THEFT UNDER $5000 Cornwall, ON – Nadia Shahzad, 37, of Montreal was arrested on January 30th, 2019 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged the woman attended a Water Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. PoliceContinue Reading
While the season is only half over, the Montreal Canadiens are one of the biggest surprises this season. After the tyre fire of last season and some questionable management the team has had the hockey gods smile on them this season. With new Captain Shea Weber out for nearly mostContinue Reading
IMPAIRED DRIVER (SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – On January 09, 2019 at approximately 10:07am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 8 in South Dundas Township. The investigation revealed that the adult female driver was under theContinue Reading
The Habs are off to a good start. With all of the recent historical drama you have to give les boys credit. A win is a win is a win which I’m sure Jean Chretien would agree with. And the team has banked some early season wins. That’s the thingContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – I still marvel, over twenty years since I created some of the first stat systems used by a NHL team at how complicated some people turn stats. It’s probably for some of the same reasons I created some of my systems. Hockey is still pretty much anContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s going to be a sad season in Montreal. Like many others I have no idea why such a legendary team has run itself into the ground. The team just named Shea Weber Captain. Honestly they should be trying to salvage value and be looking to moveContinue Reading
Montreal QC – It didn’t seem like a hard days night for Sir Paul at the sold out Montreal Bell Center last night. The performance by his supporting band was spot on, the lighting, stage effects, cameras and sound were exceptionally well choreographed, and Maca himself in top shape! DuringContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 45-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on September 18th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for contacting his girlfriend. It is alleged on September 11th, 2018, the man contacted his girlfriend despite his conditions. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On September 18th, 2018Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Oddly enough this will go down as one of Hab GM Marc Bergevin’s best trades. It wasn’t a great trade, and barely was a good trade as the team diminished its asset as it seems bent on doing. Will they be trashing Carey Price and his nearContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – After the draft and free agent frenzy day it appears that Montreal Canadiens fans are in for another very long season. They deserve better. Montreal has had a very clear need. A number one Centre. They also need to rebuild their D after GM Marc Bergevin decimatedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – When I worked for the Habs in the 90’s during that one interesting season when we moved into the Bell Centre and nearly upset the Rangers in the playoffs, trades were run by me. At the risk of being humble my reports and advice to Reggie wereContinue Reading
MONTREAL, June 15, 2018 — Quebec Superior Court Judge Pierre C. Gagnon hopes to determine by August 31 if thousands of RCMP members across Canada can seek compensation through a class action for years of systematic harassment by senior RCMP officers. His announcement was made today at the Montreal CourtContinue Reading
ASSAULT WITH WEAPON (SOUTH DUNDAS,ON) – On April 13, 2018 at approximately 3:18 pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a disturbance on Sir James Morris Drive in South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that an altercation occurred between two adult males and anContinue Reading
POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, POSSESSION OF A STOLEN CREDIT CARD, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Mathieu Lamarche, 35, of Cornwall was arrested on April 18th, 2018 and charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a stolen credit card, and breach of probation for failing to keepContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Yes, it’s that time! Sadly the Habs didn’t make the playoffs because GM Marc Bergevin totally blew it this season and it seems that owner Geoff Molson might actually let him have a seventh kick at the can which is way too Rejean Houle scary. But IContinue Reading
Do you have a burning passion to work in journalism? CFN has four openings for Summer Interns. These are unpaid positions, but this year we will be giving out bonuses to those that complete the Summer! Email jamie@cornwallfreenews.com As CFN is a digital newspaper you don’t have to be basedContinue Reading
DATE: March 22, 2018 THIS WEEK IN POLICING Theft of Vehicle and Trailer Police Seeks Assistance (HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) needs your help in solving a theft of a motor vehicle and trailer that occurred the night of Saturday March 10, 2018. The items wereContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – With the Habs falling off the edge of bubble and the team showing no signs of progress it looks like owner Geoff Molson is considering some moves. When rumor sites start talking about certain types of rumors that means a name is in play. Multiple sites haveContinue Reading