STATEMENT BY BERNADETTE CLEMENT ON THE AKWESASNE/CORNWALL BORDER CROSSING ISSUE November 4, 2009 For the past 5 months, the people of Cornwall along with our close neighbours, the people of Akwesasne, have been struggling as we deal with the makeshift “temporary” border facility at the foot of the Seaway InternationalContinue Reading
What a lovely event that all of Cornwall could be proud of. The capacity crowd were treated to some talented speakers and there was Art in the rooms. From the business of art to its magic a lot was discussed and shared. Good company; networking; listening; tears; laughter, and more.Continue Reading
Wow, stunning, detail, I want. I’ve passed by Diane Sullivan’s studio many times not realizing what lied within. Ms Sullivan is taking a break between touring to speak at the ARTpreneur Conference at the Ramada Inn & Conference Centre Thursday November 5, 2009. Her work is detailed and she’s oneContinue Reading
Liberal MP Todd Russell; Critic for Aboriginal Affairs and Mark Holland Liberal MP for Pickering-Ajax; Critic for Public Safety and National Security, toured Akwesasne and met with MCA Chief Mike Mitchell today. “It’s the fault of the Government” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJvRkXPNNu4 They met with local press after before zipping back to OttawaContinue Reading
Besides the ARTpreneur Conference this Thursday there are lots of other area art events happening in vibrant Eastern Ontario! Featured Artist of the month at The Cornwall Public Library As you may or may not know, The Cornwall Library features the work of one Regional Artist each month. This monthContinue Reading
I love the Mayo Clinic. It’s my favorite site for medical info and they have extensive information about H1 N1. L I N K Click the link to find out of you can get H1N1 more than once. (You can’t for those that don’t want to click) Canadian H1N1 FacesContinue Reading
Much to our delight, our annual Halloween party turned out to be an absolutely rip-snorting success, with everyone who attended singing its praises to the highest. From the quality of the venue to the fantastic music and light show provided by Polar Sound, this was definitely one of the bestContinue Reading
Noella Cotnam is an Artist. All you have to do is look at her collection of work as you travel around Cornwall and the area to see that. She’s created a rich history in the area that gives Cornwall a shine that many communities could only be envious of. WeContinue Reading
We’d like to welcome Roger Sauvé to the Cornwall Free News family of correspondents. We hope you enjoy his work and experience that he’s kindly agreed to share here for 10 weeks. You can reach Roger via his website or by emailing us at info@cornwallfreenews.com The People of CornwallContinue Reading
First Week of H1N1 Immunization Clinics in the 5 Eastern Counties a Success During the first week of its H1N1 immunization clinics, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit successfully immunized approximately 20,700 residents in the region. For the most part, the six simultaneously-run clinics operated smoothly and with few problems. WhileContinue Reading
The hot stories we’ll be covering this week will be plans for Walmart in Cornwall. Will they be expanding on their current site or are they still looking for new digs? The Regional Airport – Councilor Syd Gardiner is angry that Guy Lauzon is dropping the ball with expansion plansContinue Reading
(Advertisement) We don’t have an exact date on this painting by Dorothy Phelps. It’s an oil on board appearing to be circa the 50’s or 60’s. It’s signed in the right hand bottom corner and labeled on the back. A true local rarity. Approximately 24″ x 36″ $450.00 or bestContinue Reading
Over 100 people got to watch a very heavy movie. Narrated by Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip; Kevin MacMahon’s Waterlife was an impassioned tale of the water that we live by and how the way we treat it can come back at us. The Fund Raiser on behalf ofContinue Reading
Customers of the Printwell Ink refilling store in the Cornwall Square don’t have to go too far to get their cartridges refilled. Lucky for them the Island Inkjet store recently moved from their long time location at the front of the local Walmart to their new location at 256 PittContinue Reading
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Morning lines were still long in Cornwall as people lined up with their umbrellas to get the H1N1 Flu vaccine. Hopefully not too many of them come down with a cold in the process. By noon the lines had diminished. There will be flu shots for all that want themContinue Reading
Congrats to Gaye Adams of the DBIA for having a terrific first season at The Cornwall Farmers’ Market on George Assaly lane. It hasn’t been all about Fruits and Vegetables or fine meats. It’s been about culture and community too. Next year should be even better. And a special congratsContinue Reading
To all you little witches and goblins, and pirates, and princesses be careful and safe as you go out Trick or Treating tonight. Don’t be like that silly witch and fly too low. And to all you big Halloween revelers don’t drink and drive or rub mayonnaise into your bellyContinue Reading