Cornwall ON – Jobs and refining capacity are about to drop in Canada as Shell has decided to close its refinery in Montreal’s East End. LINK The company announced plans in January to close the refinery after unsuccessfully trying to find a buyers for six months last year. Since February,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – There’s a lot of talk about the big BP Gulf Oil spill. It’s what this world is coming too, the protection of big corporations over people. Who has more clout with the government? If anyone ever wanted an answer to those type of questions all youContinue Reading
No Adverse Health Effect from Wind Turbines by Richard Komorowski Cornwall ON – The scientific evidence does not demonstrate any direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects, according to a new report from Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. The report, published today,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – BC Provincial Green Party candidate and Activist Jodie Emery will be the first guest of Marina Restinetti’s premiere episode of The Vagina Hour! The show starts Tuesday nights this June 8th at 7 PM. For more on Ms Emery you can click HERE.Continue Reading
BOARDWALK FUNDRAISING FAMILY BBQ – Sat. June 19 at Cooper Marsh Visitor Centre (cty rd 2 west of Lancaster). Boardwalk Fundraisers are needed to replace the boards over the marsh waters that allow viewing of the marsh creatures and fauna. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – What will save you time and money and give you a good workout? Get that bike out and be a little kinder to the planet in the process. Bike riding can give your wallet a well deserved holiday from the various parking fees and the rising gasContinue Reading
Think GLOBAL act LOCAL Cornwall ON – I am reminded of a bumper sticker I once had. I bought it on a visit to the UN headquarters in New York. It said: “If the people lead the leaders will follow.” We are always far ahead of the politicians. I realizedContinue Reading
CCRI to Host Second Annual Cornwall Commuter Challenge Cornwall, ON – For the second year in a row, the Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative is acting as the community’s host organization for the national Commuter Challenge. During Canadian Environment Week, from May 30 to June 5, the CCRI is encouraging residentsContinue Reading
YOU HAVE BEEN SPRAYED! Cornwall ON – It is once again our unfortunate duty to tell you that your County roadsides have been sprayed with a poison. This poison is banned from use on your lawns by the Provincial government because they have determined that it poses a risk toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – California wants to Unionize Pot Workers. Terms like “Bud Grower” lead the way in a slew of new possible job openings in the legal Marijuana industry that’s up for vote in November. LINK The 26,000-member United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 in San Jose isContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Letter to the Editor – Jeff Leggat vs Monsanto Letter to the Editor, Have you heard of the multinational chemical corporation Monsanto? Did you know it is currently threatening to destroy the Canadian agricultural economy? This is the company that brought you Agent Orange, Genetically Modified Organisms,Continue Reading
Earth Matters by Jacqueline Milner Cornwall ON – As the growth and renewal of Spring continues our minds drift to the days to come which will be spent outdoors; often including activities in or on the water. Fishing is a pastime that many have enjoyed for generations whether for sustenanceContinue Reading
Towards a Greener Ontario – Provincial Government Supports New Solar Technologies by Richard Komorowski Cornwall ON – The Ontario Government today announced that it is supporting Morgan Solar Inc. to the tune of $1.86 million to help the company start commercial production of new, highly innovative solar electricity generating panels. TheContinue Reading
Citizens for Alternatives to Roadside Spraying (CARS) Cornwall ON – While once again this year the United Counties will spray poisonous chemicals on our roadsides, CARS is pleased to announce that progress has been made on improving the notification to the public of the spraying program. In 2009 the greatContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – BP’s oil spill in the Gulf has led to a spurt of value to the Oil Sands in Alberta. As usual the focus economically is on the easiest and dirtiest of energy sources. And the vision is purely in the short term. While we collect thoseContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – All three major Federal parties are refusing the Auditor General’s request to audit the expense accounts of MP’s. A total of almost half a BILLION Dollars. The only Federalist Party supporting this issue is the Green Party under leader Elizabeth May and the Bloc Quebecois under GillesContinue Reading
US Congress Votes in Favour of Upgrading US Homes Cornwall ON – Recently the Harper Government suddenly cancelled the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, which was designed to help homeowners and landlords upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes. Among things which were eligible for a grant were energy efficient furnaces andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The simple white title banner this week is a sign of prayer and hope! Weeks have passed since the April 20th explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. The oil has been slow moving so the results of this unfortunate accident are yet to be determined.Continue Reading
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