Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – This arrived from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. “It is with deep sadness that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announces the passing of one of our communities’ most respected elders, Condoled Life Chief Ernest Kaientaronkwen Benedict, on the morning of January 8, 2011. Mr. Benedict wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It was a packed house at The King Georges Restaurant in Cornwall Ontario Friday night as young talent got an opportunity to perform. MPP Jim Brownell even was in attendance along with former city councilor Mark Macdonald. This was the press release we received on the event.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Media spin is a very interesting subject. You could take university level courses on how to spin stories….or not spin a story. Leave out a name, add a name, timing; there are so many facets to how to communicate with the public. A lot of media wagsContinue Reading
Ingleside ON – MPP Jim Brownell joined Joanne Haley from the Trillium Foundation and many Happy Masons as they received a $40,000 cheque to help restore and upgrade kitchen and washroom facitlities at the Aultsville Masonic Temple in Ingleside Ontario which services 4 Masonic Lodges as well as the community.Continue Reading
Lancaster ON – Fire struck the village of Lancaster Ontario tonight. The two alarm blaze is being battled by firefighters from Lancaster and Williamstown. Photos and video courtesy of Michael Cartwright No injuries are reported as of press time. If you have information, photos or video of this fireContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – An interesting mix of data came across my desk today regarding unemployment in Ontario and Cornwall. There’s some good and some bad news, but ultimately we’re doing great considering the world economy and especially that of our neighbors to the south! First off our regular EconomistContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Leafs won a game! They beat St. Louis 6-5 in the shoot out. Toronto spread the scoring around with no player getting more than two points on the evening. That’s good news for Leaf fans as they get to showcase some potential talentContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Could a Union be coming to the Walmart store in Cornwall Ontario? We’ve received reports and rumblings about a possible attempt to unionize the store in the city of 46,000 on the St. Lawrence River. Walmart in Canada is notorious in Canada for fighting off anyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Sad news in Cornwall Ontario as the human remains discovered Monday have been verified as those of Denise Vernier who has been reported missing for several months. Ms Vernier, a poverty activist was reported missing September 19th, 2010. Police do not suspect any foul play and announcedContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were very busy during the holiday season. The CRTF arrested 24 individuals; executed four (4) search warrants and provided assistance to CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry as well as the OPP. This resulted in several contraband tobacco seizures beingContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Two local consumers just got a wonderful if belated Christmas present. Inez Wheeler and Brenda Kennedy have each won a $1,000 local shopping spree with Santa Claus making the grand prize draw at the Chamber of Commerce offices on Thursday January 6, 2011. Each one was understandably excitedContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign has come to a close. During a 5-week period, from November 26, 2010 to January 02, 2011, SD&G OPP officers set up checkpoints at various locations throughout the United Counties. The following are total results collected; 2010/11 2009/10Continue Reading
Ottawa ON – Here we go again; political parties will be receiving their latest handout from Elections Canada, courtesy of the Canadian taxpayer. Our political establishment will receive roughly $6.9 million of your tax dollars divided up as follows: Conservatives $2,609,418, Liberals $1,819,999, New Democrats $1,260,002, Bloc $691,289, Greens $469,686.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – This week we reported on large fish and bird populations that mysteriously died. Now reports of a large amount of Velvet swimming crabs have been reported in England. Over 35,000 of the crustacean’s have been washing up on beaches along with Starfish, Lobsters, and other oceanContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Russia did something most hockey teams could never do. They came back and beat a Canadian Hockey team for the Gold in the 2011 World Juniors tonight in Buffalo. I’ve always felt that stats are for losers. Winning it all is what it’s all aboutContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I caught up with Cornwall City Councilor Mr. Maurice Dupelle today. He’s busy attacking his first term on council with a lot of zest and vigour. We talked tonight about his new position as the city council appointee to the Youth Advisory council and some ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Three new bridges in Cornwall will help ensure long-term safety, create about 216 jobs and support the environment. The work includes: § Removing and rebuilding the eastbound and westbound Highway 401 bridges over the CNR line, east of Boundary Road at Cornwall § Building a new bridge over HighwayContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Shortly after 10:00 a.m., on Monday, January 3rd, 2011, human remains were discovered in a wooded area, off of Saunders Drive, in the City of Cornwall. A Forensic Post Mortem Examination is scheduled for January 5th in order to confirm the identity of the person. No wordContinue Reading