A new sign grading for local eateries goes into effect in 2016. In theory it’s a great idea giving consumers a clear window via a Green card, inferring safety, yellow, and red for closed. However in theory Communism is the best form of government which has never reallyContinue Reading
Canadians are travelling less over to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Massena for shopping due to the low value of the Canadian dollar. As one person stated to this writer; “I wanted to go to the casino for New Years, but you’re $80 down just on the exchange before youContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 29th, 2015 and charged with breaching his undertaking for having consumed alcohol, being in the company of a person he has conditions not to associate with and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged while investigating aContinue Reading
Here is the alert from Environment Canada. Summary Hazardous winter conditions are expected. 20 to 35 cm of snow likely beginning tonight. A Texas low is tracking towards the Great Lakes area today and will move across the lakes on Tuesday. Ahead of this system, strengthening easterly winds andContinue Reading
Shops should be busy in Cornwall Ontario today as people prepare for the first big snow storm of the Winter with more than 20cm of snow expected before it’s over. The storm, which traveled up from Texas, will be belting the city starting Monday night with temps warming from nearContinue Reading
It looks like our 30CM snow forecast is turning to rain and ice as temperatures warmed up enough to let Mother Nature wreak havoc on the Seaway City. Sunday will be a mixed bag of rain, freezing rain, ice pellets, and flurries. Monday the sun will come out and expectContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – The River Kings dropped their second straight contest on home ice in overtime with a 4-3 loss to Trois-Rivieres on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. Kevin Veilleux had a hat trick, including the knock out punch at 1:44 of the extra session as the Blizzard cameContinue Reading
Power is back on in Cornwall after wind storms caused power outages in Cornwall and the region. Some of the counties are still experiencing some outages, but all power should be back by the end of today. The unusual weather impacted the Montreal area as well. Did the outageContinue Reading
The Culturel Canadien Cornwall Croquet Club has a lease with the city and it is located in Mattice Park, at 44 Edward St. The Club has a long history in Cornwall, they have been in existence since 1917. The Club has not been active for a few years and asContinue Reading
While many enjoyed the warm temperatures Christmas Eve, the first snow mass is about to wallop Cornwall Ontario starting Sunday with over 30 CM of the white stuff expected to blanket the Seaway City with more seasonal temperatures hovering around -10c. While we may have not had a White Christmas,Continue Reading
Power is out for part of Cornwall Ontario with no answer as to how long until the holiday hydro will be flowing. Cornwall has been hit with high winds due to the unusually warm temperature today due to a Western High front that has hit our region. WeContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Three Cornwall youths aged 14, 16 and 17 were arrested on December 23rd, 2015 and charged with assault. It is alleged on December 22nd, 2015 while in the area of Holly Cross Boulevard and Anthony Street they assaulted a 20-year-old man by way of pushing himContinue Reading
Santa’s trip over Canada this year will be a bit different. With a chance of hitting 20 celsius this Christmas Eve it might not be hot cocoa and layers kind of weather. Stores are reporting grumpier less Christmas like cheer with a Green Christmas. So your friendly scribbler decided toContinue Reading
It’s interesting to see what hits a button with people and what doesn’t? In this age of internet newspapers like CFN we get to see direct results by page view counts, comments, and of course Social Media chatter. In 2015 we also live in an age of near OrwellianContinue Reading
One cold and blistery Christmas Eve, Santa brought his sleigh to a stop on the roof of a tiny house down the lane. The chimney was too small for Santa, but as you know, small or big, down the chimney he goes. Santa knew that in this house livedContinue Reading
The City of Cornwall would like to provide an update on legal matters surrounding the storage tanks site operated by Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. in the Cornwall Port area. On December 9, 2013, City Council passed an Interim Control By-law to prohibit development on the storage tanks site. In addition,Continue Reading
The Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall has decided to temporarily suspend the use of Nativity Co-Cathedral in light of what appears to be a structural problem with the choir loft. The parish has granted a contract to a professional engineering consulting firm to investigate the situation fully and recommend remedialContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 29-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 18th, 2015 and charged with breach of probation for being with his girlfriend and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on December 18th, 2015 police attended a Duncan Street residence for a disturbance and foundContinue Reading