Peak Oil – Who’s Using it all up? – Komorowski’s Korner by Richard Komorowski – Cornwall Ontario – July 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – As we saw in the previous article, Peak Oil is something that will happen, whether we like it or not. No politician or government can stop it, and no amount of denial can stop it. It will happen, period. The world’s three largest oil consumers are the US, Europe, and China and [...]
Harper Conservatives Down in Latest Harris Decima Poll – Greens Up – NDP Up – Will we have a Fall Election? Cornwall Ontario – July 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – In the latest Canadian Press Harris Decima Polls The Green Party of Canada with 12%; a strong showing for the Elizabeth May led party while the Stephen Harper Conservatives see their support fall to 31%. The Liberals are still under 30% while the NDP push up at 18% and the Quebec [...]
I’m going to be a guest on Cogeco Cable 11′s The Source – Jamie Gilcig – Cornwall Ontario – July 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – So I’m being interviewed today on The Source with Todd Lalonde. You’ll have to tune in to find out why. The Source is on Cogeco Cable 11 every week featuring news and highlights from around Cornwall Ontario! Cornwall and area’s only local television news magazine show providing information and highlights of [...]
Veteran Actor Maury Chaykin Dies at 61 – Cornwall Ontario – July 28, 2010
Cornwall ON – Veteran Canadian actor Maury Chaykin has passed away at the age of 61 due to Kidney issues. Mr. Chaykin had actually been born in Brooklyn NY, but made his home and fame from Toronto where one of his earliest roles was on the King of Kensington CBC series with Al Waxman. WIKI [...]
Fire Strikes St. Hubert’s Restaurant in Cornwall Ontario – July 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – Fire broke out in the St. Hubert’s Restaurant on Brookdale in Cornwall Ontario today. We’re working on updating this story. No injuries were reported. If you have any information, pictures, or videos, feel free to email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com
View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – A way out exists on the Census Issue – Cornwall Ontario – July 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – Tony Clement had an opportunity to perform today in front of the Industry Committee. One thing that can be said for Clement is that he is always well prepared, knows his files and it’s hard to trip him up. In addition, he always surrounds himself with highly competent staff, who keep him [...]
BP Oil Spill – Hayward Out – Dudley In – $30+Billion set aside for claims while assets sold off – What do you think Canada? Cornwall Ontario – July 27, 2010
Cornwall ON – The well is capped and BP’s Chief Executive, Tony Hayward has been banished to Eastern Europe and replaced by the man responsible for capping the well, Bob Dudley. BP has now announced that it’s put over $30B away to cover damage from the Oil spill. LINK Stripping out the oil spill [...]
Harper Government to Chop Veterans Affairs? Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – The Harper government is now going after Veterans. Not happy just picking on Census takers they seem bent on depriving veterans of care and support when they truly need it most. LINK With minimum public attention, there seems a plan afoot to curb, cut or even eliminate Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), which [...]
Political Round Table – Tuesdays at 9AM on Seawayradio.com – Weekly Schedule July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – This week is again a busy week here on Seawayradio.com We talk Politics with Denis Sabourin and Joe Gunn. Keith Beardsley, our View from the Hill columnist joins us as well on some of the hot Political topics here in Canada. Our call in numbers are 1 (646) 595-4982, or toll free [...]
Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – We need to make Governments more accountable for Healthcare – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – I don’t know why so many people don’t think about our healthcare system until it’s too late. Either they or someone they love are the victim of the short comings and decline of Medicare. I firmly stand on the opinion that we are not being well served by our service. It’s not [...]
Century Home with barn and greenhouse – 5639 COUNTY RD 34 LANCASTER, ON – $289,900 Call Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty – July 26, 2010
Lancaster ON – 10 acres come with this century old home as well as a barn, greenhouse, and peace that you just can’t find in too many places. IMPRESSSIVE CENTURY HOME SET ON 10 PEACEFUL ACRES, WELL LOCATED FOR BOTH THE NATURE LOVER AND THE WEST ISLAND COMMUTER. ALSO OFFERS BARN AND GREENHOUSE. THE HOME [...]
65 Race Street Unit 7 – Affordable 2 Bedroom Condo $64,900 – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Here’s an affordable condo near the water front in Cornwall Ontario. 65 Race Street unit 7 – is listed for $64,900 by Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty. Cosy 2 bedroom 700 foot unit has a tiny monthly maintenance fee of only $151.99 per month. NICELY FINISHED MAIN LEVEL CONDO IN MODERN BUILDING SET [...]
Alas poor Frisky – we knew him Well…Coronation Street Cat’s Ashes Auctioned Off for $1200! – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – If you’ve ever watched Coronation Street here in Canada you’ve seen the cat in the opening credits. His name was Frisky and sadly like all good things in life Frisky went on to that great mouse house in the sky. However a collector bid on his ashes and paid a [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner Wild Parsnip & Black Swallow Tail Butterflies – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – Last week we talked about the Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) plant, sometimes referred to as the Poison Parsnip plant because of the painful blistering that can take place on human skin when the sap of this plant comes in contact with the skin in the presence of sunlight. Curiously further research uncovered [...]
India Unveils $35 Tablet Computer – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – India unveils a $35 tablet computer which runs on open source soft ware and a memory card. They’re hoping to actually bring the cost to under $10. LINK The tablet can be used for functions like word processing, web browsing and video conferencing. It has a solar power option — important [...]
Six Items or Less, Kris Rothley takes the challenge By Jason Setnyk – Cornwall Ontario – July 26, 2010
Cornwall ON – When Kris Rothley looks in her closet, often she can’t decide what to wear. Rothley, who is married and a mother of three, is also the Dean at the Ontario Hockey Academy. With a very busy lifestyle, she welcomes the Six Items or Less challenge to simplify her life. Rothley read about [...]
It’s Time for a Little Constructive Criticism by Markus Noé – Cornwall Ontario – July 25, 2010
Cornwall ON – Last fall as my career as a Journalism student was nearing its end I began pondering about what kind of jobs awaited me after graduation. At this time of reflection it became embarrassingly apparent that I had no idea how to market myself and no understanding on how to get paid to [...]
Iroquois Ontario Plane Crash Injures Two – July 25, 2010
(picture is similar to the plane that crashed) Iroquois ON – On July 25, 2010 at approximately 11:22am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a plane crash east of Carmen Road in the Village of Iroquois in South Dundas Township. The four seater 1967 PIPER (180 Cherokee) was being piloted by it’s owner, 63 year old Robert Lams [...]
