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OPINION by David Rawnsley – Think GLOBAL act LOCAL – Cornwall Ontario – May 31, 2010

OPINION by David Rawnsley – Think GLOBAL act LOCAL – Cornwall Ontario – May 31, 2010

Think GLOBAL act LOCAL Cornwall ON – I am reminded of a bumper sticker I once had. I bought it on a visit to the UN headquarters in New York. It said: “If the people lead the leaders will follow.” We are always far ahead of the politicians. I realized that when I ran for [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in GREEN News, Headlines, News, Opinion | Read More »

Jack Layton as the next Prime Minister of Canada? Why the Harper Government Ups the Ante VS the Liberals – Cornwall Ontario – May 31, 2010

Jack Layton as the next Prime Minister of Canada? Why the Harper Government Ups the Ante VS the Liberals – Cornwall Ontario – May 31, 2010

Cornwall ON – Boy Mr. Harper loves a good fight and he’s a scrapper like Mr. Chretien there, on the left, only he’s not as smart as the man from Shawinigan.  I’d love to play poker with the man one night. For months now Mr. Harper’s team have been pushing Mr. Layton and the NDP. [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

500 Cartons, 4,450 Bags, boats, 1000kg cut tobacco, and more – Cornwall Regional Task Force Makes Major Illegal Cigarette Bust – May 31, 2010

500 Cartons, 4,450 Bags, boats, 1000kg cut tobacco, and more – Cornwall Regional Task Force Makes Major Illegal Cigarette Bust – May 31, 2010

Cornwall ON – What a waste of a great looking spot and boat.  Looks like the Cornwall Regional Task Force was at it again! CORNWALL REGIONAL TASK FORCE SEIZES A LARGE AMOUNT OF CONTRABAND TOBACCO DURING SEARCH ON A PROPERTY On May 30th, 2010, officers from the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) executed a search [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

Seawayradio.com LIVE Tuesday June 1st from 1:30-4:30 PM! Cornwall Ontario

Seawayradio.com LIVE Tuesday June 1st from 1:30-4:30 PM!  Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Click the banner above Tuesday June 1st from 1:30 PM EST – 4:30 PM to catch up with your host Jamie Gilcig as we talk about what’s hot in the headlines from local to world news, sports, politics. Our Call in numbers are 1 (646) 595-4982, 1 (877) 217-3932 or you can [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in Community, Headlines, News, Politics, Seawayradio.com | Read More »

Seaway International Bridge Crisis Marks One Year Anniversary – May 31, 2010 Akwesasne – Cornwall Ontario

Seaway International Bridge Crisis Marks One Year Anniversary – May 31, 2010 Akwesasne – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Today marks the one year anniversary of the Seaway International Bridge Crisis.   On May 31st, at approximately 11:PM Canada Border & Security Agents left their posts at the behest of the Harper Government leading to a 42 day bridge closure. Fast forward to today, the 1st Anniversary and there is the [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Community, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

No New Shampoo for Robert Pattinson – Check out Video Clip for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards! Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

No New Shampoo for Robert Pattinson – Check out Video Clip for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards! Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Cornwall ON – Can you guess the dude in the video below (FOUL LANGUAGE WARNING) with Robert Pattinson from Twilight NEW MOON??  No it’s not André Pommier with a skin wig! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JerwUH-d6Oc Hilarious clip! Share on FacebookPlease share this story if you liked it:Tweet

May 30 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Hollywood, News, Television | Read More »

Top Canadian Military Chief in Afghanistan, Brigadier-General Daniel Menard, Fired over Sexual Allegations – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Top Canadian Military Chief in Afghanistan, Brigadier-General Daniel Menard,  Fired over Sexual Allegations – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Cornwall ON – Canada’s head honcho in Afghanistan, Brigadier-General Daniel Menard, has been given the chop and recalled to Canada over allegations that he got his freak on.   Apparently it’s against the rules for Canadian Military to have intimate relations while on duty; at least over seas while on a mission. LINK “Sexual activity [...]

May 30 2010 | Posted in Headlines, News, World News | Read More »

The Cornwall Free News Video Channel on You Tube – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

The Cornwall Free News Video Channel on You Tube – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Cornwall ON – For those of you who want to see all the video we shoot, some of which never makes it into our stories, you can check out and subscribe to our You Tube Channel. You never know what you’ll see there and if you have some video you want us to show on [...]

May 30 2010 | Posted in Community, Entertainment, Headlines, News, Seawayradio.com, Television | Read More »

Jack Layton Shines Spot Light on Michael Ignatieff Over Conservative Budget – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Jack Layton Shines Spot Light on Michael Ignatieff Over Conservative Budget – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Cornwall ON – Jack Layton ripped into Michael Ignatieff clearly showing strong leadership in trying to force changes to the upcoming Conservative budget. LINK “The opposition has the opportunity to do some tough bargaining with Mr. Harper right now,” Mr. Layton told The Canadian Press. “But for that to happen, Mr. Ignatieff has got to [...]

May 30 2010 | Posted in FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

Chicago Takes Game One in 6-5 Shootout Over Flyers – Stanley Cup Finals – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Chicago Takes Game One in 6-5 Shootout Over Flyers – Stanley Cup Finals – Cornwall Ontario – May 30, 2010

Cornwall ON – You don’t see a lot of high scoring play off games, but the revved up crowd in Chicago had no shortage of goals in game one. Chicago came out on top 6-5 in regulation time on Tomas Kopecky’s winner in the third period and Michael Leighton, slayer of the Habs with three [...]

May 30 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, News, NHL, Sports | Read More »

Bridging the Chasm – letter to the editor by John Milnes – South Stormont – May 29, 2010

Bridging the Chasm – letter to the editor by John Milnes – South Stormont – May 29, 2010

BRIDGING THE CHASM letter to the Editor by John Milnes Cornwall ON – Our Member of Parliament, Guy Lauzon, and his Conservative play-pals must soon get their act together.  Are they still studying how to construct a low level bridge?  Someone should mutter in their ears many low level bridges have been built throughout the history of the [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Have you checked out the Kia Forte? Let Bob Copeland of Kia of Cornwall show you one today! 613.360.8135

Have you checked out the Kia Forte? Let Bob Copeland of Kia of Cornwall show you one today! 613.360.8135

Cornwall ON – That’s Bob Copeland of Kia of Cornwall.   He’s not your average Car Sales Rep.   He’s the community liason for Kia of Cornwall, 628 Pitt Street, as well as being very active in the community for years.    He offers a special service where he’ll bring the car to you. That’s [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Classified, Community, Headlines, Money, News, Shopping in Cornwall, Vehicles for Sale | Read More »

Iconic Legend, Actor-Director Dennis Hopper Dies at 74 – May 29, 2010

Iconic Legend, Actor-Director Dennis Hopper Dies at 74 – May 29, 2010

Cornwall ON – A beautifully flawed and talented man passed away.  Dennis Hopper has died from his fight with Cancer at the age of 74.   The actor, director, and art collector had been battling the effects of the disease. LINK He began acting in television in the 1950s, and by 1955 was appearing with [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Hollywood, News, Obituaries | Read More »

Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative hosts National Commuter Challenge May 30-June 5, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative hosts National Commuter Challenge May 30-June 5, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario

CCRI to Host Second Annual Cornwall Commuter Challenge Cornwall, ON – For the second year in a row, the Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative is acting as the community’s host organization for the national Commuter Challenge.  During Canadian Environment Week, from May 30 to June 5, the CCRI is encouraging residents and businesses throughout Cornwall to [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, GREEN News, Headlines, News, What's Going On | Read More »

AMBUSH Playing Finch Ontario Arena June 12th – Win a Pair of Tickets!

AMBUSH Playing Finch Ontario Arena June 12th – Win a Pair of Tickets!

FINCH ON – Finch and District Lions Club present Ambush on June 12th in the Finch Arena. Doors open at 8pm and the cost is $15.00 per person must be 19 years of age. For tickets and info call Jason Molinaro at 613-987-9930 To win a pair of tickets post a comment below and we’ll select [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Music, News, What's Going On | Read More »

World Wide Quick Hits for Saturday May 29, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario

World Wide Quick Hits for Saturday May 29, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Here are your Quick Hits for Saturday May 29, 2010 Tobacco Case Goes to the Supreme Court in Canada – Alludes Government a PARTNER in Tobacco Trade Not Good Days for Rizzuto Clan Stephen Harper Stimulated Jet Use for Economic Plan with Over 50 Trips to Pimp Conservative Government Cleveland Cavs Fire [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

Letter to the Editor – David Rawnsley of CARS – You Have Been Sprayed – May 29, 2010

Letter to the Editor – David Rawnsley of CARS – You Have Been Sprayed – May 29, 2010

YOU HAVE BEEN SPRAYED! Cornwall ON – It is once again our unfortunate duty to tell you that your County roadsides have been sprayed with a poison. This poison is banned from use on your lawns by the Provincial government because they have determined that it poses a risk to our children. The County may [...]

May 29 2010 | Posted in GREEN News, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion | Read More »

Bud Tender? California Union ups ante in upcoming November state vote on legalization of Marijuana – Cornwall Ontario – May 28, 2010

Bud Tender?  California Union ups ante in upcoming November state vote on legalization of Marijuana – Cornwall Ontario – May 28, 2010

Cornwall ON – California wants to Unionize Pot Workers.   Terms like “Bud Grower” lead the way in a slew of new possible job openings in the legal Marijuana industry that’s up for vote in November. LINK The 26,000-member United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 in San Jose is believed to be the first [...]

May 28 2010 | Posted in GREEN News, Headlines, News, World News | Read More »

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