After much paper chasing it appears that Groupe Quint, another Montreal Developer is the new owner of Cornwall Square. CFN has learned that one of its management team is in Cornwall as we go to press. We will update this story shortly. If you have information about this storyContinue Reading
CFN started to get calls and messages early this morning stating that staff at Cornwall Square were let go. The mall mysteriously was announced to be sold at a fire sale rate after previous announcements of part of it to be demolished and the mall repurposed. Oddly enough theContinue Reading
THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Andy Courville, 31, of Cornwall was arrested on December 7th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of recognizance and probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on October 11th, 2018, the man attended a Second Street EastContinue Reading
Ontario can no longer claim the shortest median wait time for medically necessary treatment in Canada, with patients in the province waiting an estimated 15.7 weeks (on average) in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Saskatchewan’s wait timeContinue Reading
CHARGES LAID RELATING TO THEFTS (SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – On December 2, 2018, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report of a theft on County Road 2 in South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that culprit(s) entered a store (Canadian Tire) and removed various items. On DecemberContinue Reading
Petula Clark’s song, “Downtown”reminds me sometimes of growing up post war in Cornwall. That line,”Everything’s waiting for you”, says it all. Pitt and Second Streets were sort of our hub’ in center town. We had it all. There were so many stores that seemed to have everything we needed orContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – And so it starts. As predicted the latest council, gerrymandered by local unions and kool aid drinkers saw the first bite into them with Council barely responding to the water rates requested by City Management going up 4.07% This writer doesn’t dispute that the raise is needed. Continue Reading
MULTIPLE CHARGES AT TRAFFIC STOP (NORTH GLENGARRY, ON) – On December 4, 2018 at approximately 9:03pm, a Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer intercepted a vehicle while conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 417, North Glengarry Township. The stop resulted in the male driver providing a false identity. FurtherContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 53-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 6th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man contacted his ex-girlfriend, despite having conditions not to do so. Police were contacted and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. On December 6th, 2018,Continue Reading
Local photographer Calvin Hanson shares some shots of Beavers at the Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary! It’s amazing to see nature so close up thanks to the Camera of Mr. Hanson! If you’ve taken a photo or video you wish to share with our CFN viewers email info@cornwallfreenews.com.Continue Reading
WARRANT EXECUTED – DRUGS AND WEAPONS SEIZED (NORTH DUNDAS, ON) On December 6, 2018, members of the SD&G OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a property on Beach Street, North Dundas Township. ThisContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Charles Thomas, 21, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on December 5th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on December 4th, 2018 for dangerously operating a motor vehicle and a warrant was issued for his arrest. OnContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, ADMINISTER NOXIOUS SUBSTANCE, POINTING A FIREARM, BREACH OF PROHIBITION Cornwall, ON – Taylor Bergeron, 28, of Cornwall was arrested on December 4th, 2018 and charged with the following: • Assault with a weapon x 2 • Possession ofContinue Reading
Police Bulletin Calls for Service Kingston Police had 96 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on December 3, 2018. Of these, 77 calls occurred in the city central area, 13 in the west end, 2 in the east end, and 3 north of HighwayContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Meagan Malone, 33, of Long Sault was arrested on December 3rd, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on October 23rd, 2018 for drug offences and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On December 3rd, 2018,Continue Reading
Impaired operation by RedBlacks player (Ottawa) – In relation to the Ottawa RedBlacks media release : Ottawa RedBlacks player Greg ELLINGSON was arrested at 2:37am on Friday, November 30, 2018, in the Kirkwood Avenue and Carling Road area during a R.I.D.E. program. He was subsequently charged with refusing to provideContinue Reading
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Newington man was arrested on November 30th, 2018 and charged with criminal harassment and threats. It is alleged the man repeatedly contacted his ex-girlfriend and made threats to kill her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the manContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – I kinda giggled when I found out that there was a Canadian Francophone organisation locally. Not because I disrespect Francophones, but this area has people like that silly man with his pins and of course Dianne Poirier, retired school teacher, who besides being President of this localContinue Reading