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 KÂ Akwesasne may call State of Emergency. L I N KÂ A lot of angry people voice their opinions. L I N KÂ 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
Today the Conservative mess we call government announced the biggest ever single year deficit in Canadian history. At the same time, Cornwall Ontario, a small city of just over 40,000 people with a tax base of less than 15,000 awarded a contract to a Whitby firm for $1, 367,500.00 toContinue Reading
Local Liberals will be hosting the Hon. Ken Dryden, MP for York Centre, at their annual Strawberry Social taking place the Best Western Parkway Inn, June 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. For Tickets contact Denis Sabourin at 613-346-5416 or e-mail m3011@glen-net.ca . please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
With the smell of election in the air it’s good to see another party get things going. Green Party Candidate David Rawnsley will be running again in the next election.  I predict him to garner more votes this time around.   Good luck David. So far in this riding we haveContinue Reading
Sometimes in life you have to make a choice.  Sometimes you want Chocolate and Vanilla.  Sometiemes you can have both! Last night my goal was to go to the Cornwall & Regional Writer’s Society as Lorna had taken to calling me a Ghost member.  I love writing and for someContinue Reading
Thanks to everyone that reads this paper and helps spread the word! Our numbers are up 32% since our last check in a month ago. We’re hitting our targets and we can only thank you, our readers. We’ll try and work harder to give you more to read and enjoy.Continue Reading
L I N K Now this is good news for Cornwall!  If you don’t have your health you don’t have life and anything to improve health services is a blessing. “The new project will include an expansion of 95,000 square feet of new space and 78,000 square feet of renovation.Continue Reading
If you love to write this group is for you if you’re in the Cornwall area. From novices to the more experienced there’s nothing like being in a room full of creative people to get you going in the right direction. Here is a blurb from Lorna Foreman whom youContinue Reading
Lately I’ve been hearing our Radio stations promoting us to shop locally.  I think that’s a great idea.  I think it’s a great idea to advertise locally too. Right now most of the major media outlets in this town are not owned locally.  Odds are that if you read aContinue Reading