Federal Green Leader Elizabeth May is predicting that Prime Minister Stephen Harper will trigger an Election this fall contradictory to the political speak from the party. Something I myself have been writing about for a few weeks now. “Wouldn’t it be just like Harper to decide that things are lookingContinue Reading
CKON Live Radio Interview with Grand Chief Mike Mitchell and James Ransom. The Grand Chief has just announced that Akwesasne will open their own customs office on the Island with their own officers. More to come….and we’ll wait for the official press release. You can listen live on the stationContinue Reading
It’s getting colder out; especially in the mornings, but the Cornwall Farmers’ Market in George Assaly lane is still open Saturdays. From fresh produce, locally crafted products, and art performances you never know what you’ll find. Come out and sample some fresh Bison or have a hot cup of Reg’sContinue Reading
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. Fame? Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liqour Day? The Surrogates all open today! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwTJ7mCcFoY please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
So I sit here at my desk and try and think of what angle I want on today’s and nothing is popping up at me. For today I’m electioned out. I don’t even want to talk politics! It’s nice out. I want some Honey Crisp Apples, but have to waitContinue Reading
EOHU Announces Flu Shot rollout for Seasonale & H1N1 Vaccines The Eastern Ontario Health Unit will provide seasonal flu shots to people aged 65 and over and to residents of long-term care homes in October. “Seniors have a higher risk of complications due to the seasonal flu. For this reason,Continue Reading
AKWESASNE LEADERS RESPOND TO CBSA’s 24-hour “grace period Akwesasne, ONTARIO — On September 21st, Akwesasne leadership notified the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) of the growing concerns and fear of community members that they are being subjected to vehicle seizures and monetary fines for not directly reporting to the relocatedContinue Reading
L I N K Wayne Gretzky has officially retired. “I often said it was the greatest honour and privilege I could imagine to be able to play in the National Hockey League. I feel the same way about being an NHL coach. I’ve loved the four years I spent coachingContinue Reading
L I N K Well you always have to read the fine print! “Buried in the fine print of the accord signed last March between Ottawa and Queen’s Park is a clause that ensures the new 13 per cent tax, which takes effect July 1, remains at that rate untilContinue Reading
L I N K Michael Ignatieff and Gerard Kennedy are calling the Harper government on delaying release of stimulus dollars and of playing partisan politics with the loot. In a new report, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and MP Gerard Kennedy said that as of the beginning of September, only 12Continue Reading
From what I’m hearing CBSA will be having a 24 hour moratorium on vehicle seizures and wiping the slate clean in that there will be no further seizures for non reporting prior to the moratorium. They still will insist on residents of Akwesasne reporting to the temporary customs office inContinue Reading
The following details are seizures from September 18th to September 25th. A total of 3,500 re-sealable bags/cartons of contraband cigarettes, 4 vehicles, 1 boat, 1 trailer, and $6,040 cash were seized. A total of 4 people were arrested. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Talks today between the MCA and CBSA have been canceled for today. Not sure if that’s productive or not, but it does seem that the government simply has no interest in discussing issues in good faith, and that they probably won’t until the tent location next to the old CBSAContinue Reading
Maple Leaf Dinner / Dîner Maple Leaf For the Federal Liberal Association / pour l’Association Libérale Fédérale Stormont Dundas South Glengarry Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 6PM / le jeudi le 8 octobre 2009 à 18h00 at the / au Best Western Parkway Inn, Cornwall Tickets / Billets – $125.00Continue Reading
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I smell a deal. Jim Balsillie is inching closer to getting his team to Hamilton. First off he has to get a team and he took another step closer by offering to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix for this season. Hey Phoenix gets a years rent and maybe a bonusContinue Reading
Our local Paws for Hope Walk this past Sunday at Gray’s Creek was a super success. Sharyn Duffey from the Cancer Society reports that Darryl Adams mc’d and that she wants to thank all those that participated and volunteered for the event! Pet Food company; Royal Canin provided loot forContinue Reading
Cornwall City Councilor and Liberal Party of Canada’s next Federal Candidate for SD&G Bernadette Clément sent in this comment regarding this weekends actions and bridge closure. “From the very beginning, the lack of respectful and effective dialogue has made matters more difficult. “Our community is rightly worried about the futureContinue Reading