Cornwall ON – The Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry Provincial Liberal Riding Association has announced that their annual Trillium Dinner will be held on Thursday, April the 8th at the Best Western Parkway Inn, 1515 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall. Dianne Poirier, president of the Association, is pleased to advise thatContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Looks like Sarah Palin may have a potential VP candidate in former SNL cast member Victoria Jackson.   The actress best remembered for her ditzy comedic portrayals clearly shows why it’s probably best not to wear a big red bow in your hair past a certain ageContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – If you click Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Syd Gardiner’s picture above you can listen to our near hour long interview.     Syd has a passion for a subject that I do and that’s Medicare and saving the system. We talked about how the cut backs atContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – So could this be the replacement for embattled Minister Helena Guergis?    Viewers meet MP Shelly Glover.   Stories are hitting Canadian media this weekend floating her as replacement for Helena Guergis. MP Glover has an interesting and compelling biography and is not your usual MP. UntilContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Medicare is under attack, but do most Canadians know it?   With the next Federal Election getting closer it seems that political parties are jockeying for position including dealing with outbursts from provincial governments. The latest outburst is coming from the Charest Government in Quebec.    Continue Reading

Dear Sir: Expressions of concern about our hospital cuts must be heeded; doctors who have privileges at the hospital, and other professionals, have all joined in to demonstrate how they feel.  The professional concerns are also shared by many in the public who have had deep involvement in the hospital, which after all is now ourContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Net Anonymity.  It’s a hot topic in many circles.  You know that smell on some beaches, that fishy smell of life changing to the stuff of food?   That’s the Eau to Helena Guergis at the moment after the embattled and diva tantrum throwing  MP has seenContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – We’ll be discussing the issues regarding local merchants who are upset with Cat+ Technologies; a local Social Enterprise, that’s a non-profit which is competing for customers that they depend on. We’ll have some company reps on from both sides.   Email in your questions to info@cornwallfreenews.com andContinue Reading

The March 25 Ontario budget shows that the McGuinty Government has lost touch with the challenges facing everyday people in Ontario. There was little in the budget to help those who are hurting in the current recession, namely, the unemployed, seniors, and people living on low incomes. Ontario needs aContinue Reading

It is with much sadness in my heart that I find the Counties Council has once again decided to go ahead with introducing poison (2-4-D) into our environment (road side ditches) for the express purpose of killing noxious weeds despite the reports they have received from knowledgeable individuals and groupsContinue Reading

In my political life I’ve only voted three times.    It’s not that I’m apathetic.  It’s not that I don’t care.   It’s that to me when I vote for someone that means I not only endorse them, but they represent me.   I’ve supported a lot of candidates; workedContinue Reading

Dear Editor SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY MCGUINTY!! Will this Provincial Liberal government ever learn that your word is worth something in this world? This budget once again shows us that what Dalton says during election time is not at all what you can expect once elected. Continue Reading

Cornwall ON –  Our MP Guy Lauzon is having another one of his passport clinics Saturday March 27 at CCVS.   We have confirmed that the photo fee is $20. So the bottom line question is why is our MP allowing his constituents to be bilked and gouged for aContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Good news for residents of Cornwall Ontario.  Property taxes are coming down after the city’s $150 Million dollar budget was released. LINK “Mayor Bob Kilger said the drop in the tax rate will help to offset the property assessment increases that most homeowners have experienced. The mayorContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Convicted Serial Killer Clifford Olson now collects Canada Pension; over $1000.00 per month.   Our Prime Minister is attempting to use the situation to pander for votes.   LINK “This is a situation that has many, many Canadians upset and for good reason,” Harper said in London, Ont.Continue Reading