Cornwall ON – This weekend it’s time for Eco Farm Day, one of my favorite local events as it was one of the first we covered! Conference Chair this year is Mr. Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and Organics Central which is an exciting new development that Mr. Manley andContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Cornwall and District Labour Council is among the local groups that celebrate International Women’s Day annually. For 2011, the council is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, March 5, at the Best Western Inn and Conference Centre. Natalie Mehra, the Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition willContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – One of Canada’s favorite music groups is coming to Cornwall Ontario and a town near you as The Irish Rovers kick off their tour March 7, 2011! The Irish Rovers began in Ontario and now they return to celebrate Their 45 Years! The Irish Rovers Celebrate 45Continue Reading

Dear editor In the Seaway News of February 17th, Mr. Denis Thibault had an article about building local economy through culture. He introduces culture as new economic and demographic realities, as a strengthening quality of life, as a magnet that attracts and retains creative people, as the 4th pillar ofContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition and the City of Cornwall are gathering businesses, environmental groups, urban planners and community leaders from Eastern Ontario on March 9th in Cornwall for a one-day living green infrastructure workshop.  At the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the benefits ofContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Recently the Chamber of Commerce had an initiative to Shop locally like many communities across North America. There are issues for small business all over, but for today’s editorial and questions I’m going to focus here in Cornwall Ontario.   Not because it’s better or worse thanContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Officials of the Le Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) have completed a new Strategic Plan that identifies a series of priorities for the organization to pursue in the coming years. . The new Strategic Plan sets out four key strategic objectives for the commercial district – beautification,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Wondering what to do with the kids during March Break?  The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences suggests the Cooper Marsh Winter Fun Week, a fun, interactive daily program for children aged 6 to 11.  Sign up for the full week, or choose the day thatContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall is profiled in the first of two feature articles in the Ontario Construction Report. The first 8-page feature is titled “Booming building activity in Cornwall revitalizes economy and identity” and covers major development projects happening locally. Some of the projects profiled in the February report include: CornwallContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – An article entitled “Paramedics set for vote on strike mandate” appearing in the February 16th, 2011 edition of the Standard Freeholder dealt with the potential ramifications should local paramedics (members of CUPE 5734) go out on strike. The article speculated about potential reductions in levels of service shouldContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Here’s an opportunity to learn more about and discuss the issues of Peak Oil and Climate Change.  Transition Cornwall presents a free screening and discussion session at the Cornwall Community Museum (160 Water Street in Cornwall Ontario) See you there!Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – The City of Cornwall will save $46,000 on two new accessibly buses by partnering with 10 other Ontario municipalities. Cornwall’s two new accessible buses will be available in September for people using the local transit system. They will carry up to six passengers with personal mobility devices,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Former City Councilor and Provincial Liberal hopeful Mark A MacDonald sure keeps busy! The Candidate was at the United Church women’s meeting where he made a presentation commemorating his 1 year anniversary of his Winter Olympic adventure in Vancouver. He’s pictured with former Councilor Kim Baird whoContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry Federal Green Party will be hosting a General Meeting  Tuesday, March 22, 2011. The meeting will take place at Island Ink Jet, 8 Third Street West, in Cornwall, beginning at 6:30 pm. All members of the party, and everyone else whoContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Are we ready to deal with the consequences of climate change; peak oil? This question has birthed a local community group, Transition Cornwall +.  The focus of this group is “to build resilience and sustainability in Cornwall and the surrounding rural area, in preparation for the combinedContinue Reading