CFN – While checking out some of the art tour in Cornwall Ontario I stopped by OBO Studio which was just created by Tracy-Lynn Chisholm & Emily MacLeod, two area artists that have taken part of the second floor of the old Standard Free Holder building and turned it intoContinue Reading
CFN – Another car crash marred the 2nd & Belmont interchange in Cornwall Ontario – Resident Todd Lauzon sent in these photos. It’s been the fourth accident he’s seen at this corner in his one year of living there. One person was reported to be taken awayContinue Reading
CFN – It was an historic and emotional night at South Stormont Ontario Council. After a near 20 minute presentation from language activist Howard Galganov council voted unanimously to pass a new by law that categorically states that in South Stormont Ontario businesses can put any language they wish on theirContinue Reading
CFN – Bright and early last Monday morning, some members and supporters of the area’s Language Fairness for All group descended upon Cornwall Community Hospital in a demonstration designed to coincide with a three day hospital accreditation site visit. CCH Board Chairperson Helene Periard escorted the four member inspection teamContinue Reading
CFN – No, the Canadian Navy did not invade Cornwall Ontario Tuesday morning, but the frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec arrived at 11 a.m.. Andre Rivette, acting mayor, welcomed the ship. Grand Chief Mitchell of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was there too. The HMCS Charlottetown, a sister ship asContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario City Council’s concept to fool the public into thinking that it’d finally grew some population by simply changing their signs to accommodate area population was rejected by the Province. Led by one of their most disconnected councilors, Syd Gardiner, the concept was to just add in areas; maybeContinue Reading
CFN– Following an ongoing investigation in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision, which occurred 23Sept12 on McCormick Road, North Glengarry Township, SD&G OPP have charged the driver of the vehicle involved. Kevin MENARD (25yrs old of South Glengarry Township) faces two charges of: – Dangerous Operation Causing Death – MotorContinue Reading
CFN – I can’t believe September is almost over! It’s been a totally crazy month and is always one of my faves! It’s also the time to have your business, service, event, or organization noticed and there is no better value or place for you to accomplish your goals thanContinue Reading
CFN – The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) came to an end Sunday, with closing ceremonies held at the National Arts Centre. Organizers announced the winners of the official competition during the ceremonies. This year’s event, held September 19th-23rd, was a tremendous success with packed screenings, sold out workshops, high profile networkingContinue Reading
In Politics, Business and even during our home lives there are a few basic components of successful LEADERSHIP! Cornwall, Ontario’s lack of progressive political leadership is not only clearly evident, but is also seriously failing us in many basic functions! Lack of Communication Transparency is the hottest word passed aroundContinue Reading
CFN– Cornwall Ontario woke up to having its own brand new spanking Arts Council. It was mostly a bureaucratic and governmental exercise. Led by City Councilor Denis Thibault the initiative was then passed on to the Community Futures office and via a one year contract to Bruce Davis. François Désormeaux of SDSGContinue Reading
CFN – First Student Bus Drivers & staff are holding their 12th Annual Survivor fund raiser for CHEO in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Cornwall Ontario! In spite of cold, rain, and rescheduling the group has raised over $14,512.30 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. A new record forContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall Ontario today confirmed exclusively to CFN that his choice for the new CBSA office would be on US soil. Responding to whether the official nod had been given out of Ottawa yet he categorically stated that he had not been contacted with anyContinue Reading
CFN – Another fumble for director of the Cornwall Area Chamber of Commerce as they announced that they will not in fact be rolling out a 2012 Fall Show at the Civic Complex in Cornwall Ontario. The Chamber has the Spring Show, but declining numbers to both the Spring ShowContinue Reading
It’s never too late to check your prostate! Help us throw the book at prostate cancer! Book your arrest! Book your annual check-up! The Canadian Cancer Society & Supply Chain Management hosts the annual Jail-N-Bail event: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Cornwall Square 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dollars raised at theContinue Reading
CFN – Many years ago, during the Nixon administration in the U.S., Vice-President Spiro Agnew once called the press“the nattering nabobs of negativity.” Perhaps that chestnut of a phrase, which was actually penned in a speech for the Veep by William Safire, could be applied today to the folks whoContinue Reading
OPP – On September 20, 2012 at approximately 12:41pm, members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Team and Crime Unit members responded to a report of suspicious people in the Long Sault area. As a precautionary measure,Continue Reading
CFN – During Tuesday’s much-anticipated meeting on Parliament Hill between regional language rights advocates and Canada’s Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, James Moore, reportedly Moore admitted that forcing bilingualism on Canada’s citizens simply isn’t working. In the words of meeting participant Beth Trudeau: “He [Moore] confirmed that EVERYContinue Reading