The purpose of this Bill is to require unions to make their finances public, including assets, liabilities, and expenses. Unions already provide this information to their members through financial audits, reports, and regular membership meetings. The reality is C-377 could result in costly legal challenges. The Canadian Bar Association, theContinue Reading

During the regular meeting of Monday December 10, Cornwall City Council voted to defer making a decision on the future of adding flouride to the city’s municipal water. Councillor Bernadette Clement has asked for more information about hydrofluorosilic acid, the compund that is added to the municipal water. She also queriedContinue Reading

CFN –   Oops!   She did it again!   Cornwall Regional Art Gallery director Sylvie Lizotte failed again for the second year in a row to submit the funding request to City Hall before the official deadline.   The one that essentially covers her salary with a bit extraContinue Reading

CFN – Sunday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Stormont, Dundas & South Glengarry M.P. Guy Lauzon had the honour of presenting 31 volunteers with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals.  North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan served as Master of Ceremonies.  The medal recipients are from a variety of walks of life and have performedContinue Reading

CFN – It’s been 38 years since the band was formed and Helix has launched their first ever Christmas tour across Ontario. The heavy metal band calls it “The Helix Heavy Mental Christmas Show” and will take on some classic carols turned to rock n’ roll into their set-list forContinue Reading

Supreme Court of Canada will NOT hear Galganov / Brisson Forced Bilingual Sign Appeal – Breaking CFN – Human rights champion Howard Galganov reports that today he received the much-anticipated e-mail concerning his petition made to the Supreme Court.  The court of last resort was being asked to overturn a decisionContinue Reading

CFN – This Column of “Spirits in Unity” is being published by CFN for the community of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Thanks to all those who have approached me to say that they enjoy reading this column. Knowing that someone is reading the column encourages me to keep writing aboutContinue Reading