Film is such a personal thing; the kind of personal thing best shared with lots of people… Tonight was the kick off of the Aultsville Winter Filmfest. The first film, director Jane Campion’s BRIGHT STAR ,did not dissapoint the near capacity crowd that braved -20 temperatures to watch the angstContinue Reading

Liberal Critic, Critiques Bridge Issue  Since late last spring Cornwall residence and businesses have been victimized by the ongoing border dispute. This issue was ignited when the Government of Canada decided to arm all of its border guards. The Cornwall Port of Entry is the only border crossing in thisContinue Reading

Rachel Bourgon is one happy artist.  Her painting entitled “Knox”  won first prize and a $400 cheque at the Cornwall Regional Art Galleries Annual Juried Exhibition. Sylvie Lizotte was a very busy woman as she prepared for the event.  It all cumulated with the prize winners and the art that will beContinue Reading

The Cornwall Health Coalition is having an urgent town hall meeting next week in order to discuss the budget deficit that will result in service cuts to Cornwall Community Hospital. They’ve invited MPP Jim Brownell and members of the hospital’s board. This is a public meeting so it’s encouraged thatContinue Reading

Project 2010 is receiving over $11,000 thanks to the 7th Annual Seaway International Wine Festival. Cornwall Ontario – The event which featured an endless selection of fine wines, spirits and beer from around the world as well as gourmet foods was held at the Ramada Inn & Conference Centre on Saturday,Continue Reading

Government of Ontario Hands out Tens of Thousands in Funding by Markus Noé Cornwall Ontario – Nearly $500,000 in funding was given to local not-for-profit organizations throughout the community. This is a part of the 50 million dollar investment that the government of Ontario is making to support capital projectsContinue Reading

It’s that time of the month people.   Café Connectionz hosts their Friday Night Open Mic night the last Friday of each month. This month features Keegan Larose and friends Jason Setnyk, Cody Zulinski, and Tricia Lee Robinson.   FACEBOOK PAGE Open Mic is free to the public, but buy someContinue Reading

Canadian award winning Children’s recording artists and entertainers Splash N Boots are here in Cornwall Ontario recording a new music video at Dream Builder Studios.  The team also recently won Canadian Children’s Group of the Year. The pair have been busy performing all over the globe; even performing in AustraliaContinue Reading

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Glen Grant had a very busy night.     Championing the dog park and being one of the three councilors that spearheaded opting out of the Glen Stor Lodge Pharmacy contract. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lRi1WnsBDs Councilor Hug I think hit the nail on the head on one major point.Continue Reading

(advertisement) JL Computers at 164 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario sells an awful lot more than just computers.  Drop by this week and mention the Cornwall Free News to them and you get 10% off any Kodak Digital Camera and a Free 2 GB Memory Card! (Sale ends FebruaryContinue Reading

It should be a very busy evening as people will be showing up to support the creation of a dog park within Cornwall Ontario’s boundaries.   From the reports coming to this desk the city seems reticent to support a facility within the confines of our city; especially anywhere nearContinue Reading

ROGER SAUVÉ – Life Trends – Facts and Figures That Matter To You – November EI claims up in Cornwall. Not good news for the Cornwall region, but it could be worse. This morning, Statistics Canada released the number of people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. For Canada as a whole, aboutContinue Reading