CFN – It was a blast talking with long time radio voice in Montreal Terry DiMonte. He’s back in Montreal after some years in Calgary,and back at his old stomping grounds at CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal. It’s refreshing and counters the trends of big radio dumping older vets andContinue Reading
CFN – There’s a trend in BIG CORPORATE media that is seeing a lot of talented people being replaced by young and less experienced voices. Cost reduction or just reactions to divergence in media? Some would see a decentralization and less focus on local is the culprit. Create oneContinue Reading
CFN – The problem with losing hockey in Montreal is that the multitude of media have to find something to write about. The first week post Jacques Martin has some members of the media targetting interim coach Randy Cunneyworth; as if Randy doesn’t have enough troubles taking over aContinue Reading
CFN – I was supposed to be at the Bell Centre Friday night to catch The National but time and lack of sleep wore me down! Luckily some Cornwallites made the trip and raved about the group’s performance! Special thanks to Jennifer MacDonald for the great photos! Apparently WinContinue Reading
In response to the press conference held by the Union of Veterans Affairs Employees in Victoria BC yesterday, December 7, the Canadian Veterans Advocacy fully supports their demand that Veterans Affairs Canada be exempt from the Harper government’s proposed budget cuts in the upcoming federal budget. “Vets already face significantContinue Reading
. CFN – German Canadian Christmas Market – Saturday and Sunday December 3-4th, 2011 in Hemmingford, Quebec!Continue Reading
CFN – I was shocked to learn tonight of a Mall owned by the Westcliff group that is refusing to allow poppies to be sold by the Legion before Remembrance Day. Carrefour Angrignon in Lasalle Quebec have refused their local Legion a table and two chairs in their sprawling Mall.Continue Reading
JOHN DeYOUNG stars in a musical play by . THE AWARD-WINNING . JOVANKA BACH www.johnstarkproductions.com . PRODUCED AND Directed by: JOHN STARK . STARRING JOHN DEYOUNG . Multi-media slideshow & lighting design by Joe Morissey (New Mexico Production) Design and Technical Director (Vancouver, Montreal & TorontoContinue Reading
Montreal QC – It was a blast of a day for Cornwall’s newly forming Women’s Roller Derby team and league! The girls went down to not only buy some gear and clothing, but also had the chance to watch a scrimmage between one of the top Women’s teams ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Royalty visited Cornwall Ontario; Roller Derby royalty as Georgia W Tush skated into the River City to meet and chat with Chloé Bessette and Penny Rudderham; two of the founders of the new Women’s Roller Derby league forming in Cornwall Ontario. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9u1sQskkwc By day Georgia is Alyssa Kwasny,Continue Reading
Hemmingford QC – The Circuit des Arts Hemmingford (Studio Tour) will be held on September 24th & 25th, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is an invitation for art and culture lovers to make a journey into the world of 21 talented artists and artisans, who open theirContinue Reading
Montreal QC – Radio legend Ted Tevan passed away Friday at the age of 78. Ted was a throwback. I remember as a wee gaffer listening to our big console as he spat out his thoughts and yes, I myself, was machine gunned once by the raspy voicedContinue Reading
CFN – The audience at the Bell Centre in Montreal Wednesday night did not go away disappointed as the Foo Fighters played for nearly three hours! Dave Grohl has come along way since Nirvana. My pal and former Cornwall resident, Evie, and Seattle native caught the Foo Fighters and hadContinue Reading
Montreal QC – A laughing contest held last October in Montreal sparked an international trend with contests breaking out in Japan,Czech Republicand the USA, according to the documentary RiRE EXTREME which premieres July 24th at the Just for Laughs Festival. “Laughing contest held. Hilarity ensues.” CBC Ultimate Laughter or extreme laughter canContinue Reading
CHICOUTIMI QC – From July 9 to July 19, eight 16- to 20-year-olds from different pediatric oncology centres across Canada will set out to explore Georgian Bay by sea kayak. To help prepare them for this great expedition, Amélie Grenier, actress and spokesperson for On the Tip of the Toes Foundation,Continue Reading
CFN – Just benefited from a little time to “personally restore” on a retreat in the Laurentians close to the town of Sainte-Agathe-Nord, Quebec. Surrounded by thick mature forest, clean crisp air and sparkling fresh water recharging and relaxation was served up in short order. My cabin was located inContinue Reading
Montreal QC – Prince may be enigmatic at times as his 5 decade career in music unfolds, but boring is never a word connected to the diminutive master of the performance. He kicked off the Montreal Jazz Fest with a four hour set that included encore after encore at Metropolis.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – So I get a ping this morning from a voice from the past. She tells me about this event in Montreal, Le Mood, in Montreal, which you can tell from the hot poster above is about Judaism. I’m born Jewish, but have never really practicedContinue Reading
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