Mountain ON –Are you part of a Community Garden in SDG? The All Things Food Community Food Network is conducting an inventory of all Community Gardens in the SDG area and would like to hear from you!The goal of the inventory is to provide a resource for individuals and groupsContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – In light of the hot and humid weather being forecast for the next few days, the City of Cornwall is offering free swims at its outdoor pools on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm. “This will provide residents with the opportunity toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – With temperatures soaring and high humidity this week there are warnings for everyone, but in particular seniors and those with health issues like Diabetes. Some of the things you can try and do to protect yourself is to make sure you stay hydrated. Dehydration can beContinue Reading
CFN – On July 9th, SD&G OPP Community Serviceds Officer Mark Evans spent the day interacting with Dundas County Community Living members. Constable Evans met with very enthusiastic individuals to discuss bicycle safety and pedestrian safety while travelling the roadways in SD&G. It was a great opportunity to interact withContinue Reading
CFN – According to a recent article by Bruce Grierson there is a global movement to reconnect children to the outdoors. It has been concluded that doing this will result in happier, healthier and smarter children. If we do not, our earth, our environment and eventually mankind will feel theContinue Reading
To The Editors And City councillors My wife and I have recently purchased e-bikes (power-assisted bicycles). We have traveled the waterfront bike trails for many years and this year being no exception regarding the many people walking dogs without leashes,people walking two and three abreast,bikes riding two abreast taking bothContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – On june 24th I found myself at Babylon’s in Ottawa waiting for a band to walk on stage. At approximately 9:25pm when The Dead Zone was done their first song, I had fallen in love with punk again. The 2 opening bands, Black Market Candy and ForeContinue Reading
Montreal QC – A laughing contest held last October in Montreal sparked an international trend with contests breaking out in Japan,Czech Republicand the USA, according to the documentary RiRE EXTREME which premieres July 24th at the Just for Laughs Festival. “Laughing contest held. Hilarity ensues.” CBC Ultimate Laughter or extreme laughter canContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is your police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Tuesday July 19, 2011. DISTRACTED DRIVING CAMPAIGN RESULTS (Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry) – During the week July 11-17, 2011, SD&G OPP officers took part in the second or four Distracted Driving Campaigns dubbed “Phone inContinue Reading
CFN – Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak was joined by Gary Ellis, Ontario PC candidate for Scarborough-Guildwood to announce his plan to keep Ontario families and children safe by requiring registered sex offenders to wear GPS tracking devices. While 14,000 registered sex offenders are currently living in Ontario communities, policeContinue Reading
Dalkeith ON – The Dalkeith Historical Society gathers around the alter in St.Paul’s Chapel,Dalkeith for a photo op launching the “pick your own nose ” campaign that will be in the chapel for the All Day Bicentennial Festival Saturday,July 23,2011 in Dalkeith. . The Icon Blue Nose magnate available forContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – We recieved this from Sharyn Duffey of the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. We recently celebrated a retirement; Peggy Ware retired after 22 years with the Canadian Cancer Society. We also celebrated with the “Celebrating Youth Award” which was presented to Andre Theoret anContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – City crews are continuing to work to repair the watermain on Water Street which ruptured shortly after 12 pm on Monday, July 18. As a result of the rupture, Water Street has been closed to traffic between York and Sydney Streets and water service has been shutContinue Reading
Cornwall ON- John Lister of Fingerman Studios sent in these pics of storm damage in Cornwall Ontario. These two pictures were from the Murray Hill Motel on Vincent Massey Drive. If you see news happen email in your photo or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com and we’ll credit you inContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – Ottawa Blues Fest ended with a bang and a bomb as storms in the area helped the roadies and gave hundreds of people a day they’ll never forget. Winds hit peaks all over the Ottawa area even reaching Cornwall Ontario with lots of overturned objects andContinue Reading
Chesterville ON – The Chesterville & District Agricultural Society is proud to present the 80th Annual Chesterville Fair, July 22nd to 24th. This year’s fair is packed with entertainment at an incredible value for everybody, including agricultural displays, a thrilling midway, exciting shows, children’s entertainment, live music and much more!Continue Reading