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6/17/2013

Local 55+ games in Cornwall wraps up

Local 55+ summer games wrapped up with a mixed doubles tennis tournament in Alexandria. Nine teams competed in two categories. In the 55-64 age bracket, Brenda Beauchamp and Murray MacLeod took gold. Judy Hart and Pat Maloney brought home silver, ... Read More...
6/17/2013

No weather break for Cornwall Motor Speedway

Wet weather cancelled the Cornwall Motor Speedway's line-up last night for a fourth time this season. A decision will be made concerning the autograph and banner night and the Speedway will advise everyone as soon as a date is confirmed. Action ... Read More...
6/12/2013

PGA pro named chairman of Great Waterway Classic

Pro-golf is coming back to eastern Ontario and has landed the support of a current pro PGA Tour golfer. This year's event is the Great Waterway Classic held at the Upper Canada Golf Course. Brad Fritsch, currently on the PGA ... Read More...
6/10/2013

Blow out opening weekend at Cornwall Motor Speedway

Finally, Mother Nature cooperated with racers. Opening night at Cornwall Motor Speedway saw a record field of 156 cars. Stephane Lafrance won the Modified feature, Dave Bissonnette took Pro-stock. Nicholas Gauvreau had the Semi-pro and defending champ, Chris Herbison re-took his ... Read More...
6/4/2013

Cornwall boy hauls in trophies at BMX championship

A competitive BMX bicycle racer from Cornwall has quite the trophy case. Seven-year-old Sam Drouin (#155) brought home three trophies from the Limestone City BMX Nationals in Kingston. The competition was held May 24th to the 26th and Drouin placed ... Read More...
6/3/2013

Tennis finalists for 55+ Eastern Regional Games decided

Local representation in men's doubles tennis at the 55+ Eastern Regional Games in August was decided on Saturday at Creg Quay, near Bainsville. In 55+ action, Murray MacLeod, of Cornwall, and Pat Maloney, of St. Andrew's (pictured) prevailed to win ... Read More...
6/3/2013

Another weather cancellation for Cornwall Motor Speedway

Mother Nature is becoming Cornwall Motor Speedway's worst nightmare. For a third week in a row, the race track had to cancel opening night because of inclement weather. The severe thunderstorm Saturday night combined with rain overnight forced organizers to cancel ... Read More...
5/27/2013

Weather cancels opening weekend again for Cornwall Motor Speedway

Mother Nature is obviously not a race fan! Wet grounds mixed with cool temperatures forced promoter Ron Morin to cancel opening night at Cornwall Motor Speedway for a second week in a row.  The Canadian Nationals Series will be back ... Read More...
5/23/2013

Cornwall River Kings have new head coach

J.F. Labbe is the new head coach of the Cornwall River Kings. Labbe was introduced during a news conference yesterday afternoon. He takes over for Al Wagar, who resigned earlier this month. Cornwall is not new territory for Labbe, who ... Read More...
5/22/2013

Seniors picking up medals at 55+ summer games

Local seniors are already picking up some hardware at the Local 55+ summer games. The competition started April 10th and continues until June 5th. In the picture below, Alice Cooper, centre left, and Monique Patenaude, centre right, took home the ... Read More...
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