Submitted Media Release…April 4, 2013. Some 65 species have been waiting and waiting for habitat protection – on average for 19 years Sixty-five species slated to receive mandatory habitat protection this summer under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) may be out of luck if the government proceeds with sweepingContinue 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
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 – 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
Are we progressing or regressing? What the heck are we doing folks? I attended a community gathering last week which was organized by one of our local non-profits; what I would describe as an environmental organization which featured speakers from another environmental organization. I knew the talk would touchContinue 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 – Humber College’s Mark Hoffman came from behind to win the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association individual men’s golf championship, hosted by St. Lawrence College at the Cornwall Golf and Country Club. He also helped his school win a sixth straight provincial title. Hoffman shot a four-under-par 68 onContinue Reading
Kingston ON – St. Lawrence College is pleased to announce the hiring of Remy Simpson as the new head coach for the Vikings women’s basketball team. Simpson is a familiar face at St. Lawrence College, as he was a member of the Vikings men’s basketball team from 2004Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Star Tek is letting 310 employees go and shutting down one of its sites in Kingston. The company announced 100 new positions at its remaining Kingston location. The company also has not made further notices in Cornwall where nearly 400 employees were given notices a whileContinue Reading