A second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the area. The male in his 60’s is from Prescott-Russell, and was tested on March 14, 2020. Following testing, the individual was discharged home where he remains in self-isolation, following Public Health direction. The individual experienced mild symptoms of fever,Continue Reading
Police to Enforce Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act On March 17, 2020, the government declared a provincial emergency through the authority granted under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) and has enacted two Orders that will protect the public and reduce the harmful spreadContinue Reading
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUGS SEIZED Over 50 Kilograms seized (SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) On March 16, 2020 at 2:24 p. m, members of the Stormont Dundas &Glengarry OPP with the assistance of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401 in South Glengarry Township.Continue Reading
TWO PEOPLE CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP UNCOVERS DRUGS (NORTH GRENVILLE, ON) – On March 15, 2020 just after 6:00 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of uniform patrol officers from Grenville County OPP conducted a trafficContinue Reading
MISCHIEF UNDER $5000 Cornwall, ON – Shawn Wadden, 21, of Cornwall was arrested on March 13th, 2020 and charged with mischief under $5000. It is alleged on March 13th, the man damaged a vehicle mirror, belonging to someone he did not know, and police were contacted to investigate. During theContinue Reading
In a sad tragic bad movie; tonight’s session of Council was a pathetic mess showing how truly lacking in leadership and vision our elected council are. If you’re depending on Dr. Paul to save you, you’re in big trouble. In the video of the session tonight you can hear theContinue Reading
Local institution and if Cornwall Ontario has a heart, Riley’s Bakery has shut down due to the COVID 19 Coronavirus. From their facebook page: “Riley’s Bakery will be closed today and until further notice, in response to covid-19, we feel in good conscience this is the right thing to do.Continue Reading
While the world is shutting down and encouraging gatherings of less than 5 people only and well spaced, here in Cornwall Ontario, in spite of a high level of seniors and those with morbidity, which means higher treatment and death rates for COVID 19 Coronavirus victims, the Bingo Hall onlyContinue Reading
From the College Website: Update March 15, 2020, 11:30 AM A member of the SLC Cornwall campus community has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a recent trip to the United States. They were diagnosed at a local hospital, treated, and are at home under self-isolation. Effective immediately, theContinue Reading
It starts with a tip: “…. that 3 nursing students that work there were instructed to self isolate for 14 days this afternoon from the Health unit. A student in their class has tested positive for Covid 19. “ Shortly before 11 PM CFN spoke with the Pharmacist at WalmartContinue Reading
All Sunday Masses Cancelled in Alexandria-Cornwall March 14, 2020 Bishop Terrence Prendergast, bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall, has taken the unprecedented step of cancelling all weekend Masses in the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall, which includes the 26 Catholic churches in the counties of Stormont and Glengarry. Amid increasing concerns overContinue Reading
Mamma Mia where is our mayor and her social media post writer? Flipper Clement makes a lot of noise, but she has failed this community during this crisis. First there was the NAVCANADA fiasco, and then her perpetual petty unprofessional attack on CFN viewers by refusing to issue information toContinue Reading
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TORONTO — Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative agreement with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA): “Our Government achieved our foremost priority – landing a good deal with a teachers’ union that advances the priorities of students and parents. We are pleasedContinue Reading
Dear Editor, Here’s the problem… People are saying if I get the virus, I get it, and they’re not exercising caution… they are arses and may not know it, so maybe it’s time they heard why. Example overheard today… A Cornwall teacher plans on extending a Caribbean holiday to takeContinue Reading
We all knew it was a matter of when. Minutes ago information came to CFN that a woman had posted on social media that she was in Quarantine at the Cornwall Community Hospital for a possible case of the COVID 19 Coronavirus. We were able to reach her in herContinue Reading
Covid 19, Coronavirus, Sars2, whatever we’re calling this devastating illness that may kill as many as 6% of us, especially those of us over 50, overweight, with high blood pressure and other health issues is now the World’s main focus. We’ve seen some major gaffes on the part of theContinue Reading
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Amy Lauber-Proulx, 41, of Cornwall was arrested on March 6th, 2020 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on March 6th, 2020, the woman attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left theContinue Reading