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Benson Centre Honours Donors with Gala – Cornwall Ontario – April 30, 2011

Benson Centre Honours Donors with Gala – Cornwall Ontario – April 30, 2011

Cornwall ON – A great time was had at the Gala for the Benson Centre in Cornwall Ontario Friday night.  It was an opportunity for the team to thank those that wrote the big cheques and helped make it all happen. The movers, the shakers, and the $3 bakers were present and it was a [...]

April 30 2011 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Headlines, News | Read More »

Semaine de l’éducation catholique 2011 : 1er au 7 mai – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire

Semaine de l’éducation catholique 2011 : 1er au 7 mai – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire

Cornwall ON – Du 1er au 7 mai 2011, les écoles catholiques francophones de SDG célébreront la Semaine de l’éducation catholique sous le thème « Enfants de Dieu, citoyens du monde, toute une différence! ». Ce thème souligne que tout le monde, et plus particulièrement les croyants catholiques, fait partie de la même famille. Ces [...]

April 30 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

Meilleures improvisations mixtes pour l’école Le Relais!

Meilleures improvisations mixtes pour l’école Le Relais!

Alexandria ON – L’école secondaire catholique Le Relais, à Alexandria, a tenu le 21 avril dernier, le dernier tournoi annuel d’improvisation du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO). Durant cette journée spéciale, huit matchs furent disputés entre toutes les écoles de la Commission scolaire. L’équipe du Relais a d’ailleurs remporté le trophée [...]

April 30 2011 | Posted in Alexandria ON, Community, Headlines, News | Read More »

San Jose Wins in OT 2-1 – Tampa Bay Edges Caps 4-2 – NHL Play Offs – April 30, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

San Jose Wins in OT 2-1 – Tampa Bay Edges Caps 4-2 – NHL Play Offs – April 30, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON –  San Jose threw everything they had at the Detroit Red Wings before defeating them in Over time 2-1 in game one of their second round series. They out shot the Wings 46-25 and had the edge in power play time as well, but Detroit’s gritty defensive effort and goalie Jimmy Howard kept [...]

April 30 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News, NHL | Read More »

GIVING VOICE: FILMMAKERS WORKING WITH FILMMAKERS First edition of Documentary Masters Apprenticeship program recipients and next application deadline announced – April 29, 2011

GIVING VOICE: FILMMAKERS WORKING WITH FILMMAKERS  First edition of Documentary Masters Apprenticeship program  recipients and next application deadline announced – April 29, 2011

Toronto ON – documentary, CBC’s digital channel, and the Documentary Organization of Canada | l’Association des documentaristes du Canada (DOC) are pleased to announce the recipients for the first edition of their documentary apprenticeship program—Giving Voice: Filmmakers Working with Filmmakers. The program, funded by documentary, is the extension of DOC’s widely attended public Masters’ Speaker Series: Filmmakers Talking [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Arts, Community, Entertainment, Headlines, Hollywood, News, Toronto | Read More »

The Cornwall Free News Endorses for the 2011 Federal Election…Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

The Cornwall Free News Endorses for the 2011 Federal Election…Editorial by Jamie Gilcig – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – The Twitterverse pounds you with news if you follow enough scribblers and news sites.  It’s like a rush of heroin without the …..heroin.   It’s a busy Manhattan street or the rush of the London tube. Just a cacophony of messages; most of them sales pitches and spins. This has been a [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in 2011 Federal Election Campaign, Editorial, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Star Tek – New Clients – Less Jobs in Canada – First Quarter Numbers Reported – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Star Tek – New Clients – Less Jobs in Canada – First Quarter Numbers Reported – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Star Tek posted positive first quarter numbers based on “consolidation” of Canadian facilities and more transfer of jobs offshore according to media reports. LINK 1 The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.15) by $0.02. During the same quarter in 2010, the [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Headlines, News | Read More »

Tim Hudak Visits Cornwall Ontario to Consult with local Chamber of Commerce Executive – April 29, 2011

Tim Hudak Visits Cornwall Ontario to Consult with local Chamber of Commerce Executive – April 29, 2011

Cornwall ON – Ontario Conservative leader Tim Hudak visited Cornwall Ontario to meet with party faithful and executive members of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce earlier this week. Mr. Hudak was touring Ontario visiting Chambers of Commerce to consult with some of his ideas such as changing the Arbitration system that penalizes many small communities [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in 2011 Ontario Provincial Election, 2011 SD&SG Provincial Election Coverage, Community, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, News, Ontario, Ontario Provincial Politics, Politics | Read More »

Your Police Blotter for Cornwall Ontario and area – April 29, 2011

Your Police Blotter for Cornwall Ontario and area – April 29, 2011

Cornwall ON – Here is your police blotter for Cornwall Ontario and the area for Friday April 29, 2011. SEXUAL ASSAULT – REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC Cornwall, Ont. – The Cornwall Community Police Service is investigating a sexual assault which occurred on Third Street East on April 28th at approximately 09:00 p.m.  It [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Community, Cornwall, Crime, Headlines, News | Read More »

« Célébrons notre histoire » – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire

« Célébrons notre histoire » – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire

Cornwall ON – Afin de lancer les activités du 20e anniversaire du Centre Charles-Émile Claude, la chorale du Centre organise un concert dans leur grande salle, le dimanche 1er mai 2011, à 14h. Le thème sera « Célébrons notre histoire ». Les quelque 60 membres de la chorale vous feront chanter des classiques tels qu’Il a neigé [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

Des immigrants francophones dans SDG? Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire 29 Avril, 2011

Des immigrants francophones dans SDG? Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire 29 Avril, 2011

Cornwall ON – Peu d’immigrants francophones s’établissent dans l’Est de l’Ontario, hors Ottawa (moins d’une centaine par année, au total). C’est le principal constat de la nouvelle étude État des lieux de l’immigration d’expression française dans l’Est de l’Ontario publiée récemment par Ronald Bisson et Patricia Ahouansou, de la compagnie Ronald Bisson et associé.e.s, de Cornwall. Cette [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

It’s time for the 11th Annual South Stormont Chamber of Commerce Home & Trade Show! Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th 2011 – Long Sault Ontario Arena

It’s time for the 11th Annual South Stormont Chamber of Commerce Home & Trade Show! Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th 2011 – Long Sault Ontario Arena

Long Sault ON – It’s that time of the year!   The 11th Annual South Stormont Chamber of Commerce Home and Trade Show starts Friday April 29th from 6-9 PM! More than 45 vendors from the region representing all sorts of activities and products are there to share what they do with you and the [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Announcements, Arts, Community, Community Calender, Entertainment, Headlines, Long Sault ON, News, Ontario, Shopping, South Stormont, What's Going On, Wines & Living | Read More »

Ottawa Citizen endorses Liberal candidate Bernadette Clement in SD&SG Riding for MP – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Ottawa Citizen endorses Liberal candidate Bernadette Clement in SD&SG Riding for MP – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Liberal candidate for SD&SG Ontario, Ms Bernadette Clement woke up to an endorsement by the Ottawa Citizen who today gave their blessings for her to be the MP for this riding. The popular city councilor and attorney has been campaigning hard right through the campaign.  She’s had to differentiate and stand out [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in 2011 Federal Election Campaign, 2011 SD&SG Ontario, Cornwall Area Politics, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

Wind Storms Close Schools, Roads, and Power Failures in Eastern Ontario – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Wind Storms Close Schools, Roads, and Power Failures in Eastern Ontario – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Wind Storms lashed Eastern Ontario Thursday April 28th.  Power shortages were everywhere, roads were closed, and today Schools have been closed in many parts of the Province as crews work to restore power. Here in Cornwall Ontario a traffic light actually blew away and driving on the 417 yesterday was entertaining as [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News | Read More »

Montreal Connection Gives Canucks First Win in Second Round NHL Play Off Series – Vancouver Beats Nashville 1-0 – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Montreal Connection Gives Canucks First Win in Second Round NHL Play Off Series – Vancouver Beats Nashville 1-0 – April 29, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – The Vancouver Canucks struck first blood in their 2nd round series with the Nashville Predators winning 1-0 in Vancouver. The Predators were limited to 20 shots on Roberto Luongo who recorded a play off shut out.  It seems it’s feast or famine for the Vancouver star goalie. Chris Higgins scored the lone [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Headlines, News, NHL | Read More »

L’audacieuse graphiste Anick Bauer s’expose! – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire 29 Avril, 2011

L’audacieuse graphiste Anick Bauer s’expose! – Nouvelles en français avec David Grégoire 29 Avril, 2011

Alexandria ON -La graphiste et photographe d’Alexandria, Anick Bauer, présentera sa première exposition solo « IL FAUT OSER! », à la galerie d’art du Centre culturel « Les trois p’tits points… », à Alexandria, du 2 mai au 30 juin. Mme Bauer exposera 12 photographies, principalement de voyage et de paysage, et quelques conceptions graphiques [...]

April 29 2011 | Posted in Alexandria ON, Arts, Community, Entertainment, Headlines, News, Ontario, What's Going On | Read More »

Orange Surge Sweeping Across Canada. EKOS POLL Pegs NDP with 98 Seats – April 28, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Orange Surge Sweeping Across Canada.  EKOS POLL Pegs NDP with 98 Seats – April 28, 2011 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Prime Minister Layton?   In September of 2009 Mr. Layton took time from his day and granted an interview to a newbie Online newspaper.   I’m sure he had much better things to do, but he gave us a shot and it was an amazing interview. I was truly amazed at how [...]

April 28 2011 | Posted in 2011 Federal Election Campaign, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

Letter to the Editor – Joe Hueglin of Niagara Falls Ontario on Harper Government Agenda: Plus qu’il change plus que la meme chose – April 28, 2011

Letter to the Editor – Joe Hueglin of Niagara Falls Ontario on Harper Government Agenda: Plus qu’il change plus que la meme chose – April 28, 2011

Interesting is the terminology used by Harper over time. “Canadians want change not constitutional wrangling, said Harper.” were the words used when “New Confederation proposals” were issued by News Release on October 15, 1995. Also stated then was this: “In all cases, Reform’s New Confederation proposals simply require a federal government that is willing to [...]

April 28 2011 | Posted in 2011 Federal Election Campaign, Community, FEDERAL Politics, Headlines, Letters to the Editor, News, Niagara Falls ON, Ontario, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

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