Ottawa ON – There are media reports that the government will attempt to strip some 1800 people of their Canadian citizenship as it is alleged it was obtained through fraudulent means. Good for the government. This move can serve as a signal to the rest of the world that our citizenshipContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – So now that the 2011 Kinsman Cornwall Lift Off festivities are over it’s time to do a recap. As many of you have either heard or read we covered the issue of predatory radio practices by Corus radio for publicly funded events in our regionContinue Reading
CFN – According to a recent article by Bruce Grierson there is a global movement to reconnect children to the outdoors. It has been concluded that doing this will result in happier, healthier and smarter children. If we do not, our earth, our environment and eventually mankind will feel theContinue Reading
To The Editors And City councillors My wife and I have recently purchased e-bikes (power-assisted bicycles). We have traveled the waterfront bike trails for many years and this year being no exception regarding the many people walking dogs without leashes,people walking two and three abreast,bikes riding two abreast taking bothContinue Reading
Dear Editor, Canada is considering loaning millions to the National Transitional Council in Benghazi Libya. And Gadhafi is considered the ‘madman’??? What if the UN doesn’t give the order to unlock the accounts? Oh right–the Canadian taxpayer would pick up the tab? I read that the rebels got medical suppliesContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – A few days ago in Moncton, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo spoke about the need to repeal the Indian Act and abolish the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. In the national media there didn’t appear to be much disagreement with his position which is anContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – Several media outlets ran with a story about a ship (the MV Alicia) with an estimated 90 Tamils on board that was detained while supposedly en route to Canada. Most featured comments from Jason Kenney, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. What is interesting is the fullContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – My niece and I spent some time in a lovely city park close to home over the past four days. Water and a playground are like seventh heaven to a four year old, especially during these lovely summer days. The splash pad/playground area we visited is designatedContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Don’t you hate gloaters? I know I’m not terribly fond of them. As I read a lot of news. It’s part of the territory; part of the job; part of what I have to do no matter how filtered, jaded, cryptic, and many times innacurateContinue Reading
Toronto ON – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question Why do jet airplanes fly so high? Question sent in by Carlos Answer At higher altitudes theContinue Reading
CFN – Teens are getting a lot of mixed messages about marijuana these days. At school, the teachers, cops, and so called “experts” come in and tell them that marijuana is addictive, that it causes cancer, brain damage, and mental illness, and that the use thereof will inevitably lead toContinue Reading
CFN – Jamie Gilcig probably thinks he is as hip as hip can get, now that he has finally dragged his opinion into the 21st century. But sadly, he still gets it kind of wrong. First off, although “dope” is still an accepted slang term for marijuana, it denotesContinue Reading
Toronto ON – Pilot Dan Baz is answering your flying questions here on the Cornwall Free News. If you have a question about flying you can email Captain Dan or post below. Question Can pilots see other airplanes on their radar ? Question posted by Sarah. Answer The radarContinue Reading
CFN – Just benefited from a little time to “personally restore” on a retreat in the Laurentians close to the town of Sainte-Agathe-Nord, Quebec. Surrounded by thick mature forest, clean crisp air and sparkling fresh water recharging and relaxation was served up in short order. My cabin was located inContinue Reading
The heir to the Canadian throne located in Her Majesty’s Canadian Parliament and the future King of Canada – H.R.H. Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambridge has landed in Prince Edward Island, a province named after his Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather . Now that’s continuity and stability 🙂 Why anyone wouldContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – We are living in scary odd times. In the US, where terms like Neo-Con get used a lot, George Bush and his cronies were tossed out after eight years in office. War, an economy nearing Greek like stages; and public dissension probably not seen sinceContinue Reading
Comme vous le savez tous, c’est un système majoritaire ou à majorité relative qui est actuellement en vigueur au Canada. Il s’agit du système uninominal majoritaire à un tour, selon lequel le candidat qui l’emporte dans une circonscription obtient au moins la majorité relative des suffrages exprimés. Ce qui rendContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Two very interesting reports have completed recently. The first was the TOP report or 2011 Trends, Opportunities and Priorities Report which focuses on SD&SG, Cornwall, and Prescott Russell and covers an awful lot of ground. It’s insightful and you can get a real snap shot ofContinue Reading