Cornwall and S.D.G.’s Summer Company Seeks Young Entrepreneurs – Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC) March 28
Cornwall and S.D.G.’s Summer Company Seeks Young Entrepreneurs The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC) is now accepting applications for Summer Company 2010. Students between the ages of 15-29 years of age who are interested in learning more about business could receive awards of up to $3,000 to start their own business. Summer Company is a [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – 2-4-D Spraying by the Counties Council Destroys More than Weeds – March 28, 2010
It is with much sadness in my heart that I find the Counties Council has once again decided to go ahead with introducing poison (2-4-D) into our environment (road side ditches) for the express purpose of killing noxious weeds despite the reports they have received from knowledgeable individuals and groups of the detrimental effect that [...]
Habs pay the Devils their Due – Lose 4-2 – Flames Burnt in 5-0 Shut Out Loss to Bruins – Ottawa keeps Winning 3-2 over Florida – Cornwall Ontario – March 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – The Montreal Canadiens showed why small teams have difficulties with Play Off Hockey last night in their 4-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils. In the play offs the amperage is upped. Skating room gets shrunk; hits get harder, and the intensity and wear and tear are felt more as [...]
Local Merchants Outraged at Caf + Non Profit Competition in Sales & Service of Office Equipment, Supplies & Services – Cornwall Ontario – March 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – Local Language School Caf + is in hot water with a group of local merchants in Cornwall Ontario. The group, a non-profit has been running what Janie Desjardins calls a “Social enterprise” which she told me was quite popular in Hawkesbury, Cassleman, and many parts of Quebec. Caf + has recently [...]
I’m at a Political Crossroads. What should I do dear readers? EDITORIAL Jamie Gilcig – Cornwall Ontario – March 28, 2010
In my political life I’ve only voted three times. It’s not that I’m apathetic. It’s not that I don’t care. It’s that to me when I vote for someone that means I not only endorse them, but they represent me. I’ve supported a lot of candidates; worked for quite a few as [...]
Cafe Connectionz Open Mike Night a Blast – Standing Room Only – Saturday March 27 – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – It was a blast Friday night at Cafe Connectioz (407 Water Street in Cornwall Ontario) In the Sixties Coffee Houses were the place to go to see up and coming musicians. Last night probably didn’t generate any new Bob Dylan’s, but it was fun and the coffee was good too. It [...]
Cornwall Spring & Home Leisure Show at the Cornwall Civic Complex – Saturday March 27, Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Spring Home & Leisure show started Friday March 26 at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street) David Murphy took a moment from working the Benson’s booth to tell us about the NASCAR simulator which for a donation of at least $2 will give you a 3 minute romp!
CCRI Congratulates Local Efforts – Raisin Region Conservation Authority – Steward Bags – Cornwall Ontario – March 27, 2010
CCRI Director Tom Manley presents a recognition certificate to Josée Lemieux-Bailey and Greg Bailey, co-owners of the local company Steward Bags. Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative (CCRI) recognized two local champions combating climate change at their annual general meeting today. CCRI Vice-Chair Brenda Wilson presents a recognition certificate to Roger Houde, General [...]
Letter to the Editor – Darlene Jalbert “SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY MCGUINTY!!” Cornwall Ontario – March 27, 2010
Dear Editor SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY MCGUINTY!! Will this Provincial Liberal government ever learn that your word is worth something in this world? This budget once again shows us that what Dalton says during election time is not at all what you can expect once elected. In 2004 he introduced the [...]
Conservative MP and Head of Caucus Guy Lauzon Holds Passport Clinic – Public Gouged with $20 Passport Photo Fee – Cornwall Ontario – March 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – Our MP Guy Lauzon is having another one of his passport clinics Saturday March 27 at CCVS. We have confirmed that the photo fee is $20. So the bottom line question is why is our MP allowing his constituents to be bilked and gouged for a passport photo? Several local and [...]
BURNING YAKS! Vent here – The Cornwall Free News new Opinion Forum – Cornwall Ontario – March 26, 2010
Burning Yaks ye all be….or something like that. I’ve been noticing that some of you have an awful lot you want to talk about so rather then derail some very interesting conversations I’m creating a category called Burning Yaks! where you can share what’s burning you and YAK with the world! Please note that [...]
Cornwall Spring & Home Leisure Show opens TODAY Friday March 26 at 4 PM – Cornwall Ontario
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Spring Home & Leisure show opens today, Friday March 26, 2010 at the Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water Street). Doors open at 4 PM and Seawayradio.com will be broadcasting LIVE from the event starting at 4PM and be back Saturday and Sunday! The Cornwall Spring Home & Leisure show goes [...]
Mayor Bob Kilger and Cornwall Ontario City Council Cut Property Taxes 4.16% in 2010 Operational Budget – March 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – Good news for residents of Cornwall Ontario. Property taxes are coming down after the city’s $150 Million dollar budget was released. LINK “Mayor Bob Kilger said the drop in the tax rate will help to offset the property assessment increases that most homeowners have experienced. The mayor said the budget outcome is [...]
Borderline R/C Hobbies & Raceway Hosts Hobby Show March 27-28 – 251 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – Radio Controlled Cars, Helicopters – Train Display & More!
Cornwall ON – There are going to be an awful lot of smiling happy faces this weekend at Borderline R/C Hobbies and Raceway at 251 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! Owner Ray Sauve is holding a Hobby Show Saturday and Sunday. RC Cars, Helicopter, Planes, Trains, Simulators and more. This will one of [...]
David Rawnsley: Citizens for Alternatives to Roadside Spraying (CARS) – Glengarry ON – March 26, 2010
Citizens for Alternatives to Roadside Spraying (CARS) March 26th, 2010 Glengarry ON – With very little fanfare this week, the Counties Council once again approved the spraying of the poison 2,4-D on our roads, with the stated intention of killing noxious weeds, including but not limited to the wild (poison) parsnip. In fact, the Ontario [...]
Clifford Olson Gets Over $1000 per month in Federal Old Age Pension – Stephen Harper Upset – Cornwall Ontario – March 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – Convicted Serial Killer Clifford Olson now collects Canada Pension; over $1000.00 per month. Our Prime Minister is attempting to use the situation to pander for votes. LINK “This is a situation that has many, many Canadians upset and for good reason,” Harper said in London, Ont. “I’ve instructed the minister to [...]
Halak is Back – Picks up Easy Win in Florida – Montreal Wins 4-1 – Toronto Maple Leafs lose to Atlanta 2-1 in OT – NHL SCORES – March 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – Halak is back as Montreal caught the Florida Panthers 4-1. Brian Gionta ate his Wheaties and notched two more goals. Benoit Pouliot and Tomas Plekanec rounded out the Habs scoring. Scott Gomez racked up 42nd assist and Andrei Markov was penalized for diving of all things. Montreal out shot a [...]
A Bunch of Politicians & Media Gathered by a Van Under the Bridge in Cornwall Ontario – Liberals Protest Seaway International Bridge Crisis – March 25, 2010
Cornwall ON – Federal Liberal Candidate and Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Bernadette Clement held a press conference under the Seaway International Bridge in Cornwall Ontario Wednesday March 24. She was joined by Liberal MP and Public Safety Critic Mark Holland and Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell who keeps getting me in trouble by calling our [...]
