Cornwall ON – Along with our usual fundraising activities at the Agapè Center, there is a new way to raise money that benefits the environment as well. . The Agapè Center is tackling the growing problem of electronic waste and literally turning it into cash. . We are participating in the ThinkContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – This weekend it’s time for Eco Farm Day, one of my favorite local events as it was one of the first we covered! Conference Chair this year is Mr. Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and Organics Central which is an exciting new development that Mr. Manley andContinue Reading

Niagara Falls ON – As you know, the Canadian Veterans Advocacy has implemented a national Pennies for Veterans campaign in order to raise money for homeless veterans support facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Montréal, Québec. Jim Lowther, John Percy, and Gary Zwicker have been heading the Halifax mission and haveContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Call Centre Giant Startek reported their Q4 and year end numbers for 2011.  The company cited it’s improved profits by moving more services off shore. Here in Cornwall Ontario the Giant employs hundreds of people.  With the need to service Bell’s French services the local and nearbyContinue Reading

Dear Editor, The “Alerte-Info-Alert-bot memo about the situation involving International Development Minister Bev Oda, who stands accused by her political opponents of the serious charge of lying to Parliament” *.placed in the hands of Conservative M.P’s included the statement, “We stand by Minister Oda and her decision not to provideContinue Reading

Queens Park ON – Ontario is one step closer to strengthening protections for seniors in retirement homes across the province. Proposed regulations under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 were developed after extensive consultations and include: Care and safety standards – resident care plans, food safety, falls prevention, requirements for emergency andContinue Reading

Ottawa ON – In defence of beleaguered Minister of International Cooperation, Bev Oda, Prime Minster Stephen Harper told Parliament that the Canadian International Development Agency should give money only to “the poorest and the most vulnerable.” This is NOT what CIDA is doing. According to CIDA, tax payer dollars areContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – It looks like the run for the Liberal nomination in SD&SG Ontario is going to be a 3 horse race; although some are speculating that it may be as many as 5 shortly! Long time Liberal mover and shaker and pundit on Seawayradio.com, Denis Sabourin is expectedContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Join us for The Political Round Table with your host Jamie Gilcig. Pundits Denis Sabourin and Joe Gunn talk about some of the hot button topics of the day. Today’s guest starting at 9:05 AM is Mr. Pat Finucan who is seeking to be the Liberal candidateContinue Reading