 22, 2012, requesting a meeting with you and your Ministers regarding the impact of Bill 101Continue Reading
In Cornwall Ontario Smokey Martin still Smokin’ after all these years CFN – Cornwall born Lucien (Smokey) Leger, officially retired after a 50 year music career, has a claim to fame that connects him to Canada’s one of a kind Stompin’ Tom Connors. The recent passing of Connors solidifiesContinue Reading
CFN – Former Cornwall Ontario city councilor Leslie O’Shaughnessy has announced that he will be releasing a statement Monday regarding why he stepped down April 10th, 2012. Mr. O’Shaughnessy was hoping to release a statement by June 2012 as he awaited the results of an internal investigation, but delays haveContinue Reading
Let there be no mistake, the issue regarding the future use of the General Hospital will be decided by our City Council. We need this building for the common good and social benefit of our community, with the focus on seniors. The Minister has been “encouraging us to bring aContinue Reading
AMBE March Break Camp Activities BMO Module Summary: (Bank of Montreal Financial Group) Grades KG-3 and 4- 8, Days 1 and 3 BMO Smart Steps for Parents Today’s kids are exposed to more gear, more gadgets, and more high-pressure advertising than ever before. How can today?s parents best prepare their kids toContinue Reading
WARRANT & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Jason Seguin, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on March 8th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and notify the Cornwall Police within 24 hoursContinue Reading
CFN– Ah Bob if only….. Today is Monday March 11, 2013. While I know you’re not a techie you do have people around you that read CFN; your city lawyers for a start, Mr. Peters, who did your election banner above while working on City time; Courtney (young peopleContinue Reading
CFN – Is a wedding in your plans for the near future? Carol Grant Productions provided central coordination to the 11th annual bridal show, which took place at the Cornwall Civic Complex on March 10th. Attendees had the chance to visit more than 40 booths relating to wedding products and services in the S.D.&G.Continue Reading
CFN – Fire struck a Cartier Street house in Cornwall Ontario. This is a breaking story and we will update as more information becomes available. UPDATE 5:05 PM Updated at 5:28 PM 6:38 PM Cheryl “Eagle Eye” Brink from the Free Holder is reporting that the fireContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Male Arrested 2013-03-09 (South Dundas) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry assisted by ERT (emergency response unit) and TRU ( tactical response unit) arrested a male in relation to an early morning incident on Caldwell roadContinue Reading
CFN– Sounds like this letter is giving hope to the Concerned Citizen’s Committee members and supporters that maybe; just maybe, the Cornwall General hospital building can be saved as a community health and care resource. We’ll be updating this story after we edit video from the 2:30 press conference atContinue Reading
Found Skeletal Remains Cornwall, ON- On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, shortly 2:30 pm, the Cornwall Community Police Service were called to a residence in 300 block of Alice Street, Cornwall in relation to skeletal remains that had been discovered by the Fire Department. Police and the Coroner were calledContinue Reading
PUBLIC NOTICE- MINIVAN Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service completed the investigation regarding a suspicious incident involving an older model black minivan in the east end of Cornwall. It was alleged that on March 7th, 2013 shortly after 1:15 p.m. police received information of a suspicious minivan inContinue Reading
CFN – Was justice bent to suit Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Syd Gardiner? Below in blue are the words from Cornwall police regarding Sign-Gate. The signs were recovered. Investigation revealed that the signs had been moved into another room as they were in the way in the hallway. The signs didContinue Reading
CFN – We’re getting closer to a decision on the Cornwall General Hospital facility. Today is a meeting of the hospital board and what is supposed to be closure. Mark A MacDonald, a former Councilor, and part of the Concerned Citizens Coalition sent an urgent email to City HallContinue Reading
CFN – A proud Canadian music legend passed away at the age of 77. Stomping Tom Connors died at his Ontario home. Tom was an original. He was fiercely Canadian and a self made man. Social media is littered with tributes. His performance of The Hockey Song has becomeContinue Reading
Are we progressing or regressing? What the heck are we doing folks? I attended a community gathering last week which was organized by one of our local non-profits; what I would describe as an environmental organization which featured speakers from another environmental organization. I knew the talk would touchContinue Reading