CFN – Our MP says so little locally it’s always surprising to see him stand up and spout bullet points in the House of Commons. I sometimes wonder if he actually understands what he’s saying and how evil some of it is? Here’s what Guy Lauzon had toContinue Reading
It’s been four months since the election and it’s time for MPP Jim McDonell to start doing something positive rather than crying and whining all the time. The wait times for senior’s needing long term care and decent affordable housing is a disgrace and McDonell is doing nothing about it. He wasContinue Reading
CFN – Birthday gifts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This morning I guess I received one from Claude McIntosh and the Standard – Freeholder in his column. LINK As we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of CFN, a very proud moment for me personally, I readContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario fascinates me. It’s part Twin Peaks; part Peyton Place, and full bore Cornwall. Since founding the Cornwall Free News nearly three years ago the person I have dealt with the most has been Mr. Bob “Vienna Sausage” Peters with the Economic destruction Development department. Mr.Continue Reading
I understand for the most part that people don’t want to hear negative things. It’s really understandable, but standing behind the secret destruction that is going on in this city, is just shameful. . What got me thinking wasn’t that people are upset that any of this secret destruction isContinue Reading
Dear Editor: There are long waiting lists for our seniors who need affordable housing. There are long waiting lists for our elderly who need long term care. There are long waiting lists for people in wheel chairs that need a place to live. With all due respect, these are the peopleContinue Reading
CFN – After going to Cornwall City Council for awhile you learn a few things. One, there’s more manure spread than a farm in Spring; and two if someone is on a committee it’s because they have a vested interest or they are doing what they are told. CouncilContinue Reading
CFN – I caught up with rookie Councilor Maurice Dupelle in Cornwall Ontario Saturday. In my chats with people Mr. Dupelle has taken some flack as many don’t see him as standing for anything; but when you’re new in a position sometimes that’s the best thing to doContinue Reading
CFN – When I started CFN nearly three years ago my Mission statement was very clear. After being rejected by the big three media in this market I wanted to create a platform where everyone could have a voice and be heard. That experiment and goal has had someContinue Reading
CFN – Local Musician Graham Greer was announced today as the Communications Coordinator of Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall Ontario. cro·ny·ism [kroh-nee-iz-uhm] noun the practice of favoring one’s close friends, especially in political appointments. The former Barstool Prophets lead was quoted on facebook today: It’s official! I AM the new Communications Coordinator for Cornwall’s Aultsville Theatre. I’m VERY excited toContinue Reading
CFN – Irony can be a funny thing. We received a release from the Community Action Group here in Cornwall which wants lower taxes. Of course everyone wants lower taxes, but this group of some of the areas most successful companies has made some strong points, and grown toContinue Reading
CFN – The Kinsmen and Lift Off Cabal reacted to our story on Lift Off and put a release together. While it finally answers one of many questions; which is a great thing, it also spawns a few more questions. What happened to the monies from 2010? AreContinue Reading
CFN – Robert Menagh was thrown under the bus relieved as Human Resources manager by the City of Cornwall. The City via CAO Paul Fitzpatrick released a brief memo today to the media. Mr. Menagh had a low profile using up his vacation weeks after the stir before theContinue Reading
CFN – We made it! If you’re reading this we’ve all jumped over the line and are blinking and breathing in 2012. Now I know some of you are fretting and getting all Mayan, but I have a hunch 2012 is going to be a heck of aContinue Reading
CFN – I’m reading today about China sticking an online dissident, Chen Xi, to ten years in Jail. Another, Chen Wei was recently given a 9 year sentence. I know; we’re not China…yet. You have the mayor of Toronto cutting off the largest paper in his city because they wouldn’tContinue Reading
CFN – Not too many businesses survive 70 years. Especially not here in Cornwall. While the old girl is limping; the Port Theatre, originally known as The Roxy is still surviving! The Roxy had four staff on the floor on opening night; Doris Lalonde Usherette; Mrs. YvonneContinue Reading
With all due respect your worship there seems to be a kaleidoscope of confusion regarding the city of Cornwall under your current mandate? The Diane Shaye case, along with a few other cases including suggestions of heavy handed media targeted at council and the CAO. Tax payers and Ms Shaye andContinue Reading
Dear Editor, I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify City Council’s recent decision regarding the establishment of an advertising policy. There have been some misguided suggestions that this is an attempt to censor public discussion. This is simply not the case. The City of Cornwall enjoys a positiveContinue Reading