Cornwall Ontario – Todd Bennett is launching his second attempt to become a city councilor in Cornwall Ontario. The Belleville native and manager at Farmboy is going to be one of the more interesting candidates. His no nonsense work ethic and business like attitude are refreshing. Continue Reading
CFN – Life is about improving and making things better, and after a year of research and consultations with a lot of people we are pleased to be announcing our new comments policy on CFN. As many know there are different formats used by various news sites. CFN manuallyContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As promised it’s time for my Naughty & Nice list for Cornwall and the area for 2013! We’re going to start out with the nice list. These folks get oranges, chocolate, and candy in their stockings this year! No lumps or coal or cat poo! TheContinue Reading
From cave painters to Picasso, man’s best friend has always captured artists’ imaginations. There are many reasons why. Among them, dogs – all descendants of Grey Wolves – have for tens of thousands of years given humans so much: Protection, warmth, hunting and herding assistance, as well as comfort, companionshipContinue Reading
Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment is proud to present ! A Tribute to the Everly Brothers! One Night Only! with TJ Jackson Elvis Impersonator! Saturday December 14th at The Port Theatre in beautiful Cornwall Ontario! This is a licensed event. Tickets available at Melody Music, the lottery kiosk in CornwallContinue Reading
Their story is captivating, complex and creatively inspiring. But it’s also a story about their soon-to-be-opened glassblowing studio so has an additional layer of excitement. Because as the artists have helped me understand: You can’t open a studio if you’re looking through rose-coloured glasses. To begin, operating costs run high.Continue Reading
CFN – The second annual Long Sault Christmas Market is going to be held at the South Stormont Town Hall once again. Many of your favourite vendors from the Farmer’s Market will be there plus many more. Be sure to come by and warm up with a nice hotContinue Reading
CFN – December – with its somber march to winter solstice – seems the perfect month to probe a poet’s perspective. April could prove too cruel with its seductive and expanding light, sometimes gaudy-vividness and abundant post winter distractions. And I hope Doug Hill will forgive me for using aContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s subzero outside and the November sun has begun its mid-afternoon descent. Yet, as it arcs ever downward, wide bands of warmish yellow light are suddenly streaming through the windows of Flowers Cornwall, right about the time Robert Martin says: “Flowers have a language. They can andContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Dean Laponsee has been inspirational to his community and his story is something that is a tribute to the spirit of caring that exists in the Cornwall Ontario region. When he was struck with septic poisoning that required him to become a triple amputee and nearly perishContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario -I find myself a generally cautious person, but all be it a positive person too. That’s how I felt one autumn morning walking up Alice St. Birds are chirping and the sun shines. A number of squirrels are running around franticly trying to collect nuts andContinue Reading
CFN – Today if you make the rounds in Cornwall media there is a respite from Rob Ford stories as South Stormont Deputy Mayor Tammy Hart has contacted area media and tried to get ahead of a report that was tabled to come out on the November 27th meeting ofContinue Reading
CFN – Hurricane Hart might be upgraded to Tornado after the Deputy Mayor of South Stormont reacted to the Integrity commissioner Robert Swayze’s report regarding her behavior towards staff and council. Ms Hart reacted by calling the Standard Freeholder’s Greg Peerenboom over to her farm and giving him an earfulContinue Reading
You know the expression: Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze. While it may not wax as poetic as the alleged Van Gogh quote: “A picture without a frame is like a soul without a body,” when combined with Dawn Dempster’s insights, both may offer usefulContinue Reading
Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment has a lot of war stories to tell in Cornwall Ontario. This week alone he visited the 80’s hanging out with ZZ Top, Styx, and Saga who were playing in the region. He’s been promoting concerts and events for decades! It’s hisContinue Reading
Friday, Nov. 8, 9:20 a.m.: I’m on my way to the Mystic Meadow B & B on Pilon Point Road to interview owner and artist Virginia Lake, who I’ve had the pleasure of meeting before. For starters, she’s one of our own Apples & Art championsContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Local musician, producer, and savvy business guy Sean Harley; lead singer of the Trench Town Oddities is sharing some Christmas cheer early! The Oddities are releasing a new 8 track album via digital download for free! Yes, you can give the hardest working band in CornwallContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As most regular CFN viewers know I’m a huge fan of the arts and artist myself. While I may never be able to paint like Mary Anne Pankhurst or some of the talented folks we will be covering; it’s something that I cherish in life and amContinue Reading