CFN – Don’t you hate when petty politics mar good work done by a community member? Thankfully Brian Goodfellow of the Red Ribbon Support the Troop campaign was awarded for his community work for our soldiers with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. On February 11th, on Parliament Hill, REDContinue Reading
CFN – Like a scene from the movie Chinatown Cornwall City Council and their legal team led by David Sherriff Scott convened in a closed door meeting this afternoon. Cornwall mayor Bob Kilger was mysteriously absent from the meeting and a dais with speaker phone set up. Perhaps CourtneyContinue Reading
OVER 80 Cornwall, ON- Shane Turcotte, 21 of Cornwall was arrested at approximately 3:00 am on February 15rd, 2013 when he was allegedly operating a motor vehicle on Sydney St. near Fourth St. while under the influence of alcohol. He provided a sample of his breath which resulted in aContinue Reading
CFN – On January 16, 2013 Rory Maclennan (Fourth from left) presented a cheque on behalf of the S.D. & G. Cornwall Shrine Club for $8000.00 to the Canadian Shriner’s Hospital for Children board of directors. . The fund’s were raised from the proceeds’ of the S.D. & G. Cornwall ShrineContinue Reading
“Do not listen to those who say there is nothing you can do to the very real and large social and environmental issues of our time”—Maude Barlow. CFN– Everybody can make a difference, just not to everything at the same time. For farmers and home owners, one such battleContinue Reading
CFN – If you were paying attention you would have noticed that there was no concert in January and you might have been concerned, but fear no more. The Stage is back with a terrific lineup of talent for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season. The winter season of theContinue Reading
CFN – With recent teacher strikes in one area school board and contract signing by the other I was starting to formulate a theory that we really need to start paying teachers based on results. Something I’m sure none of the three main parties would embrace as the mighty teacherContinue Reading
Moderator’s Note: Deeply touched by Allyson’s comments on our deceased mutual friend’s FaceBook page that was quickly becoming a profound testimony to God’s grace, I asked if she’d summarize the tribute for CFN viewers. Don Smith ++++++++++++++++ Friend to many & witness of God’s grace – Alison Soulsby She was theContinue Reading
CFN– As long as you’re still breathing, it’s never too late to return to God. That was the theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s final public homily on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica. The pontiff spoke of the need for both personal and corporate witness to faith. “Living Lent inContinue Reading
CFN – Maybe Claude’s got it right? Puke up whatever venom comes to mind without being there or having any grasp of reality? After all, you only need to have your editor make a hidden retraction right? After having to make two retractions on behalf of their veteran scribbler ClaudeContinue Reading
CFN – Today we launch a new service for viewers of CFN. We are pleased to publish Coming Events listings. Community service, church and charitable events may be posted for free (subject to approval by CFN). The key is to be short and to the point. Notices must be inContinue Reading
CFN – Uh oh. What’s hitting the fan and will Mayor Kilger still be mayor after this meeting? Will it be about about the recent Fay Brunning letter? Will it be about other corruption issues? Will it be about the alleged mail fraud case where the Mayor was saidContinue Reading
SEARCH WARRANT UPDATE Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service Emergency Response Team successfully executed a search warrant approximately 8:30 am on February 14th, 2013. Investigation revealed that a male was allegedly in possession of prohibited weapons. Prior to executing the search warrant, the male left his Marguerite D’YouvilleContinue Reading
CFN – What is wrong with insurance companies? Or is it just mine? I just had my first real accident in over 30 years of driving. My poor car has been totaled, and I have a case of whiplash. And I’m grateful. I could have been a statistic, and am very grateful I’m not.Continue Reading
CFN – It’s hard for many companies to find great things to sponsor that fit in with their business, but Medical Arts Pharmacy in Cornwall Ontario was fortunate when the opportunity to sponsor the Seaway Blades 55+ Hockey team! Medical Arts has also been around almost as long as mostContinue Reading
CFN – No, Mayor Kilger & Elaine MacDonald, and Gilles Latour did not get a hold of me. 13 has always been my lucky number. Today was highly educational and very lucky for me. I had to take my puppy, Fitzy, to go get his puppy shotsContinue Reading
CFN – CFN has just confirmed that Ottawa lawyer Fay Brunning has filed claim on behalf of two managers at City Hall in Cornwall over Whistle Blowing issues. The city manager in charge of Whistle Blowing for Cornwall had been former CAO Paul “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick who has since been forcedContinue Reading
CFN – As a result of recent unanimous motions by the Cornwall City Council and, based on communication from the Minister of Health, the Concerned Citizens Coalition will be submitting a “community proposal” for the future use of the General Hospital. Our “community proposal” will make sure that General Hospital will be used for the common goodContinue Reading