In the wake of the disastrous floods in the provinces of Manitoba and Québec, one of the first things Parliament should do when it begins sitting is to work towards developing a new and effective national flood strategy. Development of such a strategy is of great importance because a vastContinue Reading

CFN – This year, more people in Akwesasne, Alexandria, and Cornwall will be able to get literacy and basic skills upgrading and training that will help open the door to a good job and a stronger future. Ontario’s 2011 Budget -Turning The Corner committed to permanently increase base funding to every literacy organizationContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Patric Campeau, is one of twenty-six award recipients honoured by the Champlain CCAC in a celebration held Thursday at the Ramada Inn, in Cornwall. Caring, dedicated, and compassionate are just some of the ways to describe the recipients of the Champlain Community Access Centre’s (CCAC) annual HeroesContinue Reading

  CFN – Canadians are being empowered to influence Shell Canada on which environmental programs and groups it supports through a new social investment program it launched today called FuellingChange™. The program allows Canadians to vote on environmental programs that help preserve Air, Land and Water. . “As we markContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – With the sad loss of pundit and friend Joe Gunn we are announcing that our Political Round table show will not be returning to Seawayradio.com. You cannot replace some people, and it didn’t feel right replacing Joe.  We will be revamping our schedule. Please stay tuned forContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Dans le cadre du premier séjour exploratoire, Place aux jeunes Ontario-SDG (PAJ Ontario-SDG) invite les compagnies et les organismes à son 5 à 7 des employeurs et des jeunes diplômés postsecondaires bilingues qui se déroulera ce vendredi le 13 mai 2011, au restaurant Au Vieux Duluth, à Cornwall.  Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – L’équipe féminine de ballon panier du Pavillon intermédiaire de l’École secondaire catholique La Citadelle, à Cornwall, a remporté la première place de la division A au tournoi Franco ballon panier qui avait lieu à Mississauga du 2 au 4 mai 2011. Les filles ont remporté toutes lesContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Don’t consider “trading for cash” those vintage gold retirement watches or heirloom fobs before seeking the advice of an horologist. It’s fascinating how collectible objects like jewelry or time pieces can evoke such intriguing stories.  When Gerald Leat came in to have me photograph his most cherished heirloom,Continue Reading

  Dear Editor, In a recent letter in the Standard Freeholder, Susan Lilley is correct in stating that CCSA and OCSA (Canadian and Ontario Convenience Stores Association) are backed by the tobacco giants, but so what? . The tobacco giants are backed by the federal government, Tobacco Enforcement in HealthContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall SD&G Emergency Medical Services and Paramedics will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week from May 15-21, 2011. EMS Week is a special time set aside to honour and recognize the dedication of paramedics in our community.  Paramedics work diligently everyday to save lives, promote recovery and prevent injuries from gettingContinue Reading

Cornwall ON -[ Jusqu’au 27 mai, les artistes de Cornwall, Rose Desnoyers et Sandra Taylor-Hedges, présentent en duo l’exposition haute en couleur « À la recherche d’Ève » au Corrid’ART, du Centre culturel de Cornwall. Le titre de l’exposition fait référence, selon la légende, à la première femme sur Terre : Ève. LesContinue Reading