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MCA Not Happy with CBSA over alleged non-existant talks – Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – Cornwall Ontario – June 4, 2010

MCA Not Happy with CBSA over alleged non-existant talks – Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – Cornwall Ontario – June 4, 2010

MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE WANTS SUBSTANTIVE TALKS WITH CBSA TO BEGIN AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY, — When CBSA closed the crossing through Cornwall Island on May 31, 2009, the Mohawks and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) agreed to form a Task Force on how to find long term solutions to the problems surrounding border crossing at Akwesasne. [...]

June 4 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Seaway International Bridge Crisis Marks One Year Anniversary – May 31, 2010 Akwesasne – Cornwall Ontario

Seaway International Bridge Crisis Marks One Year Anniversary – May 31, 2010 Akwesasne – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – Today marks the one year anniversary of the Seaway International Bridge Crisis.   On May 31st, at approximately 11:PM Canada Border & Security Agents left their posts at the behest of the Harper Government leading to a 42 day bridge closure. Fast forward to today, the 1st Anniversary and there is the [...]

May 31 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Are you going to the 6th Annual Smoke Dance Competition at the Akwesasne Mohawk School on Cornwall Island (Kawehnoke) this Saturday May 22, 2010?

Are you going to the 6th Annual Smoke Dance Competition at the Akwesasne Mohawk School on Cornwall Island (Kawehnoke) this Saturday May 22, 2010?

AKWESASNE ~ THE DANCE THAT’S SWEEPING THE NATIONS! The Ronathahonni Cultural Centre to Hold 6th Annual Smoke Dance Competition- May 22, 2010 @ the Akwesasne Mohawk School on Cornwall Island/Kawehnoke. AKWESASNE – On Saturday, May 22th, 2010 The Ronathahonni Cultural Centre will be hosting this year’s Smoke Dance Competition in the gymnasium of the Akwesasne [...]

May 20 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, What's Going On | Read More »

FIRE Consumes FORMER CIL Building on old Domtar site – Seaway International Bridge Shut down – BREAKING Cornwall Ontario – May 7, 2010

FIRE Consumes FORMER CIL Building on old Domtar site – Seaway International Bridge Shut down – BREAKING Cornwall Ontario – May 7, 2010

Cornwall ON — A fire consumed an old CIL building on the former Domtar Inc. site in Cornwall Ontario resulted in the closure of the Seaway International Bridge early this evening.  5 Vehicles and 20 personnel were dispatched to the fire. An ongoing investigation will initiate to determine the cause and nature of the blaze. [...]

May 7 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Headlines, Local News, News | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario Ranked in Moneysense Magazine’s List of Best Places to Live – We break the numbers Down – May 1, 2010

Cornwall Ontario Ranked in Moneysense Magazine’s List of Best Places to Live – We break the numbers Down – May 1, 2010

Cornwall ON – Moneysense Magazine just came out with a list of the best cities to live in.   Cornwall Ontario finished at 92, but like any list of this nature you have to examine the criteria to better handle the information. Cornwall is a beautiful city on the banks of a river that is [...]

May 1 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, CORNWALL ARENA, Cornwall, Headlines, Local News, News | Read More »

A Personal Journey: The Akwesasne Casino War, the Oka Crisis and the Canada Border Services Agency by Beverly Pyke – Akwesasne – April 29, 2010

A Personal Journey: The Akwesasne Casino War, the Oka Crisis and the Canada Border Services Agency by Beverly Pyke – Akwesasne – April 29, 2010

A Personal Journey: The Akwesasne Casino War, the Oka Crisis and the Canada Border Services Agency by Beverly Pyke Akwesasne – Protesting community issues has been a family tradition and my family has been a promotor of education for as many years as I can remember. My father protested the New York state education department [...]

April 29 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Headlines, Local News, News | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mark MacDonald states that “No Akwesasne, No Deal” on Cornwall Waterfront Property Development – April 25, 2010

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mark MacDonald states that “No Akwesasne, No Deal” on Cornwall Waterfront Property Development – April 25, 2010

Cornwall ON – It should be an interesting round at City Council Monday night.    Councilor Mark MacDonald is curious why there were any negotiations with Akwesasne about the Cornwall Waterfront while the Akwesasne Liason Committee of the city has never had a single meeting?   A committee he supposedly sits on. The waterfront is [...]

April 25 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Where there’s Smoke there’s Illegal Cigarettes – Tobacco Giant Phillip Morris Enters Tobacco Wars – Cornwall Ontario – April 19, 2010

Where there’s Smoke there’s Illegal Cigarettes – Tobacco Giant Phillip Morris Enters Tobacco Wars – Cornwall Ontario – April 19, 2010

Cornwall ON – The Tobacco Wars are heating up as Giant Phillip Morris enters the fray.  The Owner of brands such as Marlboro is funding advertisements against Native Cigarettes which already are under fire as they are smuggled into Canada as well as areas in the US and impacting the model of high taxation to [...]

April 19 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Crime, Headlines, Health & Wellness, Local News, News, Politics, Seawayradio.com | Read More »

Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League Announce First Head Coach – Joe Phillips

Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League Announce First Head Coach – Joe Phillips

Warriors proud to announce first Head Coach The Akwesasne Warriors are proud to announce the signing of the first Head Coach in franchise history Joe Phillips. “We have been interviewing several candidates to find the right man for the job, someone who’s diligent, poised with conviction and ready to make a difference in the world [...]

April 9 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, Sports | Read More »

AKWESASNE WILL HOST CAREER FAIR 2010 1,100 Students and Exhibitors to Attend on April 23rd

AKWESASNE WILL HOST CAREER FAIR 2010 1,100 Students and Exhibitors to Attend on April 23rd

AKWESASNE WILL HOST CAREER FAIR 2010 1,100 Students and Exhibitors to Attend on April 23rd Akwesasne Mohawk Territory - On Friday, April 23rd, the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Adult Education and Training Center will be hosting Career Fair 2010 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Cornwall Island (Kawehnoke) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is a highly anticipated [...]

April 8 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, What's Going On | Read More »

Residents of Akwesasne get their Own Customs Lane Back as of April 6,2010 – Cornwall Ontario

Residents of Akwesasne get their Own Customs Lane Back as of April 6,2010 – Cornwall Ontario

Cornwall ON – The Border crossing in Cornwall as of April 6th will have a lane available to residents of Akwesasne to expedite traffic loads. Effective April 6, 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) interim port of entry in the City of Cornwall will have a dedicated lane for domestic travellers arriving from Cornwall [...]

April 2 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Akwesasne, Cornwall, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Cigarette Smuggling Out of Control – Kevin Parkinson – Cornwall Ontario – March 31, 2010

Cigarette Smuggling Out of Control – Kevin Parkinson – Cornwall Ontario – March 31, 2010

Cigarette Smuggling Out of Control The latest media coverage in the Standard Freeholder concerning the incredible amount of cigarette smuggling through Cornwall and area is both shocking and puzzling, and raises more questions than answers. We have been told that 90% of illegal cigarettes make it across our border each year, representing 50 million cartons. [...]

March 30 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Kevin Parkinson, Opinion | Read More »

Sgt Michael Harvey of the RCMP Cornwall Ontario Detachment Guests on www.Seawayradio.com – Monday March 29, 2010

Sgt Michael Harvey of the RCMP Cornwall Ontario Detachment Guests on www.Seawayradio.com – Monday March 29, 2010

Cornwall ON –  Sgt. Michael Harvey of the Cornwall Ontario detachment of the RCMP will be our guest on Seawayradio.com Monday March 29, 2010 from 1PM.  It should be an interesting conversation indeed as we discuss the constant fight against illegal smuggling whether it be cigarettes, drugs, or other items. You can email in your [...]

March 28 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Crime, Headlines, Local News, News, Seawayradio.com | Read More »

Borderline R/C Hobbies & Raceway Hosts Hobby Show March 27-28 – 251 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – Radio Controlled Cars, Helicopters – Train Display & More!

Borderline R/C Hobbies & Raceway Hosts Hobby Show March 27-28 – 251 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – Radio Controlled Cars, Helicopters – Train Display & More!

Cornwall ON – There are going to be an awful lot of smiling happy faces this weekend at Borderline R/C Hobbies and Raceway at 251 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario! Owner Ray Sauve is holding a Hobby Show Saturday and Sunday.   RC Cars, Helicopter, Planes, Trains, Simulators and more.  This will one of [...]

March 26 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, Seawayradio.com, Sports, What's Going On | Read More »

A Bunch of Politicians & Media Gathered by a Van Under the Bridge in Cornwall Ontario – Liberals Protest Seaway International Bridge Crisis – March 25, 2010

A Bunch of Politicians & Media Gathered by a Van Under the Bridge in Cornwall Ontario – Liberals Protest Seaway International Bridge Crisis – March 25, 2010

Cornwall ON — Federal Liberal Candidate and Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Bernadette Clement held a press conference under the Seaway International Bridge in Cornwall Ontario Wednesday March 24. She was joined by Liberal MP and Public Safety Critic Mark Holland and Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell who keeps getting me in trouble by calling our [...]

March 25 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Editorial, Headlines, Local News, News, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

CRAG Hosts First Juried Photography Exhibition – 168 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – March 23 – April 30 2010

CRAG Hosts First Juried Photography Exhibition – 168 Pitt Street – Cornwall Ontario – March 23 – April 30 2010

Cornwall ON- CRAG (Cornwall Regional Art Gallery ) is hosting their first juried photo photography exhibition!  The Exhibit lasts from March 23-April 30 and you can join them Thursday March 25 at 7PM for their awards ceremony! CRAG is located at 168 Pitt Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario – right next to JL Computers.   [...]

March 23 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Art Court, Arts, Cornwall, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, What's Going On | Read More »

Liberal Public Safety & National Security Critic Mark Holland & Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell to visit Cornwall Ontario Over refusal of Conservative Government to Meet with Mayor of Cornwall or Grand Chief of Akwesasne over the Seaway International Bridge Crisis. – March 24, 2010

Liberal Public Safety & National Security Critic Mark Holland & Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell to visit Cornwall Ontario Over refusal of Conservative Government to Meet with Mayor of Cornwall or Grand Chief of Akwesasne over the Seaway International Bridge Crisis. – March 24, 2010

Liberal MPs Mark Holland and Todd Russell to visit Cornwall Ontario — Liberal Public Safety & National Security Critic Mark Holland and Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell will visit Cornwall Ontario to discuss the refusal of the Conservative government to meet with leadership or citizens of Cornwall or Akwesasne during the ongoing border crossing conflict. [...]

March 23 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

MCA (Mohawk Council of Akwesasne) Officially Respond To Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Denis Thibault’s Suggestion of Committee to Develop Crown Lands on Waterfront – March 23, 2010

MCA (Mohawk Council of Akwesasne) Officially Respond To Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Denis Thibault’s Suggestion of Committee to Develop Crown Lands on Waterfront – March 23, 2010

MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE ISSUES STATEMENT OFFERING WATERFRONT PARTNERSHIP AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY — Earlier this week, Cornwall City Council considered a proposal to form a special committee that will work upon acquiring federally owned lands on the north shore waterfront located between the neighbouring communities of Akwesasne and the City of Cornwall. The proposal was [...]

March 23 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »