We received this letter to the editor today addressed to our sitting MP. “ During the last months of reading the weekly column by my federal deputy, Guy Lauzon, I have been reminded of my first 28 years lived under the Communist regime in Romania. After 37 years lived inContinue Reading
I was sitting at the media table watching our City Council at work. Normally it’s myself, Kevin Lajoie from the Standard Freeholder, Ed Allard and someone from that radio station that refuses to acknowledge that this paper exists. A discussion starts about advertising of part time and casual positions fromContinue Reading
It was a robust and large crowd in attendance at tonight’s City Council meeting. The reason for all this energy was the placement of a plaque, flag and flagpole for Le Monuement de la Francophonie. The project is simple enough. A plaque, flag, and flagpole are placed in area communitiesContinue Reading
Thanks to Cornwall City Councilor Elaine MacDonald for the heads up on this interesting event. “On the road in Ontario for good jobs, strong public services, and healthy communities People and communities are hurting because of job loss and service cuts in Ontario. There’s a caravan of folks whoContinue Reading
L I N K Now Cornwall has to finance at least $9 Million dollars of funding if not more and then of course the cost of the upkeep. I’m still against this project as are a number of other people. I still feel that the groups that use this arenaContinue Reading
Almost everyone not named Hossa scored last night as the Detroit Red Wings took a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Pavel Datsyuk returned playing alongside Henrik Zetterberg as the Red Wings showed that they were not a tired bunch of old men, but Stanley Cup Champions. L IContinue Reading
I once sat across from Rick Shaver who told me that the Seaway Valley News wasn’t bias as much as they simply print what is supplied to them, but this week I noticed a very strong bias. Members of the Liberal Party are hosting MP and Hab Great Ken Dryden hereContinue Reading
FOR THE LATEST UPDATES CLICK HERE It comes down to the realities of the situation. While it can be dicussed and argued over is it time to move the Canada Customs post from the Island. Whether you’re from Cornwall, Akwesasne or even in the US your vote counts in thisContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for Wednesday June 3, 2009 Mortgage Rates UP ↑ PENGUINS win One BUY LOCAL – ADVERTISE LOCAL email info@cornwallfreenews.com for more info Bridge Still Closed J.D. Salinger Sues over Sequel GM to Sell HUMMER to China eHealth Personal Ties Debacle Spending at eHealth Ontario underContinue Reading
LATEST UPDATE A lot of places are talking about the border closing. Here are some of the stories out there. MP to the Rescue Mohawks only allowed on Seaway Bridge TALKS PLANNED MEDIATION? Truckers Weigh In “CBSA points out that U.S. guards working on the territory have carried guns forContinue Reading
The night was quiet with no major altercations which is a good thing. Hopefully the rhetoric can ratchet down. Here are some stories and coverage on the event. Truckers Frustrated by Bridge Closure Frustration on all sides Bob Kilger calls on Ottawa Stand Off at Seaway Bridge Coverage from furtherContinue Reading
What a weird and odd way Hockey sometimes works. For some reason someone at the Montreal Canadiens head office though perenial under achiever Jacques Martin was the man to stir the Habs to victory this season. Mr. Martin signed a multi year deal to leave Florida and jump into theContinue Reading
There are a lot of passionate opinions and people on both sides of this issue. Here are some news updates. L I N K Akwesasne may call State of Emergency. L I N K A lot of angry people voice their opinions. L I N K Border closed Indefinately L IContinue Reading
L I N K The Canadian government beat Akwesasne to the punch and closed the Border crossing at 11:50 PM last night as hundreds of Mohawk Citizens and heavy equipment waited by bonfires last night. “Mohawk Warriors, who were present at the meeting, made it clear on Saturday that theyContinue Reading
Who thought this it’d be a close series? It sure would be a heck of a thing for Pittsburgh to beat Detroit in this series, but to come back from a 2-0 deficit is as likely as Alex Kovalev wearing a C on his jersey for the Habs next year. OfContinue Reading
It’s 10:40 PM as I write this having just crossed the bridge back to Cornwall. Numerous fires are lighting up a clear sky as hundreds of people mill about waiting for something to happen at MIDNIGHT. It was suggested to me that I put my camera away so there willContinue Reading
Thats right, mushroom season is fast approaching. Over the next month thousands of species of mushrooms will “pop” up all across our beautiful province. Well wooded areas are particularly prime mushroom hunting locations. Before I delve to far into the topic I would like to suggest some further readingContinue Reading
L I N K Marian Hossa had 3 shots, Sidney Crosby had 2, and the refs let the boys play hockey in Game one of the Stanley Cup finals last night. The goalies and depth were the difference last night. It’s going to be a good series, but unless CrosbyContinue Reading