CFN – Things were smoke’n at The Port Theatre with an incredible show and the amazing sounds of “Floyd Factor”. I would just like to note that I am in agreement with the following words which are found on their Facebook Page. “Floyd Factor – Canada’s Premier Tribute to Pink Floyd – hasContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON- A 16 Year old Cornwall female was arrested on the 20th of October 2012. It is alleged that on the 20th of October, she entered a person’s residence to use their phone however refused to leave once the call was completed. Police were contacted and subsequentlyContinue Reading
CFN – The combined voices of Cornwall’s CHORUS NOVUS and York Region’s Cantabile Chorale will present In Flanders Fields, a concert observing Remembrance Day with music and song. Internationally recognized soprano Stefanie True will join the 60-voice choir in a performance of Howard Goodall’s requiem, Eternal Light. The concert will be heldContinue Reading
A History of St. Francis de Sales Parish The church is located just west of Cornwall’s original mile square. Prior to the establishment of St. Francis de Sales parish in 1937 and the construction of the Church on Second Street West in Cornwall, a chapel served the needs of theContinue Reading
CFN – I have no sympathy for Lance Armstrong. None. Zero. No, I’m not a prude. I know in this world that people lie; people cheat. Heck I have on occasion too; none of us is perfect; but Mr. Armstrong took lying and cheating to new heights. Heights fromContinue Reading
CFN – starting today and running until November 5, Carefor Cornwall Hospice has an opportunity to benefit from a grant from the Aviva Community Fund, but only if you and I vote to show Aviva just how much we value having this facility in our community. It costs you nothing,Continue Reading
CFN – In Akwesasne, in Kahnawake, in North York, on Manitoulin Island, in Midland and elsewhere in Canada and the U.S., First Nations people and non-aboriginals alike are celebrating a first. Earlier today, World Mission Sunday, following in the footsteps of Paul VI and John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVIContinue Reading
This is an excerpt from a draft of Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge. A novel by Jamie Gilcig. Sorry for being late with this excerpt, but it’s been a crazy crazy last few weeks. Please note that this material may not be suitable for children and certain tight asses.Continue Reading
CFN – The main reason that I decided to make Cornwall my home is because of the Bahá’í Community here. There are no clergy in the Bahá’í Faith; we create community by becoming members and spreading the teachings using simple methods – becoming neighbours and friends and being of service.Continue Reading
I have been a regular contributor for the last half year now, writing ‘Letters to the Editor’ to various Cornwall media on the Language Debate that seems to have anchored itself within the City of Cornwall; especially in regards to government hiring practices. There are those of us who have outlinedContinue Reading
CFN – Friday is a happy day for the Lecuyer family as their beloved dog Maggie was found after being gone the whole week! Approximately at 8 PM tonight they were reunited. The family was supported emotionally by people from the community who helped spread the word to find MaggieContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Free News is looking for a Junior Media Sales Consultant and Journalism intern. It’s your chance to join the fastest growing and number one Canadian ranked media in Eastern Ontario. Written and Oral English skills a must. Bilingualism an asset. For more info please remitContinue Reading
CFN – Anyone watching Question Period the last few days would be excused if they simply turned it off and walked away in disgust. Basically the kids in the chamber are back to their old games- insults, evasive answers and slap downs. True it can get partisan blood going, butContinue Reading
DOMESTIC BREACHES Cornwall, ON- A 29-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on October 18th, 2012. He was bound by a Probation Order with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. He was also bound by a second Probation Order with the condition of not to associateContinue Reading
CFN – Ayoung person lost their life in a car crash that has closed Highway 2 near Cornwall Ontario. The accident occurred near the Lost Villages Park. 22 year old Nick Baker of Cornwall sadly lost his life as well as . One witness posted on Facebook: The cars were inContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario mom Julie Bilotta was released from prison today to be with her son in a court hearing. Ms Bilotta made National news after giving birth to her son Gionni while in prison in Ottawa. Her pleas for help were ignored as she gave birth without assistance.Continue Reading
CFN – So let’s see, first there was alleged fave of Mayor Bob “Bare Ass” Kilger Debora Daigle , and now the buzz coming out of City Hall in Cornwall is that David Dick has applied to replace disgraced and under investigation while on whatever the heck is administrative leave,Continue Reading
CFN – Two guest presenters appeared on the agenda for tonight’s meeting of Language Fairness for All. Human rights activists Howard Galganov and Jurgen Vollrath spoke with tremendous passion about the absolute need for more Canadians to wake up and put a stop to the steady erosion of rights whichContinue Reading