ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 10 – The Education Miracle The levels of education in SD&G have changed dramatically over the last generation. The availability and the need for higher education have been behind thisContinue Reading
Busy night in the NHL last night. The Habs had the night off but the other Canadian teams were busy. Phil Kessel scored the game winner as Toronto edged Phoenix. The Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead only to fritter it away. Jonas Gustavsson got the winContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario doesn’t have any Second Cups or big chain coffee shops. We have Tim’s. We have a few other shops, and then we have Café Connectionz, a little oasis, filled with local art, colour, coffee, and yummies. Nooks and crannies are the norm here. A couch here, a leather chairContinue Reading
Zakaria Amara, alleged leader of a cell that planned to blow up targets in Toronto using fertilizer bombs created from recipes found on the internet has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the plot. He will apparently be eligible for parole in six years. LINK “OntarioContinue Reading
Hospital Gets 5 Million Annually to Help With Deficit The Cornwall Community Hospital received a much need boost today. It has been well publicized that the CCH has been running a deficit for years. To help bridge this gap the Ministry of Long-Term care and the Champlain Local Health IntegrationContinue Reading
(Haitian Tent City in Aftermath of Earthquake) As a Nation we have the wealth, infrastructure, generosity, ability and compassion to create a world class disaster response mechanism. We must get aid to those that need it, as fast as possible, as any delay will mean lost lives. This plan couldContinue Reading
Water meters for Cornwall Ontario. Hmm….Nope. I don’t want one. I don’t know too many people that do and I certainly don’t think too many think that they will save a whole lot of money. Ontario is going through a similar issue with these new “SMART METERS” for electricity. Continue Reading
Is it art? Is it sex? Is it working? Are you thirsty? Twilight actress Ashley Greene stripped down and was body painted for a SoBe Lifewater commercial. It’s gone viral around the internet as people oggle and goggle at the images. The question is do these ads work andContinue Reading
Looking at the game against the Rangers last night shows some major issues for the les Bleu, Blanc et Rouges. TOUGHNESS. George Laraque was brought it to make the players bigger, but do you really want Benoit Pouliot and Josh Gorges fighting? The recipe for a win was thereContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario you rock! We’re number one as of Sunday January 17 5PM EST. Keep voting each and every day until this contest is over and let’s see Cornwall Ontario on that Monopoly board! To vote just log in HERE – If you need any internet access dropContinue Reading
Seaway International Bridge Traffic Down Not surprising that delays and issues are causing people to think twice before crossing the Seaway International Bridge that crosses Akwesasne between the US and Canada. LINK “In December, approximately 162,228 cars crossed there, down 13.3 percent from the 187,081 that crossed in December 2008.Continue Reading
Ontario Health Coalition – Cornwall Chapter Calls Meeting A press conference by the Cornwall Chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition, represented by co-chairs Elaine MacDonald and Diane Morin will be held at the Cornwall Public Library Boardroon, on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 a.m. They are concerned about the repercussions ofContinue Reading
So I’m listening to little Jayhaed Saade’s online radio station. He’s busy dropping f-bombs over tracks while soliciting money. It’s hypnotizing. It shows what happens when parenting goes awry. It also gives a reason why some minors should be tried as adults in court. It looks likeContinue Reading
Keep voting Cornwall Ontario. You can vote each day for 37 more days. We need every vote we can get if we’re going to get onto the Monopoly board. Make Cornwall proud and spread the word. If you need internet access to vote you can log in forContinue Reading
A true warrior uses his brain. Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers in history. He wasn’t a flash in the pan or a shooting star. He had a long and gloried career. He wasn’t Joe Louis,but he could knock you out. He could dazzle you.Continue Reading
CORNWALL CROSSFIT EXPANDS TO AKWESASNE (January 15, 2010) Cornwall Crossfit is enjoying tremendous success in the city’s downtown core and is now expanding to reach residents in Akwesasne. Crossfit Akwesasne opens its doors on Monday January 18, 2010 on International bridge Road (behind the Peace Tree Mall). It will be an openContinue Reading
Keep it working Cornwall Ontario and friends! We’re at number 3. Get to an internet connection and vote today and for the next 38 days until we’re number 1! The contest is to decide on a wild card spot on the board. Cities from across Canada are vying forContinue Reading
Canadians have spoken. Most of them are not happy with the Conservative decision to close down Parliament. I agree with them. But Canadians are also tired of old-style party politics. I agree with that too. Younger Canadians are especially disappointed with this approach. There is so much that we needContinue Reading