Cornwall ON – Scotiabank announced today that it will be expanding its workforce at the bank’s new customer contact centre in Cornwall, Ontario with an immediate requirement to fill 30 part-time bilingual (English and French) positions. The new positions will be part of Scotiabank’s Customer Service Team and successful candidatesContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Fire has struck the pre-cursor of Glen Stor Dun Lodge at 1111 Gretchen Court; the former St. Michael’s Academy building which were converted to Condos.   Photo courtesy of Kevin Lamoureux httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUGFfKMnLNg Photo courtesy of Kevin Lamoureux UPDATE 2:23 PM I just spoke with Chief Myles CassidyContinue Reading

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY —The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne expresses its sincere condolences to the friends, family and the community of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations on the passing of Chief Ralph Akiwenzie on Friday, March 4th. To commemorate his passing, MCA Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell conducted aContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – In November 2010, The Mayor’s Task Force hosted speaker Jackson Katz on the subject of male socialization toward violence. Since that time momentum has built to address the issues of violence against women as a “men’s issue” that requires significant commitment by men to change the behavioursContinue Reading

Strikes and demonstrations among textile workers in 1911 marked the beginning of the labour movement’s call for women’s right to work, vote, hold office and end discrimination. At the 100-year mark, women around the world and in Canada in particular, celebrate considerable progress. For example, at work and in politics,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Mark A MacDonald is expanding his knowledge base in his quest to become the Liberal candidate for SD&SG Ontario in the upcoming Provincial election. He went down to Toronto to attend The Chicken Farmer’s of Canada AGM with Mashoud Junjua. He’s pictured left with Mr. Junjua andContinue Reading

Queens Park ON Ontario is helping festivals and events in Morrisburg and Cornwall to boost tourism, generate economic activity, welcome new visitors to the region, and support and create new local jobs. The province is providing funding for various events and festivals organized by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) and theContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Prime Minister Harper, along with local MP and PMO spokesman for Sport Gary Lunn are taking the threat from Elizabeth May and the Green Party seriously. With an election possible at any time, every riding is important to Harper in his quest for reelection and his effortContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Here is your daily Throwayz’ Comic strip by Jay Schwartz.  Here’s a few words by Jay about the characters. ‘Throwayz’ is set in a vast dump/scrapyard, which is home to various bizarre inhabitants. Our heroes are Dregz, Warren, and Fooze. Dregz is a cracked, unbalanced, anarchistic cupContinue Reading

Ottawa ON – The latest rumour de jour is that the Liberals will try a snap nonconfidence motion before the Conservatives can deliver their budget. This is an interesting thought, but it is very high risk. Such a move reflects the desperation of the Liberals to try to get backContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Vagina Monlogues were a sold out success at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario Saturday March 5, 2011! Pictured above: Back row, left to right: Michelle Edgar-Labelle, Alicja Francis, Megan Thomlison, Theresa Bowman, Carole Mainville, Gabrielle Stanton, Connie Leroux, Marie-Josée Menard, Allison Main, Kathy Kiverago Front row,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – I’ve always wondered why the auto industry seems to be so resistant to Electric cars? I’m not sure what the direct connection to the Auto industry and big oil is; but surely it makes sense to move away from Oil as quickly as possible?   The 70’sContinue Reading