CFN – You can add three more names to the ever-expanding River Kings roster. Newly acquired centre Bobby Mazerolle, forward Patrick Lapostolle and goaltender Matthew Murphy have all come to terms with the team. Mazerolle was acquired during the off-season in a deal that sent goaltender Fred Piché to Jonquière.Continue Reading
CFN – The court house in Cornwall Ontario was broken into overnight. Police confirmed that nobody has been charged so far and that there have been no reported injuries or any theft reported. At 10am they were still investigating the scene and the clerks didn’t have access toContinue Reading
CFN – The 9th & Marlborough/McConell are of Cornwall Ontario is already one of the traffic areas of concern here in the city. Now with the development of the hospital and new Freshco shopping mall has scene its first car incident before its doors open. Photo courtesy Michel LalondeContinue Reading
HOUSE FIRE Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Fire Department was called to 77 11th St East at 6:47 this morning in response to a single detached dwelling fire. The fire was extinguished and the body of a deceased person was discovered. It is still unknown at this time if theContinue Reading
I walked Lamoureux Park one day last week, as many do every day. . Kids on the play structure, biking, walking, jogging and even the odd kite flyer make good use of the scenic paths and grounds. While reading recently the SD & G Historical Society joined with an IrishContinue Reading
CFN – This was a terrific weekend for the annual Apples & Art Tour in SD&G. Not only was the weather fantastic but the art at each of the Studios was breathtaking. Over the two days of the Tour I visited each Studio and walked through with my video cameraContinue Reading
CFN – Firefighters responded to a house on 11th Street in Cornwall Ontario early this morning! Big Al from Big Al’s Pizza (opening on November 1st) sent in these pics. No injuries were reported. If you see news happen email your pictures or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com or call ourContinue Reading
CFN – October 1st. will be National Seniors’ Day and also United Nations International Day of Older Persons. June was “Seniors’ Month” and there were many articles in the media about seniors. At the Villa there was a bulletin board with a salute to the many characteristics of seniors. IContinue Reading
CFN – Bus drivers in Cornwall Ontario are mulling whether to go on strike. They cite low wages and a low offer of only about 2% from the city. What I think many of them don’t realize is that taxes have been going up for many reasons, mostly the wrongContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Carlisle Graham, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on the 17th of September, 2013 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the man failed to attend court on the 13th of August, 2013 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On theContinue Reading
CFN – For Mark A MacDonald the the Concerned Citizens Coalition the Fat Lady hasn’t sang her last song yet when it comes to the Cornwall General Hospital site which the sale of sits under a cloud of mystery. The sold sign is not on the building. It was onContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Christopher Dennison, 25 of Cornwall was arrested on the 16th of September, 2013 and charged with breaching his Probation order by having consumed alcohol and failing to keep the peace. The man was also breaching a Recognizance for having consumed alcohol. It is alleged that on theContinue Reading
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service are currently seeking the public’s assistance for anyone that would have witnessed the collision on the 11th of September, 2013 on Boundary Road near the MacEwen gas bar involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist The Cornwall Community PoliceContinue Reading
CFN – A few friends and I were reminiscing about the past. . It was brought on because we were wondering where young people go to dance today. , And also where anyone dances today. None of us know much about the bars and if you can dance in them.Continue Reading
FRAUD Cornwall, ON- Crystal Benedict, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on the 5th of September, 2013 and charged with Fraud Under $5000. It is alleged the woman failed to declare changes in her living arrangements to the Ontario Works Resource Center between April, 2010 and September, 2010 which resulted inContinue Reading
CFN – I spoke with Rick Lapierre of the Cornwall River Kings this morning prior to the press conference about what’s happening with the team. Mr. Lapierre was upset at Seaway News coverage which he termed inaccurate. He stated that he has nothing against Mayor Bob Kilger, but theContinue Reading
CFN – Two whistleblowing cases against the city; tossing this scribbler out of council with the use of 7 police officers for not liking my t shirt and now Mayor Bob Kilger, a former NHL ref and father of a former NHL player is being fingered for the end ofContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario resident Nathanael Newton chases storms and weather with his camera. He caught some amazing footage of the monster lighting storm that hit the River City overnight causing many to wake up and shiver in their beds including my Rottweiler Melly! To check out more of Nate’sContinue Reading