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Matt’s the man as Habs beat Flyers in OT 4-3

Matt’s the man as Habs beat Flyers in OT 4-3

Matthew Schneider scored the winning goal in OT and Alex Kovalev had 3 points in the Habs 4-3 win over the Flyers.  Cudos to the boys as this was a good win other than a lack lustre 2nd period. Jaroslav Halak won again in nets and it looks like the team wins more with him [...]

February 28 2009 | Posted in NHL, Sports | Read More »

Has Guy Lauzon sent you a whack of letters in the last few weeks too?

Has Guy Lauzon sent you a whack of letters in the last few weeks too?

Guy Lauzon, I guess on behalf of the Conservative Party of Canada; has sent 7 mailings to our house in the last few weeks. They all are the same photocopies asking if we feel if the Government is doing a good job. Regardless of my political leanings or opinions of our MP I have to [...]

February 27 2009 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Editorial, Politics | Read More »

Justin Trudeau’s Motion – “The Value of Service”

Justin Trudeau’s Motion – “The Value of Service”

JUSTIN’S SPEECH Click the link above to read Justin’s speech to Parliment.   It’s kind of hard to argue with the point.  We all need to do more to help society; especially in light of our current economic challenges. At the same time, on the other hand, we have young people across this country who are [...]

February 27 2009 | Posted in News, Politics | Read More »

QUICK HITS OF THE DAY

QUICK HITS OF THE DAY

Russians play chicken with Canadian Airforce day before Obama visit. 79 year old Clint Eastwood thinks we’re too PC or is he just cranky? Ryan Air Ryan Air now wants to charge for toilet use! Share on Facebook

February 27 2009 | Posted in Quick Hits | Read More »

Bernie Madoff Scandal – no securities purchased in over 10 years.

Bernie Madoff Scandal – no securities purchased in over 10 years.

EDITORIAL Now that bits of real info are leaking into clarity I see a few things. Basically a lot of people over looked a lot of things because of greed.    Greed isn’t just being greedy; it’s about the tolerance of greed.  It’s about looking up to it and admiring it and those that perpetuate. I’m [...]

February 27 2009 | Posted in Editorial | Read More »

If Canadian Politicians could get along as well as these three…

If Canadian Politicians could get along as well as these three…

It can happen.  People can overcome their own idealogies and issues; especially in time of crisis. Maybe this video is a lesson we can all learn from? Please visit our sponsors: Share on Facebook

February 27 2009 | Posted in Politics | Read More »

MAPLE SYRUP PRICES SHOOTING UP THIS YEAR

MAPLE SYRUP PRICES SHOOTING UP THIS YEAR

Maple Syrup prices are set to go past $10 a can this year due to climate and supply issues.    LINK 540-millilitre can has hit $10 in Greater Montreal, compared with $6.50 for most of this decade. Please visit our sponsors: Share on Facebook

February 27 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

NHL SCORES and tid bits

NHL SCORES and tid bits

Marty Brodeur was back with a bang and a shut out as NJ beat Colorado 4-0.   Welcome back Marty! Boston shut out and spanked Anaheim 6-0.  2 goals for former Hab Mike Ryder.   I guess there’s no need to keep Pronger now.   Leafs 5-4 over the Isles in the battle for 1st Draft Pick; Florida [...]

February 27 2009 | Posted in NHL, Sports | Read More »

Bloc Attacks Trudeau as Traitor

Bloc Attacks Trudeau as Traitor

Justin Trudeau gets smacked by the Bloc Quebecois.   LINK Without reading Mr. Trudeau’s motion they suggested that he had sold out Quebec as they allege his father, Pierre Elliot Trudeau had. “Young people get a bad rap, often, for being apathetic, disconnected and cynical about the world,” Trudeau said after introducing a motion that asks [...]

February 27 2009 | Posted in News, Politics | Read More »

Penguins Trade Ryan Whitney for Kunitz/Tangradi

Penguins Trade Ryan Whitney for Kunitz/Tangradi

Looks like Anaheim wants to move Pronger and/or Neidermeyer…. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ACQUIRE KUNITZ, TANGRADI FROM ANAHEIM IN EXCHANGE FOR RYAN WHITNEY The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Chris Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Ryan Whitney, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray [...]

February 26 2009 | Posted in NHL, Sports | Read More »

NDP attack the budget – Tax Cuts Don’t Work

NDP attack the budget – Tax Cuts Don’t Work

LINK “Tax cuts are great if you still have your job, but if you’re one of the 400,000 people in manufacturing who have lost your job, tax cuts aren’t going to help very much.” Mulcair said Can’t argue with Thomas Mulcair on that one. Frankly I’m fed up of the Government burning through Canadian Taxpayer’s [...]

February 26 2009 | Posted in Finance, Politics | Read More »

Local Resto Reviews

Local Resto Reviews

FOR MORE RESTO REVIEWS CLICK HERE Wow, I found a blogger out there reviewing some of Cornwall’s finer eateries.    I’m going to be doing this too, but thought I’d see how you folks appreciate this person’s reviews.  What do you think of this Blogger’s reviews?  And if you have a local blog feel free to [...]

February 26 2009 | Posted in Cornwall, Resto Reviews | Read More »

15 Busted for Illegal Smokes

15 Busted for Illegal Smokes

LINK Big sting here in Cornwall by the RCMP. The weeklong blitz, which wrapped up Monday, saw officers seize 19 vehicles, 21,000 bags and cartons of cigarettes and nearly 900 kilograms of fine-cut tobacco. Police also say they found US$260,000 in one vehicle. Please visit our sponsors: Share on Facebook

February 26 2009 | Posted in Cornwall, Local News | Read More »

NHL Scores and tidbits

NHL Scores and tidbits

Slow night in the NHL. Marty Biron and the Flyers shut out LA 2-0;  The Leafs beat the Rangers 2-1 in the shoot out;  Penguins 1-0 over the Isles;  and Henrik Zetterberg’s 2 goals led Detroit 4-1 over the Sharks. and just because he was the Babe Ruth of Hockey here’s a pic of The [...]

February 26 2009 | Posted in NHL, Sports | Read More »

What’s playing in Cornwall this week? MOVIE LISTINGS

What’s playing in Cornwall this week?  MOVIE LISTINGS

LINK Click the link to see what’s playing at Cornwall area theatres. Share on Facebook

February 25 2009 | Posted in What's Going On | Read More »

Maple Leaf Foods Recall Shopsy Hot Dogs

Maple Leaf Foods Recall Shopsy Hot Dogs

LINK Looks like Maple Leaf accidently sent out some dogs without testing for Listeria. The affected products were shipped to Eastern Canada, mostly to Ontario, Maple Leaf spokeswoman Linda Smith told CBC News. People who have purchased 450 gram packs of Shopsy’s Deli Fresh All Beef Frankfurters (product code 20730 and UPC 6487520730, best before [...]

February 25 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

Habs Shut out Canucks 3-0 – Hey Hey Mats Sundin… NHL Scores

Habs Shut out Canucks 3-0 – Hey Hey Mats Sundin… NHL Scores

Alex Kovalev picked up a point as Jaroslav Halak and the Habs shut out a hot Vancouver Canuck team. Again they were outshot 34-17, but a win is a win. In other NHL Scores, The Sens beat Carolina 4-2; Atlanta over Colorado 4-3;  The Flyers 4-2 over the Caps; Anaheim 3-2 over Buffalo; Boston thumped [...]

February 24 2009 | Posted in NHL, Sports | Read More »

Could Vitamin D can protect you from Flu & Colds?

Could Vitamin D can protect you from Flu & Colds?

New information shows that Vitamin D can help you fight flu and colds. LINK The latest study adds to mounting evidence that the vitamin from sunshine boosts the immune system and helps prevent some cancers and heart disease. Vitamin D comes mostly from strong sunshine or pills, with smaller amounts in milk and some fish. [...]

February 24 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

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