Cornwall ON – Recently the Chamber of Commerce had an initiative to Shop locally like many communities across North America. There are issues for small business all over, but for today’s editorial and questions I’m going to focus here in Cornwall Ontario.   Not because it’s better or worse thanContinue Reading

Ottawa ON – The Bev Oda saga drags on made all the worse by the Prime Minister’s stubbornness to keep her in place. Unfortunately in the process a minister’s reputation will be destroyed and the government’s reputation tarnished. The one saving grace for the Conservatives is that the issue isContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Officials of the Le Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) have completed a new Strategic Plan that identifies a series of priorities for the organization to pursue in the coming years. . The new Strategic Plan sets out four key strategic objectives for the commercial district – beautification,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) along with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have seized approx 1800 pounds of frozen poultry product which was smuggled into Canada from the USA.  The investigation, which included the execution of a search warrant at a local Cornwall residence, is ongoingContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall is profiled in the first of two feature articles in the Ontario Construction Report. The first 8-page feature is titled “Booming building activity in Cornwall revitalizes economy and identity” and covers major development projects happening locally. Some of the projects profiled in the February report include: CornwallContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Wondering what to do with the kids during March Break?  The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences suggests the Cooper Marsh Winter Fun Week, a fun, interactive daily program for children aged 6 to 11.  Sign up for the full week, or choose the day thatContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – In the movie Blade Runner the “Skin Jobs” simply do not want to die.  They want more life.  In a stunning scene their creator explains to Rutger Hauer’s character, Roy, that what burns brightest doesn’t burn longest. Steven Jobs has had quite a life.   It’s notContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall is profiled in the first of two feature articles in the Ontario Construction Report. The first 8-page feature is titled “Booming building activity in Cornwall revitalizes economy and identity” and covers major development projects happening locally. Some of the projects profiled in the February report include: CornwallContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Lordy, Lordy, look who wishes he was forty!   Reg Coffey; master roaster of some of the finest coffee in our area and owner of Coffey’s Coffee turned the big 60 today and I just wanted to personally wish him the best!   This student photo cardContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –   Pommier Jewellers are busier than ever and with the big renovations coming up in their family run store at 6 Second Street East in Cornwall Ontario they’ve decided to have a big Renovation Sale!  Up to 50 % off selected items so that they can haveContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – An article entitled “Paramedics set for vote on strike mandate” appearing in the February 16th, 2011 edition of the Standard Freeholder dealt with the potential ramifications should local paramedics (members of CUPE 5734) go out on strike. The article speculated about potential reductions in levels of service shouldContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Ontario is helping people in the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Region take action to protect local drinking water. Raisin Region Conservation Authority is receiving $26,600 to help local landowners: Upgrade or decommission wells and septic systems. Install runoff and erosion control measures. Implement agricultural best management practices.Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Here’s an opportunity to learn more about and discuss the issues of Peak Oil and Climate Change.  Transition Cornwall presents a free screening and discussion session at the Cornwall Community Museum (160 Water Street in Cornwall Ontario) See you there!Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – The City of Cornwall will save $46,000 on two new accessibly buses by partnering with 10 other Ontario municipalities. Cornwall’s two new accessible buses will be available in September for people using the local transit system. They will carry up to six passengers with personal mobility devices,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Former City Councilor and Provincial Liberal hopeful Mark A MacDonald sure keeps busy! The Candidate was at the United Church women’s meeting where he made a presentation commemorating his 1 year anniversary of his Winter Olympic adventure in Vancouver. He’s pictured with former Councilor Kim Baird whoContinue Reading