February 1, 2024- An minor Earthquake hit Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario this morning with people reporting it from Cornwall Ontario to Montreal, Quebec. It was said to have an approximately 250 KM radius. The quake was reported to be centered near Huntingdon, Quebec.Continue Reading
JULY 26, 2023 – The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal plane crash. On July 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers responded to an airplane crash on Power Dam Road, east of Alexandria. The pilot was pronounced deceased atContinue Reading
December 6, 2022 – The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry detachment (SD&G) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an airplane collision on highway 401, in front of the Bainsville ONroute in the south glengarry township. On December 5, 2022, just before 8:15 p.m. OPP and the south glengarry fire departmentContinue Reading
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION AUGUST 15, 2022 – The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial police (OPP) officers responded to a fatal vehicle collision on Front Street in North Stormont. On August 12, 2022, shortly after 2:00 p.m. officers of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial police (OPP) respondedContinue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Drivers are fuming. After an early morning tweet and release about a tragic fatality blocking up the 401 Eastbound, nearly 10 hours later the public still has no real updates. “Members of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigatingContinue Reading
DECEMBER 6, 2021 – (SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial; Police, assisted by Technical Traffic Collision (TTCI) and Reconstructionist officers, continue their investigation of a serious collision involving two vehicles which occurred on the December 5, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m. on County Road 19 at CountyContinue Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2021 – ONE LANE/RAMP CLOSED (SOUTH DUNDAS,ON) – On October 21, 2021 shortly after 7:00 a.m Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound ( MM 738 – Iroquois), South Dundas Township. Initial Investigation has indicated thatContinue Reading
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 – The Town of Prescott issued a media release regarding an early morning derailment. To reach us email info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 – A collision has been reported by the CPS at Power Dam Drive. Traffic is closed from Vincent Massey to Power Dam as of 4:41 PM and we will update when more information becomes available. UPDATE 4:54 PM The single car collision involved the car and aContinue Reading
JANUARY 25, 2021- Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently at the scene of a fatal Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) collision on County Road 2, Ingleside in South Stormont Township. On January 23, 2021 shortly after 2:00 p.m, officers of the SDG OPP responded toContinue Reading
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – ROADWAY CLOSED NOVEMBER 4, 2020 – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently at the scene of a collision involving a truck and a horse and buggy on Fairview Drive in Avonmore, North Stormont Township. ROAD CLOSURE: Fairview Dr., Avonmore is closedContinue Reading
On October 14, 2020 shortly after 10:00 p.m Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers investigated a single vehicle collision on County Road 2, South Dundas Township (between Galop Lane and Marine Station Road). Preliminary investigation has indicated that an eastbound motorcycle left the roadway on CountyContinue Reading
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 – MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – Fatal Crash (NORTH DUNDAS,ON) – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a single vehicle collision on County Road 7 and Thompson Road in North Dundas Township. Preliminary investigation has indicated that at approximately 12:30 p.m, a northboundContinue Reading
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Tuesday July 28, 2020 around 4:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Hawkesbury Detachment, were advised of a work place death at a livestock exchange in the Champlain Township that had occurred on July 27, 2020 around 5:30 p.m. Initial investigation revealed that a 55Continue Reading
A early evening crash sent one man to CCH in a two vehicle collision in Cornwall Ontario. We will update if more info becomes available. If you see news happen email your photos or video to info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – ROADWAY CLOSED Fatal Crash (SOUTH GLENGARRY,ON) – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a single vehicle collision on County Road 19 (between County Road 20 and Headline Road), South Glengarry Township. UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE: County Rd 19 between County RdContinue Reading
Windows on sleepy Amelia Street in Cornwall light up brightly as two Cornwall Fire Service Trucks attended what appears to be a gas leak of some sort. Concerned neighbors came out of their homes. One deranged looking senior walked across the street to talk the fight fighters, none of whomContinue Reading
There’s a tractor trailer on fire on the 401 W near Ingleside. A CFN viewer sent in some photos and we’re waiting to hear from the OPP. They stated: “rear tires blown out and probably sparked the fire” “Driver probably separated his cab once he saw smoke or it fellContinue Reading