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Seawayradio.com hits 1000th listener mark on day 10! Thanks Cornwall Ontario! March 10, 2010

Seawayradio.com hits 1000th listener mark on day 10!  Thanks Cornwall Ontario!  March 10, 2010

Thank you for listening Cornwall Ontario!  We hit our first humble milestone for our online radio station.   We have had our 1000 th listen to our shows on our 10th official day.
We are your all request community radio station.  You choose the music; you choose the content.  We try and deliver!
There are going to [...]

March 10 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Akwesasne, Arts, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, Music, NHL, News, Politics, Seawayradio.com, Sports | Read More »

Former Conservative Rahim Jaffer slips through DUI Possession Charges – Opposition Charge Favoritism – March 10, 2010

Former Conservative Rahim Jaffer slips through DUI Possession Charges – Opposition Charge Favoritism – March 10, 2010

All this get tough on Crime rhetoric from the Harper Government hit a snag as former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer essentially got a get out of jail card for his DUI arrest.   The problem with creating tough laws is that the potential to end up being used as weapons against political opponents.
Would a Liberal [...]

March 10 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Crime, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

EDITORIAL – NAFTA Under the Gun – Canada should never be for sale – Jamie Gilcig – Cornwall Ontario – March 10, 2010

EDITORIAL – NAFTA Under the Gun – Canada should never be for sale – Jamie Gilcig – Cornwall Ontario – March 10, 2010

It may be time to circle the wagons here in Canada.  A group of politicians in the US are planting the seeds to open the NAFTA trade agreement.
Created during the Mulroney era, NAFTA has been argued on both sides of the border since its inception.   This US initiative is essentially being directed in [...]

March 10 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Editorial, Headlines, News, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

MONDAY MARCH 8, 2010 www.Seawayradio.com – Guest Liberal MP Mark Holland – Your Turn to Talk Cornwall Ontario – The Bridge Crisis, Federal Budget – Healthcare and more!

MONDAY MARCH 8, 2010 www.Seawayradio.com – Guest Liberal MP Mark Holland – Your Turn to Talk Cornwall Ontario – The Bridge Crisis, Federal Budget – Healthcare and more!

Monday March 8th should be a busy show!   We are live on the air 12:30 PM.  Our first guest will be Liberal MP Mark Holland to discuss the Seaway International Bridge Crisis and the Federal Budget.
We’ll also open the lines and let you talk about the protest by CUPE local 7811 regarding health cuts [...]

March 7 2010 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Entertainment, Local News, News, Politics, What's Going On | Read More »

Jim Brownell On CUPE 7811 Protest Scheduled for Tomorrow – Cornwall Ontario – March 7, 2010

Jim Brownell On CUPE 7811 Protest Scheduled for Tomorrow – Cornwall Ontario – March 7, 2010

Cornwall Ontario –  There is a protest scheduled for Monday morning in front of MPP Jim Brownell’s office as local CUPE  7811 is protesting hospital cuts that will impact jobs and patient care.  Mr. Brownell contacted us with some information regarding some of the issues of this protest.
“These are some comments that I wish to [...]

March 7 2010 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Health & Wellness, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Has Annual Meeting in Ottawa – March 6, 2010

Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Has Annual Meeting in Ottawa – March 6, 2010

Ottawa ON – Tim Hudak and the Provincial Progressive Conservative party are holding meetings this weekend in Ottawa for their annual convention.
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“Under Hudak’s leadership, the party has grown to 44,000 members from around 9,000, but McMaster University political scientist Peter Graefe said the party faces significant challenges.
A lack of voter outrage against the governing Liberals [...]

March 6 2010 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

Liberal MP Mark Holland to visit www.Seawayradio.com Monday March 8 – Seaway International Bridge Crisis and Federal Budget – Listen Live – Cornwall Ontario – March 6, 2010

Liberal MP Mark Holland to visit www.Seawayradio.com Monday March 8 – Seaway International Bridge Crisis and Federal Budget – Listen Live – Cornwall Ontario – March 6, 2010

Seawayradio.com will be having Liberal MPP Mark Holland as a guest Monday March 8 to talk about the Seaway International Bridge Crisis and the Federal Budget just released by the Harper Government.    He currently serves as Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering, and is the Liberal Opposition Critic for Public Safety and National Security.
He is [...]

March 5 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Seawayradio.com – Akwesasne Warriors newest Hockey Team in area – The Canadian Federal Budget – Listen Live at 1:30PM Friday March 5, 2010

Seawayradio.com – Akwesasne Warriors newest Hockey Team in area – The Canadian Federal Budget – Listen Live at 1:30PM Friday March 5, 2010

We’re going to be talking about the new Hockey team in Akwesasne; The Warriors as well as the Federal Budget handed down from the Harper government, and whatever is on your mind.

Seawayradio.com – Community radio from Cornwall Ontario.   To email in your music request or come on the show live email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com

March 5 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics, Seawayradio.com, Sports | Read More »

Harper Government Presents Budget – Big Corps Happy at the Expense of Average Canadian – Cornwall Ontario – March 5, 2010

Harper Government Presents Budget – Big Corps Happy at the Expense of Average Canadian – Cornwall Ontario – March 5, 2010

Cornwall Ontario –  The Harper Government presented its budget to parliament and it was about as exciting as the NHL Trade Deadline.    No major surprises by the ever predictable Conservatives and no surprises to the reaction.
Gilles Duceppe stated that his party would vote against it as did Jack Layton’s NDP.   Michael Ignatieff and [...]

March 5 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario Considering Going Solar – Local Start Up presentation on the Amazing Opportunities – March 4, 2010

Cornwall Ontario Considering Going Solar – Local Start Up presentation on the Amazing Opportunities – March 4, 2010

With $80 dollar a barrel oil seeming reasonable the world is scrambling for alternatives.   Solar is a hot ticket nowadays especially here in Cornwall Ontario.   Recently The Heart of the City held a breakfast meeting to discuss some very interesting opportunities.
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Dr. Sudhanshu Varma and Dr. Raye Thomas of Supan Technologies said the city [...]

March 4 2010 | Posted in Akwesasne, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Did You Know?, Finance, Headlines, Local News, Money, News, Politics | Read More »

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mark MacDonald Announces He Will Not Run Again as Councilor – Considering Mayoral Run – Cornwall Ontario – March 2, 2010

Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mark MacDonald Announces He Will Not Run Again as Councilor – Considering Mayoral Run – Cornwall Ontario – March 2, 2010

Cornwall ON – This afternoon live on www.seawayradio.com Cornwall City Councilor Mark MacDonald announced that he would not be running for council again.  After two terms as Councilor he’s mulling a run for Mayor.
Listen to the interview by clicking on his photo.  You never know what you’ll hear on live community radio!
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March 2 2010 | Posted in Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

Guy Lauzon Speaks – Not to Us – Guy Tough on Crime in Canada – Cornwall Ontario – March 2, 2010

Guy Lauzon Speaks – Not to Us – Guy Tough on Crime in Canada – Cornwall Ontario – March 2, 2010

Our MP Guy Lauzon is up to his wicked political ways again.      A concerned reader sent in the following.
“NO MORE 2 for 1!!!!
The Conservative government’s Truth in Sentencing Act finally became law February 22, 2010. I say “finally” because we have been trying to enact legislation to correct this flaw in our justice system [...]

March 2 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Politics | Read More »

Proroguing Over – Parliament Back to Business – Was it such a bad idea? Post your comment and take our poll – Cornwall Ontario – March 1, 2010

Proroguing Over – Parliament Back to Business – Was it such a bad idea? Post your comment and take our poll – Cornwall Ontario – March 1, 2010

Parliament is about to return.     Prorogued by the Harper government prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia to “recalibrate” the government and its goals; a new budget is due to be brought to the house for a vote of confidence.
Mr. Harper’s poll numbers have dropped by his second proroguing of the government [...]

March 1 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

What’s on Seawayradio.com today at 1:00 PM? – Hot News – All Request Radio Online Live from Cornwall Ontario! March 2, 2010

What’s on Seawayradio.com today at 1:00 PM?  – Hot News – All Request Radio Online Live from Cornwall Ontario! March 2, 2010

Email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com with your musical requests, questions, or if you want to be on the show.   Email in your name and number and we’ll call you.

If you don’t see the radio player below click HERE.   Our player works best if you have the latest version of Adobe Flash and are using [...]

March 1 2010 | Posted in Arts, Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Entertainment, Headlines, Local News, Music, NHL, News, Politics, Sports, What's Going On | Read More »

Harper Government Takes Actions to Protect Canadian Arctic sovereignty – New Registration Laws – Monday March 1, 2010

Harper Government Takes Actions to Protect Canadian Arctic sovereignty – New Registration Laws – Monday March 1, 2010

Cornwall ON- The Harper Government is getting tough on Canada’s Arctic sovereignty by implementing new registration laws for shipping through the North West passage.
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The planned Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone, announced late Friday by Transport Minister John Baird, falls short of opposition demands to target all sizes of vessels but could still spark objections from foreign [...]

February 28 2010 | Posted in Headlines, News, Politics | Read More »

The Standard Free Holder’s David Nesseth Comes Out and Admits to Posting Under Pseudonym – Cornwall Ontario – March 1, 2010

The Standard Free Holder’s David Nesseth Comes Out and Admits to Posting Under Pseudonym – Cornwall Ontario – March 1, 2010

Cornwall ON – What an odd and weird world it can be.    I wrote this EDITORIAL about the Standard Free Holder suspending my ability to post on their site.   Their sole objection; at least in writing to date; is that I sign off Jamie Gilcig – www.cornwallfreenews.com
Of course I do that simply to [...]

February 28 2010 | Posted in Cornwall, Cornwall Area Politics, Headlines, Local News, News, Politics | Read More »

M.P. Gerard Kennedy resurfacing in fashion – Commentary by Ken Smith – Cornwall Ontario – February 28, 2010

M.P. Gerard Kennedy resurfacing in fashion – Commentary by Ken Smith – Cornwall Ontario – February 28, 2010

M.P. Gerard Kennedy resurfacing in fashion
Maybe you remember M.P. Gerard Kennedy. He gave us single-handedly Stephane Dion.
Kennedy, third in the 2006 Liberal leadership race thought an alliance with Quebec’s Stephane Dion in fourth place would beat frontrunner Michael Ignatieff.
Kennedy was right and the Liberals ended up with a fourth-best leader. Dion then carried the party to [...]

February 28 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Letter to the Editor – John Milnes – Incompetence and Security – February 28, 2010

Letter to the Editor – John Milnes – Incompetence and Security – February 28, 2010

Dear Sir:
Prime Minister Harper, aided by Luc Lauzon and all the other anti-democracy Conservative Members of Parliament, determined to close down Parliament so they could play around, unimpeded by the opposition.  Everything fell nicely into place. The nightmare of Haiti was to provide a ready made grandstand opportunity and the security at our airports gave them one [...]

February 28 2010 | Posted in 2010 FEDERAL ELECTION, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Politics | Read More »