This was just sent to us: UPDATE ON THE CURRENT CBSA SITUATION Today on September 18, 2009 the CBSA at the Cornwall port of entry seized two vehicles from community members. The vehicles were seized because the community members failed to report to CBSA before returning to Kawennoke. Many ofContinue Reading
Hmm…election drama dies down, government goes on the war path. Here’s a press release from the MCA released today. For immediate release: Seskehko:wa/ September 18, 2009 For information contact: Mohawk Government Office Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Tel: (613) 575-2348 AKWESASNE LEADERSHIP RESPONDS TO CBSA ATTACK AGAINST COMMUNITY MEMBERS Akwesasne —ThisContinue Reading
I was shocked and surprised to read Lorne Wiebe’s commentary today. Copyright laws prevent me from showing you in full so I’m going to put the link and excerpt a bit. L I N K the link takes you to the commentary page which changes each weekday so you mayContinue Reading
I decided to write this open letter to Jim Balsillie and post it here instead of mailing it off 🙂 Dear Jim Balsillie, You possess a rare quality that truly is a bonus as a Sports Franchise owner. You sir, are a Billionaire. For some reason the NHL doesn’t wishContinue Reading
I personally think the politician that wanted an election most, right now, today, is our Prime Minister. The leader of the opposition looked at his cards and in Texas Hold em parlance said. “All in!” Going all in means putting all your chips in the pot. The remaining players canContinue Reading
The investment’s paid off so far for the Habs as both Scott Gomez and Mike Cammallieri scored in the Habs first pre-season game, a 3-2 win over Florida. Carey Price stopped all the shots he faced before being replaced by Curtis Sanford who gave up both Panther Goals. Matt D’AgostiniContinue Reading
That’s Jack Layton with one of our occasional contributors Jason Setnyk. Jason wasn’t available to interview Mr. Layton so I filled in. I have to tell you, the man is much more fun to interview than some I’ve done. I think if more people could spend time with him oneContinue Reading
Rahim Jaffer was a young 25 when he became MP in Alberta. After losing his seat to the NDP he fell out of politics though married to current Tory MP Helena Guergis. That sure can’t help her career either. L I N K “Police said Mr. Jaffer’s blood alcohol measuredContinue Reading
Busy week for the Tobacco Police. 11 incidents reported. RCMP report: “The following details are seizures from September 10th to September 17th. A total of 9,450 cartons/resealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 302 kilograms of fine cut tobacco, 8 vehicles, 1 boat and 1 trailer were seized. A total of 10Continue Reading
The Habs first pre season game kicks off tonight. While you might think that new Star centre Scott Gomez would be reunited with former linemate Brian Gionta, the plan is to go with Mike Cammallieri. This will be new Coach Jacques Martin’s first game behind the bench for the HabsContinue Reading
L I N K That’s the link to Lorne Wiebe’s opinion piece today. He was going off on Mark MacDonald and Mary Ann Hug’s suggestion in Concil to form a committee to examine how to expand the population of Cornwall. I was sitting and listening to John Bolton in betweenContinue Reading
Canada’s Health Department shipped supplies to help deal with the swine flu for several far off Native Reserves; its’ one thing to include sanitizer and medicines, but for some reason large amounts of body bags were included. This totally bizarre bit of news hit The Drudge Report today shining theContinue Reading
Lots of games and action as the NHL per season rolls along. Boston clipped the Leafs 3-2; Florida edged the Sens 2-1; Devils 3-2 over the Rangers; Detroit 3 Philly 1; Brad Richards led the Stars to a 4-3 win over TB; Edmonton 3-2 over the Isles; and Bobby RyanContinue Reading
Why do they do a rabies clinic for only one day with a 4 hour window? I know, vets need to make a living too. For $18 you can vaccinate your dog or cat. No examination of your animal is given or other shots. For more info visit their WEBSITE.Continue Reading
Smart Meters – Will they kill Small Business? As we have discussed, the idea of Smart Meters is to encourage less daytime, i.e. peak, electricity consumption, in order to balance the electrical supply and demand throughout the province. This way, there will be less of a need to build new,Continue Reading
L I N K In The Art of War it is said that when facing a stronger adversary you choose the time and place of battle. Today the Bloc Quebecois and NDP chose to wait a bit. The issue of the Home Tax Credit is over and Canadians can allContinue Reading
L I N K The story doesn’t talk much about Canada where we don’t see many Red Boxes although there is a .99 DVD rental store on 4th and Marlborough. “The brick-and-mortar company has struggled to reposition itself while fending off increasing competition from Redbox, which rents films for $1Continue Reading
There are lots of upcoming shows and music gigs coming to Cornwall. Here is all the latest news! Dark Days or Fair is playing a gig on Saturday September 19th 2009 at City Limits in Cornwall. This is a charity fundraiser for breast cancer. And who doesn’t like breast? Exactly.Continue Reading