Provincial NDP Leader Andrea Horwath visited Cornwall Sunday afternoon. Having already visited the riding twice previously before being elected leader last March, she is familiar with many of the problems faced by Cornwall and area. Speaking to a packed audience about the economy, she stressed the importance of working togetherContinue Reading
Those cardboard cheques the Conservative Government likes to showcase at photo ops seem to be worth about as much as the cardboard they’re printed on. L I N K The Globe & Mail is reporting that the amount actually spent on housing compared to that pledged is near nothing atContinue Reading
Boy Réjean Bélanger is going to have to earn his bucks in this case. Justice moves very slowly in this world. In the case of Teiohontathe Fallan Davis it’s taken over four years of her life. During this time she’s not only had to suffer the wounds ofContinue Reading
RACING LAW INFRACTIONS SD&G OPP officers have stopped and charged 2 drivers with speeding more than 50km/h over the posted limit. In all cases, the drivers had their driving privileges suspended for 7 days and the vehicle impounded for the same time period (Racing Law-Section 172, Highway Traffic Act). .Continue Reading
Saturday I attended the Book launch for both Lorna Foreman’s “When Life Becomes Real….and how come it happened so quickly?” and Abraham & Chloe Fox’s “Around the World in Song with Safta & Saba”. A lot of people commented on never have been in Café Connectionz and what a neat spaceContinue Reading
L I N K Methinks a coach will be fired? Too many men on the field led the Als to the Grey Cup in the dying seconds of the game. Saskatchewan was celebrating on the sidelines, and the game looked like it was over as Montreal missed aContinue Reading
Is that white stuff you see on your cars, roofs, and lawns this morning? As I sit here writing winter has arrived via my window. It’s always pretty at first, but then it’s time to put on the snow tires, winterize the house, dig out my sweaters, andContinue Reading
by Markus Noé: The newly elected leader of Ontario’s New Democratic Party, Andrea Horwath was in town this Sunday to headline a party fundraiser. This wine & cheese, silent auction event was held at the R.C.A.F.A 424 Wing, where a group of NDP members got a chance to meet theirContinue Reading
L I N K Michael Peeling in the Standard Freeholder is reporting some scuttle butt that the CBSA port of entry into Cornwall via the Seaway International bridge may be moving to Roosevelttown NY. “Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Mitchell has heard unofficial talk from his sources, whom he wouldContinue Reading
Sir Paul “Less Meat, Less Heat” “Sir Paul said yesterday: “The message that I am taking to the European Parliament is – less meat equals less heat. I will appeal to world leaders converging on Copenhagen for the climate-change talks to remember that sustainable food policy is an essential weaponContinue Reading
Once again the Rotary Club of Cornwall is selling their Old Fashioned Christmas Hams. You can purchase these as a gift for delivery in most locations in SD & G OR, you can buy a ham (or several hams) and donate them to the Agape Centre. Receipts will be providedContinue Reading
Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton is calling for a National Affordable housing plan after a Conservative MP’s comments in Halifax recently. “Earlier this week, South Shore-St. Margarets Conservative MP Gerald Keddy told The Chronicle Herald that farmers need to import migrant labourers because Nova Scotians won’t do the work, referringContinue Reading
Holiday Shopping can be hard work! At the end of your shopping day you don’t want to cook. If you have the energy why not a lovely evening at Schnitzels. or if you’re too pooped to go out you can always order in some Pizza and munchies from Roma’s ShopContinue Reading
Phil Kessel’s 2 goal 5 shot night led the Toronto Maple Leafs past Florida 6-4. Jonas Gustavsson got the win. Alexei Ponikarovsky had a goal and 3 assists while logging over 20 minutes of ice time. Calgary shut out Detroit 3-0 as the Wings woes continue. Edmonton lost 5-4Continue Reading
Pauline Marois must love being in opposition, but the new wranglings from the PQ may send their numbers behind those of the Marijuana Party. You can’t force people to do things they don’t want to do in life. Not for long anyway. The political will has changedContinue Reading
It seems Montreal is in the Grey Cup almost every year. The problem is that don’t win too often. QB Anthony Calvillo will have another shot before the grim reaper of football gets to him. For more news and coverage on the event click HERE please visit ourContinue Reading
Life rarely gives glimpses to genius. The difference between madness and greatness is light, shadows, perception. Part Salvador Dali, part Albert Einstein. His hands waving, hair flowing in odd directions Sir Gabriel Tolkowsky, the master diamond cutter responsible for De Beers Centenary Diamond insured for over $100,000,000.00Continue Reading
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. Opening this weekend: Ninja Assassin and Old Dogs I don’t like either of these enough to load the trailers. What are you going to see? Email us your review at info@cornwallfreenews.com or post your comment. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading