Cornwall ON – Don’t consider “trading for cash” those vintage gold retirement watches or heirloom fobs before seeking the advice of an horologist. It’s fascinating how collectible objects like jewelry or time pieces can evoke such intriguing stories.  When Gerald Leat came in to have me photograph his most cherished heirloom,Continue Reading

  Dear Editor, In a recent letter in the Standard Freeholder, Susan Lilley is correct in stating that CCSA and OCSA (Canadian and Ontario Convenience Stores Association) are backed by the tobacco giants, but so what? . The tobacco giants are backed by the federal government, Tobacco Enforcement in HealthContinue Reading

Ottawa  ON – It’s always fascinating to watch the Liberals in action. When they find something is inconvenient, they simply manipulate it to suit themselves. In this case, it is their party constitution that is inconvenient because it may not suit some potential leadership candidates. Have they learnt nothing fromContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall SD&G Emergency Medical Services and Paramedics will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week from May 15-21, 2011. EMS Week is a special time set aside to honour and recognize the dedication of paramedics in our community.  Paramedics work diligently everyday to save lives, promote recovery and prevent injuries from gettingContinue Reading

Cornwall ON -[ Jusqu’au 27 mai, les artistes de Cornwall, Rose Desnoyers et Sandra Taylor-Hedges, présentent en duo l’exposition haute en couleur « À la recherche d’Ève » au Corrid’ART, du Centre culturel de Cornwall. Le titre de l’exposition fait référence, selon la légende, à la première femme sur Terre : Ève. LesContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall SD&G Emergency Medical Services, Cornwall Community Police Services, Cornwall Fire Department and approximately 945 high school students from the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of SD&G will take part in a presentation called Safe Grad 2011 – Making Smart Decisions. The presentation will involve guestContinue Reading

CFN – The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) today confirmed that the 2012 CIS/CCA University Curling Championships, presented by The Dominion, will be played at the Welland Curling Club in Welland, Ontario, March 14-18. Brock University in St. Catharines will act as the host for theContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – As I watch the headlines pass by on Twitter and read my daily round of media I’m astounded by the sour grapes attacking of the new rookie NDP MP’s. Astounded that this would be such a huge topic to write about.   Currently the target du jourContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Nanking Cherry is a native of Manchuria and grows naturally in the northern parts of that country where the winter temperatures are close to ours. . Our household purchased a couple of Nanking Cherry bushes locally (Marlin Orchards) about six years ago.  The fruit bushes canContinue Reading