CFN – I was given a book by a friend not too long ago which I am just getting around to reading, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. So much interesting information…”Our ingenuity in feeding ourselves is prodigious, but at various points our technologiesContinue Reading
Are you one of those Cornwall businesses tired of overpaying for ads on other media that have less viewership than CFN? Ottawa or Montreal ad costs driving you to bankruptcy? Looking for more exposure and better value? Do you want to reach Eastern Ontario Viewers, but don’t want to haveContinue Reading
CFN – Yes this is the Earth Matters column. We are changing the title of this column for today out of respect and consideration for all this little flying animal does for us each day. Bees, which are critical to our food supply are experiencing immense life challenges due toContinue Reading
CFN – I just love coming across items that help me accomplish my daily needs and are additionally “earth friendly”. These are two items that caught my eye and prompted me to open my wallet to purchase in the last week. The first item is the ECO Lunchbox. TheContinue Reading
CFN – It seems that a large core of Quebecers are determined to bring language issues to the forefront in Quebec. CTV in Montreal reported on a new documentary about the issue. LA LANGUE À TERRE, directed by Jean-Pierre Roy and Michel Breton essentially floats that Quebec should onlyContinue Reading
CFN – A recent visit with a friend in Hamilton, Ontario opened my eyes to “POSSIBILITY”. The possibility of growing flowers and food on my own front yard. Many front yard vegetable gardens were sighted on my stroll through an older neighborhood. Think of the possibilities this offers. The possibilityContinue Reading
CFN – For all Canadian Cottage goers and summer water seekers the sight and sounds of the Common Loon lift the spirit and add that special something to a retreat spent away from the ‘day to day’ in our down-time spent near the water. The soul stirring call of Canada’sContinue Reading
CFN – Many people would like to grow some food however they suppose their apartment or small living space will not allow such a project. Believe it or not, all of us can grow a wee bit of food as long as we have access to some sun and waterContinue Reading
CFN – Hey Real Estate professionals; tired of spending a fortune on advertising and marketing and not happy with your results? You will have to be at the presentation of our new Real Estate product. Save money with more results. Brokers, Agents, Mortgage Specialists, Real Estate Lawyers Cornwall –Continue Reading
CFN – Nearly 100 protesters showed up at the St. Lambert Quebec IGA Friday night where 17 year old Meaghan Moran had quit her job after recording an exit interview where a manager suggested that the store could not tolerate English being spoken during breaks between staff. A press releaseContinue Reading
CFN – Can you imagine an employee here in Ontario being told that they could not speak French while at work? Could you imagine that same employee being told that they could not speak French on their break on site with another employee? That’s exactly what’s happened to youngContinue Reading
CFN – Montrealers past and present, especially those from NDG, will be mourning the loss of Tony Koulakis, the originator of the Legendary Cosmos Diner on Sherbrooke Street; home of the Mish Mash. There even was a documentary made of him before his retirement. You Tube Clip from 2000 ManContinue Reading
CFN – Fire and explosions have rocked the tiny community of Coteau de Lac Quebec as the BEM Fireworks facility apparently blew up! From the BEM website; Throughout the ages, man, fascinated by the fire, has attempted to bring it under his control. In the 9th century, the Chinese discoveredContinue Reading
There’s a rally, Sunday June 30, 2013 in front of McGill College in Montreal organized and promoted by Howard Galganov of Galganov.com. Will you be there? (Comments and opinions of Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and comments from readers are purely their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of theContinue Reading
CFN – It’s funny. In the 90’s when I created one of the first Rotisserie Style Hockey systems many of the theories that are now present in the Salary Cap era are now in place. It’s harder to make some trades and it’s harder to fill holes via Free Agency.Continue Reading
CFN – Have you planted any vegetables this year? My planting journey began back in February with an experiment in growing some slips from a sweet potato in water. I started with three potatoes, commercially bought at the store and came to find out from an experienced gardener that storeContinue Reading
A group in the Outaouais is protesting the destruction of animals via Gas Chamber Saturday June 1 from 11AM-3PM. Below is their press release and there’s a petition too! LINK The event has a Facebook page as well. The TAKE ACTION AGAINST ANIMAL GAS CHAMBERS group invites media to attendContinue Reading
CFN – There were demonstrations organized and attended, worldwide this past Saturday, May 25th. I attended the event on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. People are concerned about having the food that fuels their bodies and that of their loved ones, mutated, morphed into something which will supposedly grow bigger,Continue Reading