Cornwall ON – The definition of culture is highly misunderstood and misused. Many people confuse “culture” with “multiculturalism”, a term which means the appreciation, acceptance or promotion of multiple cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of a specific place. Canada is the most multi-cultural country in the world, and the home of immigrants of every […]
Cornwall ON – The City of Cornwall provides residents with a special collection of leaf and yard waste two times a year, in the Spring and in the Fall. This Spring, the collection will take place over a four week period: April 11th to May 6th, 2011 The purpose of the program is to divert […]
Cornwall ON – If it’s Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM EST it’s time for The Political Round Table with your host Jamie Gilcig and pundits Joe Gunn & Denis Sabourin. Catch up on what’s hot and right now what’s hot in Canada is our Federal Election! You never know who’ll pop up on Seawayradio.com – […]
Cornwall ON – Canada Free News would like to welcome Mr. David Grégoire. Mr. Grégoire will be our French Language contributor and you’ll see him cover a wide range of subjects en Français. David Grégoire is a freelance writer. He began his career in 2008 on the community radio in Quebec. He then worked […]
Cornwall ON – Dear Cornwall; This is a great city full of opportunity, but like mining gold or other precious commodities sometimes you have to dig a bit harder to hit pay dirt. Sometimes you have to create a market the way the East Coast did for Lobster which used to be considered nothing more than bait […]
Cornwall ON – Well the rumours have come to be. We were going to run with this story on Friday, but Star Tek head office were making strange gurgling sounds. Today the company announced that 398 staff have been given notice and will be laid off as of July 31st. While more gurglings are […]
Cornwall ON – The annual Child Haven International fundraising dinner and silent auction took place on Friday, April 1st in the Simon Fraser Ballroom at the Ramada Inn. Child Haven founders Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino were present at the event, which attracted over 140 people and included a sumptuous Indian vegetarian meal, courtesy of the Ramada’s […]
Cornwall ON – Do you think one person can change things? Great things can be accomplished by one person with the will, dedication and passion to move forward with a goal in mind. Certainly accomplishing an intended goal often requires corralling resources and people on side; however history proves over and over again that there […]
Cornwall ON – Mario Leclerc is eager for the challenge of winning SD&SG Ontario in the May 2 Federal Election. He’s facing some stiff competition from incumbent MP Guy Lauzon of the Harper Government and Liberal candidate and city Councilor Bernadette Clement. Saturday morning he and his team opened their campaign office at 256 Pitt […]
Cornwall ON – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) made a donation to Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers involves the cooperative efforts of the community, the media and the police in the fight against crime. . This organization covers the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Cornwall, Akwesasne and northern New York State, and offers […]
Cornwall ON – It’s over for now, or a really neat April Fool’s Joke! I spoke with City Councilor Denis Carr this morning and he said that the wrangling is over and the committee is going to recommend that the city adopt the budget with a 1.31% increase in the tax levy or about $24 […]
Cornwall ON – I was going to write an April Fools story this morning. Usually I come out with one claiming that I’ve become a Conservative and embrace our local MP Guy Lauzon. Then I started to think about what’s going on around me a bit. Upcoming elections, Japan, death, destruction, recession, athletes foot, […]
Cornwall ON – Sunday May 15th is your chance to help focus on an important cause and have a good time! What: The “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event in support of Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of SDG&A (SASS) When: Sunday May 15, 2011 Time: 11am – 2pm Location: […]
As a loyal citizen of the Cornwall community I try to follow the daily local media and the progress of the city’s institutions. . While I have warmed to the all new radio programming for CJSS FM, I find their political sentiment close to all Conservative. Of the dj staff, I find “the new guy […]
Cornwall ON – Jay Schwartz, the man behind the Throwayz’ cartoon strip here on Canada Free News is now venturing into Politics! We’re going to have fun with his first offering by letting you suggest the caption. The winner will get a signed copy and credit for the caption as well! You can post […]
Cornwall ON – The Science and Nature Speaker Series has a local interest this month, with guest speaker Rik Saaltink, from the Seaway International Bridge Corporation. On April 13 at 7 pm, Rik will give a presentation at the Cornwall Public Library entitled, “The North Channel Bridge: Past Present and Future”. Rik will talk about […]
Cornwall ON – Cornwallite Michael V Smith has a new novel coming out; his second; Progress on Cormorant Books. Michael V. Smith’s first novel Cumberland received national acclaim and was shortlisted for the Amazon.ca / Books in Canada First Novel Award. Now, eight years later, comes his brand new and highly-anticipated novel, Progress. “Michael […]
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