Cornwall ON – Fire has struck the pre-cursor of Glen Stor Dun Lodge at 1111 Gretchen Court; the former St. Michael’s Academy building which were converted to Condos.   Photo courtesy of Kevin Lamoureux httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUGFfKMnLNg Photo courtesy of Kevin Lamoureux UPDATE 2:23 PM I just spoke with Chief Myles CassidyContinue Reading

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY —The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne expresses its sincere condolences to the friends, family and the community of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations on the passing of Chief Ralph Akiwenzie on Friday, March 4th. To commemorate his passing, MCA Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell conducted aContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – In November 2010, The Mayor’s Task Force hosted speaker Jackson Katz on the subject of male socialization toward violence. Since that time momentum has built to address the issues of violence against women as a “men’s issue” that requires significant commitment by men to change the behavioursContinue Reading

Strikes and demonstrations among textile workers in 1911 marked the beginning of the labour movement’s call for women’s right to work, vote, hold office and end discrimination. At the 100-year mark, women around the world and in Canada in particular, celebrate considerable progress. For example, at work and in politics,Continue Reading

Queens Park ON Ontario is helping festivals and events in Morrisburg and Cornwall to boost tourism, generate economic activity, welcome new visitors to the region, and support and create new local jobs. The province is providing funding for various events and festivals organized by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) and theContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Vagina Monlogues were a sold out success at the Ramada in Cornwall Ontario Saturday March 5, 2011! Pictured above: Back row, left to right: Michelle Edgar-Labelle, Alicja Francis, Megan Thomlison, Theresa Bowman, Carole Mainville, Gabrielle Stanton, Connie Leroux, Marie-Josée Menard, Allison Main, Kathy Kiverago Front row,Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Science and Nature Speaker Series continues on March 16 at 7 pm at the Cornwall Public Library with a talk entitled, “Species at Risk: A Cross-Country Trek Through Canada’s National Parks”. . In her talk, Dr. Briar Howes, from Parks Canada, will take you across theContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – The staff of Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne (SASS) would like to recognize the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011. . This is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women overContinue Reading

Winchester ON – The McGuinty government is helping an eastern Ontario hospital retain experienced and valuable nurses in its workforce. . Winchester District Memorial Hospital in Winchester has been selected to receive $21, 574 to implement the Late Career Nurse Initiative (LCNI).  The LCNI will allow nurses 55 years of age and olderContinue Reading

Dear Editor, Sixty-seven conservative candidates knowingly submitted false statements to Elections Canada, including 10 conservative members of parliament. . The matter has been tried in court and they have been found guilty by the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal for falsifying returns. . The appropriate legal remedy for violating theContinue Reading

  Cornwall ON – Call to students and student artists in Glengarry, Stormont, Akwesasne, Cornwall and Dundas .   Jacqueline Milner is in the process of planning an art exhibit; “The Earth Matters Art Exhibit”. This Exhibit will feature the work of Regional artists and student submissions, during the months ofContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – It’s city council time.  Mayor Kilger is still recuperating so Councilor Denis Carr is manning the main chair. First up is Dogs in Lamoureux Park.    Elaine MacDonald asked about fines levied in the past in Lamoureux Park to Dog Owners.   The discussion so far isContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Mark A MacDonald wants you to help him gain the SD&SG Provincial Liberal nomination. Mr. MacDonald is a retired firefighter and avid Musician.   He volunteers with several groups and is hard at work helping with this year’s Cabane a Sucre Festivities in the Le Village sectionContinue Reading

Dear Editor, Why should Canada bail out the F-35 Money Pit? Of little use in Canada’s airspace, the F-35 is described by US aerospace analysts as “too big to fail”.  In January, US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said the F-35B  “should be cancelled” if the costly delays of theContinue Reading

NOTICE OF A MEETING General Founding Assembly Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network Date :             Thursday, March 10, 2011 Place :            Georgian House Restaurant & Day Spa 146 Main Street South, Alexandria, Ontario Time :             2 pm   The Organizing Committee of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network invites you to its FoundingContinue Reading