CFN – Cornwall Ontario River Kings owner Bernie Villeneuve this morning confirmed that the team is 90% sold after a night of discussions with the new group of four owners and league officials. He stated that he’s been sworn to secrecy, but is expecting the new ownership to reveal themselvesContinue Reading
CFN – Bernie Villeneuve was still working hard today. The owner and face of the Cornwall River Kings was pressing the flesh and getting petitions passed out to area meetings. He’s hoping that somehow the public coming to city council Monday night in Cornwall well somehow tilt somethingContinue Reading
CFN – Bernie Villeneuve was looking forward to the new Valleyfield team in his hockey league starting this season in what would be the perfect rivalry. Sadly however his future as team owner has become one hot mess as the owner has vowed to stay in front of City HallContinue Reading
CFN – I spoke with Rick Lapierre of the Cornwall River Kings this morning prior to the press conference about what’s happening with the team. Mr. Lapierre was upset at Seaway News coverage which he termed inaccurate. He stated that he has nothing against Mayor Bob Kilger, but theContinue Reading
CFN – Two whistleblowing cases against the city; tossing this scribbler out of council with the use of 7 police officers for not liking my t shirt and now Mayor Bob Kilger, a former NHL ref and father of a former NHL player is being fingered for the end ofContinue Reading
CFN – Sprint Car fans will be pleased this Sunday as three 360 Sprint Car sanctions worked together to present an event at Cornwall along with Sportsman, Pro-Stock as the Semi-Pro had a special 25-lap event and the Vintage Stock Car Club were also be present on Nortrax Night. Patrick VigneaultContinue Reading
CFN – Pink Politics are again raging in the headlines. This time the cause is the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi Russia. Because of new laws (horrible ones too) passed by Mr. Putin and his government in Russia activists like the witty and talented George Takei areContinue Reading
CFN – A busy night of racing at Cornwall Motor Speedway with 6 features race as the Sportsman had double feature and Mini-Stock had a 25-lap feature race on Cayer Motor Sales Night. The 30-lap Modified Jiffy Auto Services feature saw Marc Therrien took the early lead as TimContinue Reading
A busy Sunday ahead at Cornwall Motor Speedway with 6 feature races planned on the schedule as the Sportsman will have double feature with the June 23rd being completed, Modifieds, Pro-Stock, Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock will also be on the racing night sponsored by Cayer Motor Sales. A great battle between two driversContinue Reading
Cornwall Motor Speedway presented round 2 of the Gaetan`s Chip Stand Canadian Nationals with a 100-lap Modified feature race along with Sportsman, Pro-Stock and Mini-Stock on Jiffy Auto Services night. Chris Raabe was the initial leader in the Jiffy Auto Services 100, round 2 of the Canadian Nationals Series,Continue Reading
CFN – It was ladies night at Cornwall Motor Speedway as gorgeous weather greeted race teams and fans as a complete race program for all five divisions was on tap as Alexandria Home Hardware sponsored the evening. Rookie contender Gabriel Richer took the early lead in the 30-lap JiffyContinue Reading
CFN – lya, Ilya, Ilya… The New Jersey Devils franchise is in ruins. Zack Parise went to Minnesota. Martin Brodeur is likely in his final season as a Devil. The Devils went all-in to get the dynamic Russian and between trading for him and re-signing him the club put itselfContinue Reading
Sunday July 28th 2013 at Cornwall Motor Speedway it’s The World of Outlaw Sprints! Gates open at 4 PM – Racing starts at 7! Free Parking! Free Camping! For more details click the poster or check us out on Facebook! 613 938 3945 16981 Cornwall Centre Road (Power DamContinue Reading
CFN – Michael Tayler and Alexandra McGee, both of Ottawa, have advanced to the semi-finals at the ICF Canoe Slalom Junior and U23 World Championships following preliminary runs on the opening day of competition in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia. Tayler, who represented Canada as part of the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team, placed 29th inContinue Reading
CFN – Mother Nature decided to cooperate with Cornwall Motor Speedway as Nightly Sponsor Speed Glass presented a full event of racing for the five divisions along with a demolition derby at the end of the night. Michel Chicoine set the pace in the 30-lap Jiffy Auto Services ModifiedContinue Reading
CFN – Today we are going to take a look at some of the final free agents who could make a difference for your team. Tim Thomas. I know this guy is unlikely to land a gig but I can’t help but wonder. Known more lately as a political bullContinue Reading
CFN – This is my first article here on CFN. I hope to find a lot of opinionated and engaged commenters plus some new friends . I’ve always enjoyed writing but for me it really started with my blog and has led me to places like Cape Cod, MA and Danbury, CT on roadContinue Reading
CFN – Free Agent Frenzy 2013 is alive and kicking. I’ll review each signing and its upside and downside. Nabakov resigning with the Islanders for $3.25M. Great veteran keeper with the option of trading at the deadline for an asset. No lose deal for Garth Snow. GradeContinue Reading