CFN – Randy Hillier’s fall as PC Labour Critic this week has highlighted the problem with Partisan politics.   As some viewers of CFN may be aware I myself have elected to become Hyper Non Partisan.   No more party allegiances or memberships. In my political life I have beenContinue Reading

BASF Canada has donated a total of $20,000 to eight local food banks as part of KeepFit, an employee wellness program. The KeepFit program encourages BASF Canada employees to improve their wellbeing through increased exercise and activity. Participants kept record of their accomplishments on-line by recording their steps and translatingContinue 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

  First-quarter figures reveal that Ontario’s projected deficit remains at $11.7 billion this fiscal year, meaning that it is now a structural deficit. Current unemployment figures indicate that Ontario’s rate is above the national average for the sixth straight year.   In light of this finance minister Charles Sousa announcedContinue Reading

CFN – With talks about the expansion of the Cornwall Regional Airport failing again maybe it’s time to start to consider some new ideas and think outside of the box? The airport, located in South Glengarry clearly does not serve the goals and economic development needs of the City ofContinue Reading

CFN – Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak will be teaming up with MPP Jack MacLaren ( Carleton-Mississippi Mills) and Mr. Ron Barr, GM – Greater Ottawa Truckers Association. On tap will be their conference about Mr. MacLaren’s Private Member’s Bill, Bill 80 “Fairness is a 2 Way Street” Act. If the technology works youContinue Reading

  CFN is proud to sponsor Jeff Brunet’s  Alkaline Entertainment’s presentation at the historic Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario of Strange Magic The ELO Experience! One night only! Friday September 27th, 2013 This is a licensed LCBO show Get your tickets in advance or at the door. Melody Music  & TheContinue Reading

After several days of uncertainty, the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey announced today that the Cornwall River Kings will undertake the 2013-2014 season. The Commissioner of the LNAH, Michel Godin, met a group of investors Tuesday evening in Cornwall. After several hours of discussion, an agreement was reached between Bernard VilleneuveContinue Reading

CFN – I was given a book by a friend not too long ago which I am just getting around to reading, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.  So much interesting information…”Our ingenuity in feeding ourselves is prodigious, but at various points our technologiesContinue Reading

Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Highway 401 Off Ramp Closed 2013-09-11 (South Glengarry) – SD&G OPP officers are currently at the scene of a single vehicle collision on the westbound ramp of Highway 401, Lancaster, On. Early stages of the investigation indicate that a tractor trailer (carryingContinue Reading

DOMESTIC BREACHES               Cornwall, ON – A 37-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on the 10th of September, 2013 then charged with 13 counts of breach of Undertaking for having communicated with her ex-boyfriend and failing to keep the peace. As a result she was also charged with Criminal Harassment. It isContinue Reading

CFN –  A determined group of protesters filled petition sheets in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario.   After being rebuffed once, Liz Leduc and her team have starting a petition that can be signed across Cornwall and the area. I shot some video of the group trying toContinue Reading

CFN – The Mayor and members of South Stormont Township Council are pleased to announce the appointment of South Stormont’s first full-time Fire Chief – Marc Desjardins. It is anticipated that Chief Desjardins will join our team on or before December 5, 2013. Mayor McGillis indicated, “Council is absolutely delightedContinue Reading

CFN –  The delegation from South Glengarry expected to be moving forward with plans to link up to Cornwall’s massive ability to furnish water and sewage to help expansion for not only South Glengarry; but also Cornwall. CFN spoke with Mr. Brandt this morning who was bewildered and frustrated byContinue Reading