Cornwall ON – Jobs and refining capacity are about to drop in Canada as Shell has decided to close its refinery in Montreal’s East End. LINK The company announced plans in January to close the refinery after unsuccessfully trying to find a buyers for six months last year. Since February,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s quite amusing to see the media response to a so called “gag order” issued by PMO. This email told MPs not to discuss home mortgages with two reporters working on a story. Why the media shock and outrage? It reminds me of the feigned indignation ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – There’s a lot of talk about the big BP Gulf Oil spill. It’s what this world is coming too, the protection of big corporations over people. Who has more clout with the government? If anyone ever wanted an answer to those type of questions all youContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – In what will probably be the turning point of this series, Chris Pronger had probably his worst play off game of his NHL career. 1 shot, 2 minutes in penalties and a -5 for the night. While the shots on the evening were nearly theContinue Reading
South Lancaster ON – Thanks to Artist Michael Cartwright who caught photos of the Impala Motel after fire struck it. We’re working on getting more details from the event and if you have any you can email us at info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
No Adverse Health Effect from Wind Turbines by Richard Komorowski Cornwall ON – The scientific evidence does not demonstrate any direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects, according to a new report from Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. The report, published today,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Might is making right in the Stanley Cup finals as the Philadelphia Flyers have tied the series at 2 with their 5-3 victory over the choking Chicago Black Hawks. Chris Pronger was plus 4 and his puck antics in the first two games seem to be resonating overContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I want to humbly thank each and every person that have helped us on this journey. When we started this newspaper back in February 2009 we were told we didn’t have a chance, and even some of our own sponsors said they didn’t think we’d surviveContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – BC Provincial Green Party candidate and Activist Jodie Emery will be the first guest of Marina Restinetti’s premiere episode of The Vagina Hour! The show starts Tuesday nights this June 8th at 7 PM. For more on Ms Emery you can click HERE.Continue Reading
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE WANTS SUBSTANTIVE TALKS WITH CBSA TO BEGIN AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY, — When CBSA closed the crossing through Cornwall Island on May 31, 2009, the Mohawks and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) agreed to form a Task Force on how to find long term solutions to the problemsContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Today as I prepare to attend my graduation at St. Lawrence College and once again take another step into adulthood, I do so with a heavy heart. Days such as this one act as a reminder of things my beloved younger cousin will never get to experience.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – We’re live at 11 AM EST Friday June 4th on Seawayradio.com! Our guests today will be View From the Hill columnist Keith Beardsley and Downtown BIA and Queen of the Farmer’s Market Gaye Adams! You never know who’ll be on your all request community radio station. EmailContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I love Shrek. Ginger and Puss are my fave’s and I think that what’s her name…Cameron Diaz has done her best acting and never looked better than in the Shrek Series. When I saw the commercials for the glasses; after first wondering if they glasses wereContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Sisters of the Goat are playing live with special guests LIVE AT LOLA’s pub and grub at 616 Pitt Street – All Proceeds to the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Saturday June 5th – 9 PM.Continue Reading
Rideau Auctions is conducting their monthly PUBLIC VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT & CLASSIC AUTO AUCTION to be held on June 19, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Rideau Auctions Inc. Corner of Hwys. 43 & 31 Winchester, Ontario Winchester, ON – Eastern Ontario’s Largest Public Vehicle/Equipment Auction will be held on June 19, 2010 starting atContinue Reading
BOARDWALK FUNDRAISING FAMILY BBQ – Sat. June 19 at Cooper Marsh Visitor Centre (cty rd 2 west of Lancaster). Boardwalk Fundraisers are needed to replace the boards over the marsh waters that allow viewing of the marsh creatures and fauna. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Sherbrooke QC – Students from Sherbrooke Elementary School sang, danced and acted up a storm for a one-night-only show that music teacher Tracey Rivette guaranteed would make a difference. “We are giving something, we are doing something to touch the hearts of those we are singing to,” says Rivette. ‘Together WeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The chaos that erupted at the Government Operations committee yesterday reflects badly on all parliamentarians. Anyone who watches the whole video will be left wondering why we elected these MPs in the first place. John Baird can be a fine parliamentary performer and his award yesterday asContinue Reading