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Dear Editor: Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent appointment of 5 new Conservative Senators is another reminder of why the Canadian Senate should be abolished. An appointment to the Canadian Senate is like winning the cash for life lottery. Senators earn $132,300 a year as a base salary, serve until ageContinue Reading

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City Council Wants Action on Bridge Issue Cornwall Ontario – During last week’s city council meeting, Councilor Mark MacDonald sought the council’s approval for a motion he put forth. This motion asked council and the Mayor of Cornwall to become more politically involved with the bridge issue. The MacDonald requestContinue Reading

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MOHAWK ELDERS CONSIDER OLD-AGE SECURITY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY — At the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting on January 28th, the Mohawk Elders in attendance provided direction for a settlement offer from the Government of Canada to resolve issues involving their Old-Age Security Benefits. Mohawk Elders indicated their desireContinue Reading

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Geez it’d be fun to play Rotisserie Hockey with Brian Burke.   The Leafs General Manager blew some big trades by this weekend dramatically changing the team. He’s acquired Flames Defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Goal tender J.S. Giguere from Anaheim.   Both players have costly contracts with Phaneuf’s being long term. Mr. BurkeContinue Reading