ROBBERY Cornwall, ON- Two males and one female were arrested on the 1st of August 2012. It is alleged that on the 28th of July 2012 the three individuals pulled out a knife threatening the victim then demanded money. It is further alleged that on the same date the three attendedContinue Reading
CFN – Mayor Robert “Bob” Kilger has sent in the following statement in rebuttal to our story about CAO Paul Fitzpatrick’s molestation of the taxpayers public purse by taking executive leave. LINK We are publishing it in its entirety, unedited, and comments will be CLOSED for this item onContinue Reading
CFN – Township of South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis offers best wishes to retiring Fire Chief Roger Desjardins. Chief Desjardins has been in South Stormont for three and a half years. However, his dedication to the fire service began over thirty five years ago when he first entered this careerContinue Reading
CFN – Jean Charest is about to face the biggest political challenge of his political career and it should be fun to watch. Badgered by Corruption scandals and students banging pots and pans while gerrymandering hopes of PQ election wins he’s about to call a Provincial election. The timing isContinue Reading
CFN – Pseudonyms are Useful . Returning to the Cornwall Free News, after my summer hiatus, has me thinking about how I could start a in depth conversation amongst all the bloggers about the use of pseudonyms. . I strongly believe that pseudonyms or those who post comments using aContinue Reading
Dear Sir, . As of July 31 mid-day our Canadian Olympic Team has won four bronze medals in London; the sports include synchronized diving with two medals, and judo and weightlifting. The latest winners were Antoine Valois-Fortier of Quebec City in judo, and Christine Girard of Rouyn-Noranda in Northwestern QuebecContinue Reading
CFN – And the era ends. As per sources earlier in July, Cornwall Ontario CAO Paul Fitzpatrick is slithering off into the summer on leave sucking thousands of dollars from the city coffers until his retirement kicks in January 31, 2013. Perhaps “Fitzy” will have time to brush upContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- A 37 year old Cornwall male was arrested on the 30th of July 2012. He was bound by the provisions of a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, to have no contact with a certain individual if havingContinue Reading
The enforcement of the bicycle rules and regulations in Cornwall is shameful. We see it every single day not just one but numerous infractions such as juveniles with no head gear,adults still riding on the sidewalks. . We have witnessed parents riding on the sidewalks with their children not wearingContinue Reading
CFN – Many factors are attributed to the overwhelming success of Cornwall’s first annual Ribfest. The list includes the great weather, helpful volunteers, interesting exhibits and vendors, good food, abundant talent and affordable family fun. Of course, a receptive crowd is also crucial to the mix. The first day sawContinue Reading
CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. It is an honour to have you as a reader. I welcome any comments, questions or topics you would like me to discuss. I hope you enjoy reading aboutContinue Reading
CFN – I was supposed to write this a month ago. I have sat down almost every day to write about my wedding dress shopping experience. It’s really hard to write about wedding dress shopping when you are changing your whole life. Part of getting married is learning to adaptContinue Reading
CFN – Elaine Rosenberg was in court doing what she does best; deal with big business issues when she overheard the anguish that Chris Papkostas was enduring while fighting for the life of his beloved dog who was to be put to death for scratching a woman in a momentContinue Reading
To Spirit Matters, . I read your column and most of the time I don’t know what you are talking about or how I could use it in my life.I have been thinking about what you said about working from the future. I feel like I want to be aContinue Reading
CFN – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question What is the significance to the number of stripes on pilots’ uniforms ? Question asked by Jane ? Answer AirlineContinue Reading
CFN – Have you ever heard of the definition of insanity? The definition states that “Insanity is continuing to do things in the same manner and expecting different results.” This past week I found myself in a situation where I was treated with absolute disrespect and rudeness by a personContinue Reading
CFN – It was a good day for the market on Friday, not too hot, not too windy, a few clouds and lots of shoppers. If you read the market reports I have been filing then you know that I wasn’t here last week. I was pleasantly surprised toContinue Reading
CFN – The Cornwall Seaway Lions Club first annual Ribfest is proving to be a big hit with participants and exhibitors. The response received from people I encountered in the park as well as the large number of posts on the event Facebook page indicates overwhelming approval and appreciation. Friday wasContinue Reading