Cornwall ON – There’s a lot of smoke right now as certain political types; mostly rookies with no comprehension of how the system works, about turning le Village in Cornwall into some sort of Arts Enclave. People dream big when spending tax dollars. Odd. Le Village was at one pointContinue Reading
CFN – The doors open at 10 AM and the show lasts until 4 PM. There will be lots of stuff to buy including some great coffee. Vendors that will be present include: Coffeys Coffee – Reg Coffey Avon by Sue Belanger Kinderhook Crafts – Lori Cleary Storm Realty-LynnContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Two struggling teams off the ice met on the ice on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. A total of 3,215 fans took advantage of $5 tickets and watched the River Kings skate to a 6-2 win over Saint-Georges in LNAH action. Nicolas Corbeil led the offensiveContinue Reading
The 2nd year (Graduating) Social Service Worker students at St. Lawrence College are holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Seniors Recreational Services for Glen Stor Dun Lodge, St. Joe’s Villa, and Parisien Manor. They want to raise a minimum of $1000. Saturday March 22, 2014 starting at 6 PM forContinue Reading
CFN – I’ve been reading Richard “Bugs” Burnett’s Three Dollar Bill column for more years than either one of us would probably want to count up to. Bugs is an amazing writer. His columns are full bodied and piquant. However he’s jumping on this odd and strange band wagonContinue Reading
CFN – The first major trade of the 2013/14 season has occurred, and it’s an interesting whopper! Buffalo sends out Ryan Miller and Steve Ott to St. Louis. In return the Blues get Jaroslav Halak, a UFA himself and most likely to be traded again, Chris Stewart, William Carrier, aContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – In these days of trendiness and pushing the limits its comforting to see an old haunt from the past still running. Jack Lee’s in Cornwall Ontario still serves what we Gaijin refer to as Chinese Food. Egg Rolls, Won Ton Soup, Pork Spare Ribs soaking inContinue Reading
CFN– Asset management in the cap age is critical to any NHL team’s success. You have to get value whether it be via a players contract versus their output or long term planning. Sometimes you don’t mind paying a premium if it’s for a quality that your teamContinue Reading
CFN – John Tavares season ending injury should be the moment that the silliness of NHL players at the Olympics ends. Tavares, like many of his NHL bretheren are paid millions of dollars per year to perform against the World’s best talent. There is nothing about the Olympics that benefitContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – You see some interesting stuff on Social Media and I discovered Cornwallite Jon Irvine and his Cornwall Song. It’s not everyday you see a local song featured, never mind on the Uke! Sadly Jon is leaving Cornwall; heading off to Halifax apparently; but his Cornwall songContinue Reading
It’s time! Happy Birthday to CFN! We turned FIVE this morning. It’s hard to believe and time sure has flown by fast! In five years we have published 7,639 pieces, moderated over 43,000 comments, loaded over 15,000 photos and have over 1500 videos in our library! To giveContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Saturday night Cornwall Ontario celebrated Diversity with a mass of support for the Diversity Cornwall Valentine’s Dance featuring 5 Drag Queens and a Burlesque Performer! The list of sponsors including CFN was impressive: Cornwall Toyota – Food Basics – Truffles Burger Bar Eight Zero Zero – Canadian Tire – Country BuffetContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – River Kings forward Dominic Chiasson reached a milestone on Saturday night at the Civic Complex but the Laval Braves spoiled the party with a 6-5 road win in front of a boisterous crowd of 2,672. The veteran from Valleyfield scored twice, including his 300th LNAH goal. WithContinue Reading
“You have the right to remain silent.” Those were the words that school teacher Bill Marcie kept hearing again and again. He was in shock. For over 30 years he had taught music and now here is was locked in a cage; his whole world changed forever. Everything wasContinue Reading
Good luck Mark and enjoy the ride! Corus Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dickie as General Manager of Corus’ radio stations in Ottawa and Cornwall, effective February 3, 2014. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for providing strong leadership and strategic direction to the Ottawa radioContinue Reading
The Cornwall Free News is proud to be celebrating its 5th Birthday Sunday February 9th at 2:30 PM at The Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario! We kick things off with Funny Man Mark Vincent followed by Cornwall Songstress Mandee Woods who is taking a break from recording to help celebrateContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Thank you for the response to our 11th Councilor column. It’s been impressive and your feedback has been helpful and amazing. The biggest issue since we started was the waste spending on outside agencies here in Cornwall. It’s that time of the year when outside agenciesContinue Reading
World Interfaith Harmony Week A LOCAL CELEBRATION A Meal – A Presentation – A Discussion Special Guest: Brian Carwana, Encounter World Religions Centre Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Knox-St Paul’s United Church, Cornwall To celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week as designated by the United Nations, theContinue Reading