Cornwall ON – It’s fascinating to watch the Tamil issue unfold, yet sadly the situation is similar to the arrival of the first boatloads of Tamils (1986) and Sikhs (1987). I say this based on first hand experience as back then I was the Chief of Staff to Gerry Weiner,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Hunter S Thompson never liked Richard Nixon much. I can only imagine that if he were alive and in Canada what he’d think about Stephen Harper who currently is on a pre-election witch hunt and scare fare amongst bureaucrats in Canada who may be in a positionContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – On Tuesday morning Seaway Radio got the scoop live on-air that Mark MacDonald was running for Mayor of Cornwall Ontario. MacDonald who is seeking votes on October 25th held a press conference at the RCAF. He spoke in front of a packed house, with over 100 energizedContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – That was a brutal press conference yesterday as out-going Veterans Ombudsman Pat Stogran spoke out to support the men and woman who have served in our armed forces and those police officers who have also served abroad. It makes you wonder just how bad the situation is,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Two Term Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mark MacDonald just announced LIVE on Seawayradio.com that he’s running for Mayor. The retired Fire Fighter wants change; and to find ways other than raising taxes to pay for infrastructure and other costs. To listen LIVE or via PODCAST click HERE.Continue Reading
Dear Editor: I have many concerns about the McGuinty Government’s plans to introduce internet gambling in Ontario in 2012. Experts on problem gambling say that internet gambling exposes more young people to gambling, preys on the vulnerable, and encourages and increases addiction. This is quite an about face for the governingContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – If it’s Tuesday morning at 9 AM it’s time for our Political Round Table on Seawayradio.com. Our pundits Joe Gunn & Denis Sabourin share their views on what’s hot in the news. Keith Beardsley, our View From the Hill columnist joins us at 9:45 toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Cornwall Ontario City Councilor André Rivette has announced he’s running again. Today, I have submitted my papers to stand for re-election as Councillor for the City of Cornwall. If elected, I will continue to address community concerns and bring new ideas to the Council table such as:Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Did you miss some of our Video coverage? You can check out the nearly 200 videos we’ve shot for the Cornwall Free News via our You Tube Video Channel. And it’s Free! Local Music, political events and personalities, and just about everything in between.Continue Reading
Newington ON – What do we expect from our politicians today? I know what I expect. I want honesty, accountability, passion and good money management. Ontario needs a sector by sector strategy to produce high value goods and improved services. We can’t keep increasing taxes while our productivity is going down. The public sectorContinue Reading
Long Sault ON – I for one feel that our elected officials should pay attention. This is already a Country that is taken advantage of by many cultures. Many years of work have gone into this country by our senior citizens and they need to be cared for. But theyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Nicole Spahich wants your vote; at least if you live in Cornwall Ontario. The retiree wants to make a difference in our city and has tossed her hat into the ring today to run as Mayor. We’ll be running a profile soon of all the council andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – So where has Federal Liberal Candidate been this summer? The normally highly visible candidate has been very quiet and rarely seen of late? A google news search shows minimal activity; a few sound bites from the Michael Ignatieff Magical Mystery tour as it went through thisContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Is it time to turn Cornwall Ontario into a Tax Hot Spot for Cigarettes? We’ve seen the shows on television and know the reputation of Cornwall Ontario and nearby Akwesasne for Cigarette smuggling. The Canadian Government is spending millions of dollars trying to stem the flow ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Does anyone else think that $70,000 is a bit much to spend on remodeling the City Council chambers? It’s not like the room they use is old and decrepit, it’s in good condition and located in a modern building. What is this money being spent on? ApparentlyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Meet the Candidate night at Cafe Connectionz 407 Water Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario; Tuesday August 17th from 6 – 8 PM. Chat with your Federal Green Party Candidate, Jamie Gilcig, about the political issues that are important to you. Jamie Gilcig is the Editor of TheContinue Reading
(MP John Baird signs the Golden Book of Cornwall Ontario as Mayor Bob Kilger looks on.) Cornwall ON – MP and Minister John Baird was in Cornwall Ontario today announcing the new $75 Million dollar low level bridge through Akwesasne. It drew some media and a lot of VIPContinue Reading
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE SUPPORTS NEW LOW-LEVEL BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MOVING FORWARD AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY– The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) was pleased to hear from Federal Bridge officials that they are planning on moving forward on constructing the new low-level bridge between Kawehnoke (Akwesasne) and Cornwall. The MCA has been partContinue Reading
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