Cornwall ON – Claude Carrier from Cornwall is headed to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway for NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 courtesy of Benson Auto Parts and the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce. Carrier has won two tickets to the July 25th race along with two NASCAR jackets, two NASCAR springContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Clermont Rosa Concrete Foundation Limited is sponsoring a dressing room in the multi-purpose sports facility. “Our commitment to this project was never in doubt,” said Denis Rosa, Vice President of Clermont Rosa. “We’re big believers of being active in the community.” The $20,000 commitment means there areContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The AtticA store at 54 Pitt Street (right above Echo Trends) is having a big promotion entitled CASH IN ON YOUR STYLE! They’re having a draw for an Apple iPod Touch!  Entries are at the store and if you write in The Cornwall Free News or SeawayContinue Reading

What is that slow moving creature on the road? Summerstown ON – That slow moving shelled creature is probably one of the 8 out of 9 species of turtles in Ontario which are on the species at risk of extinction list. Yes Folks….please reread this sentence again.  This is due toContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Momentum is everything in politics.  Picking the right time to communicate the right message.    Polls released are suggesting that the NDP’s numbers are rising in Quebec which could lead to quite a shift in political numbers in the next Federal Election. LINK Among francophones, the BlocContinue Reading

(Breastfest organizers/second year SSW students from St. Lawrence College strike a pose for their cause.) Breastfest: Who do you wear pink for? by Marina Restinetti Cornwall ON – A pink elephant would have blended into the crowd of people who came out to support Cornwall’s 1st Annual Breastfest held atContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall’s newest Internet Café and Espresso Bar has finally opened!  The Grind located at 35 Second street is amazing. It’s a pearl in the gentrification and revitalization of the Downtown Cornwall core.   Somewhere between a Starbuck and a Timmy’s with good pricing, good beverage selection andContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – We need media sales professionals!    Are you looking for a part time opportunity and have experience in media sales and advertising?   We’re looking for a few good people who are committed to their communities and want to be a part of the fastest growing mediaContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – We get a lot of emails and calls here at The Cornwall Free News and this Wednesday a vote is taking place in Parliament regarding Bill C-311 which is the The Climate Change Accountability Act. The Harper Government is against this piece of legislation; although supported byContinue Reading

Jason Setnyk gave us the update on the first Rock for Charity event. “50+ people attended Cornwall’s first ever Rock for Charity. Over $200 was raised for Tri County Literacy Council!! Ghandhi once said “be the change you want to see in the world”. Thanks to everyone who was aContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –  Malcolm McLaren, the man who brought us The Sex Pistols and a pillar of the British Punk Movement of the late 70’s and 80’s has died at the age of 64.  He also managed The New York Dolls. WIKI The BBC’s creative director Alan Yentob said: “WithoutContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Federal Green Party of Canada of Canada leader Elizabeth May is taking exception to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s attacks on the Environment in what she calls an “Anti-Green” agenda. LINK “If this government’s policy goals were ever stated clearly, Canadians would be up in arms,” says May.Continue Reading

Cornwall ON– So it’s time.   Some of you may recall I talked about some life and fitness goals for 2010 for myself. It’s wasn’t about dieting, but about living better.     There are many different ways to approach this, but after consulting and discussing this with a lotContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – You can stick a fork in Helena Guergis and her political future. The Leona Helmsley of Canadian Politics had her “resignation” accepted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper after months of embarrassing the government with antics from throwing tantrums at airports to issues pertaining to her family lifeContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – For over 30 years Bill Tarmey has been playing Jack Duckworth on Coronation Street.   Jack & Vera were cornerstones of the show.   Warm friendly characters. Elizabeth Dawn who played Vera retired a few years ago after suffering from Emphysema; Bill has had heart By-pass surgery asContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Polish President, Lech Kaczynski died in a plane crash in Russia that killed over 70 people including key members of the Polish Government including the Central Bank Governor and politicians. LINK “As it was preparing for landing, the Polish president’s aircraft did not make it to theContinue Reading