So much going on these days…talks of Genetically Modified (GM) salmon out East, GM alfalfa hay, another oil spill down south………………STOP THE MADNESS…..please!! Amid all this talk of Franken-food and the hand of man slapping our Sacred Earth once again with the consequences of dirty oil and GM-food, IContinue Reading
CFN – So I was sampling some Maple syrup at my friends sugar shack today near Ormstown Quebec realizing that I might in fact be a bit of a hypocrite. I’m a flawed human. I like to think that some of those flaws can make me special at times, butContinue Reading
Did we (man) ever take into consideration how our own actions would affect our community before proceeding with a project or deed? We seem to be quick to take on a ‘killing’ mentality when we are met with a perceived threat. I see one of the biggest threats toContinue Reading
CFN – The Chrysler Corporation, which was itself on death’s door not too many years ago, found a Sugar Daddy to save it, in the form of Italy’s Fiat. Now on somewhat solid road, the car company has brought back from the dead one of its most remembered nameplates, albeitContinue Reading
Yes today is International Forest Day folks. For those of you able to, get out there and enjoy all that our trees and natural landscapes have to offer. Consider the fresh air, the wonderful movements and sounds of the birds and crawling critters and the symphony of the wind amidstContinue Reading
CFN – With Constitution Day (March 29th) fast approaching, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has revealed a startling lack of basic knowledge among Canadians about Canada’s Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Among other findings: •Barely half of Canadians surveyed (53%) knew that Canada’s originalContinue Reading
CFN – Earth Day month is just around the corner, a great time to consider what small change I can incorporate into my day to day to help transform my community and world into a more hospitable, healthy place. We have all heard the expression that “small acts, when multipliedContinue Reading
I think many of us have heard about the emerald ash borer which arrived in North America from overseas in 2002. This insect thrives on and consequently kills ash trees within 4 years of infestation. We have witnessed the impact this little bug is having on our landscape as onceContinue Reading
CFN – Aimee Davison talks alot. And she’s reversed a trend in that she’s migrated to Quebec as opposed to leaving it; but Pauline Marois and her PQ government’s policies have irked the Actor, Model, and Internet Diva to the point that she’s decided to not speak French anymore in certainContinue Reading
CFN – One of the biggest questions for Habs fans with the lock out ending is the future of PK Subban. The Mercurial D man is an enigma. An immense talent with a huge potential, proven and in the future at a position that such talent is rare.Continue Reading
Are you an experienced media sales rep? Tired of being jerked around by BIG media? Are you good with people and care about your community? Now is the time to join the largest media outlet in Eastern Ontario! CFN is looking for one media sales vet and two Juniors toContinue Reading
CFN – It is no secret the Canadiens have not exactly been at their fighting weight or height for quite some time now. Poor drafting has not been the problem for the Habs; Trevor Timmins has been the beacon of light for this team during the bleak, bleak Gainey-Gauthier eraContinue Reading
CFN – As reported here on CFN, North America’s first Native saint, Kateri Tekakwitha, was canonized at the Vatican on October 21. Understandably, not everyone who wishes to celebrate that fact was able to fly to Rome for the ceremony and related festivities. Bishops from six dioceses in this generalContinue Reading
CFN – I have dreamed of being a journalist ever since I was a little girl. Growing up in Montreal as an aspiring journalist the subject matter was endless. I could’ve written about biker gangs, the mafia, political corruption, language wars or any form of art imaginable. However one thingContinue Reading
CFN– Another instance of Language Intolerance in Quebec. Not surprising at this point although most people know that these are rare instances and not something supported by the majority of Quebecers. LINK The issue is until officials start firing these people or large lawsuits are won things won’t change. Continue Reading
CFN – A lovely October evening in Papineau, a lower income riding in Montreal with many new Canadians and immigrants living there. Justin Trudeau & his wife Sophie Gregoire arrive! It felt more like a coronation than an leadership announcement and certainly was no surprise. Mrs. Trudeau introduces the manContinue Reading
CFN – Many years ago, during the Nixon administration in the U.S., Vice-President Spiro Agnew once called the press“the nattering nabobs of negativity.” Perhaps that chestnut of a phrase, which was actually penned in a speech for the Veep by William Safire, could be applied today to the folks whoContinue Reading
CFN – Your CFN Photo of the Day is from Frederic Serre who waxed about the joys of being self-employed and being able to work in the alley behind his Plateau Montreal home on a lovely September afternoon! He shot this with a Sony Cyber shot with an extra lensContinue Reading