CFN – I had to humble myself this week. I had to ask for help. It was extremely hard and I realized that as much as I like to practice humility, that I too have a lot of pride. I freely help people every day and rarelyContinue Reading
Jason St-Louis has been practicing the martial arts for over 30 years. Born and raised in Cornwall Ontario, he honed his childhood wih the love of martial arts and people. Departing Cornwall in 1996, he embarked on a journey that lead to a 10 year career in professional Mixed MartialContinue Reading
CFN – More than150 people packed the Cornwall Art Gallery last night. Yet for many of us, the sound of their mingling was immediately muted by the almost audible lamentations Renée Lalande’s paintings evoke. In fact within seconds after stepping through the door, it was as if there were onlyContinue Reading
CFN – After a lot of discussion with a lot of people recently we have decided to play with our new poll toy and let you, our amazing viewers express yourself on the performance of our civic servants at City Hall. You can vote on multiple choices, and feel freeContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall City Councilor was honoured to become the Vice Chair of the Police Board in Cornwall Ontario. He serves under chair Pat Finucan who took over for Hospital poohbah Helene Periard who mysteriously resigned. Councilor Rivette has been awfully busy since announcing that he was not goingContinue Reading
WARRANT & BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Larry Seguin, 41 of Glen Walter was arrested on February 6th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by a Recognizance with the relevant conditions to not associate or communicate directly or indirectly with a certain female, except in theContinue Reading
CFN – The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorne Scharf as the new Chief of Staff of Cornwall Community Hospital. Dr. Scharf will assume his new functions as of March 1, 2013. Having been a part of the of the CCH family since 2001,Continue Reading
CFN – Have you ever stood on sidewalks during a running event and watched the bib-wearing participants race down the street? Maybe wondered what it would be like to experience the feeling of accomplishment as you cross the finish line? Or maybe you’ve peered out your window on a frigidContinue Reading
CFN-People tend to sometimes mix up what they feel is right or moral and how lawyers and politicians deal with the law. The law of course has its own jargon and in its mystical ways can metaphorically prove that elephants can indeed speak Spanish and fly. Cornwall Ontario isContinue Reading
Flowers Cornwall is your one stop shopping location for all your floral arrangement needs. We have a large fresh flower cooler containing over twenty different varieties of roses and the largest assortment of fresh-cut flowers. Our selection includes tropical flowers from around the world, specialty roses (such as blue and multi-colouredContinue Reading
Dear Cornwall Free News, Just a note of support from a former resident of Cornwall, I can see that The Cornwall Free News is a place for people to voice honest opinions about local issues and that should never go out of style. Public debate is a sometimes painful process,Continue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on February 5th, 2013. It is alleged that on December 20th, 2012 she was involved in an altercation when she assaulted a 16-year-old male. The male suffered minor injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged withContinue Reading
CFN – Do taxpayers in Cornwall really want their taxes to stop growing or gasp! Shrink? Watching council meetings over the budget and looking at the make up of council this scribbler isn’t so sure? Councilors MacDonald, Thibault, the Mayor and to varying degrees some of the other councilorsContinue Reading
CFN – Alas Star Tek is no more in Cornwall Ontario. The call centre has been limping for quite awhile. It looks like their last big contract went to the new firm moving into Cornwall. Over 500 people worked at the Vincent Massey facility in the past. TheContinue Reading
CFN – The meeting space at McConnell Manor was full in Cornwall Ontario as presentations and consultations took place. Organized by Mark A Macdonald, former City Councilor and two high school students (Josh Welsh &Emily Ladoucer-MacDonald) The public was able to discuss the future of the old Cornwall General Hospital;Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Dean McLaughlin, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on February 4th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on January 22nd, 2013 he failed to attend court and a bench warrant was issued. He was located and released to appear in court onContinue Reading
ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF WEAPON & THREATS Cornwall, ON- A 34-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 1st, 2013. It is alleged that on January 30th, 2013 he got into an altercation with a 29-year-old male acquaintance when he uttered threats while holding a knife. He allegedly also pointed theContinue Reading
CFN – Fire stuck the St. Albert Cheese co-op in St. Albert Ontario this morning. This is a breaking story and we will be updating it as info comes in. St. Albert is famous for their Curd cheese used in many area Poutine’s, and their cheddar cheese. IfContinue Reading