Dear Editor: When a 21 year old Senate page, Brigette DePape, took the unprecedented step of holding up a “Stop Harper” sign during the reading of “throne speech” she played the role of the child in the story of the “Emperor’s New Clothes” who observes the king is in factContinue Reading
CFN – We have a few apple trees on the property and we have tent caterpillars who have taken up residence in these same trees. Although our neighbours have urged us to spray the trees for these insects in the past we have chosen to leave them as a foodContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Dans le cadre de la Journée de l’air pur, le 8 juin, les citoyens de Cornwall pourront voyager gratuitement grâce à Cornwall Transit. Ces derniers participent à cet évènement depuis cinq ans. Les autobus écologiques du réseau de transport en commun seront en service de 6h à 23h30.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is your police blotter for the Cornwall Ontario area for Monday June 6, 2011. DOMESTIC ASSAULT and MISCHIEF Cornwall, Ont. – A 23 year-old Ottawa male was arrested on the 03rd of June, 2011 following a domestic disturbance investigation. It is alleged that during an argumentContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – June 13th local SD&SG provincial Liberals will be deciding who will be replacing popular long term MPP Jim Brownell. Mr. Brownell is retiring to spend more time with his family especially in light of his health issues gets to play eminence grise to a crop ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – So I get a ping this morning from a voice from the past. She tells me about this event in Montreal, Le Mood, in Montreal, which you can tell from the hot poster above is about Judaism. I’m born Jewish, but have never really practicedContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I’m always fascinated by what brings you, our amazing viewers to the Cornwall Free News. Here is a snapshot of the last 30 searches from tonight. Our story on Brigitte DePape was very busy today as I’m sure it was on most web sites. And for thoseContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Saviez-vous qu’on songe à fermer une autre église francophone? L’église Sainte-Croix? Cette annonce a bouleversé la communauté franco-ontarienne à plusieurs égards. D’ailleurs, quelques centaines de fidèles de la paroisse Sainte-Croix et de paroisses avoisinantes, ainsi que plusieurs sympatisants ont démontré leur désaccord en signant une pétition contreContinue Reading
Maxville ON – Supporters came out in the hundreds for a cause that has touched so many in Eastern Ontario. The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for life held its annual event Friday evening in Maxville. Highlights included a very touching survivor march and entertainment that featured a number of localContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Voici le nouveau CA du Centre culturel : En avant (de gauche à droite) : David Grégoire (conseiller), Micheline Tanguay (conseillère, Rose Desnoyers (présidente) et Dianne Poirier (vice-présidente). En arrière (de gauche à droite) : François Bazinet (trésorier), Alta Manigat (conseillère), Jacques Campeau (conseiller), Denise Giroux (conseillère) et Wayne GosselinContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Vancouver defeated Boston 3-2 in OT to take a 2-0 series lead for Lord Stanley’s Cup. They say good teams find ways to win, but great teams find great ways. Both Boston and Vancouver have strong depth and both teams loaded near the tradeContinue 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 . Are there levels of flying licenses similar to Ontario vehicle drivers graduated licenses? Are theyprovincial orContinue Reading
There is a time and a place to protest, and during the throne speech on the Senate floor while theGovernor General is addressing the nation on behalf of the Prime Minister is definitely not the timeor place to have done so. As much as I and many other Canadians disagreeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Brigette DePape (Bridgette Marcelle) entered our Canadian history books by a simple act of defiance. It was gorgeous. A simple sign with two words on it. She sacrificed a great job to own that moment of our shared history and gained a National andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON- Moustache Joe’s would like to welcome the 16,000 members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses as they visit Cornwall during the month of June! From the city release: The first English-speaking convention will take place on June 4-6 and will see over 4,300 people attend. A second English-speaking convention forContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Voici le nouveau CA du Centre Charles-Émile Claude, à Cornwall : Présidente : Louise Charest Vice-président : Rudolph Longtin Trésorière : Sœur Carmen Charlebois Secrétaire : Anita Landriault Conseillers : René Bissonnette Murielle Boileau André Lebrun Robert Perron Réginald Roy Madeleine Saint-Jean Présidente sortante : Norma Rouleau Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Mark your calendars for the River Institute Open House, Thursday, June 16 from 2 – 6pm. The River Institute invites you to visit and explore the river with us!! On Thursday, June 16, doors will be wide open for everyone to visit and take part in labContinue Reading
Queen’s Park ON – On June 1st, 2011, MPP Jim Brownell’s Private Members’ Bill, Bill 185- An Act to Proclaim British Home Child Day, received Royal Assent by the Chief Justice of the Province of Ontario, the Honourable Mr. Justice Warren K. Winkler. In a brief ceremony in the Lieutenant-Governor’sContinue Reading