Time for Action (ARA Review) I helped stop the mega-quarry. From the moment I read about the aggregate licence application in March 2011, I worked to stop the proposal – 40 to 50 hours per week. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that the mega-quarry proposalContinue Reading
CFN – In a shameful and embarrassing move the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, led by Board Prez Kevin Hargreaves pan handled City Council asking for a break in fees for the use of the Civic Complex for its Trade Show. Boggling. Having spent a brief time onContinue Reading
Today,April 8,2013 I dropped off a painting donation after applying the words “merci, thankyou” from myself for the effort from everyone at Hopital Glengarry Memorial Hospital and to “High Five” my team working in the Post Acute Rehabilitation Stroke Program. I intend ,as much as it is possible,to work togetherContinue Reading
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON- Nancy Chagnon, 41 of Boisbriand, Quebec was arrested on April 4th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on October 21st, 2007 she unlawfully entered a Montreal Road residence and caused mischief to property. Police were contacted and an investigation followed.Continue Reading
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is once again inviting the public to join them in celebrating Earth Day. Thanks to RBC’s Blue Water Project, ten conifer seedlings per family will be given to two hundred local residents who would like to beautify their home as well as contribute to theContinue Reading
CFN – It has been reported that the Prime Minister has set up an ad-hoc committee of Conservative MPs to look at their concerns that they are muzzled by PMO. It is an interesting way of addressing this mini-rebellion in Conservative ranks. Is this a true ad-hoc committee orContinue Reading
CFN – Real Hip Hop, something so rare in this time and age that when it happens it’s like a form of alchemy. It has been stated that Hip Hop ain’t dead it lives in the North but I believe that lives thousands of feet below the surface. On MayContinue Reading
CFN – Tragedy struck Legion Ball park as a man was allegedly found hung from a tree in the early hours in Cornwall Ontario. Cornwall Police Sgt Fraser confirmed that a sudden death has occurred and an ongoing investigation is in gear. If you see news happen email us at info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Today’s column is a compilation of thoughts inspired by various writings, talks and presentations of Horse Masters Pat and Linda Parelli as well as personal experiences with horses. WhenContinue Reading
CFN – Will Canadians love Justin Trudeau as much as his good woman does? That’s the question that many are asking as Mr. Trudeau is about to ascend to the top of his father’s party. Justin is not his father though. He’s bright; has had the advantage thatContinue Reading
On April 2nd, 2013, while driving the country roads looking for subjects to photograph, I came across an enormous flock of snow geese in a grass field south of Williamstown, Ontario. I photographed them for 30 minutes. Interestingly, one of the snow geese in the flock had a yellow neckContinue Reading
With the opening of the Hospital’s new west wing, Cornwall Hospital Foundation is now able to unveil the name of the $1,000,000 donors to the Our Hospital • Our Future Campaign: Rose and David Bloomfield, owners of Cornwall’s Morbern Inc. The Bloomfields whose gift remained anonymous for years will now leaveContinue Reading
CFN – There are people that love old fashioned media wars. Apparently some of what I’ve written must’ve have stung old Claude McIntosh at the Freeholder and/or his friends and relatives hired in high places or he just is tired of sniffing CFN’s exhaust? Maybe he’s just trying to shiftContinue Reading
CFN – A lone Cornwall name is one of 450 Canadians named in a leak of over 120,000 offshore accounts. CBC posted the story and map which is interesting when you look at which cities have members of this austere group. So far the buzz is that the front runners to beContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall City Hall did the back door shuffle and have agreed to send $50K to fund the study that the committee above have asked to have commissioned. Little has been said about their vision; but CFN has been digging and could the reason for the secrecy simply beContinue Reading
CFN – Some NHL General Managers are looking mighty good this morning. Steve Yzerman in Tampa Bay watched Ben Bishop notch a 45 save shut out for his Tampa Lighting in their 5-0 tromping of the Carolina Hurricanes and Jaromir Jagr scored the lone goal in Boston’s 1-0 victoryContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Kelly Stapley, 49 of Cornwall was arrested on March 29, 2013. He was bound by a Recognizance with the relevant conditions to report to the Cornwall Police Service every Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. He was also bound by a Probation Order with theContinue Reading
CFN – Taking a break from his time in Ottawa Mayor Bob Kilger visited Cornwall to announce that his 2.88 tax increase is a good value for taxpayers. With most of this tax increase going towards litigation, investigations, and settlements many Cornwall residents are scratching themselves wondering where that goodContinue Reading