SD&G Economic News Update by Roger Sauvé – Cornwall EI recipients up 46% in October Cornwall Ontario – December 22, 2009. Statistics Canada reported that the number of people in Cornwall receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) jumped by 46% in October from a year earlier. The number of recipients in the Hawkesbury regionContinue Reading
Good politicians know drama is part of their tool kit. It was so good to see Jim Brownell sneak out of his rest and recovery time to attend the Annual Team Cornwall 2009 Year in Review. For me it was the most dramatic moment of the meeting whenContinue Reading
Paranoia, here are some of the definitions from Dictionary.com “A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.” “Extreme, irrational distrust of others.” Now I’m not saying that there are no grounds of residents of Akwesasne, but there areContinue Reading
A Canadian Federal Court has denied an injunction request that would cease the actions of seizure of vehicles that fail to report to the temporary CBSA station in Cornwall Ontario for residents who return to Canadian territory from the US. Currently residents of Akwesasne that cross the line between theContinue Reading
The United Way of SD&G is almost there. They need a little help though; about $19,000 worth of help. There are only a few days left so if you can help now is the time! “The United Way of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is governed by a localContinue Reading
The Cornwall Fire Service is urging families to be especially vigilant about fire safety over the holiday season, which is one of the deadliest times of the year for home fires. “This is a very busy time for many people and it’s easy to get distracted or forgetful,” said DeputyContinue Reading
“The songs we sing” – a poem by Jason Setnyk We sing of joys, we sing of tragedy An orchestra of drama unfolds Countless narratives and stories are told Yet we always sing with brevity Our memoirs like a faded old music sheet Each character on stage has their ownContinue Reading
The Oasis By The Sea Cruise was won and announced today at Cornwall Square. In conjunction with Jolly Tours, Startek and United Way. Congratulations to the winner! Dianne Smith of Cornwall. Pictured left to right: Campaign Chair, Deputy Chief Danny Aikman, Winner, Dianne Smith and Startek, Recruitment Manager and BoardContinue Reading
Team Cornwall played host this morning to the city of Cornwall’s 2009 Year in Review held at Aultsville hall, located on St. Lawrence College campus. Gilles Latour Chair of Team Cornwall was the MC of the event which saw MP Guy Lauzon, MPP Jim Brownell and Mayor Bob Kilger inContinue Reading
Busiest Time of the Year for Cornwall’s Agapè Centre Cornwall’s Agapè Centre has just concluded its biggest event of the year, the distribution of the annual Christmas Hampers, which took place at the Cornwall Armoury yesterday. But for Judy Dancause, Executive Director of the centre, and for the other staff and volunteers,Continue Reading
If it’s Friday morning and you’re reading this then you’re missing the event of the business community for 2009. Want to know what’s coming down the pike for our city? What new developments are going to happen and to whom or do you just want an amazing networking opportunity? TheContinue Reading
We are proud to bring you the first Webisode of “Cooking with Kretz” with our very own Red Seal Chef and Cooking Columnist Chef Shawn Kretz. The first Episode features local Bison as Chef Shawn creates a Bison Sausage & Goat Cheese Pizza using a Beau’s Brew Pizza dough! EnjoyContinue Reading
That Karen Turchetto is a very busy woman as she’s in the home stretch of this year’s fund raising drive! United Way of S.D. & G would like to thank Gloria Waldroff of Gym Plus in Ingleside and all those who donated time and gifts for the Silent Auction whichContinue Reading
And they say the youth of Cornwall have nothing to do! The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a Media Sponsor for COSMIC CHRISTMAS! First Annual Independent Art and Music Event takes place December 23rd at Murphy’s Inn Join old and new friends at this year’s Cosmic Christmas,Continue Reading
Season’s Greetings from Bob’s Vac Shop 344 Montreal Road – Cornwall Ontario 613.933.1948 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK12FUfeX1IContinue Reading
Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee Wishes you a Safe & Joyous Holiday Season! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THBB4lE7tIAContinue Reading
We’re barely a year old and are humbly grateful to the community for the support we’ve been given. Yesterday our membership application was accepted by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. Community is a wonderful thing. It’s super to be joining the Chamber and we look forward to being a productiveContinue Reading
Jimmy, Manny, and everyone from Roma’s Restaurant wish you a safe and happy holiday! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9iwKYzR7REContinue Reading