Letter to the Editor: Make a difference for people impacted by cancer
Earlier in 2019, new data released by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) showed that around 63% of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive at least […]
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‘It’s not rare. It does happen.’: Face of Cornwall childhood cancer awareness aims to change public disbelief
CORNWALL – Even with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the face of the local campaign says people “still don’t realize that kids get cancer.” […]
Funeral for Paul Poirier today
CORNWALL – Visitation and funeral services will be held today (Thursday) for Dr. Paul Poirier. The Cornwall chiropractor and brain cancer fighter lost his battle […]
Cornwall champion against brain cancer dies
CORNWALL – A Cornwall businessman, chiropractor and brain cancer fighter has died. Dr. Paul Poirier died this afternoon (Saturday). He was in his early 50s. […]
Rain doesn’t keep crowd away for Cornwall Day of Mourning ceremony
CORNWALL – Participants huddled under umbrellas Friday morning to mark the Cornwall ceremony for the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on […]
Relay for Life launched on World Cancer Day
CORNWALL – On this World Cancer Day (Monday, Feb. 4), the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society launched its countdown to this year’s Relay […]
Cornwall awash in gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
CORNWALL – The mother of a childhood cancer survivor says Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is needed because the illness doesn’t get enough recognition or funding. […]
Fewer participants, more money for Terry Fox Run
CORNWALL – While the Cornwall edition of the Terry Fox Run saw fewer participants, more money was raised this year compared to 2016. Organizer Josee […]
Cornwall going gold for kids cancer awareness
CORNWALL – Local parents of children fighting cancer are urging residents to show their support by decorating their homes and businesses in gold for September. […]
Former Cornwall lung cancer educator dies
OTTAWA – A former Cornwall woman who set out to educate thousands about the realities of lung cancer has succumbed to the disease. Elizabeth Dessureault, […]