Now that the reality that it could cost every person in Cornwall over $600 to build the new arena and over $17 per person per year to maintain it I’ve started to look at alternatives. I know I’m late to this party, but it’s not too late to pull theContinue Reading
Not sure how many people know, but our city council wants to install water meters in every house in Cornwall. I know the city needs money, what with building arenas that will cost each citizen in Cornwall over $600 to build and $17 per person per year to maintain, butContinue Reading
Here is the latest Column from Chef Shawn Kretz: Planting season is upon us. Before we know it there will be weeds to pick, along with the first of the season’s bounty. Seedlings are available at every garden centre, and gardens are starting to come together as the risk ofContinue Reading
Just received this today. If you have a comment or want to have your say on the arena email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or canvid@hotmail.com – Feel free to comment on this letter as well from this page. Mr. Marshall btw said that none of the other papers would print hisContinue Reading
Yes it’s true. I’m not happy with Cornwall spending what will probably be close to $40 million dollars by the time it’s done on a 3 pad hockey rink. We have the Civic complex and the Si. Do we really need to be funding such a large project? Is theContinue Reading
So I’m busy packing up the remnants of my old store and one of my customers tells me this story. He has COPD and his lung capacity is below 25%. This makes mobility a real issue. I suggest he apply for a scooter as I have before. His issue isContinue Reading
A note from Chef Shawn Kretz of Chez Nous. “Fiddleheads and wild garlic are out; morels may start tomorrow or thursday thanks to the rain.” There should be some good and healthy eatin’ down at Chez Nous. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
So I went to City Council last night. I arrived at 6:30 and didn’t leave until almost 10! Long night and interesting to meet the people that spend our City Dollars. It was a feisty night with one councilor suggesting that he go outside with another. Kudo’s to Mayor KilgerContinue Reading
Having a site like this gives you a lot of information. It passes through; it passes by; it never stops. I get to see the search terms used that bring people to The Cornwall Free News and was surprised to see my own name as a term. So I GoogledContinue Reading
Parisian Style Bistro: What’s the Fuss About? Chef Shawn Kretz turns in his latest column typing with only one hand! What makes a Parisian style French Bistro different than a Bistro in Lyons, Strasbourg, or Dijon? Well, for the most part a Parisian Bistro will draw the best from allContinue Reading
The bad news is that if you were waiting for Chef Shawn Kretz’s latest column you’ll have to wait a bit longer as he had a mishap with a power tool and injured his cooking hand. Luckily he still can supervise his crack, and friendly staff. I stopped by ChezContinue Reading
I’ve been asked that a few times now; about how we can run The Cornwall Free News. Well right now it’s a labour of love. You plant a seed, nurture it; and hopefully one day it’ll sprout some fruit. A lot of people have helped and spend their time soContinue Reading
It really is all of our own faults. In life we really have to decide what’s important to us. In my opinion what really sets Canada apart from the US is our Medicare system. It was one of the first in the world and emulated by many countries. For almostContinue Reading
Here is another Column from Chef Shawn Kretz of Cornwall’s newest French Bistro CHEZ NOUS By: C. Shawn Kretz Spring is here, I think. With it brings the promise of new growth and the revival of our favorite seasonal recipes, or the introduction of new-found gems. I always look forwardContinue Reading
EDITORIAL Russia tried to “win” Afghanistan in the 80’s. The West is taking its turn. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have bled Western economy’s nearly to the point that they took the former Soviet Union’s. There have been many others over the centuries who also tried to conquer AfghanistanContinue Reading
Editorial- Finally minimum wage went up in Ontario. I know the struggles of small business as I’ve run one. Yes wages are expensive, but the reality is that Minimum wage is a system that supports the Service Industry. Walmart recorded profits this year. Tim Horton’s, Burger King, McDonalds, and manyContinue Reading
I’ve thought that Mr. Lauzon was never “in touch” to actually be out of touch. He’s far too busy running the Habitat ReStore to realize how little most families in Cornwall actually survive on. L I N K MP out of touch In a recent mailing made by Guy Lauzon,Continue Reading
Two strong pieces about the Illegal Cigarette trade. This is a major issue. Basically after shaking down the tobacco companies the whole trade went to Native and Organized Crime interest. We are paying for the health burden of a now basically unregulated or tested product. Not only that we areContinue Reading