CFN -It’s highly rare for a City Councilor to step down under the circumstances that Leslie O’Shaughnessy chose to. Below is the letter he has released to finally address a tiny minute amount of why he made that decision. We are releasing it in its entirety although we are highlightingContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT & MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON- An 18-year-old Ingleside female was arrested on March 14th, 2013. It is alleged that on March 2nd, 2013 she got into an altercation with her 18-year-old ex-boyfriend when she assaulted him and damaged property. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police wereContinue Reading
CFN – A small but spirited crowd braved the near -20 weather to protest in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario this morning. It was originally a protest about Councilor Syd Gardiner not being charged for trying to destroy their protest signs outside of the last city council meeting.Continue Reading
CFN – Without question …We need facilities that provide safe and dignified care for aging neighbours and family members. Without question …The Cornwall Community Hospital needs money to continue service to the community. Without question …We have the opportunity to take care of both needs. With the political know-how we haveContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Police confirmed a weapons attack today on York Street near Second West. One victim was taken to CCH. Police stated that they are in search of the suspect who is known to them. The investigation is ongoing. We will be updating this story as more information isContinue Reading
CFN – Has a County employee gone above and beyond to give you excellent service? The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is pleased to announce their new Staff Recognition Awards initiative – and is looking for nominations from both staff and the public. Recognizing those that go “AboveContinue Reading
Who: Friends of Vets. What: Roast Beef Dinner / Fundraiser Guest Speaker – Mr. Len Hart, WWII vet. When: Saturday, April 06, 2013 @ 4:30- 7:00 pm. Where: RCAF Wing 424 – 240 Water Street, West. Cornwall Why: To support the production and costs of our movie documentary “Breaking theContinue Reading
CFN – With Constitution Day (March 29th) fast approaching, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has revealed a startling lack of basic knowledge among Canadians about Canada’s Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Among other findings: •Barely half of Canadians surveyed (53%) knew that Canada’s originalContinue Reading
CFN – Sources have shared with CFN that the Cornwall Community Hospital has accepted an offer for the Cornwall General Hospital site. That offer is not the one tendered by the Concerned Citizens Coalition that was hoping to save the facility for the community. We have asked confirmation via theContinue Reading
CFN – In 2009, a disagreement between Canada Border Services Agency and residents of Akwesasne (alternately spelled Ahkwesáhsne) resulted in the CBSA temporarily re-locating the Canadian Port of Entry to nearby Cornwall. The temporary situation became a long term pain for natives and non-natives and one which has negatively impacted the impressionContinue Reading
CFN – I had almost as much fun covering the AMBE Spring Break camp for kids from Akwesasne at the OPG Visitor Centre in Cornwall Ontario than they did. I wanted to grab one of their electronic kits and make spin wheels fly! IBM teamed up with a score ofContinue Reading
CFN – There’s going to be a protest in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario Monday morning at 10AM. While the focus if I’m understanding the protesters correctly is Councilor Syd Gardiner’s Free Pass from Police over his taking their protest signs, trying to rip them up inContinue Reading
CFN – Earth Day month is just around the corner, a great time to consider what small change I can incorporate into my day to day to help transform my community and world into a more hospitable, healthy place. We have all heard the expression that “small acts, when multipliedContinue Reading
DRUG SEARCH WARRANT EXCUTED & WEAPON Cornwall, ON- Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team as well as the Ontario Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit and Weapon Enforcement Unit executed a drug search warrant shortly before 8:30 p.m. on MarchContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- A 40-year-old man of Khanawake, Quebec was arrested on March 11th, 2013 under the strength of outstanding warrants. It is alleged that on November 18th, 2011 he got into an altercation with his 39-year-old ex-girlfriend when he assaulted her, threaten her and chocked her. It isContinue Reading
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