Akwesasne – It’s that time of the year! The Akwesasne Pow Wow takes place September 10th & 11th at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Cornwall Island! A true family event full of music, colour, and tradition! Whether watching the Dances, sampling the traditional Native foods or shopping at theContinue Reading
Long Sault – It’s business as usual for the popular Long Sault Farmers Market on Highway 2. Concerns were shared when the struggling Cornwall Downtown Farmer’s market went to city council requesting permission to “try” a few Fridays instead of their usual Saturday morning slots. The rationale givenContinue Reading
Williamstown ON– It is time, once again, for the Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum to hold the Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 24th, at 7 pm.This is the organization’s most anticipated event of the summer program and it plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts. The Fundraising CommitteeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – These four damsels were not in distress Saturday in Lamoureux Park in Cornwall Ontario as they laid the foundations to creating a Roller Derby team based out of the area! By day they’re all professional women working in fields like Real Estate, Law, and teaching. PennyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The “British Home Child Day Act” or Bill 185 received Royal Assent on June 1, 2011. Under this Private Members’ Bill, September 28 of each year is now designated as “British Home Child Day” in Ontario. From the 1860’s to the 1930’s over 100,000 children between infancyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! In 1980, when Terry Fox decided to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research, he knew he faced an immense challenge. After running a marathon a day for 143 days, Terry wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advised the residents of our Community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the Triathlon taking place on the 21st of August 2011. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s that time again for MPP Jim Brownell’s Annual Family Picnic – Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Lost Villages Museum on County Road 2 (Ault Park) from 1-4 PM! There will be a BBQ, entertainment and music. Fun for the entire family – all ages. All areContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor movie experience of years gone by during the first-ever Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, August 20 at the Lion’s Club Bandshell in Lamoureux Park. This free family event will feature the presentation of the animated hit movieContinue Reading
South Stormont ON – South Stormont is busy and happening in August! The Township is also a proud patron and partner in our Arts and Culture Partnership program which means any Events, Venues, Organization, and Artist qualifies for a FREE full page ad on The Cornwall Free NewsContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – On Wednesday September 14, the cast and crew of the /A\ Morning Show will be leaving their Byward Market studios and broadcasting live from Cornwall Ontario. The show will be live on the air from 6 am to 10 am. “We’re excited to get out on theContinue Reading
Toronto ON – The City of Toronto, together with the Honourable Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion and Sport; Holly Abraham, Chair of the Sport Alliance of Ontario; Rahul Bhardwaj, Chair of the Toronto 2012 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee, and Olympian Crispin Duenas will join in a celebration officiallyContinue Reading
CFN – Between the 1860’s and 1930’s, British Home Children came to this country as part of the Child Migration Scheme in Great Britain. Aged from infancy to 18 years, most were orphans, or deemed to be at risk or had already committed minor crimes. As part of this endeavour,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Pictured above one of last years foursome’s which includes Drive For a Cure committee members Bob Piteau (Event Chair), members Bruce Grant and Bill Dickie. Come join them this year August 31st, at Cornwall Golf and Country Club. For more information contact the Canadian Cancer Society. SharynContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Yes, I actually bought that Signet paperback book as a young un. We had this country place in Cumberland Head NY. Rocky Point community, and while picking up some groceries on a rainy Sunday I grabbed this off the spin rack. Loved that A&P!Continue Reading
Spencerville ON – Looking for something to do this weekend? Summerfest with Riverthieves What: Summerfest Where: The Spencerville Mill When: August 19, 2011, 18:00 – 23:00 Cost: $35 per person, with a $17 tax receiptFine food and an evening’s entertainment in a heritage setting. Catered gourmet buffet.After dinner entertainment: Riverthieves Rousing/toe-tapping Celtic and CanadianContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s only four and a half months until Christmas which means certain stores will have their displays out before September first! Kidding. I jest, but something I never jest about are good books, and I am very excited about E-Books and the technology available nowadays, soContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Poppy Dinsey is having the time of her life. The UK internet sensation has grabbed a lot of attention with her simple “Bridget Jones” quirkiness, hot looks, and concept of What I Wore Today. Since January 2010 she stands in front of a mirror withContinue Reading