There were a lot of misty eyes at the aquatic centre this morning and it had nothing to do with the chlorine in the water. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukbDIXXwLc Mayor Bob Kilger, on behalf of the Cornwall Torch Relay Committee announced Heather Saaltink as this city’s Olympic Torch Bearer for the 2010 OlympicsContinue Reading
Ok, his only words were “no comment”, but it’s a start. It’s like Scrabble. You start with little words and maybe one day you get a whole sentence….. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ePGTvUUlM Mr. Lauzon’s wry smile as he said “no comment” actually showed some character. The fact that he not only refusesContinue Reading
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So I went to see “The Men That Stare At Goats” . I was expecting a Coen’esque trip and wasn’t let down. Part “Big Lebowski” part “Dr. Strangelove”; this flick isn’t Oscar worthy, but the cast make it worthwhile. Jeff Bridges, Ewan MacGregor, George Clooney, and Kevin Spacey in oneContinue Reading
Have you noticed that when you have a soft tire you have to pay to get some air? Is this just a Cornwall thing? It’s nice that some are for charity, and of course it costs to run a compressor, but there’s something to me that feels wrong about havingContinue Reading
Caf Plus has opened a French book store to serve Cornwall and the area. As you can see from the poster they opened Friday the 13th at 13:13 PM. The store was packed as I went through and is just below their learning centre at 123 Pitt Street in Cornwall.Continue Reading
Here are our Pro Line Hockey Picks for Saturday November 14, 2009 This is a new feature we’re tinkering with. We are going to suggest some NHL Pro Line Picks. Please note that if you play these and lose it’s at your own risk! Of course if you play theseContinue Reading
Hello Cornwall and the World, We’re upgrading to new servers this weekend due to increased traffic loads. We apologize for any slowness or timeouts, but by Monday we should be humming faster and better than ever. We’re all very busy here at The Cornwall Free News. Our webshow, “Cooking withContinue Reading
If you love to write this group is for you if you’re in the Cornwall area. From novices to the more experienced there’s nothing like being in a room full of creative people to get you going in the right direction. Here is a blurb from Lorna Foreman whom youContinue Reading
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. 2012 opens this week. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz86TsGx3fc I’m really wanting to go see the new George Clooney Kevin Spacey flick “The Men That Stare at Goats” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SreufFevUSw What are you going to see? And tell us what you liked or didn’tContinue Reading
Why do so many people freak out on Friday the 13th? Thought I’d dig a bit and see what all the panic is about. Check out the Wiki link as it’s full of information. Personally I think it’s a great night to dig out some old movies, maybe….Friday the 13th?Continue Reading
NHL SCORES 3 points each from Tomas Plekanec & Marc Andre Bergeron led to a 4-2 win on the road in Phoenix. Mike Cammallieri, Brian Gionta, Glen Metropolit, and Mr. Bergeron scored; Carey Price facing only 20 shots kept the Coyotes to 2 goals. Ray Emery got to get someContinue Reading
That Sarah! She’s getting shot down again for her love of Big Oil, Big Game Hunting, and her really “Big” game plan of running for President in the US next election. “While the world gets ready for December’s climate meeting in Copenhagen, a group of native Arctic women traveled toContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for the Day! Concerns over US banks Capital Reserves (Citibank) Blockbuster Losses Grow I can understand that one. Why pay such a high price when you can rent new DVD releases from Jonathans on the corner of 4th & Marlborough for 99 cents? The WhoContinue Reading
L I N K – I think Hockey. I think Stephen Harper? Methinks not. Sweater vests yes; beating on little guys or natives, yes; suggesting that as the economy tanks it’s a good time to buy stocks; especially on a minimum wage salary, yes. Dropping the puck at the openingContinue Reading
L I N K That sounds like a lot of people killed; more than 9/11, but there are an awful lot more people that die each year from your average flu; usually from complications like pneumonia. “the flu pandemic has infected an estimated 22 million Americans and put 98,000 inContinue Reading
L I N K “In September, provincial and territorial health ministers predicted the cost of buying and delivering the vaccine at around $806-million, or about $16 per dose. But based on these new estimates, the total cost is currently running at about $30 a shot –and climbing.” Ow, double ow! Continue Reading
Seniors and Children in the EOHU Region Now Eligible for H1N1 Immunization vaccination As of November 13th, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is expanding the H1N1 immunization priority groups to include children aged 18 and under, and adults 65 years of age and over. “We’re still targeting the people onContinue Reading