Cornwall ON – Legendary Actress Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92. A break through actress and human being Ms Horne was thanked by Halle Berry, who’ll probably play her one day in a movie, as a beacon that paved the way to her being chosen the first African American […]
Cornwall ON – My wife is a superstitious sort. She likes to wear Evil Eye bracelets and has a myriad of habits, some I’d swear she makes up. We both lost very dear friends lately; perhaps it’s the age we’re entering, our mid-forties, but it makes me stop and ponder how fleeting we all […]
Ottawa ON – Steven Paul Boone, aged 29, is in custody, charged with over 7 counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault. LINK Acting Chief Gilles Larochelle said releasing Boone’s photo is an “extraordinary measure,” but is warranted to ensure all his sexual partners are informed and get medical care. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, the […]
Cornwall ON – Tri-County Literacy Council has offered basic computer instruction to the residents of S.D. & G. since 1986. A cap of 6 students per session means that students learn in a relaxed environment and receive the individual attention they often need. Over the years the agency has offered a drop-in program for persons […]
PROJECT PARADIGM IS A DRUG ENFORCEMENT TEAM COMPRISED OF OFFICERS FROM THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT AND OPP DETACHMENTS IN EASTERN ONTARIO North Lancaster, ON – On the night of the 03rd of May 2010, members of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) OPP Detachment and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) – Drug […]
Cornwall ON – A study released recently suggested that slim blonde, large breasted waitresses earn more in tips than others; especially dumpy, unattractive, ones that say “youse” and have charming cigarette and whisky phlegm voices going and bad manners. LINK His results indicate that evolutionary instinct trumps the ideals many patrons profess. Though most customers […]
Cornwall ON – A fire consumed an old CIL building on the former Domtar Inc. site in Cornwall Ontario resulted in the closure of the Seaway International Bridge early this evening. 5 Vehicles and 20 personnel were dispatched to the fire. An ongoing investigation will initiate to determine the cause and nature of the blaze. […]
Cornwall ON – The Grind Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar, located at 35 Second Street East will be celebrating its grand opening on May 15th, between 5 pm and 10 pm. Owners, Sue and Kay Martin would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the opening. “We’re incredibly excited about the reception we’ve […]
Cornwall ON – A great Fund Raiser was submitted to us recently and we’re going to to share it here. If you click the pic above you can go to the groups facebook page too. HOCKEY DAY WITH KENTON Hello, I am extending this invitation to you as a friend, and ask that you join […]
Cornwall ON – Paul Aubin sent us this release for Spring Fling 2010 this Saturday May 8th at The Best Western Parkway Inn. Old Man Winter has gone away and now the gays are out to play! The 2010 edition of Pride/Fierté Cornwall’s Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 8. Once again it […]
Cornwall ON – As mentioned previously MP Michael Chong has taken on the daunting task of trying to reform Question Period. One proposal which will be very controversial is the suggestion that the Prime Minister only show up one day a week, on Wednesday. The catch is that he would answer all questions for the […]
Social Audit Hearing Captures Lived Experiences of Poverty Cornwall ON – What is it like to live in poverty? What is it like to not have enough to pay for food and rent? What is it like to have to resort to the local food bank? What is it like to tell your children you […]
CORNWALL REGIONAL TASK FORCE SEIZES CONTRABAND TOBACCO Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) is very pro-active and continues to make seizures of contraband tobacco products. Between April 22nd, 2010 and May 5th, 2010, officers from the CRTF made seizures in the following regions: 1 seizure in Morrisburg, Ontario 2 seizures in Cornwall, […]
Cornwall ON – I have begun the plastic-film-less food shopping journey. I said in the last Earth Matters column that I would begin mid-May…well I started early. I was concerned about being able to find a nutritious whole grain bread without plastic to replace a wonderful product that we currently purchase off the shelf in […]
Question Period Reform Part 2: Just Answer the Question Cornwall ON – Michael Chong’s Motion 517 to reform Question Period will be debated later this month. While it only directs the Procedures and House Affairs committee to study his proposals, they offer a glimmer of hope that perhaps Question Period can still be saved. Question Period […]
Cornwall ON – Disgraced former Cabinet Minister Helena Guergis will not be the Conservative running in her riding next election. Embroiled with her own actions in airports and the stank of her husband, former MP Rahim Jaffer media reports stated that Ms Guergis has been kicked out of the Conservative Caucus. LINK When Prime Minister […]
Cornwall ON – Thank you Cornwall and Canada. And a special thank you to all of our sponsors who make our existence possible! Please, if you like our service let our sponsors know that you’ve seen their ads on The Cornwall Free News. Thanks to everyone we’ve been able to upgrade our servers so […]
Cornwall ON – Marijuana Activist Marc Emery will be on Seawayradio.com at 3PM EST Thursday May 6. In a rare radio interview Mr. Emery will talk about the legalization of Marijuana and related subjects. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdelnyxRDc&feature=player_embedded#! You never know who’ll pop up on Seawayradio.com – Live Community Radio from Cornwall Ontario!