CFN – South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis gaves owner Guy St. Jean of Neo Vintage Furniture a close shave at the stores Official Grand Opening Monday! The mayor was joined by MPP Jim McDonell and Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart in celebrating the arrival of a new business to South Stormont.Continue Reading
Perhaps it was being born in the 50s and growing up in the shadow of the African-American Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War that governed and informed my earliest understanding that abuses of power and ignorance could exact great and profound injustice. Perhaps it was because, in anContinue Reading
CFN – Could you imagine a city in North America refusing to post an entry link to a three month campaign by the largest media outlet in their city about why their city is awesome on their own Facebook page and websites? A frustrated Maurice Dupelle & Andre Rivette watchedContinue Reading
FRAUD & BREACH Cornwall, ON- Jarod Burd, 37 of Cornwall was arrested on February 8th, 2013. He was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that between October 23rd and 31st, 2012 he attended a local bank andContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Community Hospital recently announced that Dr. Lorne Scharf was appointed Chief of Staff. I had the opportunity to interview him One on One last week and CFN is proud to announce that Dr. Scharf will be writing a column for us and fielding your questionsContinue Reading
CFN – As the Liberal Leadership campaign winds down Front Runner Justin Trudeau is still visiting communities. This week he hits Eastern Ontario. He’ll be visiting Brockville Wednesday February 13th. Justin Trudeau will address local high school students during his visit to Brockville next Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as partContinue Reading
CFN – CFN would like to clarify the status of our 100 Letter campaign. Contrary to some rumors we are not cancelling it due to sabotage from members of Cornwall’s management and elected officials. We have had to delay the official roll out of our campaign due toContinue Reading
CFN – Odd how long some retractions take, this one after Clause McIntosh of the Freeholder completely trashed two well respected people during the waterfront public consultation. LINK in reference to a Cornwall waterfront committee meeting, it was reported that a “local lawyer” accused two members of the committee, GuyContinue Reading
CFN – Wow! We made it! CFN turned four today. It’s a real test for small business to survive. There are so many people I’d like to thank. Our viewers are always number one. Our sponsors without whose support CFN could not survive. My minority shareContinue Reading
An Industrial Furniture Revolution! Have you ever walked into someone’s home and your eyes instantly go to a unique repurposed coffee table? Or perhaps you have been heartbroken to hear that your neighbour’s beautiful mid-century industrial writing desk was a one of-a-kind treasure found at an estate sale? . Cornwall’sContinue Reading
CFN – After last week’s melt off over 20CM of the white stuff landed on Cornwall Thursday & Friday. Photographer Calvin Hanson captured the blizzard’s effect the night it hit and morning after! To submit your photos or videos to CFN email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com Continue Reading
CFN – The coalition that’s working to save Cornwall General Hospital have petitioned Councilor Rivette to bring Council on board. Councillor Andre Rivette City of Cornwall RE: LOCAL TASK FORCE Greetings Councillor Rivette: At a recent meeting of the Concerned Citizens Coalition the following motion receivedContinue Reading
CFN – As I traveled around making deliveries today I was struck by all the negative news and comments from people. Suspicions of community leader’s motives, disturbing social media postings and anonymous threats, international news of violence and, of course, complaints about the weather seemed to follow me everywhere. It wasContinue Reading
We offer a beautiful and serene studio space where everyone is welcome to enjoy and discover Yoga and all of it’s benefits. Spirit Tree Yoga is committed to sharing the authentic practice of yoga with the community and being a source of information and guidance on how to live aContinue Reading
CFN – The GlenStorDun Lodge issues a monthly Newsletter called the ‘ Lodger‘. It has many interesting articles, photos and great jokes. In the January issue Craig Smith, social worker and Tim McNally, recreologist, along with Linda Geisel have been working to make the Cornwall Unit into a dementia friendlyContinue Reading
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