Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Aronia Berries & Wetlands – March 9, 2012
CFN – I attended a gathering this past week, where we were served some homemade apple juice and a loaf with Aronia berries. Aronia berries…you might ask? Aronia berries, also known as black chokecherries, are nutritious, contain a “very high level of antioxidants, (According to http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/aronia-berries-zw0z10zkon.aspx ) are easy to grow and are native to [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Where is your food coming from? March 2, 2012
CFN – Is the origin of your food a determining factor when shopping for the food on your table? I find myself always checking labels to see where my food is produced and processed. I have found that more and more food on the grocery shelves is from China. Now this writer has nothing against [...]
Climategate Backfires on Climate Science Denial Industry by Richard Komorowski – March 1, 2012
CFN – Climategate is back in the news again, but not in the way the climate science denial industry would like. It appears that one of the denial industry’s main companies, the Heartland Institute, has had some embarrassing email and document leaks, and is in heavy damage control mode. When Climategate first broke the news [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Spring is in the Air – February 21, 2012
CFN – Wow what a heavenly last few days this has been. The sun has been shining; the temperatures have been very comfortable, inviting all to participate in the simplicity of the outdoors. Although I have been indoors working on a number of projects the sun spilling into the indoors through the windows has demanded [...]
Living the Green Life Science & Nature Speaker Series in Cornwall Ontario – February 29, 2012
CFN – On Wednesday, February 29th, Elaine Kennedy will be the featured speaker at the Science and Nature Speaker Series at the Cornwall Public Library. Her talk, “Living the Green Life” will provide tips and inspiration for a lifestyle that respects the environment. . Elaine Kennedy is a local environmentalist, writer, politician, and educator. Her concern [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Is Engineered food on the lunch menu today? February 15, 2012
CFN – According to http://www.thegrower.com genetically modified specimens of Hamlin orange trees may be planted in Florida field trials once required permits have been obtained. The modified specimens have been engineered to produce a natural insecticide that wards off Asian citrus psyllids.Plant pathologists K. Cox and H. Aldwinkle from Cornell University identified a handful of naturally [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Enjoying the Out Doors – February 6, 2012
CFN – I enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, but often find myself caught up in a lengthy “to do” list to make the time to just unwind, enjoy and indulge in the peace and quiet that an afternoon in the outdoors has to offer. I had received a call from a [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – the 411 on CFL’s (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs)
CFN- One of our Earth Matters’ followers sent a note asking if we could supply information about light bulbs as he wasn’t convinced that switching from Incandescent Light Bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s) was the best choice for his pocket book or the environment. In writing this article we at Earth Matters hope to [...]
Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation organized by Transition Cornwall + Sunday February 5 in Cornwall Ontario
CFN- People from local churches and faith communities are invited to come together to explore the connections between their spiritual beliefs and their responsibility towards planet earth. The meeting, entitled Greening Sacred Spaces: A Conversation, is organized by Transition Cornwall+ in partnership with the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Greening Sacred Spaces, a provincial interfaith program [...]
New pipeline crossing builds on relationship with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne – January 21, 2012
CFN – When representatives of Niagara Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL), an Enbridge company, met on January 20, 2012 with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) to officially mark the presentation of a $1 million cheque, it was the latest step in an ongoing relationship that has developed between the company and this First Nation community [...]
All the Dirt – Join Author & Organic Farmer Robin Tunnicliffe January 25, 2012 Cornwall Ontario Public Library
CFN - On January 25th, join Robin Tunnicliffe, organic farmer and author of All The Dirt: Reflections on Organic Farming! Robin will share from All The Dirt: a must-read how-to book on small-scale organic farming that outlines how farmers can create a resilient agriculture that is vibrant, fun and economically viable. Date & Time: Wednesday, January [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Early Signs of Spring Cause for Concern? January 18, 2012
CFN – We have barely passed the Winter Solstice and winter is showing signs of Spring! Having had unseasonably warm weather for this time of the year, sights have appeared that one would only normally see in March or April. . One of my neighbours who puts out bird seed for our over wintering feathered [...]
Political Activist Russell Barth Not Impressed by Liberal Call for Marijuana Legalization – January 17, 2012
CFN – As someone who has been up to his eyeballs in pot activism for 9 years, I would classify this Liberal vote to legalize pot as a bamboozle. The delegates did the right thing, and should be commended for their hard work, but the party will likely not follow up on this. Not [...]
Letter to the Editor from Janet Annesley VP of Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers – Jan 9, 2012
TO: Cornwall Free News RE: Ezra Levant – Friend of China, but Foe to Canadians December 31, 2011 Editor: Contrary to the innuendo in this article, no business connection exists between the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and Ezra Levant. Nor does CAPP provide funding to the growing ethical oil movement based on Mr. Levant’s book and [...]
Living Locally Fair – Saturday January 21, 2012 – Russell Ontario
CFN – Thanks to local Environmentalist, Artist, and our own Columnist for our Column; Earth Matters, Jacqueline Milner for sending us the poster for the Living Locally Fair which is happening Saturday January 21, 2012 in Russell Ontario. With 30% tree coverage needed to support bio diversity there’s always room to learn more! You can [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Easy Solutions to make your 2012 More Green! January 5, 2012
CFN – Looking to Green your way through the New Year? Here are some simple doables that will help you do just that.Coordinate your shopping trips and errands with neighbours and friends. If the two or three of you can alternate driving the children to classes or carpool for the weekly grocery trip, each of [...]
Letter to the Editor – Lee C. Estabrook of Minden Louisiana on KEYSTONE XL Pipeline and Canadian Resources – January 2, 2012
I live in Louisiana, an oil & NG producing state. I can understand your opposition to building a pipeline to serve the Chinese market and sending a Chinese Production Company (Sinopec) oil at their cost of production. As an resident of “the States” I would much rather see the pipeline from Canada to our Gulf [...]
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner – Growth or Sustainability? December 29, 2011
CFN – Reflecting on some of the images and words shared on line concerning peoples’ Christmas celebrations and the amount of “stuff” involved in such a holiday I cannot help but ask myself, “What the heck are we doing”. Human consumption whether for survival or for having the “latest model” of something is affecting the [...]
