A crane was parked in front of the venerable old Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario today. It looks like work on the marquis is finally starting. No comments from the theatre had arrived as of this printing. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
UPDATE 5PM October 8th – The Board of Directors just released the following: “As a result of yesterday’s incident, members of the Board attended the Agape Centre to speak with volunteers and staff. The Board is aware of the underlying Human Resources issues and have been and will continue toContinue Reading
L I N K – The Free Holder reported today that staff from the Agape Centre walked off the job briefly today for undisclosed issues. No replies to our request for info have been returned as of this time and we will follow up as soon as news becomes confirmedContinue Reading
Anonymity and the Net – It’s hot topic. Ottawa’s Lowell Green did a whole show on it awhile ago in that he was angry that anonymous bloggers could destroy people’s reputations and wage attacks from behind the veil of anonymity. People commonly use pseudonyms on the internet. Most times it’sContinue Reading
Seasonal flu clinics for people age 65 and over! This year it’s a different flu season! In October, Ontario will provide seasonal flu shots to people aged 65 and over and residents of long-term care homes. In November, all Ontarians will be offered the H1N1 flu vaccine. The Ministry ofContinue Reading
So I sat through the special budget meeting at City Council to discuss the situation with the arena. If I understood city staff as they explained this situation the budget is now up 13% at “this stage” which means as each stage rolls by the budget most likely will increaseContinue Reading
DEVELOPING – In a special session today of Cornwall City Council it was decided to move forward at full speed with the 3 plus 1 arena project. With such luminaries as Scott Lecky & Joe Gunn in the audience the presentation, discussion, and debate lasted nearly three hours. We’re busyContinue Reading
Maple Leaf Dinner / Dîner Maple Leaf For the Federal Liberal Association / pour l’Association Libérale Fédérale Stormont Dundas South Glengarry Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 6PM / le jeudi le 8 octobre 2009 à 18h00 at the / au Best Western Parkway Inn, Cornwall Tickets / Billets – $125.00Continue Reading
The sun stayed away until the end of the show. A busy Sunday crowd were treated to over the 100 + exhibitors at The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Home & Harvest Show. Carmen from Strathmore Orchard & Winery passes out the samples. Theresa Loiselle from Epicure SelectionsContinue Reading
Now that Autumn is upon us it’s time to get ready for the highest of high holidays on the Queer calendar, Saturday, October 31st. Yup, that’s right, Halloween is coming fast and Pride/Fierté Cornwall is celebrating with our Halloween Hullabaloo! We’re going all out for this one by staging itContinue Reading
One more day left to enjoy the sights and sounds of The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 2009 Fall Home & Harvest Show. Over 90 exhibitors from RV’s to Donuts there’s something for everyone. If you missed the Turkey Dinner preparation it’s on again today from 1PM. Here’s a clip ofContinue Reading
I’m live here at the show! The place is already buzzing and the weather is perfect to come on down to this family friendly event. Tom Manley of HOMESTEAD ORGANICS has his booth set up with information and products. You can take home some Organic pasta for supper or someContinue Reading
We need helpers here at The Cornwall Free News. I’m trying to figure out how to be at all the events I want to cover, write the stories that need to be written, and somehow chase down some new sponsors! Today you can find me at The 2009 Home &Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to sit down with Scott Lecky and talk Cornwall. From the 3 Plus One Arena project; to sports; to unemployment in Cornwall (he’s hiring) the Bridge Crisis, and even politics. Interesting guy and as soon as I can decipher my notes, and he emails me inContinue Reading
We at The Cornwall Free News want to help promote the Arts in our area. We’re proud to print Ms Carolyn Thompson’s winning poem from this years Cornwall Public Library and Regional Writer’s Society Awards. “In 1784 a group of people came to begin new lives in what is nowContinue Reading
CORNWALL – He beats people up with a 2×4 and the fans love him for it. Now Hacksaw Jim Duggan is returning to Cornwall tonight for a wrestling match at Murphy’s Inn. The show starts at 7:30pm. He’s the only wrestler to knock out Andre the Giant. “Knocking out AndreContinue Reading
Chefs Prepare For Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving fast approaching, The Chamber’s Fall Home & Harvest Show team of talented chefs have got some tasty ideas as families plan that special dinner. While many of us have a traditional recipe we bring out each fall, perhaps a little innovation is in orderContinue Reading
That’s our mantra – Spend Locally – Advertise Locally. If you like what you experience here on The Cornwall Free News please remember all of our advertisers and sponsors who make this happen. No Sponsors, No Site! We want to add our new Online radio station for October so pleaseContinue Reading