I decided to write this open letter to Jim Balsillie and post it here instead of mailing it off 🙂 Dear Jim Balsillie, You possess a rare quality that truly is a bonus as a Sports Franchise owner. You sir, are a Billionaire. For some reason the NHL doesn’t wishContinue Reading
I personally think the politician that wanted an election most, right now, today, is our Prime Minister. The leader of the opposition looked at his cards and in Texas Hold em parlance said. “All in!” Going all in means putting all your chips in the pot. The remaining players canContinue Reading
The investment’s paid off so far for the Habs as both Scott Gomez and Mike Cammallieri scored in the Habs first pre-season game, a 3-2 win over Florida. Carey Price stopped all the shots he faced before being replaced by Curtis Sanford who gave up both Panther Goals. Matt D’AgostiniContinue Reading
The Habs first pre season game kicks off tonight. While you might think that new Star centre Scott Gomez would be reunited with former linemate Brian Gionta, the plan is to go with Mike Cammallieri. This will be new Coach Jacques Martin’s first game behind the bench for the HabsContinue Reading
L I N K That’s the link to Lorne Wiebe’s opinion piece today. He was going off on Mark MacDonald and Mary Ann Hug’s suggestion in Concil to form a committee to examine how to expand the population of Cornwall. I was sitting and listening to John Bolton in betweenContinue Reading
Lots of games and action as the NHL per season rolls along. Boston clipped the Leafs 3-2; Florida edged the Sens 2-1; Devils 3-2 over the Rangers; Detroit 3 Philly 1; Brad Richards led the Stars to a 4-3 win over TB; Edmonton 3-2 over the Isles; and Bobby RyanContinue Reading
Why do they do a rabies clinic for only one day with a 4 hour window? I know, vets need to make a living too. For $18 you can vaccinate your dog or cat. No examination of your animal is given or other shots. For more info visit their WEBSITE.Continue Reading
L I N K The story doesn’t talk much about Canada where we don’t see many Red Boxes although there is a .99 DVD rental store on 4th and Marlborough. “The brick-and-mortar company has struggled to reposition itself while fending off increasing competition from Redbox, which rents films for $1Continue Reading
There are lots of upcoming shows and music gigs coming to Cornwall. Here is all the latest news! Dark Days or Fair is playing a gig on Saturday September 19th 2009 at City Limits in Cornwall. This is a charity fundraiser for breast cancer. And who doesn’t like breast? Exactly.Continue Reading
Yes, you can find us now on Facebook under Cornwall Freenews After listening to Bob Peters say that Facebook tripled the traffic to www.choosecornwall.ca we figured we should jump on the bandwagon too! What do you think Cornwall? Do you Facebook? We’re cwfnews on Twitter as well although we don’tContinue Reading
I hate having to write Obits like this. A lot of folks will watch the Movie “Ghost” this week. Dirty Dancing too, and maybe a few will watch Road House or Red Dawn. Patrick Swayze lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer sadly yesterday at his home in Los Angeles 20Continue Reading
The cast is the Hall of Fame of Action movies. Arnie, Sly, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke and Eric Roberts, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Steve Auston, and somehow even Ravi Shankar. It’s going to be a monster. IMDB LINK The film, written and directed by Sylvester Stallone himself comes out summerContinue Reading
L I N K “There ain’t much time left, you’re born out of this insane abyss and you’re going to fall back into it, so while you’re alive, you might as well show your bare ass,” Carroll told Rolling Stone at the time.” Carroll’s Autobiography, The Basketball Diaries, was madeContinue Reading
It’s that time. Autumn is nipping in the air. The kids are back in school, and the boys are back at training camp getting ready for the 2009 – 2010 NHL Hockey season. Yes, the Phoenix Coyote issue still stinks up the room. Wayne Gretzky is nowhere to be seen,Continue Reading
The Plaques say it all. It was a lovely time yesterday in the Parc as they and the Founders’ Memorial Cairn were officially unveiled. The meeting was chaired by Cornwall City Councilor Bernadette Clément, but all the major politician’s came out to speak. Ms Clément led off followed by MayorContinue Reading
The clouds couldn’t stop the dancers and crowd from enjoying an amazing event. (pictured are Dudes Thompson, Travis Thompson, Cortland Sunday, and Rarennenhawi) With a record amount of dancers, super food, and a pleasant and welcoming enviorment the 2009 Akwesasne pleased all that attended! L I N K “It’s a chanceContinue Reading
From Paul Aubin: PRIDE/FIERTÉ CORNWALL TO BE IN THIS YEAR’S PARADE OF NATIONS Greetings all. We’re pleased to announce that Pride/Fierté Cornwall will be in the third annual Parade of Nations to be held on Saturday, September 26th. The Parade of Nations is an annual festival celebrating oneness, acceptance, inclusionContinue Reading
You have to give Mr. Putin Kudos for loving his country. Here’s a link to a story that sounds like he really wants the KHL to compete with the NHL for status. L I N K In a move that certainly wouldn’t suprise many Mr. Putin is now hinting onContinue Reading
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