ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – An 80-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on June 9th, 2014 and charged with assault. It is alleged that on June 8th, 2014 during an argument with his 73-year-old wife the man slapped and pushed her. Police were contacted and an investigationContinue Reading
ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on June 6th, 2014 and charged with assault and possession of a controlled substance. It is alleged that on June 6th, 2014 during an argument with his 25-year-old girlfriend while at a MontrealContinue Reading
We live in a world that has become far too politicized. And I’m writing this in my election blog! Early this week the OPPA decided to loudly get into the election fray by commissioning and buying advertising to run an attack ad against Tim Hudak. Now most CFN viewersContinue Reading
OPP BAIL VIOLATION (South Glengarry) – On June 2nd, 2014 at approximately 12:45pm, an SD&G OPP officer had the occasion to conduct a traffic stop on Old Highway 2, South Glengarry Township. A check of the male driver indicated that he was in contravention of conditions imposed from previous incidents.Continue Reading
(photo: Facebook) CORNWALL Ontario – Did he or didn’t he? A confusing media report suggests that a City employee is not being charged for clearly burning by a school bus with its lights flashing. One person cited his nephew having a knock on his door and being given a $500Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall Police Services were out in force conducting a “Grid Search” for evidence connected to the Tow Truck Fires reported last week. The search was near DANIS Street in Cornwall in the old Courtaulds property. CFN speaking with the CPS were asked to let the public knowContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Fire struck the East End of Cornwall after a man triggered a fire while working on a vehicle. Residents of 319 and 319A Louisa watched their homes go up in flames and area residents were asked to evacuate as Cornwall Fire Services went into action. IfContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Christopher Anderson, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on May 30th, 2014 and charged with breaching his undertaking for having associated with someone known to have a criminal record and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on May 26th, 2014 the manContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – We had such a great experience printing The South Stormont News that we are about to move forward in July with the CFN print edition! It’s been a long time coming, and gives us a chance to expand our coverage and try a few new things. Continue Reading
Pictured from Right to Left: Kim, Megan, Tyler, Calvin, and Rob. CORNWALL Ontario – Fire struck 233 Carleton Friday, but if not for the bravery of a few young people tragedy could have struck even deeper than it has to the occupants of the apartment building who are now leftContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – CFN viewer Shelby Iwachniuk sent in two photos of the fire that struck a 7th Street residence at approximately 2 AM Friday! If you see news happen email us your photo or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com and you may win area event tickets or gift cards! Fire DepartmentContinue Reading
As many of you know I have been the only candidate running for Mayor of our fair city now for a few months now. There’s a lot of chatter whether Mayor Kilger will run again. Most say that he won’t. His good buddy Claude McIntosh wrote about two months agoContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Fire Fighters attended a residence near Carleton and 1st Street in Cornwall Ontario early this evening after a fire and explosion were reported. Police and bystanders were said to have broken down the door and rescue a women, two dogs and a litter of puppies were saved. TheContinue Reading
FAIL TO ATTEND COURT Cornwall, ON – Alain Farley, 32 of Cornwall was arrested on May 29th, 2014 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the man failed to attend court on May27th, 2014 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 29th, 2014Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – I was prepared for just about anything tonight. It’s been a crazy Ontario election here in SD&G. Public interest has been at a minimum. This election’s Chamber of Commerce debate had about 100 less than last elections and most of the crowd was very very partisan withContinue Reading
ASSAULT, BREAK AND ENTER Cornwall, ON – A 39-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 29th, 2014 and charged with break and enter and assault. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2014 the man gained entry into his 36-year-old ex-girlfriend’s residence without herContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Cornwall,ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service are investigating two separate collisions that occurred in the month of May, 2014 and are asking the public that if anyone has witnessed these incidents or have any information about the matters to call Cst. Matt Dupuis at 933-5000 extContinue Reading
Council debated an injunction regarding the loss of Eorla lab positions at our hospital. It’s an interesting debate; but sadly missing a key element and partner; and that’s the hospital itself. One of the things I’ve discovered is the thickness of layering of relationships politically in Cornwall. It’sContinue Reading