I think many of us have heard about the emerald ash borer which arrived in North America from overseas in 2002. This insect thrives on and consequently kills ash trees within 4 years of infestation. We have witnessed the impact this little bug is having on our landscape as onceContinue Reading

CFN – The meeting space at McConnell Manor was full in Cornwall Ontario as presentations and consultations took place.   Organized by Mark A Macdonald, former City Councilor and two high school students (Josh Welsh &Emily Ladoucer-MacDonald) The public was able to discuss the future of the old Cornwall General Hospital;Continue Reading

CFN – As was reported in the Ottawa Citizen and redistributed by Cornwall Free News on Thursday, January 24, incidences of Clostridium difficile infections are spiking in Ottawa-area hospitals. In this regard, Ottawa is not special. Cases of C.diff and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria are rising across Canada. .Continue Reading

CFN – My learned colleague from the Standard Free Holder is parroting a few of our City Councilors about police services in Corwnall.  In particular how they need more money. Cornwall, like many communities has many challenged.    Chief Dan Parkinson and I sat down earlier this week and talkedContinue Reading

CFN – The Concerned Citizens Coalition will be holding another public meeting on Monday February 4, starting at 6:30 pm, at the McConnell Manor.  The purpose of the meeting will be to further the cause of making sure the General Hospital be used for the benefit of seniors in this area.Continue Reading