When Striking an Awkward Balance Means Striking Out: Budget 2011 By Alexandre Laurin, Finn Poschmann and William B.P. Robson The many minor, targeted spending initiatives and tax credits proposed in the 2011 federal budget delay a badly needed return to budget balance. Notwithstanding their appeal toContinue Reading
With the Liberals at the wheel in the province in Ontario and in the county of SD and SG we can look forward to a new four year plan to strengthen our economy, part of which has already begun to take shape. This plan includes such things as laying aContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Hollywood has lost another of its brightest lights as Elizabeth Taylor as passed away at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. Her long career started as a child actress making her way through to adult siren and star of films like Giant; Cat on aContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Dear Jack Layton. First off I want to thank you. As a newbie online newspaper you chose to give me an interview when many other Canadian Politicians snubbed moi, and for that I’ll be grateful. It was also an opportunity to see you in aContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – It looks like Canadians are off to the polls, the fourth election in seven years. There will be endless rounds of speculation as to why, what is the end game for the opposition parties? Will there be a coalition etc? It really doesn’t matter. In the endContinue Reading
Victoria BC – Mr. D.J. Skinner of Victoria, British Columbia wants Canadians to participate in the Government’s Beyond Border Working Group. Here is his Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to provide input regarding the proposed border management Plan. There are many aspects of border managementContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Andrei Kostitsyn managed to squeeze off two shots as Montreal was shut out 2-0 by Buffalo. The Habs out shot the Sabres 31-24, but couldn’t get anything past Ryan Miller. The Habs needed a hero, but it looks like most of those are injured atContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – Has the Japanese nuclear disaster got you thinking about the effects of radiation? What is PR and what is fact? Come to Saint Paul University in Ottawa Friday and Saturday, March 25th and 26th. Physicians for Global Survival will bring you facts – and provide anContinue Reading
Courtice ON – Greenpeace members are delaying the hearings for an expansion of the Darlington Nuclear facility at Hope Fellowship Church 1685 Bloor Street, Courtice. The Japanese crisis is fueling the protest and Canadians fears not only of Nuclear power in general, but about safety and precautions to protect peopleContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is your daily Throwayz’ Comic strip by Jay Schwartz. Please CLICK the strip to enlarge it. Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – What do you get when you roll up Captain Kirk, TJ Hooker, and a million other characters in one? William Shatner! Mr. Shatner turned 80 today and has come a long way from Baron Byng High in Montreal from the land of Duddy Kravitz! It’s hardContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Over one thousand ostomy surgeries per year are performed in the Ottawa area , some temporary and others permanent. People from all walks of life, politicians, royalty, sports figures, professionals, teenagers, children and babies have had their lives saved by this surgery. And yet the word ostomyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I don’t get to many United Counties of SD&G meetings, but I should. Monday’s meeting featured a presentation by David Rawnsley of Citizens Against Roadside Spraying. There was actually a nice sized crowd to support Mr. Rawnsley and his position that the Counties could save $55,000Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s time for The Political Round Table on Seawayradio.com and it’s going to be a busy show as we talk about the possiblity of an upcoming Federal election with Pundits Denis Sabourin & Joe Gunn. Then Keith Beardsley joins us with his View From the Hill.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Free News is looking for a few good sales reps. These opportunities can be tailored to fit your schedule; have the best return in the industry in this region (Generous Commission and Bonus plan) , and offer you the ability to achieve things thatContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Schools are controlled by school boards, hospitals are controlled by hospital boards and that is where we must start our close look at what is happening in our Cornwall Community Hospital. We must start with the hospital board for this hospital board appears to be functioning as a typical Cornwall parochialContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Here is your Police Blotter for Cornwall Ontario and the area as well as local police news. CONSTABLE C.C.P.S. HERO BEAR Cornwall, Ont. – The Cornwall Community Police Service is pleased to announce the arrival of a new group of officers to our ranks. Constable Cornwall CommunityContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Much has transpired over the last week or so…particularly with the challenges that Japan are dealing with at this moment in time. It is difficult to understand why some face such paramount challenges and others do not. One thing is certain…seeing the challenges that many face aroundContinue Reading