Dear Mr Lauzon, The backlash of scorn regarding the conservative governments decision to prorogue Parliament continues on strong. I would like to add my voice to that list, and put it on record with you and your colleagues: This is a complete affront to democracy and an insult to theContinue Reading
The Montreal Canadiens do seem to want to play in front of Jaroslav Halak. It’s a conundrum of a wonderful sort as you can never have enough talent. Bob Gainey has played it textbook sticking by his star Goalie Carey Price, but the team seems to be speaking quiteContinue Reading
Local writer, poet, and musician Jason Setnyk is releasing his new book Saturday January 30th 2010 at Cafe Connectionz (located at 407 Water Street East in Cornwall Ontario) from 11:30am to 2:30pm. He’ll be signing the book as well. The event is free to attend, so please come and pickContinue Reading
Events of Environmental Note around Cornwall Happy New Year Everyone! There are many individual citizens and organizations who are passionate in the work they do, in serving the community, in sharing their talents; while being mindful of and respectful of our environment. The earth is what sustains us and sheContinue Reading
My dog Melly doesn’t like Stephen Harper Proroguing the Canadian People or dogs either. She’s not so sure about cats and Hamsters though, and really likes Cheeseburgers. CBC just released a poll showing that Canadians are really steamed about Proroguing. LINK “The poll, released exclusively to CBC News on Thursday, foundContinue Reading
Obesity is an epidemic. Many reasons; mostly excuses. Too much work. Too much time on the computer. Horrible gyms that charge too much. Not feeling comfortable around skinny sweaty fit people that make faces, and whisper snide comments. Frightening small children. The reasons go on, but in the endContinue Reading
Mayor Bob Kilger took a rare moment out of his busy schedule to sit down, answer a few questions, and talk about one of his favorite subjects, Cornwall Ontario and its future. Mayor Kilger is about to embark on on his second campaign to be Mayor of Cornwall. WeContinue Reading
The Starbright Resource Center located across the street from city hall welcomed MPP Jim Brownell yesterday. Brownell was there with other local dignitaries Dennis Thibault and Councilor Bernadette Clement to announce funding for two new programs. The Eastern Ontario Training Board has received $44,954 that will be used to developContinue Reading
Proroguing of Parliament. Take our poll and share what you think by posting your comment. Most of you who read this of course know by now that Stephen Harper and the Minority Conservative government of Canada have prorogued Parliament for the second time in their mandate. Many Canadians are quiteContinue Reading
GM plans to upgrade or replace the Impala at their facility in Oshawa Ontario which means around 1000 news jobs for the Ontario Economy. LINK “A senior official for the Canadian Auto Workers said later the addition of those vehicles should generate between 750 and 1,000 jobs in an extraContinue Reading
Stephen Harper doesn’t sound like a PM that wants an election anytime soon. He’s talking about the budget due after his prorogation of parliament and governing the country with his minority government intact. LINK “I have no desire to have a spring election and I don’t think anybody does.Continue Reading
Attorney General Chris Bentley has said that the survivors of historical sexual abuse currently receiving funded counselling from the Inquiry would not be abandoned. However, he has decided to completely cut the funding, which was to continue for 90 days after Commissioner Normand Glaude issued his report, in order toContinue Reading
Getting Ready For More ‘Shock Therapy’ in 2010? Naomi Klein’s, The Shock Doctrine was one of the best books in the last decade to spell out how the world is moving towards a global government, disguised as a benevolent democracy, in which nation states are brought to their knees atContinue Reading
Security Guard on the Case Cornwall Ontario – Civic Complex security guard Logan Grant played a big part in stopping a massive smuggling transaction last week. While walking through the arena promenade on one of his hourly patrols, where many Cornwallites like to exercise, Grant spotted a boat racing towardsContinue Reading
Alex Ovechkin didn’t score last night, but I’m sure he feels better as the team’s gone winless since trading Chris Clark. Washington came on strong out shooting Montreal 43-26 in their 4-2 victory over Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens. Habs goals were by Benoit Pouliot and Josh Gorges,Continue Reading
Google is a very smart company. The convergence of Cell phones and Note book computers is quickly running up. Today more and more people are using their phones for many of the things they’d do on their computer. Now there are Net Books which like like mini notebooksContinue Reading
Even though Stephen Harper and his team are taking some time off from the jobs during their prorogation of Parliament, Budgetary Officer Kevin Page isn’t. He’s about to deliver a report showing some devastating news regarding the Structural Deficit created by the lowering and of the GST and other factors.Continue Reading
Actress Kate Ford’s been busy since leaving Corrie, but the 50’th Anniversary of the show has producers looking to come up with big surprises and Tracy Barlow leaving prison and returning to the cobbles is about the biggest viewers could get. L I N K “The fiery brunette, who is behind barsContinue Reading