Hot Dog and Sausage BBQ Fund Raiser for The Cornwall Dog Park! Saturday October 3, 2009
The Cornwall Dog Park Executive Committee invites you to join them at a fundraising BBQ to help offset the costs of acquiring an off-leash dog park in the City of Cornwall. The possibilities are endless in our community but a popular amenity elsewhere is seriously lacking here – a place to run, play, work, train [...]
“We Need Answers Today” Syd Gardiner on Seaway International Bridge Crisis – Peter Van Loan and Guy Lauzon
I caught up with Acting Cornwall Mayor Syd Gardiner at the Parade of Nations yesterday. We apologize for the poor sound quality as the music in the background makes it difficult to hear, but his message is loud and clear regarding his position on what’s happening with the bridge crisis. Kudos for Syd for being [...]
Habs Win 3-2 – Gionta Lapierre Stewart Score – NHL Round Up
Dontcha love it when tough guys score? You know that potting a NHL goal means a whole lot to them; even in pre-season. Greg Stewart scored the game winner for Montreal in their 3-2 win over the Sabres. Ryan O’byrne put on the nasty and Carey Price kept it together. More of the regulars are [...]
LOST DOG – 10 year old Pomeranian – PIPER – Cornwall Ontario
$500 Reward Piper Lost from Matice Park Wednesday night small 10 year old Pomeranian blonde in color Please Contact 932-3048 or 935-6329 Attention anyone that knows the where about’s of this dog , she needs medical care and is scheduled for an operation at the end of the month YOU WILL GET REWARD IF WE [...]
Our MP, Guy Lauzon – Why we don’t cover him much. EDITORIAL
I get a few emails asking why we don’t cover Mr. Lauzon much. I get accused of bashing him or not liking him. Well, first off I have nothing against Conservatives. I do have a lack of appreciation for our Prime Minister and I do not think Mr. Lauzon has done a good job as [...]
Boy was it cold this morning at The Farmers’ Market!
Some of Reg’s steaming hot Coffey’s Coffee and Riley’s Donuts made the cold a whole lot bearable. There still were a lot of vendors and crafts people at The Cornwall Farmers’ Market this morning. Local NDP Federal Candidate Darlene Jalbert stopped by to purchase some yummys. and then she bought a Steward bag from Greg [...]
Parade of Nations a Big Party! A Sunny Success in Lamoureux Park –
Rides for the kids, good eats, lots of entertainment and a parade! The Foundation of the Parade of Nations march from St.Lawrence College to Lamoureux Park was a huge success today and a real shine for Cornwall! With loads of community support Marie Morrell and her team of volunteers put on quite the show. Kudos [...]
Busy Busy Weekend – Farmers’ Market, Parade of Nations, Apples and Art Tour
Geez we need more Community Correspondents as I can’t be in three places at once! If you have any photos or can cover any of the events in our community this week email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com or by phone 613.361.1755 Apples and Art seems to be the hot ticket this weekend. I went to their [...]
Friday Night at the Tent – MCA to have own Border Officers? New Building Should be Up in Weeks Donations accepted- CBSA Refusing to Negotiate – Cornwall Boycott?
Busy night and a lot was talked about. As reported earlier Grand Chief Mike Mitchell appeared on CKON and discussed a native customs station set up in the old CBSA building as a measure instead of forcing residents to report at the Cornwall Temporary station and clog up the bridge. That measure would force residents [...]
Leafs Beat Detroit 5-4 – Fleury Cut – Niedermeyer to the Devils (Rob)
Not so busy night as Opening Day approaches. Theo Fleury was cut by the Calgary Flames. No announcement yet as to whether he hangs on or retires. I have a hunch he’s going to sign up somewhere. The Leafs Nazem Kadri scored another goal. The 18 year old wants to stay with the big club [...]
Elizabeth May predicts a Fall Election triggered by the Conservatives
Federal Green Leader Elizabeth May is predicting that Prime Minister Stephen Harper will trigger an Election this fall contradictory to the political speak from the party. Something I myself have been writing about for a few weeks now. “Wouldn’t it be just like Harper to decide that things are looking good for him right now [...]
BREAKING NEWS – Government Refusing to Negotiate with Akwesasne – CKON Interview – Akwesasne to Open own Customs Office!
CKON Live Radio Interview with Grand Chief Mike Mitchell and James Ransom. The Grand Chief has just announced that Akwesasne will open their own customs office on the Island with their own officers. More to come….and we’ll wait for the official press release. You can listen live on the station by clicking the logo. please [...]
It’s getting colder out; especially in the mornings, but the Cornwall Farmers’ Market in George Assaly lane is still open Saturdays. From fresh produce, locally crafted products, and art performances you never know what you’ll find. Come out and sample some fresh Bison or have a hot cup of Reg’s Coffee. please visit our sponsors:
What Movie are you going to see this Weekend? Fame? Trailer Park Boys?
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. Fame? Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liqour Day? The Surrogates all open today! please visit our sponsors:
Writers Block – Friday September 25th, 2009 At least it’s nice out
So I sit here at my desk and try and think of what angle I want on today’s and nothing is popping up at me. For today I’m electioned out. I don’t even want to talk politics! It’s nice out. I want some Honey Crisp Apples, but have to wait until Monday. It’s not that [...]
EOHU Announces Flu Shot Rollout For Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines
EOHU Announces Flu Shot rollout for Seasonale & H1N1 Vaccines The Eastern Ontario Health Unit will provide seasonal flu shots to people aged 65 and over and to residents of long-term care homes in October. “Seniors have a higher risk of complications due to the seasonal flu. For this reason, we want to ensure that [...]
Press Release from the MCA – AKWESASNE LEADERS RESPOND TO CBSA’s 24-hour “grace period”
AKWESASNE LEADERS RESPOND TO CBSA’s 24-hour “grace period Akwesasne, ONTARIO — On September 21st, Akwesasne leadership notified the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) of the growing concerns and fear of community members that they are being subjected to vehicle seizures and monetary fines for not directly reporting to the relocated Port of Entry in the [...]
Wayne Gretzky Resigns (officially) Patrice Brisebois Retires (officially)
L I N K Wayne Gretzky has officially retired. “I often said it was the greatest honour and privilege I could imagine to be able to play in the National Hockey League. I feel the same way about being an NHL coach. I’ve loved the four years I spent coaching the Coyotes. Not a day [...]
