CFN started to get calls and messages early this morning stating that staff at Cornwall Square were let go. The mall mysteriously was announced to be sold at a fire sale rate after previous announcements of part of it to be demolished and the mall repurposed. Oddly enough the name of the buyers was […]
THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Andy Courville, 31, of Cornwall was arrested on December 7th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of recognizance and probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on October 11th, 2018, the man attended a Second Street East business and removed merchandise, making […]
Ontario can no longer claim the shortest median wait time for medically necessary treatment in Canada, with patients in the province waiting an estimated 15.7 weeks (on average) in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Saskatchewan’s wait time of 15.4 weeks is the […]
CHARGES LAID RELATING TO THEFTS (SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – On December 2, 2018, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report of a theft on County Road 2 in South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that culprit(s) entered a store (Canadian Tire) and removed various items. On December 7, 2018 members of SD&G […]
Petula Clark’s song, “Downtown”reminds me sometimes of growing up post war in Cornwall. That line,”Everything’s waiting for you”, says it all. Pitt and Second Streets were sort of our hub’ in center town. We had it all. There were so many stores that seemed to have everything we needed or wanted. At Sleeman’s Sports Store […]
Cornwall Ontario – And so it starts. As predicted the latest council, gerrymandered by local unions and kool aid drinkers saw the first bite into them with Council barely responding to the water rates requested by City Management going up 4.07% This writer doesn’t dispute that the raise is needed. Political neglect and management […]
MULTIPLE CHARGES AT TRAFFIC STOP (NORTH GLENGARRY, ON) – On December 4, 2018 at approximately 9:03pm, a Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer intercepted a vehicle while conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 417, North Glengarry Township. The stop resulted in the male driver providing a false identity. Further investigation revealed the male was […]
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 53-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 6th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man contacted his ex-girlfriend, despite having conditions not to do so. Police were contacted and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. On December 6th, 2018, the man attended police headquarters […]
Local photographer Calvin Hanson shares some shots of Beavers at the Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary! It’s amazing to see nature so close up thanks to the Camera of Mr. Hanson! If you’ve taken a photo or video you wish to share with our CFN viewers email info@cornwallfreenews.com.
WARRANT EXECUTED – DRUGS AND WEAPONS SEIZED (NORTH DUNDAS, ON) On December 6, 2018, members of the SD&G OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a property on Beach Street, North Dundas Township. This resulted in the seizure of […]
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Charles Thomas, 21, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on December 5th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on December 4th, 2018 for dangerously operating a motor vehicle and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On December 5th, 2018, the man […]
ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, ADMINISTER NOXIOUS SUBSTANCE, POINTING A FIREARM, BREACH OF PROHIBITION Cornwall, ON – Taylor Bergeron, 28, of Cornwall was arrested on December 4th, 2018 and charged with the following: • Assault with a weapon x 2 • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous […]
Police Bulletin Calls for Service Kingston Police had 96 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on December 3, 2018. Of these, 77 calls occurred in the city central area, 13 in the west end, 2 in the east end, and 3 north of Highway 401. Some of these included: […]
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Meagan Malone, 33, of Long Sault was arrested on December 3rd, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on October 23rd, 2018 for drug offences and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On December 3rd, 2018, the woman attended police headquarters […]
Impaired operation by RedBlacks player (Ottawa) – In relation to the Ottawa RedBlacks media release : Ottawa RedBlacks player Greg ELLINGSON was arrested at 2:37am on Friday, November 30, 2018, in the Kirkwood Avenue and Carling Road area during a R.I.D.E. program. He was subsequently charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. There will […]
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Newington man was arrested on November 30th, 2018 and charged with criminal harassment and threats. It is alleged the man repeatedly contacted his ex-girlfriend and made threats to kill her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody, charged […]
Cornwall Ontario – I kinda giggled when I found out that there was a Canadian Francophone organisation locally. Not because I disrespect Francophones, but this area has people like that silly man with his pins and of course Dianne Poirier, retired school teacher, who besides being President of this local group has been a driving […]
Police Vehicle Struck; Driver Faces Impaired Driving Charge (Ottawa) One person was arrested for impaired driving after a vehicle ran a red light and struck a police cruiser at about 2 a.m. this morning in the Orleans area of Ottawa. An officer was travelling northbound on Champlain St. at about 1:45 a.m. in a fully […]