ROGER SAUVÉ – Life Trends – Facts And Figures That Matter To You – Region has more smokers than almost anywhere in Ontario Smoking kills! That is the message that Canadians have been hearing for at least two decades. Are you listening? Are you doing anything about it? The incidence of smoking in this region is [...]
The problem with Canada’s democracy is that MPs (and MMPs) like Guy Lauzon are neither responsible to the voters in their riding nor elected by them. That’s because of our outdated first past the post voting system which confuses the party with candidate. Many voters vote for the party, or more precisely, the party’s leader [...]
Jason Setnyk wears a lot of hats. Poet, teacher, Author, Musician, Political Activist. He’s published his first book “The Angry Vegan and the Mad Cow” (LuLu Press) and had his book launch at Cafe Connectionz in Cornwall Ontario. Our own Lorna Foreman caught up with him and had the opportunity to ask him some questions [...]
The Real Revolution of the “New Media” is that it opens to door to a lot of new voices. Some familiar, some not, but the point being is that at least for today, more people can have the soapbox. Will more people listen? Not sure. I’m not sure that it even matters, but I do [...]
You always want to give less than people want in creative endeavors; not to cheat them so much as make them want to come back for more. It looks like reclusive writer JD Salinger who passed away this week may have a treasure trove of over 15 novels hidden away in his home. It should [...]
Tomas Plekanec didn’t play like a little girl last night. His two power play assists though weren’t enough to give Montreal the win as they fell to the Senators in Overtime in Ottawa. Jaroslav Halak took the loss. My favorite Hab Michael Cammallieri took a huge Anton Volchenkov hit that sent both players off the [...]
Light Pollution…What is that? Have you ever noticed the glow in the night sky as you approach a city or subdivision? If you are a city dweller have you wondered where the stars have gone or why you cannot see the stars at night? The answer to these questions is light trespass or light pollution. [...]
Jacqueline Milner; Eastern Ontario Visual Artist, Photographer and Environmentalist has enjoyed the art of image making since childhood. Jacquie loves the human form, our precious landscapes and each and every living form that shares this planet with us. “I’m always on the look out for that ‘special something’, a shared moment, a content smile, a [...]
Dallas Star Defenseman Mark Fistric probably will be getting a li’l vacation from the NHL after his scrap with Calgary Flame Eric Nystrom. The two scrapped after a clean hit from Fistrich who managed to pull Nystrom’s helmet off and pummel him with it. Mr. Fistric definitely won the fight as you can see from [...]
Film is such a personal thing; the kind of personal thing best shared with lots of people… Tonight was the kick off of the Aultsville Winter Filmfest. The first film, director Jane Campion’s BRIGHT STAR ,did not dissapoint the near capacity crowd that braved -20 temperatures to watch the angst filled weeper of deep, meaningful [...]
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak today issued the following statement in relation to the appointment of Bob Runciman, MPP, to the Senate of Canada: “Today I would like to congratulate my friend and colleague, Bob Runciman, on his appointment to the Senate of Canada and thank him for 29 years of leadership, dedication and public [...]
SCOTIA BANK SUPPORTS CRIME STOPPERS (SD&G) – On October 16, 2009, Seaway Valley Crimes Stoppers held it’s 2nd annual comedy night at the Aultsville Theater St. Lawrence College, in Cornwall Ontario. The event drew a large audience and raised over $11,000.00 to help fund the program. Continued support from local businesses and sponsors are vital [...]
Liberal Critic, Critiques Bridge Issue Since late last spring Cornwall residence and businesses have been victimized by the ongoing border dispute. This issue was ignited when the Government of Canada decided to arm all of its border guards. The Cornwall Port of Entry is the only border crossing in this country that resides on a [...]
Rachel Bourgon is one happy artist. Her painting entitled “Knox” won first prize and a $400 cheque at the Cornwall Regional Art Galleries Annual Juried Exhibition. Sylvie Lizotte was a very busy woman as she prepared for the event. It all cumulated with the prize winners and the art that will be on display at the gallery [...]
JD Salinger passed away today at the age of 91. The enigmatic and reclusive author had broken his hip and never fully recovered. He had lived in the small New Hampshire town of Cornish. Click the photo to read more about Mr. Salinger on his WIKI page. He will forever be known for his novel [...]
The Cornwall Health Coalition is having an urgent town hall meeting next week in order to discuss the budget deficit that will result in service cuts to Cornwall Community Hospital. They’ve invited MPP Jim Brownell and members of the hospital’s board. This is a public meeting so it’s encouraged that you to share information and [...]
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak Speaks with Small Businesses in Cornwall NEWS: Cornwall, ON – Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak today met with local small business leaders in Cornwall to solicit input on the steps they would like to see to encourage economic recovery in Ontario. Hudak continues to travel across the province speaking with [...]
Boy things can get ugly. Carey Price is becoming an enigma at least in Montreal. Scott Gomez racked up 16 penalty minutes in what simply looked like a very frustrating experience for les boys. Ryne O’Byrne racked up another fight as he really is starting to use his size. This also [...]
