HAWKESBURY OPP WARNS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS IN THE AREA (HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public after two recent seizures of dangerous opioids in the Hawkesbury area. Suspected purple fentanyl and crystal meth were seized along with paraphernalia. Access to extremely dangerousContinue Reading
MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION – COUNTY ROAD 17 (CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP) – On Monday February 25, 2019 at approximately 10:38 a.m., officers from the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Prescott-Russell Paramedic Service, and the Champlain Fire Department responded to a multi-motor vehicle collision on County Road 17, approximately 3 km eastContinue Reading
The OPP report a road closure in Lancaster due to collision. COLLISION: #Hwy401 EB at County Rd 23 / Old 2 Hwy #Lancaster – All lanes EB closed, detour in place. ^kw — OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) February 7, 2019 We will update as more information becomes available. The OPP are reportingContinue Reading
The OPP are reporting the 401 West is closed near Bainsville. UPDATE Road Closure: #Hwy401 WB at County Rd 23 #Bainsville – Highway remains closed following collision. ^jt — OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) February 5, 2019 We will update as soon as they confirm the roads open. If you see news happenContinue Reading
Freezing drizzle and icky Winter conditions have cancelled all school buses today in the Cornwall area. Expect more rain and potential flooding in some areas before temps warm up overnight tonight before freezing up on Tuesday. Stay tuned to CFN for all your weather alerts and updates! Warnings 4:50 AMContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The biggest storm so far of the Winter is coming to the River City area! Expect to see some snow over the next five days with the big dumps coming this weekend! What’s rare is that temps will be plunging during the heavy falling of white stuffContinue Reading
A FREEZING RAIN alert for New Year’s eve may be putting a damper on the River City and for those who have to drive tonight. Temps are hovering around the scary area where as little as one degree can be the difference between harmless wet stuff or killer freezing rain.Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The River City is waking up to -20c temps as this short cold snap is about to come to an end as a warm pressure system cruises through our region bringing freezing rain, and other yucky precipitation which will turn into actual rain starting tonight and intoContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – There’s a freezing rain alert for Saturday. With temps hoving around zero the wet stuff can freeze quickly making roads and walkways hazardous. Expect the warm weather to extend into Sunday with more moisture expected overnight as temps rise to a high of +5 Sunday. To sponsorContinue Reading
OPP SEARCHING FOR MISSING FEMALE (SOUTH GLENGARRY,ON) – On October 11, 2018 at 8:39pm, members of the SD&G Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a missing female from a residence on County Road 34, South Glengarry Township. The missing female has been identified as Emilie MAHEUContinue Reading
Food Recall Warning – Certain $10 Chicken Fries recalled due to Salmonella Recall date: October 2, 2018 Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Loblaw Companies Limited Distribution: National Extent of the distribution: Retail Recall details Ottawa, October 2, 2018 – Loblaw Companies Limited isContinue Reading
BARRICADED PERSON Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service has cordoned off a section of the city as a result of an incident that took place at Carleton Street address early this morning. As a result of the incident, the Cornwall Emergency Response Team is assisting in maintaining aContinue Reading
Food Safety Warning – Dole brand Baby Spinach with Tender Reds recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Advisory date: August 8, 2018 Reason for advisory: Microbiological – Listeria Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. Distribution: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward IslandContinue Reading
RCMP warn Ontario residents of scammers spoofing RCMP’s telephone number (June 19, 2018 – Cornwall, ON) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Cornwall Detachment is issuing a public notice with respect to fraudulent telephone calls. The RCMP is warning the general public of fraudulent telephone calls which appear to be comingContinue Reading
Food Recall Warning – Select Love Child Organics brand and PC Organics brand baby food pouches recalled due to packaging defects that may allow the entry of spoilage microorganisms Recall date: May 26, 2018 Reason for recall: Other Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: Industry Distribution: National Extent of the distribution:Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – As budgets rise the city has been hit with another emergency water main break. CFN is just starting to get info from the City of Cornwall again after some drama and childish antics via CAO Maureen Adams and new Public Information Officer Emma Meldrum. We’re hoping thatContinue Reading
Police Searching for 5 Men Wanted in Relation to Violent Robbery Release Date: January 17, 2018 18-1871 On January 9, 2018 the victim was taken to a Lansdowne Street address where multiple suspects were involved in restraining, violently beating and robbing him. It is believed the suspects also forced himContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Up to 20 more centimeters of snow are expected to fall Saturday before things drop to the -20c temperature range overnight and into Sunday. Cornwallites are waking up to a large dump of snow from Friday night. Please stay off the roads and if you haveContinue Reading