CFN-Looking for something to do this long weekend? Celebrations are taking place across the region. We checked out one of them near Cornwall. From trinkets to trains, from face painting to food, from entertainment to education, and from people to parade there is something for everyone at the Canada Day CelebrationsContinue 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 a hot Saturday night at the beach in Lancaster Ontario as Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment and I spoke about the music scene in Cornwall, Ontario and why he’s been booking so many gigs out of his home town. Cornwall’s loss however has been Lancaster’s gainContinue Reading
CFN – This is the new shape of the market. Nothing too radical but it does give room for a few more vendors. This week the spot for a community charitable event wasn’t filled and it was just as well because they might have gotten blown away on this hotContinue Reading
CFN – Long time customers and friends are mourning this week’s closure of Clark’s Shoe Store, located on Pitt Street in Cornwall’s original mile square. The store has served the area for 116 years, having been founded by Louis H. Clark, grandfather of third generation owner, Ross McDonald. Clark’s wasContinue Reading
SERIOUS CRASH ON HIGHWAY 401 (Gananoque, ON) – On June 29, 2012 at approximately 4:27pm a collision occurred on Highway 401 east bound near Gananoque, Ontario. Two tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles were involved. The tractor trailer units were completely destroyed by a fire caused as a result ofContinue Reading
CFN – I get emails all the time. Frankly I don’t get a chance to read them all. I get over 500 per day without exaggeration. Most are easy to skim into the bin, but I love my flyers for Electronic stuff! Today Staples sent a blast about theirContinue Reading
CFN – Preparations are well underway for the 2012 Canada Day Celebrations in Lamoureux Park, but one development may come as an unwelcome shock to some. There has been a bit of a stir in a particular Facebook group. A post titled: “Announcing Cornwall’s ‘DE-Beautify Lamoreux Park’ program. Sad!” caughtContinue Reading
CFN – With governments trying to come back to a healthier financial picture, the debate has been centered on how far governments should cut their expenses, whether tax rates for businesses should be raised or frozen and whether funding for innovation and competitiveness should be maintained. These discussions have pittedContinue Reading
CFN – Embattled CAO of Cornwall Ontario, Mr. Paul Fitzpatrick has decided to head out to pasture after 35 years in the City’s employ. Sources at City Hall say that a series of envelopes delivered to City Hall motivated and inspired him that maybe it was time to go. I spoke withContinue Reading
CFN – I’m personally excited to welcome Start Communications to Cornwall and the Cornwall Free News Family of Sponsors! As an internet Newspaper we totally appreciate top notch internet service to our viewers without tight bandwidth limits. Thanks to the CRTC companies like the London Ontario based Start nowContinue 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– This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. It is an honor to have you as a reader. I welcome any comments, questions or topics you would like me to discuss. I hope you enjoy reading about theContinue Reading
Friends, supporters, and members are invited to our Fun-and-fund-raiser golf game. Friday, August 24th, 2012 Summerheights Golf Links – 1160 South Branch Road. Cornwall Ontario Shot gun T-Off at 1:00 pm – Four Person Best Ball Scramble Format Registration Fee $115/golfer – Youth (25 & under) $95/golfer including 18Continue Reading
CFN – As we approach Canada Day, Stephen Harper is once again reaching out to Quebec and consulting with Premier Jean Charest and former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. With the potential resurgence of separatist parties in the next provincial election, this is none too soon. Whether or not the separatistsContinue Reading
CFN-Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School’s class of 2012 is so large that graduation ceremonies took place over two sessions this morning and this afternoon in the school’s cafetorium as proud parents looked on. CCVS GRADUATES 2012 Alan Albanese, Kassandra Andre, Megan Archambault, Ryan Archambault, Alexandra Armstrong, Sierra Aspirot, Kourtney Avery,Continue Reading
CFN – CTV’s powerfully perky Sarah Freemark hit Cornwall Tuesday to check out the action at Truffles Burger Bar! Truffles recently opened after a lengthy rebuild in their new joint at 155 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! I talked with Chef and co-owner Ahmad Mansori as heContinue 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 of all the external lights on airplanes ? Question asked by Bill Answer There are numerousContinue Reading