We area creating two polls about the activity by CBSA seizing of Akwesasne Resident’s vehicles and the closing of the bridge. Thanks for voting and please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
I bet there’s lots of lame hand rubbing and snickering in Sens land this morning after shellacking the Habs 6-1 last night; even getting a goal from Alex “Big Dawg” Kovalev. It was frikkin PRE SEASON, give it a rest you whiny cranky Ottawa Freaks! 🙂 That being said myContinue Reading
We decided that with Akwesasne being so close to Cornwall and its life impacting our city as much as it does to add a Category just for Akwesasne. Whether it’s the Bridge Crisis, the Pow Wow or some of the more interesting subjects we don’t get to cover enough weContinue Reading
One of the neatest things about the net is how it can make the world seem a bit smaller. You won’t find too many stations like this in Canada, and they even play a lot of Canadian music. I’ve been listening to KPIG since the 90’s. If you’re over 30Continue 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
Good thing Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee was there as his hot brew was just the ticket; especially with a hot chocolate donut from Riley’s Bakery across the street on Pitt this morning! People think I go for the culture and community; for the artistic displays and general good buzz.Continue Reading
What an odd day. It started with the bridge being shut down. The reports coming in consistently point to an individual who had their vehicle impounded not wanting financial assistance from the MCA who had been paying the $1,000.00 fines or bounty’s to recover vehicles. The party started to tryContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The entrance to the International bridge to Akwesasne and the US was shut down this afternoon after another vehicle seizure. Reports indicate that after a single person attempted to block the roadway CBSA officials requested that Chief Swamp of the Akwesasne Police Force shut the bridge. ThisContinue Reading
Welcome to Tron Data, the newest member of the Cornwall Free News advertising family! General Manager Dale Stewart invites you to visit their shop in Ingleside and check out their full line of products and services. From repairing your computer to providing you with Internet Service, hosting your website, orContinue Reading
Click the Corn to see what’s playing in Cornwall this weekend. I have a hunch the Megan Fox Chick Horror flick Jennifer’s Body is the big winner this weekend. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
It was a long night at the tent. It’s getting colder at night too and it looks like a building is going to be erected on the site of the tent as the weather makes Tenting not the best solution for a determined group of people. What amazed me mostContinue Reading
Either Brian Burke is Goofy or Nostradamus. Only time will tell. The trade was pulled and the Leaf Nation will have much to talk about whether it’s the 2 First round Picks and a 2nd or the $5.4 contract that the 22 year old will cash in on. He’s notContinue Reading
Welcome to Barb McLean, and Marlin Travel ( 365 Montreal Road) to the Cornwall Free News Sponsor Family. If you click the card you’ll be taken to her website where you can discover all the amazing travel options she and Kathryn Briere have in store for you as those firstContinue Reading
40,000 Page Views It’s amazing how fast you are making us grow. This month is on target to see almost as much traffic as we’ve had since the site started in February. Our Unique visitors this month are on pace to be a 196% increase over last month. Friday, theContinue Reading
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