Fed up with shoveling snow? If you’re thinking of hiring a snow removal contractor this winter, you’re not alone. Shoveling entails a considerable amount of work and can be a strain on the back and heart. Each year many senior citizens and middle aged persons die from heart attacks whileContinue Reading
New Roadway Named after former Mayor Nick Kaneb The contributions of the late Nick Kaneb, a former Mayor of the City of Cornwall, are being formally recognized with the naming of a new roadway – Nick Kaneb Drive. Nick Kaneb served on Cornwall City Council as an Alderman from 1955Continue Reading
The Standard Free Holder’s Kevin Lajoie had most of his story picked up nationally. A picture of our MP, Guy Lauzon is on the Bourque Newswatch Homepage along with a link to an abbreviated version of Kevin’s story that appears in the Ottawa Sun. It’s funny how a story canContinue Reading
Local Visual Artist Jacqueline Milner of Image-ine Photography had three of her original works accepted into The Annual Focus Art Juried Art Exhibit. Jacqueline additionally received an Honourable Mention for her photographic entry “Sign of the Times” and was awarded a Blue Ribbon and a Cash prize for her Acrylic Entry “IcyContinue Reading
Normally this entry would be filled with video clips and photos inspired by the words and actions of our Cornwall City Council and Mayor. I’m not doing that tonight, because frankly tonight I’m very disappointed. Today was a let down. It showed the lack of vision by many on councilContinue Reading
Tonight should be a busy Cornwall City Council meeting. If you’ve never seen how your town works you should stop by and watch. It’s free and can be very entertaining as well as educational. Like they say; whomever “they” are; “If you’re not part of the solution you’re part ofContinue Reading
Click Kevin’s Lajoie’s (of the Standard Freeholder) photo to read his coverage of the Cornwall Jail being covered by the TV Show GHOST HUNTERS. There even will be 3 paranormal sessions open to the public on October 24th. Here are episodes of Creepy Canada on the Cornwall Jail. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkryRNIwQzQ httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldVBpStRZII&feature=relatedContinue Reading
The trusses are up at the winter base being built next to the CBSA post on the Island. I stopped by early Saturday morning. Everything was wet and mucky, but moving forward. There was a turkey dinner served today, and a fundraiser as people are digging in and preparing forContinue Reading
So have you put your winter tires on yet? We may see snow showers a few times this week. Alberta got their first big blasts this week, and it looks like it’s our turn next. Look for the flakes by Friday! This could be a good time to get yourContinue Reading
Cornwall Public Library will be holding an Antique Evaluation Clinic with Janet Carlile, an independent and accredited antique valuer and appraiser with 30 years international experience gained with major auction houses both in Europe and North America. The public is invited to register their items at the library prior toContinue Reading
Bugaboo’s House of Pets has just added a new line of Baked Goods for your pet and their own Pet Butchery! Located at 101 Pitt Street, (corner of 1st) they’ve been growing since their inception this year. They now feature support and sales of exotic birds & critters likeContinue Reading
Here is the latest column from Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty. Home Inspections Buying a home, whether brand new or previously occupied, is probably your biggest financial undertaking. Would you buy a car from a used car dealer without having your own trusted mechanic check it out first?Continue Reading
L I N K Congrats and Kudos to all those involved in the Jail N Bail fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society! “The Jail-N-Bail event has been taking place for close to 20 years, and officials said this year’s tally of $18,000 could be the biggest yet. “We are justContinue Reading
A crane was parked in front of the venerable old Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario today. It looks like work on the marquis is finally starting. No comments from the theatre had arrived as of this printing. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
UPDATE 5PM October 8th – The Board of Directors just released the following: “As a result of yesterday’s incident, members of the Board attended the Agape Centre to speak with volunteers and staff. The Board is aware of the underlying Human Resources issues and have been and will continue toContinue Reading
L I N K – The Free Holder reported today that staff from the Agape Centre walked off the job briefly today for undisclosed issues. No replies to our request for info have been returned as of this time and we will follow up as soon as news becomes confirmedContinue Reading
Anonymity and the Net – It’s hot topic. Ottawa’s Lowell Green did a whole show on it awhile ago in that he was angry that anonymous bloggers could destroy people’s reputations and wage attacks from behind the veil of anonymity. People commonly use pseudonyms on the internet. Most times it’sContinue Reading
Seasonal flu clinics for people age 65 and over! This year it’s a different flu season! In October, Ontario will provide seasonal flu shots to people aged 65 and over and residents of long-term care homes. In November, all Ontarians will be offered the H1N1 flu vaccine. The Ministry ofContinue Reading