CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Today’s column is a compilation of thoughts inspired by various writings, talks and presentations of Horse Masters Pat and Linda Parelli as well as personal experiences with horses. WhenContinue Reading
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The results of a cross-border smuggling study conducted and released by the MacDonald Laurier Institute this week is misleading and unfortunately can not be considered objective or accurate due to its lack of fair and thorough research. The Border Integrity, Illicit Tobacco, and Canada’s SecurityContinue Reading
CFN – Today’s column is a compilation of thoughts inspired by various writings, talks and presentations of Horse Masters Pat and Linda Parelli as well as personal experiences with horses. For all those people who give horses loving homes, and for all those kids who are wishing for that specialContinue Reading
CFN – Did you know that the way in which you give directions reveals a lot about you? Identity and language have a long history of being studied together in anthropology, psychology and sociology, and it’s a good thing or I’d be out of a job. Consider for example theContinue Reading
CFN – Christ is Risen; He is risen indeed! That is the joyful proclamation of Christians around the world this morning. The forty days of Lent, with its sacrificing, penance and almsgiving, have given way to the greatest feast on the Christian calendar, Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus. During the Triduum of HolyContinue Reading
CFN – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) strikes a lot of people during the winter months. Interested to see how it affects seniors specifically, I went online to discover that there are many web sites devoted to seniors who have this disorder. Seniors and people with disabilities find it difficult toContinue Reading
Introducing: Roland CFN – Last night was perfectly awful. My stomach ached; my head ached; I made multiple trips to the bathroom and I don’t think I was ever actually asleep. I got up this morning promising myself that as soon as church was over, I was coming straight homeContinue Reading
“The Truth about Orthotics”, What your Orthotist should know, but might not be telling you! CFN – Orthotic devices, footbeds, have a multitude of applications. To properly prescribe them the health care provider must have a clear understanding of the biomechanics of the lower limb. Analyzing Gait, and the perturbationsContinue Reading
CFN -Upon completion of the new low-level bridge connecting Cornwall Ontario with Cornwall Island,where should the new Canadian Port of Entry be located, asks Atahontsison. This young Akwesasne resident, with the support of community leaders such as District Chief Brian David (far right in above photo), is seeking to readContinue Reading
“Spirituality is connecting with the truth of who you are. It can contain religious teachings, but it is not contained by any one religious teaching or teacher. Spirituality crosses cultures, creeds, and countries. It has no borders, not even the atmosphere of our planet. It is not an escape fromContinue Reading
Vars – Inalienable Rights and Freedoms were the topic of conversation at the 2nd Annual Canadians for Language Fairness St Patrick’s Day sell-out brunch at KC’s Country Inn in Vars as supporters came from as far away as: Collingwood, Marmora, Kingston and Belleville. Information and laughter flowed continuously for thisContinue Reading
CFN – Reportedly the City of Ottawa handed over 17,280 condoms to a single person for free without so much as asking why he wanted them (does anyone really need that many?) and without asking for any I.D. to ensure that he actually represented a legitimate organization rather than someoneContinue Reading
CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. When learning about rapport we are especially focusing on #1 of the Confidence Ladder (see Column #34), Confidence in you as aContinue Reading
CFN – With Constitution Day (March 29th) fast approaching, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has revealed a startling lack of basic knowledge among Canadians about Canada’s Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Among other findings: •Barely half of Canadians surveyed (53%) knew that Canada’s originalContinue Reading
CFN – In 2009, a disagreement between Canada Border Services Agency and residents of Akwesasne (alternately spelled Ahkwesáhsne) resulted in the CBSA temporarily re-locating the Canadian Port of Entry to nearby Cornwall. The temporary situation became a long term pain for natives and non-natives and one which has negatively impacted the impressionContinue Reading
CFN – It’s official and it didn’t take very long on the first full day of voting for the world’s cardinals to, in prayer, come to a decision as to who the 265th succesor of Peter would be. First came the white smoke from the chimney on the top of theContinue Reading
February 20, 2013 Re: Follow-up of letter of request for a meeting dated October 22, 2012 To: Premier Pauline Marois Dear Premier Marois: This letter is a follow-up to a letter dated last October 22, 2012, requesting a meeting with you and your Ministers regarding the impact of Bill 101Continue Reading
In Cornwall Ontario Smokey Martin still Smokin’ after all these years CFN – Cornwall born Lucien (Smokey) Leger, officially retired after a 50 year music career, has a claim to fame that connects him to Canada’s one of a kind Stompin’ Tom Connors. The recent passing of Connors solidifiesContinue Reading