Short meeting at city hall last night as Council wasn’t in the mood to fight after Mayor Bob Kilger’s message of condolence to the family of Vanetia Warner who passed away from H1N1 this past weekend. L I N K Cornwall is reeling from the impact of losing the firstContinue Reading
For one day, Thursday November 5, 2009, the Ramada Inn will be chock full of artists. All areas of art will be focused on with workshops on networking, learning, and sharing skills. Guest speakers include Lawyer & Twitter Queen Michelle Allionotte who will talk about the business of Art; KeyContinue Reading
L I N K It’s amazing how many people watch this show. Lethbridge Alberta’s Tara-Jean Popowich won this years season. “Popowich beat out Montreal modern dance diva Jayme Rae Dailey, and Everett Smith, a tap dancer from Glen Morris, Ont. Vincent Desjardins, a finely tuned 20-year-old ballroom dancer fromContinue Reading
Local Visual Artist Jacqueline Milner of Image-ine Photography had three of her original works accepted into The Annual Focus Art Juried Art Exhibit. Jacqueline additionally received an Honourable Mention for her photographic entry “Sign of the Times” and was awarded a Blue Ribbon and a Cash prize for her Acrylic Entry “IcyContinue Reading
Cornwall Public Library will be holding an Antique Evaluation Clinic with Janet Carlile, an independent and accredited antique valuer and appraiser with 30 years international experience gained with major auction houses both in Europe and North America. The public is invited to register their items at the library prior toContinue 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
“Best place to be on the last Friday of each month is “Open Mike” at Cafe Connectionz, 407 Water Street East. Hours are 6:00 PM to 9:00PM. A great opportunity for local performers to be heard – just call and book your spot. For the audience – enjoy excellent food, fantasticContinue Reading
Lorna Foreman is one busy lady. She’s a writer who has a new book coming out soon, founded The Cornwall and Regional Writers Society, advocates for a number of issues, is the campaign manager for the local Green Party’s David Rawnsley; and even manages to contribute to our paper whenContinue Reading
Some of Reg’s steaming hot Coffey’s Coffee and Riley’s Donuts made the cold a whole lot bearable. There still were a lot of vendors and crafts people at The Cornwall Farmers’ Market this morning. Local NDP Federal Candidate Darlene Jalbert stopped by to purchase some yummys. and then she boughtContinue Reading
It’s getting colder out; especially in the mornings, but the Cornwall Farmers’ Market in George Assaly lane is still open Saturdays. From fresh produce, locally crafted products, and art performances you never know what you’ll find. Come out and sample some fresh Bison or have a hot cup of Reg’sContinue Reading
I just got the wrap up in from Bonnie Mitchell. Congrats & Kudos from all at The Cornwall Free News to everyone involved for putting on a super event in our community and area! She:kon and Greetings! Though the sound of the powerful powwow drum has faded into the past,Continue Reading
We are looking for local food product within 100 Miles of SD&G for our first season of our Web Show COOKING WITH KRETZ. We want to show off some of the amazing foods grown locally and cooked by a Red Seal chef. Chef Shawn Kretz will be creating cuisine forContinue Reading
The third annual awards were handed out tonight at The Cornwall Public Library. Presenting the awards was Brenda Wilson, Head of Young Adult & Children’ s Fiction. Lorna Foreman won for Children’s Fiction. Melissa Kwan-Inness Honorary mention for Poetry. Poetry went to Carol Goodard. Honorary Fiction to Suzanne Bolduc, andContinue Reading
If you love to write this group is for you if you’re in the Cornwall area. From novices to the more experienced there’s nothing like being in a room full of creative people to get you going in the right direction. Here is a blurb from Lorna Foreman whom youContinue Reading
Good thing Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee was there as his hot brew was just the ticket; especially with a hot chocolate donut from Riley’s Bakery across the street on Pitt this morning! People think I go for the culture and community; for the artistic displays and general good buzz.Continue Reading
L I N K “There ain’t much time left, you’re born out of this insane abyss and you’re going to fall back into it, so while you’re alive, you might as well show your bare ass,” Carroll told Rolling Stone at the time.” Carroll’s Autobiography, The Basketball Diaries, was madeContinue Reading
If you love to write this group is for you if you’re in the Cornwall area. From novices to the more experienced there’s nothing like being in a room full of creative people to get you going in the right direction. Here is a blurb from Lorna Foreman whom youContinue Reading
Yes, it’s getting harder to run a print newspaper in this economy especially as most people reach to the net to get their news, but there’s still a reason and purpose and place for print Newspapers. I hope the day never comes when they become extinct. I was glad toContinue Reading