The Overstalks store that opened at 141 Montreal Road to a lot of hoopla this past February has been shuttered down. Their website (www.overstalks.com) is also down. Signs on the store show that their landlord has seized the goods for monies owed and locked the doors. Attempts to reach landlord Wolfe Vracar were not returned, … Continue reading Overstalks shuttered on Montreal Road
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Local Quick Hits
Why are people so opposed to Wind Farms? Area Companies fight for young workers RCMP Officer nailed for DUI in Cornwall Teleperformance hit with Bomb Scare New Smaller Buses for Cornwall East End gets painted as Drug Crime Den Mexico just not the place to visit this year please visit our sponsors:
Tales from a One Handed Chef
Parisian Style Bistro: What’s the Fuss About? Chef Shawn Kretz turns in his latest column typing with only one hand! What makes a Parisian style French Bistro different than a Bistro in Lyons, Strasbourg, or Dijon? Well, for the most part a Parisian Bistro will draw the best from all of France’s 22 regions (including… Continue reading Tales from a One Handed Chef
Local Quick Hits
Wow, a lot going on locally. Red Cross Employees Picket Montreal Road Shane Haley Murder Case Update Arena Site starts Clean Up Cornwall Pyramid Targeted Leon’s Prez Makes Speech in Cornwall Councilor Mark MacDonald isn’t Happy about Rink Process please visit our sponsors:
Wine Tasting at Chez Nous – Chef Shawn Injured!
The bad news is that if you were waiting for Chef Shawn Kretz’s latest column you’ll have to wait a bit longer as he had a mishap with a power tool and injured his cooking hand. Luckily he still can supervise his crack, and friendly staff. I stopped by Chez Nous tonight and sampled some… Continue reading Wine Tasting at Chez Nous – Chef Shawn Injured!
How Do We Do It?
I’ve been asked that a few times now; about how we can run The Cornwall Free News. Well right now it’s a labour of love. You plant a seed, nurture it; and hopefully one day it’ll sprout some fruit. A lot of people have helped and spend their time so far and a lot more… Continue reading How Do We Do It?
Hockey Pad Site – Is it toxic?
I’m going to email the rest of council and the Mayor and hopefully we get some answers or positions regarding the site for the arena. This was just released by Councilor Mark MacDonald. Further to the issue I tried to raise at our last Council Mtg., let me be very clear. We were led to… Continue reading Hockey Pad Site – Is it toxic?
Health Care Rally in Cornwall – UPDATE
L I N K It wasn’t raining that hard. According to the minimal crowd in front of Jim Brownell’s office this morning people must be very happy with their healthcare system; especially here in Cornwall. Less than 200 people attended the rally set for 11AM. Apathy kills more people than Cancer; or a faulty Medicare… Continue reading Health Care Rally in Cornwall – UPDATE
Tobacco Bust Round Up
Hummer Seized and Ottawa and Toronto Resident Arrested for Possession of Contraband Tobacco CORNWALL, ON, April 16 /CNW/ – A 19 year old female driver from Ottawa, Ontario and a 24 year old male passenger from Toronto, Ontario face charges for possession of a tobacco product not properly stamped under authority of the Excise Act… Continue reading Tobacco Bust Round Up
Missing Cat – New Cat Trapping Program in Cornwall.
L I N K In 2008, Bishop was able to humanely trap 118 feral cats, which the vets spayed or neutered to help reduce the number of cats being born homeless in the Cornwall area. More than 2,000 cats were admitted to the Boundary Road OSPCA shelter in 2007, a fact that helped convince hospital… Continue reading Missing Cat – New Cat Trapping Program in Cornwall.
Is it time for The Medicare Party of Canada? EDITORIAL
It really is all of our own faults. In life we really have to decide what’s important to us. In my opinion what really sets Canada apart from the US is our Medicare system. It was one of the first in the world and emulated by many countries. For almost 35 years now it’s been… Continue reading Is it time for The Medicare Party of Canada? EDITORIAL
Hey Cornwall! Email us your news, events, and Issues
Have a beef? Someone do something amazingly nice you want to share? Upset at the G20 or price of gas? Is it someone’s Birthday? Email is at info@cornwallfreenews.com or canvid@hotmail.com with your news story or release. Bands, Artists, Groups, Charities, The Cornwall Free News is here to help. This is your online newspaper so feel… Continue reading Hey Cornwall! Email us your news, events, and Issues
Union Holding Job Fair for Hospital Construction Jobs
L I N K On May 6, The Christian Labour Association of Canada is inviting electricians, plumbers, pipefitters and sheet metal workers to the Ramada Inn to learn about the hospital project and other potential projects in eastern Ontario. A spokesperson for CLAC said the job fair will give local workers a chance to learn… Continue reading Union Holding Job Fair for Hospital Construction Jobs
Anyone else Defrauded by All Star Roofing (Paul Maurice Landry)?
If you received a flyer in your mail box from All Star Roofing last Spring odds are you may be a victim of Paul Maurice Landry. Mr. Landry has been charged, or to be charged with several counts of fraud for taking deposits for Roofing jobs that he never started in the Cornwall and Morrisburg… Continue reading Anyone else Defrauded by All Star Roofing (Paul Maurice Landry)?
No Gay Pride Fest for Cornwall in 2009
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT The most recent meeting of Pride/Fierté Cornwall’s executive committee was held on April 2nd where, after much honest discussion, it was decided not to stage a Pride festival in 2009. The current economic climate played an obvious role in our decision. More importantly, though, Pride 2008 saw a marked decrease in attendance from… Continue reading No Gay Pride Fest for Cornwall in 2009
Latest Area Tobacco News
The Gazette is running a follow up story about the Government cracking down on SMUGGLING Blackburn’s announcement comes after an investigation by The Gazette revealing the contraband industry has roared back to life after being nearly eradicated in the 1990s when federal and provincial governments dealt it a blow by lowering taxes, pushing smokers back… Continue reading Latest Area Tobacco News
Don’t Donate to Door to Door Canvassers
L I N K Here’s a link to a local story, but personally I don’t like to give to charity that comes to my door any longer. One, you never really know if they’re legit and two, I hate strangers showing up at my door. Tanya Elliott, director of communications for the Canadian Red Cross… Continue reading Don’t Donate to Door to Door Canvassers
Chef Shawn Kretz – Springing into fresh veggies and new menus
Here is another Column from Chef Shawn Kretz of Cornwall’s newest French Bistro CHEZ NOUS By: C. Shawn Kretz Spring is here, I think. With it brings the promise of new growth and the revival of our favorite seasonal recipes, or the introduction of new-found gems. I always look forward to the beginning of a… Continue reading Chef Shawn Kretz – Springing into fresh veggies and new menus