CFN-Recently we reported that the Pope had named a bishop-elect for the local Catholic diocese. Rev. Marcel Damphousse is here in the diocese to meet with his staff and members of the press prior to returning to Manitoba late in the day on Tuesday. During our interview with Rev. Marcel today atContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Chris St.Andre, 43 of Cornwall was arrested on July 6th, 2012. He was bound by an Undertaking with the condition to abstain from consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. He was also bound by a Recognizance with the condition to abstain from the consumption ofContinue Reading
CFN – While many people are frustrated with the Harper Government and in particular Bill C 38, Chantal Dupuis of Montreal has been working at asking the GG & Queen to step in. Below is a copy of the letter she sent in late June. It’s always interestingContinue Reading
CFN– Role and responsibilities of elected people In general, every four years Canadian citizens are called to elect 308 Members of Parliament (MPs), whose mandate is to represent them and act on their behalf in the House of Commons in Ottawa. But, once elected, what are the roles and theContinue Reading
CFN – When we envision life we often come up with the issue of suffering as a difficult subject to deal with. Victor Frankl did us all a favour when he wrote his epic Man’s Search for Meaning as he described how he was able to not only survive theContinue Reading
CFN – What is it with Cornwall Ontario and Doctor drama of late? First we had the Sheridan Diaz case and now Dr. Tarek Youssef, a busy busy Ophthalmologist. Apparently Dr. Youssef was suspended in New Brunswick before settling into Cornwall Ontario and renovating part of the old Registry office onContinue Reading
CFN – With Nashville getting zero return for Ryan Suter the pressure is on GM David Poile on what to do on Shea Weber. Personally I think both Parise & Suter contracts will be regretted. That being said with Captain Shea Weber a year away from going for the sameContinue Reading
CFN – Richard Starkey has to be about one of the luckiest drummers the world has ever scene. Being in the right place at the right time he replaced Pete Best and the rest is history as he took his place as the drummer of the Beatles. Usually one songContinue Reading
CFN – From July 9th to 13th, the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy will be holding its International Congress at the University of Winnipeg. The World Federalist Movement is a longstanding international civil society organization. The movement was founded in 1947, when it became apparent thatContinue Reading
CFN – Seaway TV is putting out an audition call for two news anchors! We are looking for one male and one female broadcaster to do a live week day broadcast starting in September here in Cornwall Ontario for our regional coverage. Must be fast on your feet andContinue Reading
CFN – With all the buzz about the Free Agent crop this year and Zach Parise & Suter signing with Minnesota not too many are talking about the Scott Gomez sweepstakes. In the NHL you have to hit the cap floor and if you’re one of 13 NHL currently underContinue Reading
CFN – It was a busy morning for the nine growers and bakers of the Cornwall Seaway Valley Growers’ Market located in the parking lot of the Brick on Pitt Street in Cornwall. The selection of farm and bakery fresh items continues to increase weekly, so much so that asContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading
CFN – It was another hot, sunny and blustery day at the market and you would think that people would want to stay indoors with their air conditioning but once again the sales were brisk. Lots of new produce were on the vendor’s tables as well as fresh baked goods,Continue Reading
He always wanted his own home. Something that he made with his own hands. Nail by nail, each piece of board and brick fitting where it should. Where he wanted it to; something that would last forever, or at least as long as his forever. At night, after hisContinue Reading
Earlier this morning (June 28) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI announced the appointment of a new bishop for the local Catholic diocese. Reverend Marcel Damphousse has been serving as Rector of Saint-Boniface Cathedral in Manitoba under Archbishop Albert LeGatt in the Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface. The 49 year old Damphousse whoContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- A 17-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on July 5th, 2012. The youth was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, abide by house rules, and abide by a curfew of 10pm to 6am except with the permission of yourContinue Reading
CFN – When I chose euthanasia as last week’s topic, I knew that I couldn’t address the concept of choice at the end of the life spectrum without also addressing choice at the front end. While abortion is one of those topics that makes for awkward dinner conversations, there’s obviouslyContinue Reading