I attended the DRV2WRK meeting last night at the Navy Club. ( www.drv2wrk.ca) The room was filled to capacity. There was music; food; politicians; concerned citizens; and a few media types. Cornwall has long suffered labor issues that are now coming home stronger in other areas of Ontario. Cornwall isContinue Reading
Here are your quick hits for today. Fiat takes over Chrysler Dr. Ashley Cook named Chief of Staff at CCH Upper Canada Motors Appeals to GM for its Survival Stars Fire Coach Dave Tippett A Dog Park for Cornwall Sens Goalie Emery Signs with Flyers Ferry Coming to Cornwall eHealthContinue Reading
We received this letter to the editor today addressed to our sitting MP. “ During the last months of reading the weekly column by my federal deputy, Guy Lauzon, I have been reminded of my first 28 years lived under the Communist regime in Romania. After 37 years lived inContinue Reading
I was sitting at the media table watching our City Council at work. Normally it’s myself, Kevin Lajoie from the Standard Freeholder, Ed Allard and someone from that radio station that refuses to acknowledge that this paper exists. A discussion starts about advertising of part time and casual positions fromContinue Reading
It was a robust and large crowd in attendance at tonight’s City Council meeting. The reason for all this energy was the placement of a plaque, flag and flagpole for Le Monuement de la Francophonie. The project is simple enough. A plaque, flag, and flagpole are placed in area communitiesContinue Reading
Thanks to Cornwall City Councilor Elaine MacDonald for the heads up on this interesting event. “On the road in Ontario for good jobs, strong public services, and healthy communities People and communities are hurting because of job loss and service cuts in Ontario. There’s a caravan of folks whoContinue Reading
L I N K Now Cornwall has to finance at least $9 Million dollars of funding if not more and then of course the cost of the upkeep. I’m still against this project as are a number of other people. I still feel that the groups that use this arenaContinue Reading
I once sat across from Rick Shaver who told me that the Seaway Valley News wasn’t bias as much as they simply print what is supplied to them, but this week I noticed a very strong bias. Members of the Liberal Party are hosting MP and Hab Great Ken Dryden hereContinue Reading
FOR THE LATEST UPDATES CLICK HERE It comes down to the realities of the situation. While it can be dicussed and argued over is it time to move the Canada Customs post from the Island. Whether you’re from Cornwall, Akwesasne or even in the US your vote counts in thisContinue Reading
LATEST UPDATE A lot of places are talking about the border closing. Here are some of the stories out there. MP to the Rescue Mohawks only allowed on Seaway Bridge TALKS PLANNED MEDIATION? Truckers Weigh In “CBSA points out that U.S. guards working on the territory have carried guns forContinue Reading
The night was quiet with no major altercations which is a good thing. Hopefully the rhetoric can ratchet down. Here are some stories and coverage on the event. Truckers Frustrated by Bridge Closure Frustration on all sides Bob Kilger calls on Ottawa Stand Off at Seaway Bridge Coverage from furtherContinue Reading
There are a lot of passionate opinions and people on both sides of this issue. Here are some news updates. L I N K Akwesasne may call State of Emergency. L I N K A lot of angry people voice their opinions. L I N K Border closed Indefinately L IContinue Reading
L I N K The Canadian government beat Akwesasne to the punch and closed the Border crossing at 11:50 PM last night as hundreds of Mohawk Citizens and heavy equipment waited by bonfires last night. “Mohawk Warriors, who were present at the meeting, made it clear on Saturday that theyContinue Reading
It’s 10:40 PM as I write this having just crossed the bridge back to Cornwall. Numerous fires are lighting up a clear sky as hundreds of people mill about waiting for something to happen at MIDNIGHT. It was suggested to me that I put my camera away so there willContinue Reading
I had the honor of spending an hour or so with Cornwall City Councilor Syd Gardiner Friday afternoon. I have to tell you the passion shared by Syd for Cornwall and the projects that he works on truly is inspirational. We talked about a range of subjects; about hisContinue Reading
I love chip stands. I love a good steamed dog as well. Seguin Patates (921 Marlborough St N, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada) is a venerable old chip stand here in Cornwall. It’s been around for a long time so this year I thought I’d do a review of it. I loveContinue Reading
The budget must be getting low as the Lift Off people opened the crypt and dragged out Amanda Marshall from obscurity. Ms Marshall hasn’t put out a new album since 2001 and hasn’t been on tour much either. It should be an interesting show. Luckily Lift Off is a superContinue Reading
L I N K Rally today next to the Canada Customs border crossing at 6:30 today (Friday May 29) No matter what your position communication is a good thing. I do think there’s a solution to this issue that could meet the needs of both sides. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading