When does 35+2= 0 That isn’t new math, that is the sum total of Trudeau’s new cabinet. Adding two extra ministers hasn’t helped a bit and the deadwood remains, maybe shuffled around a bit, but still there. Let’s look at 3 examples: Mona Fortier is the new Minister of Middle Class Prosperity. Now there is […]
Scores, Lowe’s, and now the Scotia Bank call centre. It’s becoming clear that Cornwall Ontario simply isn’t a place to succeed in business. Normally closures come after Christmas, but there are starting to flood before. A weak employee pool, corrupt and incompetent City Hall, scandals, high electrical rates, and runaway taxes simply are not good […]
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATING MULTIPLE DEATHS NEAR MALLORYTOWN Names released (LEEDS, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) are investigating the death of people who were located at a home in Front of Yonge Township on October 11, 2019. The deceased have now been confirmed to […]
Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on November 20th, 2019 and charged with break and enter, two counts of threats, as well as domestic mischief. It is alleged during an argument with his girlfriend, the man damaged her phone and a door in the residence, as well as made threats to kill […]
HAWKESBURY OPP WARNS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS IN THE AREA (HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public after two recent seizures of dangerous opioids in the Hawkesbury area. Suspected purple fentanyl and crystal meth were seized along with paraphernalia. Access to extremely dangerous opioids is not limited to […]
Another Business Closing : It’s sad, another loss for workers and bigger unemployment lines. In parallel, Cornwall at least on paper gets another black eye. Perception all around will be that Cornwall cannot keep business afloat. Most of us suspect though that two (2) big box hardware stores in Cornwall was ill conceived at the […]
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Bradley Bonk, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on November 18th, 2019 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on October 27th, 2019, the man attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store. Police were contacted and […]
This council reflects our mayor perfectly. Sloppy, unthinking, feebly emotional, and all veneer with little to no substance, leadership, or remote understanding of her and their roles on council. It just goes to show that if you sell your soul to Labour and agree to rubber stamp their demands you too can have a lovely […]
On Nov. 11th we had a big snow fall. Luckily it held off until the Remembrance Day ceremonies were over. I had this vague memory of being there as a kid with my class from Central Public. I talked to some seniors and they were talking about the days when they used to go to […]
ASSAULT POLICE X 2, CAUSE A DISTURBANCE, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Erik Johnsen, 37, of Cornwall was arrested on November 15th, 2019 and charged with two counts of assault police, cause a disturbance, as well as breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man caused a disturbance at the […]
Recall date:November 17, 2019Reason for recall:Microbiological – ListeriaHazard classification:Class 1Company / Firm:Farm BoyDistribution:OntarioExtent of the distribution:Retail Recall details Ottawa, November 17, 2019 – Farm Boy is recalling Farm Boy brand cheese balls from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Recalled product Brand Product Size UPC Codes […]
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – William Stacey, 36, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 14th, 2019 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on September 22nd, 2019, the man was operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner in the area of the port of entry. Police were contacted and a warrant was subsequently […]
Request for Public Assistant – Indecent Act Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) is looking to identify the individuals pictured below in relation to an indecent act. Police are investigating an incident where the man pictured below had exposed himself in public while at a Second Street business on the evening of October […]
From a CFN viewer: Here’s my understanding of Heart of the City protocol: 1. It is always best if you actually own real property before applying; 2. You then apply for funding (new roof, new doors, new windows, a sign, etc) 3. You submit application; 4. Approved….YEAH!!!! 5. City registers a LIEN on title that EVERYBODY CAN SEE!!!!! YEAH! 6. Once time line […]
CFN has confirmed that Councilor Justin Towndale filed a Racial profiling complaint against the Cornwall Police Service. Mr. Towndale, a visible minority himself, has not responded to multiple requests to communicate on this story. We will be updating with more info shortly.
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Maurice Leger, 55, of Cornwall was arrested on November 8th, 2019 and charged with four counts of breach of undertaking for failing to notify a change of address to police and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man had changed his address without notifying police. On November 8th, […]
I love this town. It’s insane. I swear there’s something in the water, besides residue from Big Ben and lead. CFN has confirmed allegations that the letter to the editor published in the Standard Freeholder from Councilor Claude McIntosh was in fact not a letter to the editor, but in fact an email sent to […]
Dear Editor, This past week the Cornwall community was stunned by a Facebook post claiming an “attack” had been perpetrated on a Cornwall City Councillor and the Cornwall Mayor. Information in the post suggested that the weapon used in the “attack” may have been a pen, rumoured to have been mightier than a sword; this […]