L I N K The banks stand to lose a few hundred million dollars per year in profits from the new Credit card rules being implemented, most as of January 1. Many say the new laws aren’t stringent enough, but this is a good start. “The regulations had been in the works for some time [...]
That’s our mantra – Spend Locally – Advertise Locally. If you like what you experience here on The Cornwall Free News please remember all of our advertisers and sponsors who make this happen. No Sponsors, No Site! We want to add our new Online radio station for October so please make sure if you go [...]
“Best place to be on the last Friday of each month is “Open Mike” at Cafe Connectionz, 407 Water Street East. Hours are 6:00 PM to 9:00PM. A great opportunity for local performers to be heard – just call and book your spot. For the audience - enjoy excellent food, fantastic coffees and teas and a [...]
Native Cornwall resident Nick Seguin has finished his training and is now officially an ecoENERGY advisor. This is one of the few government incentive programs that actually has a big bang for the buck. After having your home tested to show where improvements can be made to save energy, and where your home is losing [...]
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Wow, was all I can say. I wanted to surprise my lovely wife on our 2nd Wedding Anniversary. It coming on a Tuesday night my first inclination was to go out to Montreal and spoil her, but Gaye Adams of the DBIA keeps telling me to “Spend Locally” as much as I tell people to [...]
Lorna Foreman is one busy lady. She’s a writer who has a new book coming out soon, founded The Cornwall and Regional Writers Society, advocates for a number of issues, is the campaign manager for the local Green Party’s David Rawnsley; and even manages to contribute to our paper when time allows. Now that’s a [...]
Is Jonas Gustavsson stealing the starters job from Vesa Toskala? That’s the buzz in Leaf Land. Ya never know, but the rookie has put on a show. I think Brian Burke wants to start with Toskala and have him play well enough to be traded. Mats Sundin to retire for the 1st time? L I [...]
Compact Fluorescent Lights – Are they Worth the Investment? Compact Fluorescent Lights, or CFLs, are becoming more and more popular as they become cheaper to buy and more reliable. Most people are familiar with them now – they are the ones which look like a spiral. Compared to the old style incandescent bulbs, they only use [...]
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It was a big night for the 3 + One Arena fund raising team. They presented City Council with a cheque for $21,255.81 from their Golf Tourney and announced a $50,000 commitment from the Rotary Club bringing their cume to over $750,000.00. Amazing for a city our size and it shows the commitment that some [...]
For a city our size we do some things very well. This weekend the 2009 Fall Home & Harvest show rolls out the red carpet for Visitors and Residents alike. Over 150 booths with events, services, and products with something to inspire everyone! Get to meet and greet area businesses, and some of the people [...]
What an odd question? Who reads The Cornwall Free News? Is it older people, younger people, shut ins, Politicians (I know you read us) or strange artistic people with poor hygiene. I personally think that a lot of normal well adjusted smart and very cool people read our paper, but I could be wrong…. So [...]
SD&G OPP officers have stopped and charged one driver with speeding more than 50km/h over the posted limit. In all cases, the drivers had their driving privileges suspended for 7 days and the vehicle impounded for the same time period (Racing Law-Section 172, Highway Traffic Act). . 26 Sep 09 (12:51 pm), SD&G officer stopped [...]
Canada’s EI claims from July 2008-July 2009 are up 58%. That’s just claims. There are thousands of other Canadians who don’t have enough hours to apply that don’t get counted. For Cornwall claims are up 46%. Does that sound like a good report card for our City and riding? More to follow. In Calgary, the [...]
The Standard Freeholder is reporting on an agreement between the CBSA and the City. L I N K “City council is expected to enter into an agreement with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) tonight which will see the municipality reimbursed for expenses incurred since the facility was opened July 13, as well as any [...]
What a neat promotion and idea. L I N K The farmer gave away every potato in his field– 45,000 kilograms of the Russet variety. “The stunt was in an effort to promote local crops and inform the public about the dangers of urban sprawl creeping into agricultural land around the city. “We are trying [...]
What interesting times we live in here in Canada. California calls for legalization and TAXATION of Marijuana. We now have medical Marijuana use in North America. It’s completely accepted in most of Europe. It’s like jaywalking in the sense that it’s a crime, but how many jaywalkers do you see get ticketed? Jodie Emery is [...]
