RIP – Nick Rizzuto Jr. 31st Murder Victim of Montreal for 2009 – December 29, 2009
It’s kinda rare to see gangsters die in their sleep at a ripe old age with a smile of peace on their faces. Taking a chapter out of the Godfather movies Nick Rizzuto, eldest son of convicted mobster Vito Rizzuto who’s in prison in the US, was shot and killed Monday in Montreal. L I [...]
Holiday Stress: How to Avoid It – Editorial by Markus Noé – Cornwall Ontario – December 28, 2009
Holiday Stress: How to Avoid It – By Markus Noé Tis the season for everyone to be surrounded with yuletide joy, happiness and everything else that goes with Christmas. But does anyone really enjoy the Christmas holidays as much as the multi-million dollar corporations hope we do, so in turn we go into their Wal-Mart’s, or other outlets, [...]
Tony Clement Sounding Very Liberal – Fed Dollars to R&D – December 28, 2009
Industry Minister Tony Clement talks to the Globe and Mail about the financial recovery. L I N K “If there was one thing you want to achieve in government this year that you believe would help Canada’s industrial sector, what would it be? [Government and universities have] actively engaged in innovation commercialization along with the [...]
Fewer People Crossing the Seaway International Bridge – Who Wins? Roger Sauvé – December 28, 2009
SD&G Economic Hits and Runs by Roger Sauvé - Fewer people crossed the bridge in 2009, but who wins? A brain teaser? Statistics Canada reported that 189,000 motor vehicles with US plates entered Cornwall via the bridge from January to October 2009. This was down 30% from the same period a year earlier. Bad news. What about [...]
Your Quick Hits for Monday December 28, 2009
Ministry Jumps into Richmond Road Closure Issue “Richmond Drive trucking opponent Wyatt Walsh said the blasting data confirms residents’ suspicions and offers them hope through another solution. “If we can’t get the trucks off the road, maybe our focus should now be shut the quarries down,” Walsh said, adding “I’m not really in the camp [...]
3rd Lane Still Not Operational at temporary CBSA Crossing – Seaway International Bridge Crisis- December 27, 2009 – Cornwall Ontario – Akwesasne
Cornwall Ontario – Michael Peeling is reporting in the Standard Freeholder that the 3rd lane of the temporary border crossing into Cornwall Ontario allowed an Ambulance to reroute rather than open the 3rd lane which according to CBSA officials is supposed to be open and alleviate traffic delays at this crossing point. “The Canada Border Services Agency [...]
Spirit of a Season pulls in a large crowd for Acoustic night – Metal night Sunday December 27 at Murphy’s Inn
It was great seeing such an amazing turn out at Murphy’s Inn for the Spirit of a Season Acoustic set night. Keegan Larose made Jason Setnyk’s night by playing his Juicy Fruit jingle. As super as the crowd was Saturday night an even bigger one is expected tonight (Sunday) for the Metal show. ELECTRIC SUNDAY [...]
It’s Complicated – It’s Funny – It’s Meryl Streep at her Streepiest – Review – December 27, 2009 – Cornwall Ontario
I took my wife and mom to this movie over the holidays. The film, by Nancy Meyers, hit the notes I think it wanted to. It’s fun. It’s poignant. It asks some questions, and it’s worth the price of admission. I find it so odd how society has changed and that divorced families are [...]
Montreal Apparently Full of Corruption – Water Meters EDITORIAL – December 27, 2009
Aren’t you glad you live in Cornwall when you read about Montreal? LINK Contract fixing, mafia, never ending bad roads. LINK2 “I had taken some serious hits – cars rammed, trucks burning, being told there wouldn’t be a trial because there wouldn’t be a body,” Sauvé said. “But the day the threats came against [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – December 26, 2009
Have You Seen the Beauty and Wonder Just Outside your Door? It is now officially winter as we have passed the 21st of December and the days now begin their ascent to becoming longer each day. How wonderful is that! One of the things that I thoroughly enjoy during the winter months is the company [...]
Twitter Cops $25 Million for making Tweets searchable by Google & Bing
Online Networking Phenomenon Twitter has just signed two deals with Google and Bing (MSN) that will result in Tweets or mini blog entries being indexed to Search engine queries. L I N K “In October, Twitter said it had struck multiyear arrangements that make users’ short blog postings available on Google.com and on Bing, which is [...]
We’re proud to Introduce our Newest Sponsor – Borderline RC Hobbies & Track – 251 Pitt Street – 613.937.0383
Ray Savard’s new shop at 251 Pitt St. in Downtown Cornwall Ontario turns grown men into little boys. He out grew his old store and moved into these new larger premises. On the second floor of Alpin’s at the corner of 3rd you can lose yourself flying helicopters, or racing on one of the [...]
Cornwall Ontario – 2010 Editorial – Vision at a Critical Time – December 26, 2009
Vision is a funny thing. Many times there is no “right” vision; simply what a person or group wants. I’ve lived in Cornwall Ontario now for six years. It’s been an interesting experience. Cornwall is a very diverse community; and it’s a community in change. I don’t think I’ve ever [...]
Christmas Day Al Queda Plane Attack Failed – Northwest Airlines – December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas nearly wasn’t merry at the Detroit airport as an alleged terrorist attack took place aboard a Northwest Airlines flight. L I N K “The incident took place on as Delta Flight 253, an Airbus 330 carrying 278 passengers coming from Amsterdam, was landing in Detroit at about noon Friday, Delta spokesperson Susan Elliott [...]
Champagne is good for you new study reports just in time for New Year 2010!
Not sure how good it is if sipped out of shoe though… Champagne is the beverage of choice for millions come New Years night; for birthdays and celebrations, and because it makes many women giddy L I N K “Drinking around two glasses of Champagne can have beneficial effects on the way blood vessels function,” [...]
What are you going to see at the Movies This Weekend? December 25, 2009
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. I’m going to see the edible Meryl Streep in
Merry Christmas 2009 from Cornwall Ontario and Everyone at The Cornwall Free News!
It’s that time of year. Christmas Eve; your wallets are empty, the kids are zipping around, the lights are twinkling, and very familiar tunes are playing in the background. The weather has cooperated so far here in Cornwall Ontario. As I write this it’s warm and comfy outside. This should be a very [...]
Habs Blow By Hurricanes 5-2 – Ottawa Destroyed By Penguins – NHL SCORES N MORE – December 24, 2009
The Habs were out shot 47-25 in their 5-1 storming of the Carolina Hurricanes in Carolina last night. The intoxicating mix of having your best player back and competing against a team driving for the #1 pick in the draft has that effect sometimes. Montreal scored 4 power play goals including two from Glen [...]
