Cornwall ON – Pommier Jewellers is your place for Pandora at 6 Second Street East in beautiful downtown Cornwall Ontario!   They’re having a sale September 22-24!  Spend $150 in Pandora product and get an amazing free gift.  One offer per client.

Pommier Jewellers is also your destination for some of the finest Gold, Silver, and fashion jewellery in the area.  Fine brands, Canadian Diamonds, and much much more.

Visit them and see the Pommier difference yourself from the areas oldest family Jewellry store!   Tell them you saw their ad on The Cornwall Free News, and Pommier Jewellers also can turn your old or unwanted gold into new jewellry or apply them to the purchase of a new piece!

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“In November of 2006, I was given the honour of the trust and confidence of my fellow citizens of Cornwall when they elected me as a Councillor of the City of Cornwall.  Since then I have worked hard to respect that trust and that confidence and to live up to my promise to bring a new voice, a new spirit and a new hope to City Council. I am happy to announce that I will be seeking re-election as a Councillor in the October 25th Municipal Election.”

“I wish to serve.” she said.  I want to contribute to making the right decisions for Cornwall on its path to the future. I want to continue to pitch in because service to our community matters   ”With a minority Parliament situation in Ottawa, the timing of the next federal election is uncertain. “There may in fact be no such election for a year or more from now. If I am re-elected to City Council, I will take a leave of absence during the Federal campaign period and would step down from City Council if I am elected to Federal office.”

“I accepted the Federal Liberal nomination because it is my belief that there are major issues confronting our area which must be dealt with at that level.” she continued. “I am seeking re-election municipally because I want to do what I can right now to make the City I love an even better place for us all.”

“Progress in economic development and social development won’t happen by itself” she added. “It takes vision and wisdom to decide where we want to go, long-term planning to know how to get there, and courage to get going.”

“This is what we must do with our precious waterfront. We need to protect it and improve it for all our citizens and visitors to enjoy. This is the work we began with the splash pad and washroom in Lamoureux Park. We finally went from talking about things to actually making them happen. Now we need to get on with the job.

We also need to continue to be able to say proudly that we are a responsible and caring community. The significant contributions from the City to the Hospice, the Boys and Girls Club and to the Agape Centre have been part of that.

As we redefine ourselves as a community we must also make sure that our city remains a healthy community, with protecting our environment as part of our legacy. We need to reach out to the creative talent of our local artists, to the wisdom of our seniors, to the energy and idealism of our young persons.

“I have worked hard to bring sound judgment and the values of compassion, justice and respect to the Council table. I believe I have helped to set a proper tone for our work. There is so much potential here. But it is important to bring people together to make the right things happen” she concluded.

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Cornwall ON - Now who’s using the old “Rope a Dope”?    Guy Giorno is on his way out as Prime Minister Harper’s numero uno advisor.   His consiglierie in mob terms which is very much what the Harper government has been like during Mr. Giorno’s term in power.

Polls are funny things.   You commission eight rounds and publish the results that best suit your needs.   Mr Harper’s game plan is simple.  If he can’t get a majority in the next election for the Conservative party the knives will be out for him faster than you can say Paul Martin.

Anything short of a majority has to be seen as a failure; especially since Michael Ignatieff has done anything but light up the fires of Canadian’s political aspirations and dreams.

The problem is timing and splash.   What does Mr. Harper have to do to get Mr. Ignatieff to be the one to trigger the election without the Canadian voting public supporting him?   Well for one let’s create the perception of weakness and what better way to do that than float down in polls over issues as benign as the census and maybe replace his hardline Mike Harris guy with one a bit fuzzier and friendlier?

Time will tell over the next few weeks, or months how it all plays out.    In the meanwhile many eyes will be on Ottawa as this bad Greek drama plays out and sadly we Canadians are forced to pay admission.

What do you think Canada?  You can post your comments below.

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Dear Editor

I would like to bring to your readerships’ attention to the story on CTV News September 2, 2010.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20100901/metformin-lung-cacer-100901/

Readers need to know about a Diabetes medication that can be a great hope for Cancer patients, and to let their MP Guy Lauzon know where they stand on letting people die for the sake of Pharmaceuticals not taking on the responsibility of producing something they have known about for 13 years or more.

They don’t want to produce it because they won’t make any money and that as far as I am concerned is a crime against Humanity!

A  tax of 20-30% should be levied on Pharmaceutical to be directed to research of orphan drugs and the production of these, found to work with greater outcomes and lesser risks to the compromised cancer patients.

Where is the integrity of the heads of these companies and those that are share holders.  They are in fact murdering even their own loved ones by not assisting in the funding of research to further the knowledge of Metformin for the cures of many cancers.

They stand in the way of many discoveries because they stand to lose Billions in other medications that cost so much more like Chemo therapies, that cause more damage than good.  I forwarded an article from the CTV network that gives much of the information needed for your readers to make an informed decision and an e-mail address for our MP Guy Lauzon.

I also challenge those that have lost, and stand to lose family and friends, or have stock in a Pharmaceutical company to look into your portfolio’s to see if you need to rethink your holdings.

Your challenge is to pay attention and write your MP, or e-mail them with your concerns.  Who knows you may save a life. Maybe your own. Voters need to keep informed and not be led by the nose by the parties and hear what they are not saying.

Thank You for giving this information a chance to get to your readers.

Darlene Walsh RPN – Cornwall Ontario

(Comments and opinions of Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and comments from readers are purely their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of the owners of the Cornwall Free News, their staff, or sponsors.)

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Dear City,

As a crazied loon who is out to `hunt’ down my estranged spouse, I thank you for helping me track her down with the publishing of your upcoming `List of Electors’. I wouldn’t be able to do it without you! Thanks again.

As you can imagine, I cringed when I saw the advertizement in the Seaway News today (Thursday Sept.02) and didn’t see a section saying that people who need to protect their privacy had a mechanism to have their name removed.

I called the Elections office and quizzed a very nice gentleman who told me that this question has never come up. I am
very surprized and shocked that nobody at City Hall has thought of this. Especially where such matters come under the new Federal Privacy laws! If I’m not mistaken, you are breaking the Law!

If not, could we at least protect those that need it.

Could you Please look into this and retify it as soon as possible before some gets hurt or sues the City. You only have a few days to get this right.

Oh, by the way, is that list of assessed property owners still sitting in your lobby on full display with full public access?

Sincerely,
Matthew Dubois, Cornwall Ontario

(Comments and opinions of Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and comments from readers are purely their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of the owners of the Cornwall Free News, their staff, or sponsors.)

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Cornwall ON - Carey Price has signed up for two more years with Montreal.   It’s an interesting deal.    The pressure will be on Pierre Gauthier who may be voted worst GM in the NHL before the season starts having traded away play off hero Jaroslav Halak without receiving a known quantity back, and now signing the enigmatic Price who doesn’t seem to get the best performance from his team mates.

Now in a cap world which essentially imitates Rotisserie Baseball in structure the contract a player has dictates their asset value.   Scott Gomez at 3.5M is worth a lot more than at 7.5M.

If Carey comes out and has a strong season where does that leave Montreal?   If he doesn’t come out of the shoots strong where are the Habs then?  Alex Auld sure isn’t the hero and the Habs dumped Cedric Desjardins.

It’s not a great market for goalies this year.   Carey’s agent won in this deal.  Pierre Gauthier blinked.   Price’s trade value with this contract isn’t terribly great.    His value would actually have been better if he was traded prior to the signing.

What I do know is that this is our first hockey story of the 2010-2011 season.   I hope I don’t spend that much time writing about Mr. Price; but sadly I think there’ll be a lot to write about.

What do you think Canada?  You can post your comments below.

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Cornwall ON - Why do I connect Marijuana with bunnies?  I’m not sure….but I do know that legal Marijuana makes sense at every level and as they so do so often California is leading the way.

Here is the first Marijuana commercial.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJyWOjzbvs

Personally I find it all hypocritical, but in the 30′s that exactly how the end of prohibition for alcohol started; medical booze, and then finally the government just wanted to keep making more and more money.

I agree and studies have shown that MJ can have medicinal purposes, but let’s be real about the vast majority of those that use it.   Good Marijuana is much better than booze.    In the 70′s we were promised a better world and four day work weeks while complaining about our two parent perfect worlds.

Today you need both people in a relationship to make a good living just to survive.    You have to work like a dog.  People crap all over each other; courtesy is a forgotten virtue, and we’ve lost our souls and accountability in a world where stupidity seem to be valued more than integrity.

So I ask you Canada, isn’t it time to legalize Marijuana, and please don’t Bogart that joint!

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Cornwall ON - Pride/Fierté Cornwall’s annual Gala will be held this coming Saturday, September 4th.  This is a major fundraising event which will be at the Spotlight Hall and Conference Centre at City Limits Bar and Grill, 17369 Cornwall Centre Road.  (Hit this Mapquest link if you’re coming from out of town.)  Admission is $18.00 at the door and you must be of legal drinking age (19) for admittance.  All proceeds from this event will go to fund Pride 2011.

The evening will begin at 7:00 pm with a wine & cheese and a silent auction.  Nearly three dozen items totalling almost $1600.00, all of which have been generously donated by local businesses and private individuals, will be up for bids.

Among the donors are:

Above and Beyond Laser Hair Removal
Astro Printing
Cakes & More
Computer Sense
Cornwall Fine Wines
The Cornwall Free News
Cornwall Healing Arts Centre
Cornwall Square
Corus Entertainment
Floral Expressions
Jean Coutu
Party Lite
Quick Change Costume Shop
Richard Paradis
Shorteez, the Urban Hair Shop
Spinners Diner
Ted Casselman and Noah Morin
True Nature Holistic Health Services

Joa Gamelin

Russell Manor Bed and Breakfast

We sincerely thank them for their kindness.

The party then gets into full gear when dancing begins at 9:00 pm.  Jumpin’ Jim Landriault of Polar Sound, one of Cornwall’s best DJ’s will be spinning the tunes so you can be sure you’ll be up and moving all night long.  If you have any requests ahead of time for him, you can view his complete discography here on his website.  Ed Ferguson of ED Event Decorators will also be on hand to wave his wand and transform the room with his usual magic.

Please come if you can and be sure to spread the word.  For more information, please visit www.pridecornwall.webs.com.

All proceeds from this event will go to fund Pride 2011.

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Cornwall ON - Green Peace Activist and Officer Kumi Naidoo compared the Alberta Oil Sands politics to those of Apartheid recently.   As stories leak about run off from the Oil sands contaminating water supplies it’s a very timely subject.

LINK

“During apartheid, the government did not act in the interests of all its citizens,” Naidoowrote recently on The Huffington Post. “Here in Canada, it appears the rights and health of First Nations peoples are also being violated and ignored.”

I had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Naidoo at the G20 rally in Toronto this year.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=myCbOmxwUfo

The war against society by the big oil companies has to tip at some point as we as a society are being held hostage while technologies that can not only improve the environment, but assist our economy are being held back.

Climate change is real and we need to focus on ways to improve the use of fossil fuels until we can move to cleaner technologies.

What do you think Cornwall and Canada? You can post your comments below.

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Summerstown ON – Ontario is helping a Summerstown company increase production and create 45 new manufacturing jobs.

With support from the province, Reynolds Food Packaging is investing to retrofit its existing facility, implement a more efficient manufacturing process and upgrade equipment.  These improvements will double production capacity and help the company maintain its position as a market leader.  The company produces semi-rigid plastic packaging, like those used by grocery stores for selling baked goods.

The province is providing a grant of $102,225 through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help the company implement the project.  This investment supports the province’s five-year Open Ontario plan to create new job opportunities and promote economic growth.

“Ontario is very pleased to partner with companies like Reynolds Food Packaging that are committed to innovation and building economic sustainability.  The Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides exactly the type of targeted, strategic investments that will help realize this region’s full economic potential.”

- Jim Brownell, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry

“Reynolds Food Packaging is pleased to partner with Ontario in this project which will lead and maintain by expanding a sustainable manufacturing business and bringing new money and investment into the region.”

- Jack Lindsay, Plant Manager for Reynolds Food Packaging, Summerstown.

§       The facility currently produces numerous various shapes of plastic containers and serves markets in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

§         Reynolds Food Packaging Canada has operated in Summerstown since 1989.

§         To date, the Eastern Ontario Development Fund has committed over $23.8 million to 50 announced projects, representing a total project investment of more than $161 million and creating 715 new jobs.

§         As a result of our comprehensive tax package, the tax on business investment in Ontario is being cut in half, making Ontario businesses more competitive.

Visit www.ontario.ca/easternfund for more information on the Eastern Ontario Development Fund or call 1 866-909-9951.   Check out other government-funded programs and services for Ontario businesses.

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