CFN – Last night we had a real treat at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, jazz, real classic jazz sung by a terrific jazz singer and backed up by a terrific jazz pianist and a terrific jazz base player. Terra Hazelton is a British Colombian born singer/actor who just blewContinue Reading
CFN – Saturday, while in Alexandria, CFN’s Don Smith heard a commotion and decided to check it out. It turned out to be a combination of migrating Snow Geese and Canada Geese, intermittently putting on a show for enthralled observers. Several hundred waterfoul alternated from placidly perching on the lake, to quiteContinue Reading
CFN – For a variety of reasons, this scribbler hasn’t attended a “Santa Claus Parade” in a number of years. I was, however, blessed to have the opportunity to interact with some of this year’s parade participants and organizers as they assembled at Cornwall’s St. Lawrence Intermediate School in preparationContinue Reading
CFN –Now that his first task of participating in what’s referred to as the “Bishops’ Course 101” as well as some regularly scheduled gatherings of bishops, Alexandria-Cornwall’s new bishop, Marcel Damphousse, is eagerly taking up the challenge of getting to know not only the people of the diocese and our needs, butContinue Reading
DOMESTIC ASSAULT, THREATS & CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Cornwall, ON- A 20-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on November 15th, 2012. It is alleged that since May 2012, he got into several altercations with his 20-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her and uttered a threat. The victim did not require medicalContinue Reading
It was with a feeling of Deja-vu that I read the front page article in Tuesday’s Ottawa SUN News about the 96 year old woman who had to deal with Services Ontario to replace her lost health card. . A few years ago a similar horror story unfolded in Cornwall, Ontario at the bureau of Ontario ServicesContinue Reading
CFN – On November 15, 2012, The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) has been very successful since last year. EODP has assisted 19 clients and created 32 jobs in the communities of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. Within the Cornwall area $347,725.00 has been dispersed to grow small businesses and create jobs.Continue Reading
Last night at the South Stormont Town Council meeting Mayor Bryan Mcgillis announced the appointment of a new Fire Chief for the township, Gordon Mills. Chief Mills replaces the retired Fire Chief Roger Desjardins. Deputy Chief Paul Wheeler has been filling in as acting Chief until a replacement was identified.Continue Reading
DOMESTIC WARRANT Cornwall, ON- A 24-year-old Cornwall female was arrested on November 14th, 2012 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. She was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on October 19th, 2012 sheContinue Reading
CFN – It is no secret the Canadiens have not exactly been at their fighting weight or height for quite some time now. Poor drafting has not been the problem for the Habs; Trevor Timmins has been the beacon of light for this team during the bleak, bleak Gainey-Gauthier eraContinue Reading
CFN – To many, Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 will long be remembered as the day that an Eastern Ontario township Council (South Stormont) took a strong stand in support of Canadians’ inalienable right to freedom of expression. Why was that necessary? Language rights activist Howard Galganov will tell you itContinue Reading
CFN – I see that Martha Hall Findlay has jumped into the federal Liberal leadership race, good for her. Her entrance will give media types a chance to talk about another serious candidate instead of the daily dribble about Justin Trudeau. Frankly at this point there isn’t anyone else ofContinue Reading
CFN -The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as result of Breach of Parole. Daniel SANKO is described as a White male, 39 years of age, 5’10” (178 cm’s), 210 lbs (91 kgs.) brownContinue Reading
CFN– Working in journalism, you come and you go. More so, it feels like you go. But certain things linger. I’d be lying if I said when thinking about Cornwall, Ontario, that I don’t automatically see a Riley’s sandwich. The mere thought of a border crossing and the greedy part ofContinue Reading
Friday’s are Fish & Chips night at the RCAFA 424 Wing in Cornwall Ontario! For only $8.00 you get a Great waterfront view! Live dinner music 5 till 7 karokee 7:30 The public welcome! Bring the family! 240 Water Street 613 932 5334Continue Reading
Sample delicious foods from local caterers and restaurants, and wine and beer from the region, Niagara and Prince Edward County. Silent auction items make perfect gifts for yourself, or friends and family. Tickets available at the door ($15) or in advance ($10) through http://christmastails.eventbrite.ca/ or 613-987-1151. Russell Ontario Curling Club 1076Continue Reading
POLICE BLOTTER RETRACTION Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to retract a release which was sent on November 5th, 2012, in the Police Blotter Christopher Campbell-Dennison was wrongly named as being arrested, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have occurred. POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY & UTTER FORGEDContinue Reading
CFN – While the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes an amendment that would allow more temporary entrants to Canada, it says the majority of the proposed changes to Bill C-43, Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act, are unnecessary and unjustified. “We see little evidence of abuse to justify the amendments inContinue Reading