The following details are seizures from November 13th to November 19th, 2009. A total of 2,850 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 2 vehicles and arrested two people: On November 13th, 2009, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police observed suspicious activity near a residence located by the St. Lawrence River in South Glengarry,Continue Reading
Cornwall Council Ignores Green Option – Will Continue to Plunder Taxpayers Progress continues on Mayor Kaneb Drive, the new road between Second Street East and Marlowe. This week, the street lights were installed. Last month, I suggested in this column that the city install LED streetlights on this new road,Continue Reading
We all want better jobs; a better economy, more chickens in our pots so why when a progressive tax is put in place is there so much hoopla to try and bring it down? To me it comes down to partisan politics and that’s sad for something as important asContinue Reading
Another day on the bridge – hours of waiting to cross – no way to turn around – no way to use the washroom if you have a need, the utter feeling of being trapped if you have to cross because of school or business. These pictures say it all.Continue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 3 – Fewer youth, more boomers and many more seniors We are getting older … but we are not all old. We are a diverse and changing community in termsContinue Reading
Local sessions will take place Wednesday November 18th in Morrisburg; Wednesday November 25 in Berwick; and here in Cornwall on Wednesday December 2. MPP Jim Brownell is to be at the December 2 session. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Home for the Holidays Christmas House Tour The Downtown Cornwall Business Improvement Area is once again proud to be hosting the Home for the Holidays Christmas House Tour. The tour is being held on Wednesday, November 25, and is a much anticipated event that helps kick off the Christmas season. Continue Reading
Cornwall to Exhibit at Major Real Estate Show to Promote City Cornwall Economic Development will once again be showcasing development opportunities at the Property Management Exposition and Conference, more commonly known as PM Expo. The show takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, December 2-4, 2009. TheContinue Reading
L I N K “The last massive earthquake to hit the Queen Charlotte Islands was in August 1949, at a magnitude of 8.1. The shaking was so intense that cows tipped over in fields. In Terrace, cars bounced around and windows shattered. The 1949 earthquake was “1,000 times stronger” thanContinue Reading
Sherbrooke, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – This morning in Sherbrooke, the RCMP dismantled an organization involved in the distribution and sale of contraband tobacco products. The police officers conducted five searches and seized approximately 430,000 contraband cigarettes, as well as seven vehicles. Five persons were arrested and could face chargesContinue Reading
People in Cornwall really know how to throw a party. Pommier Jewellers are bringing in renowned Diamond cutting legend Sir Gabriel (Gabi) S. Tolkowsky to Cornwall Ontario Friday November 27. If you love Diamonds this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. There is no admission fee and you canContinue Reading
by Jacqueline Milner: Each new day brings new beginnings and opportunity. Opportunity to be a better friend to the Earth whose health and wellness is necessary to sustain us and every living thing which resides with us. This Earth requires our love and respect so that the Circle can remainContinue Reading
South Stormont Pond Hockey Tournament Now Accepting Team Entries Entries are now being accepted for the sixth annual South Stormont Pond Hockey Tournament presented by Windmill Construction, scheduled for February 13 in Ingleside, ON. Pond hockey is 4 on 4 hockey (maximum of 6 players per team), played without goaltenders onContinue Reading
We’re looking for area Politicos to participate in a few online debates. We need people from all of the parties. So if you’re a Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Green, and yes, even a Bloc Quebecois, Libertarian, or fringe party person who wishes to take part in our debates email us atContinue Reading
You are invited to our Book Launch…launches, actually. Lorna Foreman, local journalist has put together eleven years of her musings for Fifty-Five Plus Magazine.“When Life Becomes Real” is not just for the older generation – these articles touch on the human situations most of us have or will likely experience,Continue Reading
Howard Ross Perry passed away Saturday November 14, in an Ottawa hospital. He suffered from complications to a wonderful life. He was a warm and lovely man who truly cared about his friends and family. He was my friend. He was my mentor. We laughed, cried, and lived life atContinue Reading
EOHU H1N1 Immunization Clinics Now Open to Everyone As of this week’s clinics on November 19th and 20th, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is expanding the H1N1 immunization program to everyone aged 6 months and over. “We’re pleased to be able to open the clinics up to everyone,” states Dr.Continue Reading
There were a lot of misty eyes at the aquatic centre this morning and it had nothing to do with the chlorine in the water. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukbDIXXwLc Mayor Bob Kilger, on behalf of the Cornwall Torch Relay Committee announced Heather Saaltink as this city’s Olympic Torch Bearer for the 2010 OlympicsContinue Reading