Thanks to our current and new sponsors we’ve been able to upgrade our web hosting service. So if you notice the site loading a tad faster it’s thanks to you viewing and inspiring these businesses and services to invest in our community newspaper’s future! Keep up the good work andContinue Reading
It was a breathtaking night in local politics at the Knights of Columbus hall. Local Liberals turned out in record numbers to attend the nomination meeting. Only one candidate was on the docket, which wasn’t surprising to any in attendence. It’s part of Ms Bernadette Clément’s charm, pulling people togetherContinue Reading
This past week a meeting was held. It was a small grass roots meeting, a tad less than 20 people, most of them young, but they had a goal which was to save Pride Cornwall which is slated to close in October. They had two special guest VIP’s attend. OttawaContinue Reading
So I was talking with Cornwall City Councilor Dennis Carr last week, who btw, is a great guy to talk to, especially if you are talking about Cornwall and its future, or Golf. The man has vision as we poured over some of the plans on his desk. It’s notContinue Reading
Here are your world and local Quick Hits for Tuesday August 25, 2009 Stones Most Expensive Wedding Band $5 Million per gig! Paul TALKS John MJ’s Drug Death Ruled Homicide Crypt above Marilyn Monroe Sells for $4.6 Million Helena Bonham Carter Scarier than in Harry Potter 1st Ministers agree toContinue Reading
This shot was taken from Second Street by Cornwall BBQ. You can see how far traffic is backed up. How much weight can this bridge carry in a traffic jam. It’s much different than when vehicles are moving. Is it time to get this mess fixed or do we waitContinue Reading
Rock the Vote is one wild party! Sponsored by The Cornwall District Labour Council and the Brain Child of the Cornwall Underground’s Jason Setnyk and City Councilor Elaine MacDonald it was a super party with a over 20 performers and speakers including Cornwall’s own, Fathom Ties. NDP Candidate to beContinue Reading
We’d like to introduce a new Columnist for us. Cornwall resident Richard Komorowski is a freelance writer with a passion for energy and environmental issues dating back to the 60s, when he studied biology in university. Here is Richard’s first column for us. Lucky most of us live in CornwallContinue Reading
A Taste of Morocco By: C. Shawn Kretz Recently I have been delving further into various ethnic cuisines. While I enjoy all cuisine, I am particularly taken with a choice few; Indian, Moroccan and Thai. Many dishes in this culture can be identified as having a blend of spices thatContinue Reading
Boy Ms Clément must feel a bit like Lorraine Bracco’s character in Goodfella’s at the wedding. We managed to get some of the exclusive video footage from the event. We need a better video guy! Jim Brownell endorses Bernadette. (Apologies to Mr. Brownell as he was cut out of theContinue Reading
Advertisement Phase 1 & 2 are now available. Each lot is fully serviced offering municipal water, sewer, gas, cable, and high-speed internet service. Click the photo to enlarge and see the entire development. Close to the marina, public docking, the bike path, and a Tim Hortons! Call Joe Gunn, yourContinue Reading
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AAt-oV3wE The trailer isn’t 3D, but there are huge expectation for Jim Cameron’s AVATAR Quentin Tarantino finally has another hit under his belt as Inglorious Basterds is number 1 at the box office this weekend. The Brad Pitt flick is about a bunch of Jewish soldiers that go out andContinue Reading
I love hockey. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest players ever to lace up skates. It just bugs me to read about Dany Heatley and Mats Sundin. If I were a GM I wouldn’t want either of these duds on my team. Heatley held upContinue Reading
25,000 Page Views We officially past the 25,000 page view today. About 56% of you have been new and we really appreciate all of you who visit so often. In six very short months it feels like we’ve come so far. I’d like to thank all of you who readContinue Reading
The rain stayed away and it was an interesting morning and crowd at the Farmer’s Market on George Assaly Lane. Breakfasting on some amazing fresh ground and brewed coffee from our new sponsor Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee, and some Bison Jerky, we all were treated to some performance artContinue Reading
Hi Cornwall and the World. We know that many of you read this paper every day so we want your input as we’re looking at doing a makeover in the not so distant future. What features, colors, and options would you like to see. We’re a community Newspaper so nowContinue Reading
9 People Arrested for Possession of Contraband Tobacco (South Glengarry, Ontario -Friday August 21st, 2009) – The RCMP working with various law enforcement agencies have arrested 9 people who each face a charge for possession of a tobacco product not properly stamped under authority of the Excise Act 2001. TheContinue Reading
Click the movie poster to see local Filmmaker Mike Warner’s first feature film trailer. To read more about his story click this L I N K to read Kathleen Hays coverage in The Standard-Freeholder. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading