Cornwall ON – The “British Home Child Day Act” or Bill 185 received Royal Assent on June 1, 2011.  Under this Private Members’ Bill, September 28 of each year is now designated as “British Home Child Day” in Ontario. From the 1860’s to the 1930’s over 100,000 children between infancyContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! In 1980, when Terry Fox decided to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research, he knew he  faced an immense challenge. After running a marathon a day for 143 days, Terry wasContinue Reading

There was a chill in the room; a draught with little wisps of cold coming through the cracks of the old walls.  She always said that was where the ghosts came in and went out.  It was their way.     He shivered and pulled his sweater a bit closer as thoughContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –   The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to advised the residents of our Community of the upcoming traffic detours as a result of the  Triathlon taking place on the 21st of August 2011. These detours are necessary in order to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators.Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor movie experience of years gone by during the first-ever Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, August 20 at the Lion’s Club Bandshell in Lamoureux Park. This free family event will feature the presentation of the animated hit movieContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – It’s only four and a half months until Christmas which means certain stores will have their displays out before September first!   Kidding.  I jest, but something I never jest about are good books, and I am very excited about E-Books and the technology available nowadays, soContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –I’ve never seen Arts and Culture be such a hot topic as it seems to be here in Cornwall Ontario.     The Culturescape report was released Monday night at city council.    It was attended by many from the ad hoc  Seaway Cultural Committee (formerly the CornwallContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Seaway Windows at 29 2nd St. E., Cornwall, Ontario are available to interested Visual Artists on a monthly rotation to display their latest creations. The display for August features the talents of Regional Artists Marc Carrière, Carmen Masson and Katie Larin. This venue (provided by the Seaway News)Continue Reading

Cornwall Ontario –  Waterfest is adding an art element to its schedule of events this year!  From their release: What: Our first-ever community artists/artisans market at the historic Cornwall Canal When: Sat. Aug. 13th & Sun. Aug.14th 10:00am- 4:00pm Where: Along the historic Cornwall Canal in Lamoureux Park near theContinue Reading

Ingleside ON – Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee has capitulated to local coffee lover’s demands.   He roasts some of the finest coffee in the area, but has until this time stayed away from the higher end rare coffee’s of the world. After sampling some Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee recentlyContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –  It was a sweet time while I was walking Pitt Street during Buskerville.   Karen O’Reilly and her partner have taken an ugly old former office space and turned it into a mecca of sugary candy and cold gelato with flavors that explode in your mouth. GelatoContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –  Bongos, guitars and drums were the sound event in downtown Cornwall yesterday. Dozens of Cornwall’s musical artists openly played their unique tunes on Pitt Street. Small crowds gathered to admire the sidewalk performances. Local pedestrian traffic was obviously higher, restaurants and stores were seeing action. Buskers raised moneyContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –  The Glengarrian Pub & Restaurant, Sydney Street, is the new host for Green Drinks Cornwall. Starting Tuesday August 9th, the event will take place at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Green Drinks is an informal night out for anyone who cares about the environmentContinue Reading