CFN – It’s been an interesting week since the Waterfront Development sessions in Cornwall Ontario. Politics are always fun to watch; especially when the politicians are smarter and more savvy. The public at the sessions were very loud and clear about not wanting development in their park; development meaningContinue Reading
Searching for Compromise is getting more difficult Has the word compromise disappeared from our public discourse? Has there been any compromise in the Quebec Students Strike? Over the past few weeks, a number of well-known reporters have written excellent articles that examine various aspects of the students strike from lookingContinue Reading
CFN – Having attended the evening public meeting of Tuesday, June 12th at the Civic Complex which was organized by the Waterfront Development Committee (WDC), I wanted to share my perspective. . On the whole, the meeting deepened my respect and admiration for the citizens of Cornwall. The public meetingContinue Reading
CFN – Week 3 of the Long Sault Market was another success. We had even more vendors than before and now we find ourselves in the position where we have to redistribute the vendors to make room for additional booths. Unfortunately I missed last week’s market so I’m playing catch-upContinue Reading
CFN – Truffles Burger Bar finally had it’s sneak peak VIP party Friday night in Cornwall Ontario. A lot of people were starting to give up hope on the resto bar every opening again, but some last minute assistance from Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Denis Carr allowed to crowd toContinue Reading
CFN– UPDATED 4:20 PM EST – The Missing Youth was reported found by the Cornwall Police. MISSING YOUTH Cornwall, On- The Cornwall Community Police Service is looking to locate TAYLOR MACINTOSH, age 14. The females resides in the City of Cornwall and was last seen on June 1st, 2012. Continue Reading
CFN – It’s looking like the “developer” Cornwall Ontario Waterfront Development Committee VP Guy Menard was referring to was his tenant Roy Perkins who sits with him on this committee. Documents received today by CFN; minutes from 2011 clearly show Conflict of interest issues and full knowledge of the committeeContinue Reading
BARRICADED PERSON IN CUSTODY & CHARGED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service successfully concluded a barricaded person investigation following a ten and a half hour stand-off. Police had cordoned off a section of the City as a result of an incident that took place in the area ofContinue Reading
CFN – It really is about our future. It’s not just about a City Park or even ball diamonds. It’s having our elected officials actually listen to the public. The City of Cornwall forms a “Lay Committee” to “select” people to focus on issues that they are brought to council.Continue Reading
DANGEROUS OPERATION, ASSAULT WITH WEAPON & BREACH Cornwall, ON- Kevin Tait, 58 of Cornwall was arrested on June 12th, 2012. He was bound by an Undertaking with the condition not to have contact with a certain female. He is also bound by a Peace Bond with the condition toContinue Reading
BARRICATED PERSON Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service cordoned off a section of the City as a result of an incident that is taking place in the area of the 800 block of Bedford Street. Police are requesting all citizens to avoid the area from Ninth Street toContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- A 15-year-old Akwesasne youth was arrested on June 11th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that the youth failed to attend court on May 31st, 2012 and a warrant was sought. He was held in custody until court later that day.Continue Reading
CFN – On Sunday, June 24, friends, neighbours and families are invited to participate in an afternoon of wholesome fun on the grounds of St. Columban Parish in downtown Cornwall. Centrally located in Cornwall’s original mile square, the location is easy to access and has plenty of available parking. AdmissionContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH WEAPON & WEAPONS DANGEROUS Cornwall, ON- A 12-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on June 8th, 2012. It is alleged that on June 7th, 2012 he approached another 12-year-old student while holding a knife and made a threatening gesture. The victim was not physically injured. Police were contactedContinue Reading
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CFN– Waterfront Committee member Roy Perkins (pictured above on right) has been caught lobbying hard for development of the city of Cornwall’s green space. The question is how many people has he sent this email out to that we received this evening? http://www.cornwall.ca/en/planningandpermits/waterfrontconsultation.asp The link for the meeting information isContinue Reading
CFN – Is personal transformation easy? Not really! The lower nature, or the body, will often be a distraction when it has been ruling for awhile. If you have any weaknesses it will exploit them in an effort to derail you from your goal of moving forward. The body isContinue Reading
CFN – One of the freakiest storms in recent memory hit Cornwall Ontario Friday June 9th. Trees were ripped up by their roots, quarter size hail pelted the region and rainbows brightly lit the skies after. Power was off across the city as firefighters and police battled the hysteria andContinue Reading