CFN – When Mike and Natalie Bedard decided to open a new pool company in Cornwall, they were making an important business decision – and a family decision as well. The couple had worked at a local pool company for over 10 years, and they had received jobContinue Reading
CFN – Ian Bowering has been the curator for the Cornwall Community Museum in the Old Woodhouse for 33 years now. That’s an awfully long time; but some, like City Councilor Syd Gardiner seem to think that it’s time for his funding to be cut and perhaps evenContinue Reading
CFN – This is nothing short of amazing and will certainly put you in the holiday spirit. . I am hoping that you will help me encourage and empower two amazing young teens from Cornwall. These two young men, Sam and Cody Chambré, raise money to drill wells in Africa.Continue Reading
CFN -After experiencing the “big city” life in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Dallas, Lisa Blanchard recently returned to her hometown of Cornwall – and she couldn’t be happier. “I really missed home,” said Ms. Blanchard. “Cornwall has really changed, and I think it’s poised to grow.” AlongContinue Reading
CFN – I was supposed to be at the Bell Centre Friday night to catch The National but time and lack of sleep wore me down! Luckily some Cornwallites made the trip and raved about the group’s performance! Special thanks to Jennifer MacDonald for the great photos! Apparently WinContinue Reading
CFN – Winter; the coldest season of the year; the prettiest time of the year; the shortest and yet, longest time of the year. A season that brings the warmth as well as the cold. A season that brings happiness and yet sadness. A season of love. But, let meContinue Reading
CFN – In the latter stages of being at home with my parents, I remember decorating my small bedroom floor-to-ceiling pictures of the peoples of the world. I would contemplate their world to my limited capacity, but was always very intrigued by every aspect of their life depicted inContinue Reading
CFN – Heather Hughes is dedicated to helping people achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It’s a journey she knows first-hand. A car accident in her early twenties left Ms. Hughes with serious injuries. After two surgeries, the Williamstown native emerged mobile, but suffering from chronic pain. It was duringContinue Reading
CFN – Today’s Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day comes from John Lester of J.L. Computers. Btw, some of his framed photos are available at The Grind for purchase! From John: Took a week off this summer and travelled to the Saguenay and Gaspe. This gave me aContinue Reading
CFN – This past Saturday, Dec 3 2011, The St. Lawrence Acoustic Sound Stage hosted something a little different, a night of jazz. At least it was different from what I have encountered there. And I would have encountered it on Sturday if I wasn’t at the Ingleside Tree LightingContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a non-exclusive and non-predatory Media sponsor for Motivational Speaker Gerry Visca’s return to our fair city! Mr. Visca was the key note speaker for Biz Fest recently. He’s going to be holding two sessions with a capacity of 100Continue Reading
CFN – As some of you know I’ve been working on my second novel; Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge. It’s been an interesting and challenging process. I had to scrap my first draft and start over from scratch, and am also working on the screenplay asContinue Reading
CFN – Santa Clause made a visit to Ingleside on Saturday night. He arrived on a horse drawn wagon instead of his usual ride. Apparently the deer are building up their stamina for the big night and the sleigh was in the shop for a tune-up. He made hundredsContinue Reading
CFN – Here is your Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day! Kathy Coffey sent in this image. This is a picture of my father as a teenager working on my grandfathers farm. The picture was taken about 70 years ago by my grandmother with her Brownie Hawkeye camera. IfContinue Reading
CFN – The Ontario Provincial Junior Weightlifting Championship was held this weekend in Toronto and an athlete from Cornwall`s Caveman Strong gym has qualified for the Nationals. Fifteen year old Kelly McGillis finished in second place in her weight category which solidified her spot on the Ontario team. McGillisContinue Reading
CLICK TO ENLARGE CFN – John Lester of JL Computers submitted this picture of a waterfall in SD&G asking the question: “Can you guess where this is?” Please post your guess below and if you wish to submit your photo or video of the day email us at info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
CFN – At the prospect of leaving your home, you don’t really think about how much you are going to miss your family; your friends; your life. When I think back to who I was before I boarded that plane, I get distorted images. I get distorted memories. I getContinue Reading
CFN –Somewhere over the Rainbow, the waters run clean, the air is crisp and bright. There is room to run, laugh and be an individual. Plenty of food and shelter for all. Room for every man and creature to sustain themselves and their offspring. There is love and respect forContinue Reading