CFN– They say art is in the eye of the beholder. Maggie Sutherland’s painting of our PM is on display at the Kingston Arts Council Art show and is titled: Emperor Haute Couture. You can buy this baby for a cool $5,000. Word was John Baird was firstContinue Reading
CFN – It’s that time again to look at what you folks have been reading and share some of our CFN numbers! Above are the Top Ten stories you were reading on Wednesday May 17, 2012. Our Top 20 Cities for the Last 30 Days 1) Cornwall 2) OttawaContinue Reading
CFN – Legend of Disco Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63 after her battle with Cancer. Ms Summers was working on a new album which she sadly looks like she will not get to finish in the fashion she was working towards. Hot Nights, Last Dance,Continue Reading
CFN – So Wednesday we three get to the Civic Complex. Rebecca Sorrell was asked if we’d take a meeting with City Officials, OPG, and the Minister of Natural Resources before her second request to speak before council was submitted. (The first was refused) There’s a hitch though. I’mContinue Reading
CFN – Today’s Cornwall Free News Photo of the Day is of a Cardinal caught nearly 80 feet off the ground as it rested for a few moments; shot by Mr. John Lester. If you wish to submit your photo or video rant of the day email info@cornwallfreenews.com Continue Reading
POSSESSON OF STOLEN PROPERTY Cornwall, ON- Ryan Selleck, 28 of Ottawa was arrested on May 15th, 2012. It is alleged that between October 2011 and November 2012 a break & enter occurred in Akwesasne and police conducted an investigation. A search warrant was sought and he was found toContinue Reading
CFN – Former MPP Jim Brownell has received an honour from St. Lawrence College. It’s a bit poetic as Mr. Brownell is a former teacher himself before becoming a MPP; something that he truly loved doing before retiring before the last election due to health issues. I spoke with himContinue Reading
CFN – Tick Tock! Truffles Burger Bar just got a step closer to it’s reopening on Pitt Street just across from Schnitzels! The extensive renovations to the vintage building are almost complete. The liquor license has been approved and the final steps of preparation are being completed! Vintage TrufflesContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall Ontario resident Barrie Brown was shocked when his daughter brought him a condolence note from SD&SG MP Guy Lauzon on Barrie’s passing! We interviewed him to make sure it wasn’t another Barrie Brown hoaxing us with fake I’m alive communication. Our Condolences to the family of anyoneContinue Reading
CFN – Monday night was a delegation attend City Council. Twenty five or so citizens and activists who are upset with City Council’s actions in Beavergate to day in this city of 46,000 in Ontario. (PREVIOUS STORY) At issue is the Conibear Kill trapping in a city owned nature trail;Continue Reading
CFN – I don’t have an extra $40,000 to go to George Clooney’s party in Studio city and support Barack Obama for President. I wish I could. I worked with George 20 years ago on Sunset Beat, a TV series the media calls the worst show he ever did. . Every time heContinue Reading
CFN – In recent news Norwegian health authorities have recognized the dangers of mercury poisoning by awarding Tordis Stigen Klausen a sum of $10,000. She is the first dental assistant to have mercury poisoning recognized as an occupational illness. She is also the first dental assistant to receive compensationContinue Reading
PROTEST RALLY EQUALITY FOR ALL _________________________________ WHEN: MAY 26 SATURDAY 1 PM WHERE: CORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WHY: ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN DISADVANTAGED BY “LANGUAGE” DISCRIMINATORY HIRING PRACTICES NEEDS TO ATTEND. DO IT FOR YOURSELF, YOUR KIDS, YOUR GRANDKIDS….JUST DO IT!!!!!!! Cornwall Ontario Nurse Christopher Cameron and his group are organizing anotherContinue Reading
THEFT & PREACHES Cornwall, ON- Meagan Monique, 22 and Jerry Duheme, 20 both of Cornwall were arrested on May 11th, 2012. He was bound by two Probation Order with the condition to notify the Probation office of any change of address and Keep the Peace and be of GoodContinue Reading
CFN – Have any of you taken the time to watch Wyatt Walsh’s video on why he advertises on CFN? Turns out that his mother told him to do it because she thinks it’s a good source of news and should be supported by local business. I found it fascinatingContinue Reading
CFN – I am always fascinated at the evolution of film making. Being one myself I’ve studied the history of film since its inception. Today more and more movies rely on digital technology for many areas that used to have full artistry. Director Tim Burton has been wrestling with TechnologyContinue Reading
CFN – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne issued the following statement today in response to the Seaway International Bridge Corporation’s (SIBC) decision to relocate the tollbooth plaza to the north end of the new low-level bridge that is being constructed for the Three Nations International Bridge Crossing: The MohawkContinue Reading
CFN– Is breastfeeding the new hot buzz in marketing? Is America that nipple hungry? Has our society deprived us of human connection that by plunking it into advertising images that we feel better or is some core titillation? The people that make Oreo Cookies have probably had a billion dollarsContinue Reading