Cornwall ON – I think it’s time for Cornwall Ontario to return to the Ward system. This isn’t an easy position to come to, but after living here in Cornwall for nearly 8 years and intensely watching city government for three I can see and appreciate the arguement. Local representation: Cornwall is a vibrant […]
Cornwall ON – It’s that time of the year for the Mayor’s Spring Celebration of the Arts fund raiser for the Aultsville Theatre! The event takes place April 9th, 2011 at the Theatre starting at 7:00 PM. Hosted by well-known musician Graham Greer, and featuring the music of the Brigadoons! The concert will also include […]
Cornwall ON – Denis Carr is the longest serving City Councilor in Cornwall Ontario and is on most of the big committees. Thursday he was sitting in the for recovering Mayor, Bob Kilger, and purveying the maze of discussion over the upcoming budget for the city of nearly 50,000 souls on the St. Lawrence […]
Cornwall ON – It was a lovely night for Axxis Optical as they celebrated their official grand opening Thursday night at their new facility in the old Standard Free Holder building across from Cornwall Square in Cornwall Ontario. A lot of movers and shakers took some time out to drop by the new store and […]
Cornwall ON – In Cornwall, over 1000 adults and children turn each month to Agapè’s food bank in need of assistance and they come from a variety of backgrounds and personal situations. A week ago, the Agapè Center received a van full of food donated by an incredible kid named Connor. “The donation is marvelous.” Alyssa Blais, […]
Cornwall ON – Along with our usual fundraising activities at the Agapè Center, there is a new way to raise money that benefits the environment as well. . The Agapè Center is tackling the growing problem of electronic waste and literally turning it into cash. . We are participating in the Think Recycle program, which gathers unwanted […]
Cornwall ON – A lot of people in the Cornwall Ontario area have been missing their favorite burger bistro, Truffles Burger Bar. The popular eatery created a ton of buzz before being hit by fire early this winter. I caught up with Dominique Gilgen to find out what the scoop is and the future […]
Cornwall ON – This weekend it’s time for Eco Farm Day, one of my favorite local events as it was one of the first we covered! Conference Chair this year is Mr. Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and Organics Central which is an exciting new development that Mr. Manley and his team have been working […]
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall and District Labour Council is among the local groups that celebrate International Women’s Day annually. For 2011, the council is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, March 5, at the Best Western Inn and Conference Centre. Natalie Mehra, the Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition will deliver the keynote address. The […]
Cornwall ON – One of Canada’s favorite music groups is coming to Cornwall Ontario and a town near you as The Irish Rovers kick off their tour March 7, 2011! The Irish Rovers began in Ontario and now they return to celebrate Their 45 Years! The Irish Rovers Celebrate 45 Years of Music with their […]
Dear editor In the Seaway News of February 17th, Mr. Denis Thibault had an article about building local economy through culture. He introduces culture as new economic and demographic realities, as a strengthening quality of life, as a magnet that attracts and retains creative people, as the 4th pillar of sustainability as a composite of […]
Cornwall ON – The Internet has a way of bringing people from all over the world together or popping back. I received an email yesterday from a former CJSS newsjockey, Rob Wilson, who spent time working in Cornwall in 1974-75! He sent in this picture of himself today from France (He lives in Australia) and […]
Cornwall ON – February has not been Cornwall Ontario Mayor Robert “Bob” Kilger’s favorite month. The popular mayor and former MP is back in hospital after only recently coming back to work. “I was admitted to the Cornwall Community Hospital late on Thursday afternoon, February 17, 2011. I expect to remain in the hospital […]
Cornwall ON – Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition and the City of Cornwall are gathering businesses, environmental groups, urban planners and community leaders from Eastern Ontario on March 9th in Cornwall for a one-day living green infrastructure workshop. At the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the benefits of living green infrastructure within their […]
Cornwall ON – Recently the Chamber of Commerce had an initiative to Shop locally like many communities across North America. There are issues for small business all over, but for today’s editorial and questions I’m going to focus here in Cornwall Ontario. Not because it’s better or worse than any other city; just because […]
Cornwall ON – Officials of the Le Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) have completed a new Strategic Plan that identifies a series of priorities for the organization to pursue in the coming years. . The new Strategic Plan sets out four key strategic objectives for the commercial district – beautification, parking, communications and partnerships – […]
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is pleased to announce the upcoming events of our 7th annual Youth Symposium from February 23rd to the 25th, 2011. All students in grade 7 to grade 12 have been invited to hear Alvin Law’s story. Alvin was born without arms and then given up for adoption […]
Cornwall ON – Wondering what to do with the kids during March Break? The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences suggests the Cooper Marsh Winter Fun Week, a fun, interactive daily program for children aged 6 to 11. Sign up for the full week, or choose the day that interests you most. Activities will […]