Cornwall Ontario – It’s odd, some of the requests we get for assistance.   As this newspaper is about to celebrate our tenth anniversary of somehow surviving in this culturally toxic town it never stops to astound me how entitled some people think they are?

Our first two years we essentially said yes to everyone no matter how small or trivial the request.

After the city hall led conspiratorial boycott and my false arrest during the 2014 election my attitude changed.

Essentially my mantra changed to give freebies to our clients or groups that give back somehow.

You don’t charge for coverage, but for a relationship to be successful there has to be give and take at some point.

For example I used to support Tri County Literacy who have a tiny budget.   At one point while driving over I heard an ad for them on Corus Radio (back when I’d listen to them) and asked their coordinator if they appreciated what CFN did for their organization?

She answered affirmatively so I asked her why even a tiny portion of their tiny budget wasn’t spent with us, especially as we were the only media outlet to show up at their event and had a larger audience than Corus, even at that time?

Later, when we had our program sponsored by some local business people Tri County actually refused one year of free ad and marketing support paid for by this program.   Boggling.  Truly.

So today when the crazy cat lady attacked I was a bit jaded and used to the abuse.  In Cornwall it seems that when say no to someone or out their truth they threaten or actually try to turn all their friends and family against you, many without hesitating to embellish or actually fabricate abuse to achieve their goal.

With over 1 million human pageviews monthly and our leading position regionally,  we really don’t pander to groups to give them coverage.   When you run or lead a charity or not for profit part of your job is to build relationships to gain editorial support and if you get that coverage it’s important to give back.   And even if you don’t like an editor, your goal should always be about a media outlets audience.

While many groups have tiny budgets, board members and supporters do buy ads or make viewer donations in their personal lives.  We have people that make donations and mark what they want to support when they do so.

This newspaper doesn’t charge for news coverage contrary to what this woman alleged.  She definitely failed in the how to win friends and influence people portion of running a group.

Telling a media outlet that another media outlet covered their story also is not inspirational.  Not everyone likes sloppy seconds,  and it reduces the value of the story to any outlet.

I won’t mention this person’s name,  or the name of her group because as many people know, there really is no such thing as bad publicity.

Instead of embracing the words I sent her suggesting that she and her group start to build a relationship with us she instead chose to passive aggressively threaten me with words like:

Just thought you wanted to talk about it. That’s not a problem. I’ll let our group know.

Again, certainly not words to build on.   It just goes to show you that just because you may mean well doesn’t justify that your actions will do well.  Ultimately if your goal really is to be achieved then you need the support of more people, not less.   Respect goes a long long way.  Nobody owes anyone a living.  Personally I feel sad for the cats that won’t get helped because this woman alianates people like myself.

This newspaper will always support positive achievement and goals to help build a better community, but people have to respect our very valuable audience and yes, sometimes you do have to give to get or certainly remember that two way relationships are always more valuable than parasitic ones.  While it’s not all about money like large chain media conglomerates there are many ways to support and help local media support local communities.

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

Cornwall Ontario – The last Vitae Lampada, the yearbook of the Hotel Dieu Hospital School of Nursing, was in 1969, the year the school closed. Luckily I was able to borrow a copy and also a Graduation Exercises program from Terri Hooker, Class of ’69.

In the yearbook are a lot of photos of staff in the various departments, on the wards of the floors and individual photos of each member of the graduating class as well as group pictures. It was wonderful to read and to see so many happy smiling nurses.

There were many festivities to celebrate the graduation: a Mother and Daughter banquet, a banquet given by of the Auxiliary of HDH, a Parent banquet, a special Mass and breakfast and a formal dance held at the former St. Columban’s Church Hall, now the Agape Center.

The Graduation Exercises were held at the General Vanier Secondary School on June 11th. In the program are many familiar names.

Rev. Rudy Villeneuve was Chairman for the evening. The Valedictory was given by Mrs. Jeanne Macintosh, Class of 1969. Mr. Jerome Duplante led the class in singing The Class Song accompanied by Miss Lucie Cardinal, pianist. Greetings were given to the class by City of Cornwall Mayor Nick Kaneb, Mrs. Emile Fortin of the Woman’s Hospital Auxiliary and Dr. A. J. McLean of the Cornwall Academy of Medicine.

Sister Mary MacKenzie, R.H.S.J. led the class in The Jeanne Mance Pledge:

“That I may be strengthened in my resolve to model my life of duty after that of Jeanne Mance, the first lay-nurse of my beloved Canada. I place myself in the presence of God, and I pledge myself with the help of His Grace to be faithful to the following ideals:

I will be true to the practice of religion which is the inspiration of my noble vocation and while administering to the body will serve the soul by observing the principles of right Ethics and nursing honour.

I will be devoted to the profession that is mine, obeying the physicians within the sphere of his authority and I will make my work a labor of love rather than of profit whenever the service of God or country requires it of me.”

The presentation of pins was by Sister Mary Murphy, R.H.S.J. Administrator of the HDH. The address to the Graduating Class was given by Kevin B. Mooney, B.A., PhD. Chief of Psychological Services, Ottawa General Hospital and the presentation of awards was by Dr. W.B. Renner, President of the Medical Staff. Pipe Major was Robert Kitts accompanied by Piper William Cooper.

The Graduating Class of the Hotel Dieu Hospital School of Nursing 1969:

Back Row l-r: Lynne MacDonald, Sharon Emberg, Judith Bogar, Wendy Warden, Jean MacIntosh (deceased), Sheila Russell, Barbara Proux, Gail MacDonald, Andra Fortin, Teresa Cook, Lisette Boucher, and Mary Hebert

Row 3 : Theresa Szniger (deceased), Bonnie Painter, Lucie Laforge, Dorothy Ann Ferguson

Row 2: Linda Lemire, Mary Jane Macphee, Olive Bergeron, Anne Robertson, Shirley Lauzon, Peta Fraser, Sheila MacDougall, Mary Markell (deceased), Gloria McKinnon

Front Row: Francine Claude, Mary Gault (deceased), Barbara Mongor, Caroline Rines, Adele Copp-Rolofs, Anita Lauzon, Colleen Burson, Imelda Cleary, Lynn Lalonde, Therese Theriault, Louise Poirier, Maureen Malyon, Margaret Leduc.

Some of the interesting things in year books are the ads of the sponsors at the back of the books. Many of the businesses in this year book are no longer in business. Some of the ads were of the Cornwallis Hotel, Struthers Pharmacy, Marthe’s Corset Shoppe, Lavimodiere Furrriers, Albert’s Dry Goods, R. Fraser Jeweller, Wilson’s Wool and Gift Shop and The Advance Shop, to name a few.

A big thank you to Jean Martelle, President of the HDH School of Nursing Alumni and Terri Hooker for all their help and information. It is very much appreciated.

Limericks are always lots of fun.

Here is a great one by Carolyn Wells:

The Tutor

A Tutor who tooted the flute

Tried to teach two young tooters to toot.

Said the two to the Tutor,

“Is it harder to toot or

To tutor two tooters to toot?”

And one by Rudyard Kipling:

The Boy of Quebec:

There was a small boy of Quebec

Who was buried in snow to the neck;

When they said, “Are you friz?”

He replied, “Yes, I is-

But we don’t call this cold in Quebec.”

The recent newsletter of Child Haven International is once again full of pictures of happy children, staff and their activities. CHI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Nat Shah and Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino to help orphaned and destitute children and women in need of food, clothing, shelter, health care, education and moral and emotional support. There are ten projects in four countries: Tibet in China, Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Many other children not living in one of the homes are sponsored for education.

For more information on CHI go to: www.childhaven.ca or email Fred at fred@childhaven.ca or phone the Maxville office at 613-527-2829.

In this photo in the Kaliyampoondi home in Tamil Nadu, India, a staff member, Satish, is “surrounded by an admiring crew of young helpers and collaborators”. Satish is recycling some old paint cans to be used as water dippers for showers, a vegetable oil tin to be used as a trash can and is also repairing one of the boy’s trunks.

The newsletter always closes with the quote from Rabindranath Tagore:

“Let me light my lamp, says the star,

And never debate if it will dispel the dark.”

Here is a cute joke from a friend:

A Senior’s Version of FACEBOOK

For those of my generation who do not, and cannot, comprehend why Facebook exists: I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles. Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later and with whom. I give them pictures of my family, my dog and me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day. I also listen to their conversations, give them thumbs up and tell them I “like” them. And it works just like Facebook. I already have 4 people following me: 2 police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist.

Have a good week, Dawn

ASSAULT, RESIST ARREST

Cornwall, ON – Jamie Bona, 22, of Cornwall was arrested on August 21st, 2018 and charged with assault and resist arrest. It is alleged during an argument on August 21st, 2018 the man struck another man who was known to him and police were contacted to investigate. The man was taken into custody after a brief struggle, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on August 21st, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance and breach of probation for contacting and being within 100 metres of his ex-girlfriend. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged while stopped at the Port of Entry on August 21st, 2018 the man was found to be in the company of his ex-girlfriend, despite his conditions. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man 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.




POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, OBSTRUCT, PERSONATION

Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old Long Sault youth was arrested on August 22nd, 2018 and charged with possession of property obtained by crime, obstruct police, and personation. It is alleged during the early morning hours on August 22nd, 2018, police found the youth in possession of a quantity of items that did not belong to him while in a Glengarry Boulevard parking lot. During the investigation the youth was taken into custody and falsely identified himself to police as someone else. He was 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.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 48 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Cornwall Ontario –  Lawyers can be a smart bunch, cagey too.   It’s rare to get them “on the record” unless they want to be on the record which is why it’s so much fun to get them to chat off the record when the opportunity arises.

“Flipper is as good a politician as she is a lawyer.”

When your peers view you in that manner it makes for interesting chat.     Let’s take a moment and examine her record of the last two terms.

She’s been a leader on a council that has raised the levy almost 20% per term without adding value to the ratepayers.   Many call this TAXRAPE.  Most of the monies have gone into supporting runaway emergency service raises and covering up scandals.   Maureen Adams has refused to state how much BLG, Gowlings, and other power firms have made from Cornwall.   The latest disaster, the City suing MPAC could cost us over $250K alone in a year of record tax hikes and empty reserve funds!   Bernadette is a big part of that.

She was on the River Institute when the city was wiping out Beavers in Guindon Park.  She was silent on that issue.  After a group from BC paid their own cash to help the beavers and install devices word is that some were torn out and the are has been allowed to become overgrown and a disaster.

As a board member of Glen Stor Dun Lodge she presided through the Whistleblowing scandals.  She actually was involved as a councilor as well terrorizing one of the Whistleblowers.

She was a leader in destroying the city’s 36 year Cornwall Public Art Gallery, with many saying it was only because yours truly was on the board and had actually saved it.  We stretched six months monies into two years.  Clement actually told council that she couldn’t support giving the gallery the paltry Lift Off donation because of our governance.   She had failed to effect new governance for the gallery (she was supposed to be helping) and was fully aware that the board I was on had enacted and voted through a new conforming charter when she made that statement.

Flipper ironically now is leading the charge for the purchase of the BOM building to be turned into an Art Centre.  It was done in the shadows, with no real local community monies and will cost more to sit empty than the city spent yearly supporting the old art gallery.   And at least two law firms were screwed out of buying the BOM building as the safe there was perfect for lawyers.   In other words Ms Clement supported using tax dollars to screw two local businesses while supporting the Elaine MacDonald follies in an adventure that has already cost nearly 1 tax point in a year of record tax increases.

She’s now trying to embrace technology using facebook live chat.   It hasn’t been working well for her, but there’s a stink of hypocrisy when she talks about attracting jobs to Cornwall.   We’ll use this media company as an example.  Her artificially vanilla blarts on facebook were enough to make many snicker before turning her off.

She was more than happy to have our support before the Conspiratorial City Boycott which she embraced and has supported.  She was more than happy to be on our online radio station too.

So what you had was local investment creating local opportunity,  and helping the local economy get conspiratorially attacked by the council she sits on.

We ended up folding our radio station and cancelling plans for our online TV station which would’ve seen SIX full time emerging media jobs in this city in its first year.   Does that sound like someone that wants to support attracting jobs?

She didn’t support our 100 Letter campaign which was geared to promote Cornwall and local business.  Again, is that really about attracting growth for the community?

She has of course supported the CFN boycott.  While hurting this newspaper it’s devastated the local economy as businesses that want to advertise with us that have city hall connections are fearful.   The former Art Gallery president while I was there,  lost a contract when his client was told to dump him because his client had a contract with the city.    Another prominent business person who owns multiple local firms had to dump us as one had huge contracts with city hall.  These are only two of many examples sadly.

Ms Clement was party to all of this or certainly didn’t voice any complaint.

As a lawyer she’s sat on a council that has been bullet ridden with lost lawsuits and scandals.  While not repping the City surely her being at the bar would suffice her to simply say that certain actions wouldn’t pass a legal stink test?

As a lawyer that tries to win Human Rights Tribunal cases she sat silent during the 2014 Chamber Debates bizarre charter violating demands for the debate.  While others did to as a lawyer that supposedly has some understanding 0f our Charter you’d think she’d at least wave her arms around and say something…..

And oddly enough she has her hen parties at NAV Can.  NAV is a lovely facility that pays little to no taxes to the City because they have some Federal government connection.   Why push business to them when there are facilities in Cornwall that pull full freight?   Why actually have events leave local business for NAV?

And then you have the darkest secret that’s hovering in the room.   In 2018 what politician wouldn’t admit to being gay?  It’s not a crime in Ontario and Canada.  Former premier Wynne had no problems outing herself, and her latest historical election loss was not about her sexuality, but her utter abuse of the public.

It’s not about privacy either.  If someone is going to lie about that what else would they lie about?  Who are you really voting for?   Some apologists suggested it was because she was trying to protect her alleged long time girlfriend who could lose her gig because she works for a backwards hypocritical organization that has had multiple historic scandals but apparently has an issue with homosexuality.  Why a lesbian would want to work for them lord knows, but then again how many with her background have gone bankrupt for $35K or so?

I digress.   This sadly is the front runner in this election for mayor of Cornwall.  Is it any wonder that business is leaving, young people are leaving, and seniors?   After two failed kicks at a run to be MP surely the community would realize that this emperor wannabee surely isn’t wearing any clothes?   Getting lame duck mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy to run to vote split though was a great tactic that just might work, but at the end of the day it’s the people of Cornwall that lose because in this election there simply is no worthy choice for mayor.

You have a #metoo corporate hack.  You have a muddling former Real Estate guy who got into power on the backs of corruption that Flipper was a part of,  and the support of this newspapers viewers, and you have the political train wreck that is Bernadette Clement who Kathleen Wynne wouldn’t even touch, and then you have a Nicole Spahich who…..

If Bernadette Clement is the best you have for Mayor of Cornwall maybe Jules was right about this town….

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

(Prescott, ON.) – On August 20, 2018 at 5:35 p.m., Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police, Prescott Fire Department and Leeds – Grenville Emergency Services responded to an explosion at an industrial building at 205 Churchill Road West in Prescott.

A 30 year old male from Rear Yonge – Escott Township was transported by ambulance with head and face injuries. A 36 year male was arrested at the scene for drug offences.

On 21 August, 2018, Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the Ontario Fire Marshall executed a search warrant at the unlicensed marihuana facility.

Police seized marihuana plants, cannabis resin, cannabis oil extract, marihuana bud, brick hash, cannabis gummies, cash, grow equipment, two trucks and a trailer.

Daniel Zachary BLABER, age 36 of Elizabeth Township is charged with:

• Production of cannabis marihuana
• Production of cannabis resin
• Criminal negligence causing bodily harm

The accused was remanded into custody by the Brockville Court of Justice.

The investigation is ongoing.

Smiths Falls Ontario – Tweed’s new visitor centre in their global headquarters located in Smiths Falls will have its  opening  to the public on Thursday, Aug. 23,   just before Tweed’s 3rd annual  shindig .

The shindig is a concert event hosted by Tweed .  Local social media posts again this  year are speculating that Snoop Dogg will make an appearance .

CEO Bruce Linton did not confirm any line up information in his addressing remarks.   He did announce  chocolate being made in the factory footprint by  award winning  Hummingbird Chocolate in addition to the cannabis production.

As for sampling anything others Hummingbird’s Chocolate at this point it’s countdown to October and will have to be done online .

The visitor centre experience provides an unique  experience for those 19 years of age or older.

Product education and history displays, multimedia and some inactive,  the gift shop projects an image of a flag ship store like something located in Downtown Toronto  but throughout the entire tour there is an underlying theme of community, be it in the staff or in the rebirth of the building.

The iconic Hershey chocolate production viewing catwalk tour circuit has been preserved down to the original floor, although the hypnotic machinery of the chocolate production is gone.

The framed views are now more akin to a zen , ultra clean science fiction movie set .   For of those of us that could keep up with our tour leader Bruce Linton, we learned that more production windows are planned .

The spaces between the viewing production window houses a collection of sponsored artwork.  The year two artwork is not on display yet , but seems Smiths Falls has a new expanding art gallery in town as well .

In this lesser known give back Tweed program, Linton explains, where Red Bull might sponsor extreme sports, Tweed are sponsoring artists.

If like myself you remember taking the tour of the old factory as a kid, the soul of the place seems still there to relive for myself  and the power to spark imagination,  although on a different level.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 24th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on August 21st, 2018 for domestic-related offences and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 24th, 2018 he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.




REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE – THEFT SUSPECTS

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man and woman involved in a theft from a Ninth Street business on August 15th, 2018.

The female suspect is described as having short, brown hair, wearing a blue tank top and black shorts, appearing to be in her mid-to-late 20s.

The male suspect is described as wearing a black hat, black shorts and a black shirt.

Anyone with information on the two suspects pictured below is asked to contact Cst. Perreault at 613-933-5000 ext. 2799 or ext. 2404 to leave anonymous information.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 60 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

The Cornwall Police Service has finally answered a family in distress who took to social media after a young man was hit by a vehicle over ten days ago.   No explanation has been given by police for the delay in going public with this incident.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service Traffic Unit is currently investigating a matter where a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian and is asking the public to come forward if they have any information about this incident.

Shortly after 9:00 pm on August 14th, 2018, a man was struck by a vehicle on McConnell Avenue, north of the Highway 401 overpass. The vehicle then failed to stop at the scene and fled the area. As a result of being struck, the man was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have information to contact Cst. Matt Dupuis at (613)933-5000 ext. 2755

SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL INTERFERENCE

Cornwall, ON – Karl Quesnel-Sefcsik, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on August 24th, 2018 and charged with sexual assault x 2 and sexual interference x 2. It is alleged on two occasions between August 1-16th, 2018, the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old youth known to him and police were contacted to investigate. On August 24th, 2018 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on August 24th, 2018 and charged with breach of undertaking for contacting her ex-boyfriend. It is alleged on August 23rd, 2018 the woman phoned her ex-boyfriend, despite her conditions, and police were contacted to investigate. On August 24th, 2018 the woman 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 it would identify the victim in the matter.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 20-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on August 24th, 2018 and charged with domestic assault. It is alleged on August 24th, 2018 the woman assaulted her boyfriend and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 11th, 2018. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Cortlon Skidders, 20, of Summerstown was arrested on August 25th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for not abiding by a curfew and for operating a motor vehicle. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during a traffic stop on August 25th, 2018, the man was observed breaching his conditions and an investigation ensued. During the investigation he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.




DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 26th, 2018 and charged with domestic assault x 2. It is alleged on August 18th, 2018 the man assaulted his girlfriend on two occasions and police were contacted to investigate. On August 26th, 2018 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 18th, 2018. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT, RESIST ARREST, ASSAULT POLICE

Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on August 27th, 2018 and charged with domestic assault, resist arrest, and assault police. It is alleged during an argument on August 27th, 2018 the woman assaulted her common-law husband and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the woman was uncooperative with police. She was taken into custody, at which time a struggle ensued and the woman assaulted a police officer. She was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 128 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in over the weekend (8am Friday to 8am Monday morning).

POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Nancy Hutt, 42, of Cornwall was arrested on August 27th, 2018 and charged with possession of property obtained by crime and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 11th, 2018 the woman was in possession of a quantity of tools that did not belong to her and police were contacted to investigate. On August 27th, 2018 she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on October 4th, 2018.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Ashton Markell, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on August 27th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on August 16th, 2018 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 27th, 2018 he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.




THREATS, MISCHIEF UNDER $5000, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old Chesterville man was arrested on August 27th, 2018 and charged with threats, mischief under $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 22nd, 2018, the man threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend and damage a vehicle belonging to a man known to him. It is further alleged on August 27th, 2018, the man damaged the above-mentioned vehicle using a metal pipe and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man 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.

BREAK AND ENTER, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Larry Labelle, 41, and Meagan Malone, 32, both of Long Sault, were arrested on August 28th, 2018 and charged with break and enter and possession of a controlled substance x 2. Larry Labelle was also charged with breach of recognizance for being in possession of drugs. It is alleged in the early morning hours on August 28th, 2018, the man and woman committed a break and enter at a Vincent Massey Drive business and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation, the man and woman were taken into custody, at which time police located a quantity of marijuana, as well as pills that were believed to be a controlled substance. The man and woman were charged accordingly. The man was held for a bail hearing and the woman was released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 50 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Cornwall Ontario – Democracy dies when people don’t tend to it.  That means voting. It means being active more than just at elections. It means becoming aware to some degree of what the monkeys at City Hall get up to.   I mean we have a city clerk that can’t even get candidate contact information correct over one month since the gates opened.

In this town they get up to quite a bit.  We have had runaway tax increases which will only get worse.  We have a labour issue due to multiple terms of essentially letting the fox in the henhouse.

I can’t imagine many other municipalities having the Current/former President of the Labour Council as a City Councilor (while espousing that raising taxes is a good thing!) like we have in Elaine MacDonald.   The Labour block is a strong one in Cornwall, but not strong enough to rule the day if more people simply decided that they’d had enough of bad service and high taxes.

It’s all interconnected.  It goes to the Chamber who pooped all over the Charter during the last election and instead of coming up with a creative solution (I know we’re talking Lezlie Strasser and Mike Metcalfe) have decided to abandon debate for council candidates and have a schmoozer instead and just a mayor’s debate while for some odd reason kissing Cogeco’s posterior when there is more cord cutting than ever and Cogeco is not supposed to be competing with Commercial media.  That the chamber of all entities perpetuates that is so odd.  All media should be treated equally for such an event.

Many of us call it the clique, but it’s just one good ol boy or gal rubbin’ the others hind end and if you’re not on the inside then you’re on the out.    That’s fine for private business, but when it’s on the public’s dime quite another.

It’s even worse in the media where ol Hugo from the Freeholder appears to have given City Hall a free pass on an issue that most likely would make huge news in other cities.   If a Post Media paper won’t report news of that magnitude Democracy is not doing very well.  The scary part just might be the reasons why ol Hugo would duck such a story.

We have 31 individuals running for council.   There probably aren’t enough worthy to elect 10.  That’s scary.  Looking over nomination papers we see the same people signing sheets for the same people.  We have the kids of local big shots who couldn’t get gigs in the private world. We have kids of city managers.  We have people who have never held a real job in their lives other than those paid for by we the taxpayers and yet these monkeys want to run a near $200M per year corporation.

Do we even know why some of these folks are running and what they represent?  Or who?

Is it any wonder that Maureen Adams gets away with what she and other city managers do?  There simply is no backstop.  No device for the public to take action.  Which means higher taxes.  And more comments from developers that Cornwall

Wasn’t even in the game. 

And this election sadly is in the bag.   The bad guys are going to win this one no matter what.  It’s also why you’re seeing so little coverage by media locally and so little chatter about this election.

As for the mayor’s slot it’s kind of ironic that David Murphy has been burned by ol Les who essentially has given the election to Flipper.   Of course whether Murphy or Clement won both are in the bag of the “clique” so expect more NAV CAN action and your tax dollars heading to that facility, as well as other strange and non-delightful uses of the public purse.   Maybe we’ll hire ten more full time firefighters?   Or build a second art centre to embrace Cornwall historical francophone culture?   After all.  It’s only your money.  Right?

It’s a dark and sad time that will only lead to more good people leaving Cornwall for greener less corrupt pastures.   This week I know of two families that have left which amount to a total of four adults and nearly ten children.   Can Cornwall really afford to see young families leave?  Can you blame them?

The only thing that will change this is YOU.   That’s right. If you’re reading this editorial then you probably have digested some of this.    But honestly YOU have to take action and work to make sure that during the next four years this scary group of monkeys are kept accountable and exposed each and every decision.

And you need to focus on making sure that in 2022 Cornwall becomes Brampton 2.0.

It’s all up to you.   It really is.

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FAIL TO ATTEND FOR PRINTS, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Aaron Collins, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on August 28th, 2018 and charged with fail to appear for prints and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man failed to appear for prints on August 15th, 2018 and an investigation ensued. On August 28th, 2018 police located the man. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Dylan Jarvis, 24, of Cornwall was arrested on August 28th, 2018 and charged with possession of marijuana, as well as breach of probation for being in possession of drugs and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during a traffic stop on August 28th, 2018, the man was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on October 9th, 2018.




CARE AND CONTROL, OVER 80, DOMESTIC ASSAULT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old Morrisburg woman was arrested on August 28th, 2018 and charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, over 80, domestic assault, and breach of recognizance for being outside her residence with alcohol in her body. It is alleged on August 28th, 2018 the intoxicated woman struck her common-law husband while together in a motor vehicle. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman was found to be in care and control of the motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Eleventh Street West. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 11th, 2018. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim.

WARRANT, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Anson Jacco, 53, of Cornwall was arrested on August 28th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. He was also charged with the following:

• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of methamphetamine (speed)
• Possession of codeine
• Breach of recognizance (for failing to appear for all court appearances)
• Breach of probation (for possessing unlawful drugs and failing to keep the peace)

It is alleged the man, who was known to be wanted for failing to attend court, was located on August 28th, 2018. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana, methamphetamine and codeine. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 64 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Cornwall Ontario – Eastern Ontario is about to get a whupping from Mother Nature including TORNADO warnings in the Newington and Winchester areas nearby.

Please use caution and do not wear tin foil hats until the all clear is given or the zappy thing ports you safely to Nurbital.

We will update as silly people who don’t heed the warnings and end up looking…silly.  Please take your animals inside, especially dogs and puppies because they are cuter than most others, especially Dachshunds like the ones my Lily and Fitzy just created!

Isn’t Little Fitzy cute?

Please take care and mind the storm so that everyone is safe and can keep reading The Cornwall Free News.

The good news is that this should cool things down and take the humidity out of the air so everyone can have an awesome time this weekend at the 151st Stormont County Fair!

See you there!

If you see any sites of mayhem and destruction please email them to info@cornwallfreenews.com

OPP UPDATE

TORNADO WARNING expanded to include Maxville – Alexandria. #onstom pic.twitter.com/92EoFXPLFS

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) August 29, 2018

Warnings

3:11 PM EDT Wednesday 29 August 2018
Severe thunderstorm warning ended for:

• Cornwall – Lancaster

2:47 PM EDT Wednesday 29 August 2018
Severe thunderstorm warning ended for:

• Maxville – Alexandria
• Morrisburg – Long Sault

2:29 PM EDT Wednesday 29 August 2018
Severe thunderstorm warning ended for:

• Winchester – Newington

Warnings

1:35 PM EDT Wednesday 29 August 2018
Tornado warning in effect for:

• Winchester – Newington

At 1:35 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

Radar indicates a tornado may be forming about 10 kilometers northeast of Kemptville moving eastwards at 50 kilometres per hour.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.

Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Watches

12:41 PM EDT Wednesday 29 August 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

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

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.

A few thunderstorms will develop early this afternoon and rapidly intensify. The thunderstorms will be moving from west to east.

Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

CHARGES LAID RELATING TO BREAK INS

(NORTH DUNDAS, ON) – On August 24, 2018, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report of multiple break-ins at several residences on Fred Street, Christie Lane and Annable Road in North Dundas Township.

Investigation indicated that sometime overnight culprit(s) entered several garages/sheds and removed various alcoholic beverages, coolers, gas jerry cans, frozen meat and two mountain bikes.

On August 28, 2018 members of the Community Street Crime Unit of SD&G OPP arrested a male youth in connection with the break-ins.

A 17- year-old male from North Dundas, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

–             Break and Enter ( 5 counts)

–             Possession of Property obtained by crime

–             Fail to Comply with conditions of an Undertaking

–             Fail to comply with Probation ( 10 counts) YCJA

He was held in custody pending a court appearance (bail) at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.

The name of the accused is being withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

WANTED MALE ARRESTED

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – On August 29, 2018 at approximately 5:27pm, Community Street Crime Unit of SD&G OPP officers located the accused as he was wanted by the SD&G OPP. Investigation also indicated that the male was in contravention of conditions imposed from a previous incident.

Brandon ELLIOTT (29) of North Dundas Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Fail to Comply with Recognizance ( 2 counts)

He was held in custody pending a court appearance (bail) at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

(SOUTH GLENGARRY,ON) – On August 28, 2018 at approximately 9:50pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers conducted a traffic stop on Cedar Grove Road in South Glengarry Township. The investigation revealed that the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Allen VIALETTE (57) of South Glengarry was arrested and is charged with;

– Drive a Motor Vehicle while Impaired

– Drive a Motor Vehicle with over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol in blood

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Cornwall Court September 18, 2018.

Cornwall Ontario – The Ford government just issued a release outlining the failings of our educational system which seemed to focus more on Sex Ed than Math.   It seems that many would have our education system replace parenthood (although in far too many circumstances you can’t blame them) than simply teach our kids the importance of reading, comprehending, communicating, and counting.

The question is if this first step is a big step or something we need more investment in.  Under the Wynne and Liberal governments essentially public dollars were ransomed off for union support which led to dumber kids with less resources and runaway teacher salaries.  (just google compare salaries to Quebec and other regions of Canada)

In fact maybe it’s time for more Ontario teachers to focus on teaching our kids rather than politics and massive pension funds filled by the public purse?

The bees and the birds are important, but math is more important, especially for those special single mommies who seem to pump out babies as an occupation,  and then those poor offspring get worse educations generation after generation.

From the release:

Today, Education Minister, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, issued the following statement on the provincial EQAO results:

“The EQAO assessment results released today prove once again that we must do better with respect to students’ math performance in Ontario.

For the last five years, we have seen an overall decline in EQAO math scores. Half of Ontario’s Grade 6 students have failed to meet the provincial standard for math. And by the time our students get to Grade 9, more than half of them taking the applied math courses are failing to make the grade.

This is unacceptable. The previous government used our children’s classrooms to test a failed experimental curriculum called “Discovery Math”. As promised, our government has already made changes to bring back proven methods of teaching that work.

Yesterday, we released a new teacher’s guide and parent fact sheet that will help both teachers and parents focus student learning on traditional formulas and memorization techniques.

We’ve also announced that we are refocusing $55 million in existing math investments to district school boards. This funding will support math facilitators and leads at the school board and school levels, as well as provide release-time for our teachers to participate in training and learning focused on the fundamentals of math.

Although our government has already started to take the necessary steps to improve our children’s understanding of fundamental math, we look forward to hearing from parents and educators this September as we engage in unprecedented provincewide public consultations. These consultations will cover a variety of topics that will help inform changes to the mathematics curriculum. We look forward to sharing more detailed information on the consultation process in the coming weeks.

Our government believes that by getting back to the basics we’re ensuring our students are leaders in math education once again. We are committed to ensuring students have the skills they need to be successful in their future.”

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

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged an Ottawa man with a Sexual assault that occurred in November 2016.

In February 2017, a female in her 50s reported to the Ottawa Police that she had been sexually assaulted by a physician during a scheduled appointment with him.

The incident occurred while the man was in the course of his employment at a clinic on Merivale Road, when he was alone with the patient.

Today, Richard NAHAS, 44 years old, of Ottawa was charged with one count of Sexual Assault. He is scheduled to appear in court today.

SACA investigators are concerned there could be other victims and are encouraging them to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service tip line at 613-236-1222, ext. 5760 or email: mcm@ottawapolice.ca

THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jeffrey Burles, 33, of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 25th, 2018 the man attended a Ninth Street store and removed items, making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 30th, 2018, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

THEFT UNDER $5000 x 2, BREACH, ESCAPE LAWFUL CUSTODY

Cornwall, ON – Gisele Dumond, 35, of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 x 2, escape lawful custody and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace x 3. It is alleged on June 4th, 2018 the woman attended a Water Street store and removed an electronic device, making no attempt to pay for the item as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On July 11th, 2018, while being taken into custody, it is alleged the woman fled from police. Further, on August 5th, 2018, the woman allegedly took an e-bike from a man known to her without his permission. On August 30th, 2018 the woman was located by police. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Emilie Martin, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on August 3rd, 2018 the woman attended a Second Street East store, contrary to conditions of her recognizance, and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On August 30th, 2018 the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

BREAK AND ENTER WITH INTENT TO COMMITT ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – Robert Hart, 36, of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2018 and charged with break and enter. It is alleged on August 30th, 2018 the man forced his way into the residence of a woman known to him and assaulted her with a piece of wood. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and was released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Guillaume Desjardins, 20, of Cornwall was arrested on August 30th, 2018 and charged with assault with a weapon. He was also charged with breach of probation for being in possession of a weapon and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during an argument on August 30th, 2018 the man struck another man with a stick and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jeremy Rozon, 38, of Green Valley was arrested on August 31st, 2018 and charged with breach of probation for failing to abide by a curfew and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during the early morning hours on August 31st, 2018, the man was found in breach of his curfew and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 45 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Cornwall Ontario – Another collision at the Lancaster exit of the 401, this time eastbound.  We will update as more info becomes available.

If you see news happen email us your video or photo to info@cornwallfreenews.com

COLLISION: #Hwy401 EB off ramp to County Rd 2 #Lancaster – 2 vehicles at the end of the off ramp. #OPP on scene. ^ag

— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) September 3, 2018

OPP UPDATE Collision cleared!

CLEARED:COLLISION: #Hwy401 EB off ramp to County Rd 2 #Lancaster ^ag

— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) September 3, 2018

UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE & MARIJUANA

Cornwall, ON – Tyler Fournier, 18, of Cornwall was arrested on August 31st, 2018 and charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, as well as possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. It is alleged on August 31st, 2018 while investigating an unrelated matter, the man was found to be in possession of a knife, as well as a quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT, POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING MARIJUANA

Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on August 31st, 2018 and charged with domestic assault and possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana. It is alleged on August 31st, 2018 the youth assaulted his girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the youth was taken into custody, at which time he was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 20th, 2018. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

BREACH, THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on September 2nd, 2018 and charged with uttering threats x 3 and breach of youth probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on September 2nd, 2018, on three occasions, the man made threats to harm his neighbour and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as the conditions stem from when the man was a youth and is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.




BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Evan Jarvis, 25, of Cornwall was arrested on September 3rd, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for not abiding by a curfew and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during a traffic stop during the early morning hours on September 3rd, 2018, the man was observed breaching his conditions and an investigation ensued. During the investigation he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

Cornwall, ON – A 32-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on September 3rd, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for failing to reside at a Montreal, QC address, for attending his girlfriend’s residence and being within 50 metres of her, as well as for failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with breach of probation for contacting and being within 50 metres of her and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man attended his girlfriend’s residence on September 3rd, 2018, and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation 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.

UNLAWFUL USE OF CREDIT CARD

Cornwall, ON – Mathieu Gareau, 28, of Alexandria was arrested on September 3rd, 2018 and charged with unlawful use of credit card x 29. It is alleged on 29 occasions between March and June, 2018, the man used a credit card that did not belong to him without permission. On September 3rd, 2018, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on October 9th, 2018.

THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old man of Cote Saint Luc, QC was arrested on September 3rd, 2018 and charged with uttering threats. It is alleged during an argument on September 3rd, 2018, the man made threats to kill his wife and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation, the man 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.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 182 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in over the long weekend (8am Friday to 8am Tuesday morning).

MISCHIEF UNDER $5000 AND BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 14-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on September 5th, 2018 and charged with mischief under $5000 and breach of recognizance for failing to abide by a curfew. It is alleged on September 4th, 2018 the youth caused damage to a wooden door and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the youth was found in breach of his curfew during the early morning hours on September 5th, 2018. The youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

WARRANTS

Cornwall, ON – Shonna Godfrey, 21, of Cornwall was arrested on September 4th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to report to police by phone on May 1st, 2018, despite her conditions, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On September 4th, 2018 she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

Cornwall, ON – Tara Knutt, 39, of Cornwall was arrested on September 4th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on July 31st, 2018 the woman failed to attend court for breach charges and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On September 4th, 2018 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service attended the Cornwall Courthouse as the woman was in custody for an unrelated matter. The warrant was executed and the woman remained in custody pending a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 57 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).