Food Stands in Cornwall? Toronto has them, Ottawa has them, Vancouver is adding them, what do you think? June 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – Street food. It’s a bone of contention in many cities and some say it helps define a culture. I was in Toronto yesterday and not only had a munch at a Sausage stand, but met two folks from Saskatchewan and had an interesting conversation. Toronto, Ottawa, both cities have some [...]
G20 road trip Interview excerpts with David Lundy, Region 4 VP for OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union) June 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – It was a crazy day and I want to thank Cornwall City Councilor and President of the Cornwall District and Area Labour Council Elaine MacDonald for the invite on the bus. I got to meet and interview some people like David Lundy, Regional Vice President for Region 4 of the Ontario [...]
Liberalpalooza puts party back into Liberal Party – Story and Photos courtesy of Jason Setnyk – Cornwall ON – June 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – A crowd of 150 energetic people, music fans and Liberal Party supporters, attended the first ever Liberalpalooza in support of SDSG Liberal Candidate Bernadette Clement. According to event organizer Tracy Champagne, the purpose of Liberalpalooza “is all about getting younger people involved and music is one way to do that”. At one [...]
Local Artist Michael Cartwright talks Art with Grade 2 students at Williamstown Public School – June 27, 2010
WILLIAMSTOWN ON – South Lancaster Artist,Michael Cartwright reflects on his painting with Williamstown Public School students Andrew Dixon and Avery O’Farrell. Mr.Cartwright offered his time to grade 2 Art Teacher Caroline Fortin ( on Thursday 17) so students could review his blogspot and ask questions concerning composition and colour. After a full hour of discussion [...]
Letter to the Editor – John Milnes – McNonsense – June 26, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario
Dear Sir: I sent the following letter to the Standard Freeholder but, of course, they did not print it. It seems to me the worst critics of politicians are often those who have never stood for public office themselves. Claude McIntosh, of the Standard Freeholder, often refers to our Premier as the Hon. D. McFibber to which [...]
So I was at the G20 Rally…Why I’m so proud to be a Canadian today! Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – Cornwall Ontario – June 27, 2010 VIDEO
Cornwall ON – I love Canada. I love being Canadian. Yesterday was an historic day in our country. I know many of you have seen titillating images of a burning police car or two, and some broken windows, but standing in the midst of the 20,000 + people attending the rally in Queens Park [...]
NHL 1st Round Draft Pick Highlights – Habs move up to grab Jared Tinordi – Cornwall Ontario – June 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – Remember Georges Laraque? He may play in Sweden! That was more surprising than the NHL Draft Friday night. The internet was abuzz with chatter of teams trading down, up, all around. Edmonton was going to trade its entire team and all their draft picks. In the end they chose [...]
FIFA 2010 World Cup – The Last 16 by David Rawnsley – Cornwall Ontario – June 26, 2010
World Cup – The Last 16 by David Rawnsley Cornwall ON – And now the fun begins – one-game, winner-takes-all, high stakes poker. No room for errors, no room for mistakes, no extra goals hanging around for the taking, as I might once have said, “this is for all the marbles.” Sixteen teams in positions [...]
Sens swirling in pre draft trade rumours – How much will they get for Jason Spezza? Mike Fisher? Anton Volchenkov? Cornwall ON – June 25, 2010
Cornwall ON – With the draft hours away there’s a lot of chatter and poo flinging going on. The big buzz is coming out of Ottawa as the Sens seem about to trade away the rights to Anton Volchenkov; while the smart money is on Jason Spezza heading off somewhere, anywhere from Ottawa. Rumours of [...]
Are you Fed Up with your Computer? Is it time to Upgrade? Check out these hot deals from J.L. Computers 164 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – June 25, 2010
Cornwall ON – Local computer store J.L. Computers, 164 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario has some hot Summer specials waiting for you. Whether it’s servicing your computer, upgrading, or simply deciding it’s time for something new it’s never been a better time to drop down and speak with John Lester and his team of [...]
Crescent Moon Lane with your host Paul Aubin – Episode 2 FRIDAY 11PM – Cornwall Ontario – June 25, 2010
Cornwall ON – On this week’s edition of the show you’ll hear music by The Art of Noise, Erasure, David Bowie and Laurie Anderson. In the album spotlight: the self-titled solo disc by former Talk Talk vocalist Mark Hollis. And the second hour will feature music from places as far afield as Germany and Japan. [...]
Harper Government Selling off Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse ?? Cornwall Ontario – June 24, 2010
Cornwall ON – Stephen Harper wants to sell you a light house. This one, probably the most famous in Canada is Peggy’s Cove. I visited it once and it’s a beautiful and stunning piece of Canada. LINK The federal government is posting a for sale sign on almost a thousand of Canada’s lighthouses, [...]
World Cup – Just Four More Wins! by David Rawnsley – Cornwall Ontario – June 24, 2010
World Cup – Just Four More Wins! by David Rawnsley Cornwall ON – Yes, if like me, your team has made it into the last 16, then all that stands between them and hoisting the World Cup is another four wins. If your team, like mine, is beginning to show signs of improvement, then perhaps [...]
Quick Hits for June 24, 2010 – Cornwall Ontario –
Cornwall ON – Here are your Quick Hits for Thursday June 24, 2010 Steve Martin actually doing Comedy for Just for Laughs! Vatican Blesses Blues Brothers Movie 30 years after! Stephen Harper’s Privy Council Not Following Rules? Eat Local, Advertise Local!
View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – A summer of discontent – Cornwall Ontario – June 24, 2010
Cornwall ON – As summer returns to Canada, Liberal MPs have scrambled for the exits and fled our capital city. No doubt they will be doing a lot of navel gazing this summer and probably a lot of plotting too. Liberals will have a chance to review their very dismal performance over the last session [...]
Not Quite So Major Earthquake and Tremor hits Ontario Canada – UFO’s spotted in Cornwall Ontario – June 23, 2010
Cornwall ON – A earthquake rippled through Eastern Ontario today measuring up to 5.7 on the Richter scale. Reports of goats feeling odd urges and glass shimmering were reported as well as many UFO sightings. We received about 30 emails, phone calls, and Facebook pings and I’m reporting from a Second Cup on Elgin Street [...]
St. Columbans Parish Social and Pig Roast – Sunday June 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – The St. Columbans Parish Social is happening on Sunday June 27th from noon to 5 PM followed by a 6PM Pig Roast! Admission is only $2 for the Social and the Supper is $15 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information you can call Janet at 613.937.3621
Cornwall Ontario City Council Votes to Initiate Meeting with Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews over Funding Shortages – June 23, 2010
Cornwall ON – City Council got jiggy with the hospital funding issue in a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. I can understand the anger of many of the councilors. With Surgeries being cancelled due to funding issues; doctors leaving, threatening to leave, or just lower morale, Cornwall has done a lot to really shine when [...]
