Cornwall ON – Two recent polls have showed the Liberals closing the gap between themselves and the Conservatives. Polls are always interesting of course but become more important if over time they show a distinct trend emerging. So far we haven’t seen that. Now if the polls in September areContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Click the banner above to listen to The Political Round Table on Seawayradio.com with today’s pundits Joe Gunn and Denis Sabourin at 9 AM. Keith Beardsley, our View From the Hill columnist joins us at 9:45 with his particular take on the hottest stories coming outContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Conservative Minister John Baird is coming to town and is going to talk about the bridge. No, not the Bridge Crisis, but the new low level bridge. The annoucement is expected this morning at a 9:15 press conference. LINK “I’m pretty excited about it,” LauzonContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The NDP may not have the most supporters in Cornwall, but they sure know how to have the most fun! Sunday was their BBQ in Lamoureux Park. No political speeches. No fund raising. Just some good food, fun, and their ever present Twist dancing! Entertainment wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – News that should shock us all out of our complacency, (but probably won’t) came out last week – China is now the NUMBER ONE global energy consumer, surpassing the United States, which has held that position for the last century or more. According to the latest reportContinue Reading
South Stormont ON – I believe in being accountable for my words, actions and choices. This is why I post my real and full name with my letters. Why don’t some others? The accountability in education starts with the individual taxpayers. We elect trustees to provide oversight and accountability for the school boards. ToContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Tread Marked Former Minister Helena Guergis spoke with MCLEANS magazine recently about her situation; her husband, running for politics again as an independent conservative, and her communications with the PM and his right hand man Guy Giorno. LINK I believe that the Prime Minister has been givenContinue Reading
Dear Editor The Conservative government is constantly talking about openness, transparency and fiscal responsibility. They talk about this at a time when they are being completely untransparent and fiscally irresponsible. The Conservatives want to spend 9 billion dollars (parliamentary budget officer says more) on new prisons in Canada, as partContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s almost show time and Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall is still running uncontested for the upcoming October Municipal elections. Rumblings of at least four other names considering tossing their hats into the ring with the popular, and considered impossible to beat former Cabinet minister soContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I was having a beverage with Keith Beardsley a few months ago in Ottawa and shared with me the impact of getting party members to contribute. He talked essentially about the commitment a person makes when they actually toss some money into the pot. If you truly wantContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Busker, Councilor and tomorrow morning Pundit on Seawayradio.com . Cornwall City Councilor Mark MacDonald sits in for Denis Sabourin tomorrow as Denis is getting a well deserved summer break from his many duties. Mark will tangle with Joe Gunn and myself. The show starts LIVE atContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I’m not sure who’s scarier in a fight, Stephen Harper or the Z man, Zdeno Chara. Now former Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque will be covering Elizabeth May and the Green party as the environmentally friendly Laraque became Deputy Leader of the Federal Green Party ofContinue Reading
South Stormont ON – Education and learning is what provides light in a world of ignorant darkness. I have had many opportunities to witness first hand just how dangerous it is when people, societies and cultures are ignorant of simple facts and lack common decency in seeing each other asContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Long time School Board Trustee and politico Gerald Samson tossed his name up for City Councilor in Cornwall Ontario for the upcoming fall election. We spoke with Mr. Samson briefly tonight at Schnitzels and will have the full story tomorrow. You can vote for Mr. SamsonContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Sometimes you’re only as good as the person pulling your strings in Politics. It’s funny, especially in the Western world how much we attribute to a leader. For example does anyone really think George W Bush actually could spell policy never mind actually conceptualize one andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – In the latest Canadian Press Harris Decima Polls The Green Party of Canada with 12%; a strong showing for the Elizabeth May led party while the Stephen Harper Conservatives see their support fall to 31%. The Liberals are still under 30% while the NDP push upContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Tony Clement had an opportunity to perform today in front of the Industry Committee. One thing that can be said for Clement is that he is always well prepared, knows his files and it’s hard to trip him up. In addition, he always surrounds himself with highlyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Harper government is now going after Veterans. Not happy just picking on Census takers they seem bent on depriving veterans of care and support when they truly need it most. LINK With minimum public attention, there seems a plan afoot to curb, cut or even eliminateContinue Reading