CFN – “Wow, Mom, ….. I googled Gary Farmer’s band, the Troublemaker’s they’re great, the lead guitarist is electric,” my son Carl chirped when I returned from reviewing the The Vic Public House at 580 Church Street in Toronto Ontario. Blues singer, actor, director …. I couldn’t believe my luckContinue Reading
CFN – Our family has been enjoying the weekly fresh offerings of our Local Area Food Producers. “First time ever” items discovered and taste tested this year are summer squash and garlic scapes. The yellow summer squash had a texture and consistency of zucchini. We chose to simply slice theContinue Reading
CFN – One of the joys of the human experience is eavesdropping. This practise is common to all humans – we all do it. I overheard in a local coffee shop recently: “Human beings are inherently violent and if uneducated they would simply kill one another. The human raceContinue Reading
CFN – Jim McDonell, MPP hosted a ceremony to award the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to 14 deserving citizens from Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry who have made exceptional contributions to their community. Gerry Benson, founder of Benson Autoparts in Cornwall Ontario accepts his medal. Recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee MedalContinue Reading
CFN – The road to the national junior baseball championship will travel through Cornwall. Cornwall District Minor Baseball is hosting the 2012 Junior Ontario Provincials from July 23rd to July 28th at Lutt Bergeron Sr. Memorial Field in Legion Park. The Cornwall Black Sox will carry the hometown colours as theyContinue Reading
CFN – Remember the old Red Rose tea commercial which ended with “Pity, only in Canada.” Well it seems we might want to say, “Pity, only in the U.K.” Negative media stories over the use of cars and drivers by cabinet ministers are nothing new. These surface all the timeContinue Reading
CFN – Not too many first time directors sell out 700 seat halls for their debuts, but that’s exactly what Kern Saxton has done with his labour of love, Sushi Girl which makes its International Premiere at the 16th Annual Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal ! Teaming up with his homeys Writer/ProducerContinue Reading
CFN – 14 people and counting lie dead in Colorado this morning as you read this. It’s not unique. It’s not new. Theaters, churchs, shopping malls; Children’s camp; people tip. The result is more than smashed and destroyed lives. Our culture changes. How many of you won’t beContinue Reading
CFN – If you’re driving a 2013 Ford Escape with a 4 Cylinder 1.6L Engine pull over! Ford will pick up your vehicle due to fuel line issues that can result in engine fires! Dealers will pick up vehicles to resolve the issue. The US & Canadian recallContinue Reading
CFN – Voters’ data in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry may have been compromised in the significant data leak from Elections Ontario. The information includes names, addresses, dates of birth and whether or not the elector voted in the past election. Jim McDonell, MPP commented: “This is a serious and unacceptableContinue Reading
CFN – The South Stormont Council meeting tonight featured a presentation to recognize 20 years of service with the Volunteer Fire Department and two cheque presentations. At the start of the meeting Mayor McGillis read an opening statement about the recent Closed Meeting Investigation Report. He stated that the reportContinue Reading
DOMESTIC BREACH Cornwall, ON- A 29-year-old Alexandria male was arrested on July 18th, 2012. He was bound by a Probation Order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was also bound by a Recognizance with the relevant condition not to communicate directly or indirectlyContinue Reading
CFN – I never thought I would become a Barbershop Chorus ‘groupie’ but that’s what happened. A very close friend of mine joined the Cornwall, Ontario, C-Way Sound and after viewing a DVD of one of the national competitions, I was hooked. As far as I am concerned, itContinue Reading
CFN – Boy our CAO likes to spend tax dollars! After gaining council’s approval though to hire a head hunter to replace former HR Manager Robert Menagh who was let go “without cause” our CAO has chosen to simply make our interim part time replacement full time. Mr. DailContinue Reading
CFN – “The Women Gather” by author, Katalin Kennedy is a learning journey that readers can identify with. I found it absolutely fascinating and uplifting. Starting in the late 1990s, “The Women Gather” journals the phases our society has gone through, the problems and resistance encountered and projects our worldContinue Reading
CFN – After what seems to be a lifetime we finally have some rain. I think it did rain a little last night but not enough to show on the roads when I looked out this morning. As I type I can tell you that it is still raining here in theContinue Reading
CFN– This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. It is an honour to have you as a reader. I welcome any comments, questions or topics you would like me to discuss. I hope you enjoy reading about theContinue Reading
CFN – A special shout out to Mike Yannakis and his team at Autotec Mechanical! He saved my 20 year old jalopy from having to go to that great parking lot in the sky! You don’t have to drive an old car for Mike to fix it either! Continue Reading