CFN – My driver’s license is soon to expire and as such it was necessary for me to review the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Drivers Manual in preparation for the written portion of the licensing requirements. . Much to my surprise and delight there was information in the manualContinue Reading
CFN – Humber College’s Mark Hoffman came from behind to win the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association individual men’s golf championship, hosted by St. Lawrence College at the Cornwall Golf and Country Club. He also helped his school win a sixth straight provincial title. Hoffman shot a four-under-par 68 onContinue Reading
GIGANTIC YARD SALE . FRIDAY, Oct. 7th noon to 6pm SATURDAY, Oct.8th 6am to 6pm SUNDAY, Oct.9th 8am to 3pm MONDAY, Oct. 10th 8am to 4pm CORNER HWY 138 (to Ottawa) and Cornwall Center Road (look for the signs) Two tractor trailer loads of commercial, industrial, farm, residential merchandise .Continue Reading
CFN – Sadly Steve Jobs passed away after a long fight with Cancer. The co-founder of Apple and visionary who brought the company back from brink to become the innovation leader and monster it’s become was 56. Apple’s website said it best. To me I’ll forever remember theirContinue Reading
Kingston ON – St. Lawrence College is pleased to announce the hiring of Remy Simpson as the new head coach for the Vikings women’s basketball team. Simpson is a familiar face at St. Lawrence College, as he was a member of the Vikings men’s basketball team from 2004Continue Reading
CFN – The size of the organization doesn’t matter, because both small family run businesses and large multinationals need to leverage a comprehensive succession planning process to secure the organization’s future. Succession planning requires planning today to grow tomorrow. Being strategic rather than reactive when someone leaves. It is aboutContinue Reading
CFN – It’s been a long election season. Debate after debate, speech after speech, private moments, heated moments, moments that separate one candidate from another. I can say that at both the local riding level here in SD&SG and at the Provincial level where I’ve seen Tim Hudak barrContinue Reading
CFN – A Final Word on Time Management Whether at work or at home, you need to put yourself or your organization first within the context of values and goals. If you know what you value and what you want to achieve then it is much easier to prioritize yourContinue Reading
Toronto ON – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question What are those doorbell like sounds that you hear in the cabin of an airplane ? Question askedContinue Reading
CFN – What I have found within learning a new language, is that in other languages they have words that do not exist in the English language. In Danish they have one word that cannot be directly translated but google would translate it as “fun” or “cozy”. The word isContinue Reading
CFN – Wow, this 2011 provincial election is almost done. It’s been an ugly and turdulent affair with Racoons, mice, name calling, liar calling, sleazy 30’s style propaganda, and other trickery. See people don’t get the difference between Ontario NDP and the Federal NDP. There’s a HUGE difference. TheContinue Reading
CFN – Fire struck in Lunenberg Ontario at approx 20:00. South Stormont fire department members responded to the report of a structure fire in the town of Lunenburg. On arrival the building which has been a beloved general store for years was totally engulfed and eventually destroyed by fire. 3Continue Reading
CFN – Pre season is done and it’s showtime this week as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams have some injury issues, but the Habs always have the expectation to win. They had a dismal pre season record; Andrei Markov, resigned to a $5.5M perContinue Reading
Open Letter To Tim Hudak, PC Leader Mr. Hudak: These are uncertain economic times. We both know that any instability and uncertainty will take Ontario off track. Our province needs a strong, stable, positive government to move forward. Ontarians want a Premier and an experienced team that will stand upContinue Reading
CFN – Conservative Member of Parliament Brad Trost created a bit of a stir this week when he publicly criticized a decision of his own government. What made his comments so newsworthy was the rarity of the occasion as it is most unusual for Conservative MPs to speak publicly againstContinue Reading
CFN – Do you feel old? Yes, that’s the original child from the 1992 Nirvana album Nevermind. It’s amazing how time flies….Continue Reading
CFN – Elections are found in a magic box. Who gets to be supreme leader? Over this question, flags have waved, armies battled and prisons both built and destroyed. Who gets to have near direct control over our life, income and ability to support? At last, a chance to selectContinue Reading