Updated Food Recall Warning – Bombay Sapphire brand London Dry Gin may be unsafe due to high alcohol content

Recall date:

May 3, 2017

Reason for recall:

Other

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Company / Firm:

Liquor Control Board Of Ontario (LCBO)

Distribution:

National

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

Cornwall Ontario – One of the biggest problems in managing the school system in Ontario are the multitude of school boards and weakness of politicians to make the right decisions.

Four year terms pass fast, and making a decision like closing a school or library can cost at election time as many have threatened on social media.

The cost of running and maintaining a building is prohibitive.   If you multiply that over a community like Cornwall and the area it’s huge.   While we can point fingers at the high cost of our teacher’s income; the bureaucratic overhead is pretty darn high as well.

Four school boards mean four sets of management and bureaucracy.  It means excess buildings, different union contracts and ultimately less dollars spent on actual education. Is it any wonder why we get such poor rankings from our regional schools?

Does it really make sense to have both English and French public and Catholic school boards in 2017?  Could not there be one school board with mandates to fulfill all while sharing buildings and overhead?

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

Frankly the amount of schools being closed is not enough based on the numbers.    In the Cornwall area we are seeing more seniors moving into the community; not families with school aged children.   Even Syrian refugees have ducked our area.   We also have lost families, and ultimately that’s seen in our empty seats in expensive buildings across the region.

Class size is a large factor in cost as well.   Teachers are not paid by class size directly.   While nobody would suggest over sizing classes, under sized classes bloat our cost per student dramatically.

All of these excess buildings need to be sold off or reused in the community so that funds can be available for newer schools as needed.    While we’re seeing some solutions involving some schools moving their student body into other schools more could be done.

And having one school board instead of four would dramatically reduce duplication of service.

At the end of the day our tax dollars for education should go into educating kids instead of where far too much of our budgets are going.

Of course that’s not popular, and at the end of the day would cost some people their jobs.  That’s not how you win an election, and that of course not how you get re-elected.

It’s a slippery slope that at the end of the day we all pay for.  Mostly our future generations that are passing through the system simply lacking skills and knowledge because resources are being spent on empty seats.

For the rural communities facing the loss of their facilities empathy and even sympathy may be warranted, but the  Canary has been singing in the coal mine for decades now.   Instead of communities like South Stormont that behave in the oddest of manners, perhaps they should look at behaving in manners that attract young families rather than chase them away?

Culture, entrepreneurial opportunity, diversity, openness,  the arts, and inclusivity is what attract people, especially younger people.    Not Bun Fest, or petty corrupt politics.

The status quo has us where we are today.  The challenge for many rural communities is whether they can pull together and work towards improvement or simply watch more facilities close in their communities.

What do you think dear CFN viewers?  You can post your comment below.

Cornwall Ontario – Flood Alerts from Morrisburg to Cornwall are in place as another round of heavy rains are expected to hit with as many as 75mm of rain deluging the area between Morrisburg and Cornwall (as well as all areas along the St. Lawrence River)  before things slow down on Sunday.

High winds will impact the flooding which already has started in certain areas. Expect temperature fluctuations as well. Friday will see a high of 22c with lows under 10c as well.

The heaviest blast of rain will be from Friday to Saturday, but some precipitation will be falling for the next week.

In parts of Ontario and Quebec,especially the West Island of Montreal,  flooding has been severe with basements flooded and millions of dollars worth of damage occurring as streets filled with water.

Warnings

9:46 PM EDT Thursday 04 May 2017
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Cornwall – Lancaster
• Maxville – Alexandria
• Morrisburg – Long Sault
• Winchester – Newington

Rain, heavy at times continues. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

40-60 mm of rain expected through Sunday.

Rain will persist through Sunday as the weather system responsible stalls over the region. The rain is expected to taper to showers Sunday afternoon.

With the ground already saturated, there is the potential for local flooding. For information concerning flooding please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks. Consider moving valuable items to higher levels.

The Community Market

Bringing local food products and artisan products together in one location for your one stop shopping experience.

Less than a year old, The Community Market has grown into the place to go for local products. Located in Long Sault on 16133 County Road 36 (formerly Post Road), the building that contains The Community Market has gone through many incarnations over the years but now is the centre of the locavore movement, not just for food but art and health care as well.

Mission Statement

The mission for The Community Market is to bring local producers and customers together to:

• Provide a source of fresh produce, and locally produced product sold in one location.
• Highlight producers and encourage community to get in the habit of coming to see what’s new and to learn about healthy, naturally made products. Get people more informed about their health through food and products they are using.
• The Community Market is being created to function as an economic development tool and a community gathering place. The purpose of the market is to promote locally grown/made products and highlight businesses. The market will foster a sense of community and improve quality of life.

In its first year of operation The Community Market had grown to offer a wide variety of quality products from local food producers, local artisans and Health Service Providers.

Ask about our Natural Health services and how to book you appointment.

Health Service Providers

Impress Your Feet (Nursing Foot care)

Dr. Angela Ciurleo (Holistic Practitioner)

Complementary Health (Reiki, Reflexology, Aroma touch message)

Amani’s Bowman (Ecstatic’s & CPR)

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Food Recall Warning – Aunt Jemima brand Frozen Waffles and Frozen French Toast Slices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Recall date:

May 5, 2017

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – Listeria

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Company / Firm:

Pinnacle Foods Canada Corporation

Distribution:

National

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 72-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 5th, 2017 and charged with criminal harassment and breach of probation for being within 150 meters of his ex-common-law wife and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during the month of March and April, 2017 the man was found to be in breach of his conditions on several occasions and police were contacted to investigate. On May 5th, 2017 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on May 5th, 2017 and charged with breach of undertaking for failing to attend school and failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 4th, 2017 the youth failed to attend school without permission and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Ali Hassan, 26 of Cornwall was arrested on May 5th, 2017 and charged with criminal harassment and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 3rd, 2017 the man attended someone’s residence on several occasions despite having been told by the resident to leave. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On May 5th, 2017 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – Cortland Skidders, 18 of Akwesasne was arrested on May 6th, 2017 and charged with assault. It is alleged on May 6th, 2017 the man pushed a 20-year-old woman known to him and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 8th, 2017.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – Daniel Lalonde, 55 of Cornwall was arrested on May 6th, 2017 and charged with sexual assault. It is alleged on March 23rd, 2017 the man acted in an inappropriate manner while touching another person and police were contacted to investigate. On May 6th, 2017 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date.

HARASSING PHONE CALLS

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on May 8th, 2017 and charged with harassing phone calls. It is alleged during the month of May, 2017 the woman repeatedly called her ex-partner despite having been told not to and police were contacted to investigate. On May 8th, 2017 the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

THEFT UNDER $5000, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – John Yade, 25 of Cornwall was arrested on May 8th, 2017 and charged with possession and trafficking of marijuana, magic mushrooms and speed. He was also charged with property obtained by crime (Canadian currency), breach of a peace bond for failing to keep the peace and breach of probation for being in possession of a knife and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 8th, 2017 the man was spotted by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service rummaging through someone’s vehicle in the area of McConnell Avenue South. He was taken into custody and found to be in possession of a knife, a quantity of marijuana, magic mushrooms, cash and speed. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

MISCHIEF, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 32-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 9th, 2017 and charged with mischief and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during an argument with his wife on May 8th, 2017 the man damaged a picture frame and an ornament. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On May 9th, 2017 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on May 9th, 2017 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the youth failed to attend court on April 20th, 2017 for breach charges and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On May 9th, 2017 the youth attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

CAUSE DISTURBANCE

Cornwall, ON – Daniela Nyvltova, 47 of Montreal was arrested on May 9th, 2017 and charged with cause disturbance. It is alleged on May 9th, 2017 the woman caused a disturbance by way of yelling and screaming while at a Montreal Road address. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 20th, 2017.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Brodie Thompson, 23 of Akwesasne was arrested on May 9th, 2017 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on May 19th, 2016 for a robbery charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 9th, 2017 the man was stopped at the Port of Entry and police were contacted to attend He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

CORNWALL ONTARIO – This morning I received a release from a major Home Store chain.   It was professionally written and normally I’d be intrigued.

I emailed back explaining that we’d love to assist, but that we generally don’t do so for businesses that boycott us.

That means if we have never sold an ad or marketing plan to them there’s kinda no reason to give them some honey.

And being featured in CFN, even in a story like this is a form of honey.

Independent media of course get treated differently than larger chain outlets like the Montreal Gazette or Ottawa Citizen.  An owner of a small business would be lucky to get a moment of the time of a publisher or editor in the same nature as I probably wouldn’t get to talk produce with Galen Weston if I was shopping at Loblaws.

What some people forget is that a media outlet isn’t a writer, editor, or even publisher, but it’s audience.

The entire purpose of advertising is to reach a large pool of eyeballs of people of whom you wish to give you their money.  It’s about numbers and cash.

This pr person responded and I responded back:

Carly, I have to say that first off I’m a firm supporter of a free market.  Businesses can overpay for weak advertising and that’s their choice,

But a brand like Home Hardware, to be paying what it does regionally, not just the Fines, and not take advantage of a media outlet like CFN is plain silly.

Akin to your reply.   As a media outlet we cover a lot of issues; important issues.   And as opposed to certain media that don’t, always should be supported, especially when our products are of better value and quality.

Cheers, and I guess I will no longer shop at Home Hardware personally and write about why.

The media industry in general is growing through a transition that is impacting ad revenue.  A lot of fine journalists are no longer working.  The Freeholder for example just lost long time editor Len Hooper and journalist Greg Peerenboom to buy outs.

Updated Food Recall Warning – Tart Shells sold by The New Food Box recalled due to E. coli O121

Recall date:

May 10, 2017

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – E. coli O121

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Company / Firm:

The New Food Box

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – Matthew Sawyer, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on May 10th, 2017 and charged with mischief and breach of two probation orders for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on April 21st, 2017 the man damaged hospital property and police were contacted to investigate. On May 10th, 2017 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on May 10th, 2017 and charged with breach of undertaking for communicating with her ex-partner. It is alleged on May 10th, 2017 the woman was found to be in breach of her conditions by being in the company of her ex-partner when police conducted a door knock at a Cornwall address. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as the conditions stem from a domestic incident and would identify the victim in the matter.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 10th, 2017 and charged with assault. It is alleged on May 7th, 2017 the man slapped his step-son in the face and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 15th, 2017. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on May 10th, 2017 and charged with assault. It is alleged during an argument on May 10th, 2017 the woman punched her ex-common-law husband and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

Cornwall, ON – A 12-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on May 10th, 2017 and charged with assault. It is alleged on May 10th, 2017 the youth hit another youth multiple times and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

MISSING PERSON

NAME: Krystal Davidson

D.O.B.: 20 September 2000

RACE: White

SEX: Female

HEIGHT: 5’3”

WEIGHT: 140 Lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Blue

The Cornwall Community Police Service is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing person. Krystal Davidson, 16, was reported missing on May 3rd, 2017. No clothing description or possible location could be provided.

Please, if you have information that could assist contact the Cornwall Community Police Service at 613-932-2110

Updated Food Recall Warning – Certain Ground and Tenderized Meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Recall date:

May 11, 2017

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Company / Firm:

Industry

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the distribution:

Consumer

Updated Food Recall Warning – Certain Ground Meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Recall date:

May 10, 2017

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

Reference number:

11406

Food Recall Warning – Certain Ground and Tenderized Meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Recall date:

May 9, 2017

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

Reference number:

11405

IMPAIRED DRIVERS

(North Dundas) – On May 12, 2017 at approximately 7:06pm, a Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer intercepted a vehicle on County Road 1, North Dundas Township. The stop revealed that the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol. Further information indicated that his driving permit was disqualified as per a previous incident.

Tyler VANBEILEN (29) of North Dundas Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Alcohol

– Driving a Motor Vehicle With More Than 80 Milligram of Alcohol in Blood

– Driving While Disqualified

– Fail to Comply with Probation Order (3 counts)

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on June 6, 2017.

(North Dundas) – On May 13, 2017 at approximately 1:53am, SD&G OPP officers intercepted a vehicle on County Road 3, North Dundas Township. The stop revealed that the adult female driver was under the influence of a drug. Police also seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine pills.

Candice MOORE (29) of South Glengarry Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by a Drug

– Possession of a Controlled Substance

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on June 6, 2017.

(South Dundas) – On May 14, 2017 at approximately 5:03pm, an SD&G OPP officer intercepted a vehicle on Highway 401, South Dundas Township. The stop revealed that the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Guy PILON (56) of Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Quebec was arrested and is charged with;

– Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Alcohol

– Driving a Motor Vehicle With More Than 80 Milligram of Alcohol in Blood

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on June 6, 2017.

HARASSMENT

(North Dundas) – On May 12, 2017 at approximately 11:31am, SD&G OPP began an investigation into a report of ongoing harassment at a property in the Village of Winchester, North Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that an adult male had repeatedly communicated electronically in a harassing manner with a family member.

The 22-year-old male from Ottawa, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on June 6, 2017. His name is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim (adult female).

DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION

(North Stormont) – On May 14, 2017 at approximately 8:46pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence in North Stormont Township. Investigation indicated that an altercation between an adult female and her ex-spouse resulted in the accused driving her vehicle in a dangerous manner striking the victim (no injuries) and then causing damage to the landscaping of the property.

The 49-year-old female from South Stormont Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

– Mischief Under $5000

She was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on May 30, 2017. Her name is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim.

BREAK-INS

(South Glengarry) – Overnight (May 12-13, 2017) a residence located on Glen Road, South Glengarry Township was entered. Inside, culprit(s) caused excessive damage in the home and garage on the property. A laptop and PlayStation game console was stolen.

An investigation continues.

(North Dundas) – Overnight (May 13-14, 2017), a garage at a property located on Erin Avenue, North Dundas Township was entered. Inside, a BMX bicycle (black frame/blue seat, pedals and handlebars), alcohol and cigarettes were stolen.

An investigation continues ***photo of BMX bicycle added to News Portal***

THEFTS FROM VEHICLES

(North Dundas) – Overnight (May 13-14, 2017), parked vehicles were entered a two (2) properties on Lori Lane, North Dundas Township. A cell phone and Tom-Tom GPS were removed.

Investigations continue.

EXCESSIVE SPEEDS

(SD&G) – Over the past weekend, SD&G and Highway Safety Division (HSD) OPP officers conducting speed measuring enforcement in the United Counties intercepted the following vehicles for traveling at excessive speeds. In all stops, the vehicle was impounded and the driver’s permit seized for seven (7) days in accordance to policy.

– May 12, 2017 – 8:53am (Highway 401-South Dundas); vehicle stopped travelling 165km/h (100km/h zone). Female driver (25) from Scarborough, Ontario charged accordingly.

– May 13, 2017 – 11:01am (Highway 401-South Stormont); vehicle stopped travelling 174km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (48) from Markham, Ontario charged accordingly.

– May 13, 2017 – 3:43pm (Highway 401-South Glengarry); vehicle stopped travelling 156km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (27) from North York, Ontario charged accordingly.

– May 14, 2017 – 11:50am (Highway 401-South Dundas); vehicle stopped travelling 160km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (26) from Oshawa, Ontario charged accordingly.

– May 14, 2017 – 2:56pm (Highway 401-South Dundas); vehicle stopped travelling 155km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (48) from Scarborough, Ontario charged accordingly.

ASSAULT POLICE, RESIST ARREST, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on May 15th, 2017 and charged with resist arrest, assault police and breach of recognizance of bail for failing to attend school. It is alleged on May 15th, 2017 the youth was not in school as directed and police were contacted to investigate. The youth was located by police and taken into custody after a brief struggle. It is also alleged during the struggle the youth kicked an officer in the chest. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

MISCHIEF, THREATS, HARASSING PHONE CALLS, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Marc Fournier, 34 of Cornwall was arrested on May 15th, 2017 and charged with mischief, threats, harassing phone calls and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 12th, 2017 the man contacted another man known to him on several occasions and threatened to harm him. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation it was also learned Fournier had damaged some of the man’s property. On May 15th, 2017 he attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 5th, 2017.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is asking the public’s help in identifying this man who brandished a gun during a theft. Police are urging the public not to approach the man as he may be dangerous. If anyone can identify this man or has any information about the theft that occurred at the Sears Mall on Monday May 15th, 2017 they are asked to contact Cst.Huygen at 933-5000 ext. 2785

Cornwall Ontario – Fire struck a central Cornwall home early this afternoon.  Cornwall Fire Services are present.

One vehicle exploded and hydro wires are down as well at 314 and 316 St. Felix.

Ambulances have been reported.

Residents have reported thick smoke entering their homes.

CFN will update as more information becomes available.  If you see news happen email info@cornwallfreenews.com with your video or pictures and you could win area event tickets or gift cards!

UPDATE

Reports have come in that the fire has spread to 318 Felix and the CCPS warn to stay away due to fallen power lines.

UPDATE

Reports have come in that some kittens didn’t survive in the blue house.

Cornwall Ontario –  The quick thinking of a cute Cornwallite alerted Cornwall Emergency services to the fire that broke out in the 300 Block of St. Felix this afternoon.

A 911 call was placed stating that a senior on a wheelchair or electric scooter was burning trash on their front lawn which led to a three building blaze, downed power lines, one burnt truck, and allegedly the death of a few kittens.

I was driving by, and saw a man throwing garbage on to a fire that was lit on his front lawn only a few feet from his house. It looked dangerous, and it’s windy, so I called 911 and went back to my errands for work. We’ll by the time the fire trucks got there a minute or two later, the house and I think the car was on fire. You could see the smoke for blocks. On my way back from the errand I stopped and spoke to an officer. I told her that I had called 911 and what I saw…she said that if I hadn’t called it might have been much worse and the neighboring houses could have gone up too. She took my name and I will be giving a statement.

The witness continued:

Idk if he’s mentally ill or what….but the fire was deliberately set I’m almost positive. He was sitting there throwing stuff on it.

The desk sergeant at the CCPS stated no charges had been laid as of press time.

We will update as more information becomes available.

Original story link with video.

Cornwall Ontario –   CFN has learned that the CCPS will be filing charges against the man who triggered a major fire on St. Felix street after burning trash on a windy day Wednesday afternoon.

OUR COVERAGE OF THE FIRE

A confidential source stated that there would be various charges.  They added that there was speculation that:

…say that he was a hoarder who was facing fines if he didn’t clear up his porch, and also that the city didn’t take his trash on Monday night. So either he was attempting to burn his trash to comply with the order….or he was doing it in a fit of rage…

We will be updating this story as more info becomes available.

Updated: Local Doctor charged with Sexual assault

Local Doctor charged with Sexual assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 18, 2017          2:25pm

(Ottawa) – Today, the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into the sexual misconduct of a doctor towards his patients.

The SACA investigation started in 2016 and some reported incidents date back to 2012.  So far, three female victims have been identified.

The suspect, a family medical practitioner, worked in the West end of the city at a local Medical Centre.

Walid Al HOUSSAN, 56 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:

• 3 counts of Sexual assault;
• 1 count of Sexual interference of a female under 16; and
• 1 count of Sexual exploitation of a person with a disability.

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

SACA investigators believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944.

Cornwall Ontario –   I live in a very strange community.   Here in Cornwall the people that clean city hall can’t run for council.  Yet Elaine MacDonald, President of the Labour Council, can.

That’s letting the fox in the henhouse when it comes to the staff that make the city work.

Likewise it tends to lead to heavy block voting with organized labour, which make up a far larger percentage of those working in this community than the norm, voting for whomever will rubberstamp their wage increases which is a huge factor in the disaster that is this city’s finances.

In the latest budget fiasco which only saw a near 2% increase instead of a cut, it was Elaine, her pet monkey Carilyne Hebert, and Bernadette Clement voting for a near 3% raise.  All were given the Labour Council’s thumbs up at the last election.   Mayor O’Shaughnessy, deviating from his Conservative roots also voted for higher taxes.

Elaine was actually quoted saying that we dirty public folk have it all wrong and that more taxes were good.

She failed though.   Council didn’t support the higher tax hike because…an election is coming, but now the question is how will the city’s unionized employees react to a wage freeze, especially in light of the huge salary bump given to HR Manager Geoff Clarke recently and other managers?

They might even question what some managers like Mark Boileau and his $150K per year actually do?

The Standard-Freeholder is suggesting that HR Manager Clarke and council have done some voodoo budgeting, by cutting monies put forward for wage increases that employees can’t get a bump without deficit funding.

Now apparently Elaine has turned on her own council and suggested wrongdoing of a potential law breaking nature.

Hello!  Pot meet Kettle!   Ms MacDonald has been an active member in council’s past that have broken many laws and been sanctioned by the integrity investigator.   Where was her voice then?  She still was in conflict of interest over her belonging to a group seeking funding for a vanity university and voting to give up said funds.

Is her loyalty to Council or organized labour?  Is she simply lashing out like the petty person she is and potentially putting council into a liability position by suggesting her council and government have broken some mysterious law that she won’t specify?

“I think there is something egregiously wrong about the budget as it stands and it has something to do with the closed-meeting motion,” declared MacDonald. “I think we crossed a line and we’ve entered into a realm of illegality, unconstitutionality …”

Those are incendiary comments at the very least.  At the most it could lead to a big legal bill.

Of course this writer might suggest that the city wouldn’t have to play hardball with its unionized employees if said employees hadn’t given council and senior management the slack they have the last dozen or so years.   That by sanctioning puppets it’s led to a weaker government locally that has allowed a delicate local economy to falter.

In the end you do reap what you sow.

The question is how much this will impact the next election and if we’ve finally seen the end of corrupt politicians like Elaine MacDonald, and those that simply vote the way she wants them to in Cornwall?

What do you think dear CFN viewers?  You can post your comments below.

THEFT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jody Burgess, 48 of Cornwall was arrested on May 18th, 2017 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 18th, 2017 the man removed a quantity of meat and cheese from a Ninth Street store making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store. He was stopped by staff members and police were contacted to investigate. Police located the man who had fled prior to their arrival. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 15th, 2017.

MISCHIEF, ARSON, POSSESSION OF INCENDIARY MATERIAL, OCCUPANT INJURING BUILDING

Cornwall, ON – Robert Myers, 53 of Cornwall was arrested on May 18th, 2017 and charged with the following:

• Mischief
• Arson- disregard for human life
• Arson –by negligence
• Arson
• Possession of incendiary material
• Occupant injuring building

It is alleged the man was responsible for a fire that occurred on May 17th, 2017 that damage three St.Felix Street residences. On May 18th, 2017 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 15th, 2017.