Cornwall ON – Liberal MP will be in a familiar position when Parliament returns. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has shuffled his shadow cabinet and appointed Mr. Brison as his finance critic. Mr. Brison served in the role for the Conservatives while they were in opposition before crossing the floor to joinContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Reports in the media are suggesting that people that ingest Alcohol live longer than those that do not. Moderate consumption of spirits, wine, or liquor seem to have a positive effect on the health of us that doesn’t occur in tea totalers. Now a study suggests that evenContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The war against fossil fuel use is taking some interesting steps; sadly not enough in North America. While companies like GM are rolling out an electric car priced far out of the range of those who need or would want it most, Asia, or in thisContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It was a busy day at city hall today in Cornwall Ontario as three people put their name’s forward for office. Mr. David B McDonald and Mr. Daniel F Donati have both put their names forward as English School Board Trustee, while Ms. Madelaine Lebrun put herContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Click the Image above to listen to our Political Round Table with pundits Joe Gunn & Denis Sabourin. Our columnist Keith Beardsley shares his View From the Hill. We were also joined by Romaine Mitchell; co-chair for the 2010 Akwesasne International Pow Wow and by Cornwall OntarioContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Federal NDP candidate Darlene Jalbert looks like she’s doing her rendition of Pee Wee Herman dancing to “Tequila”! A good time was had in Lamoureux Park Labour Day Monday. You can tell it’s election time as politicians from the usual NDP labour supporters were joined by MayorContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The transformation of summer to autumn is upon us. The fall asters are dotting our landscapes with purple, the grass has slowed its growth rate and the Sumacs are beginning their change from green to crimson. Harvest time is upon us as is evidenced by the bountyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation will be holding a concert on Sunday September 26 from 2p.m. to 3:30p.m. in St. Columban’s Church to raise funds for restoration work at the historic St. Columban’s Church. Brian Lynch, President of the Patrons of St. Columban Foundation , statesContinue Reading
AKWESASNE – It’s that time of the year again! The Akwesasne International Pow Wow takes place September 11-12 Click the link below to listen to the Akwesasne International Pow Wow radio message! Akwesasne Pow Wow Everyone is welcome! The Akwesasne International Pow-Wow is held annually in September on the weekendContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Do you know what’s in your food? Do you care? Have you noticed having an allergic reactions to foods you never had before? Why are peanuts so horrific today instead of the warm fuzzy friend of our childhoods? What do governments know and not know andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Focus Art is having its annual Juried Art Show at the Cornwall Public Library from October 4-29th! About Focus Art In 2004, L’Association FOCUS ART Association was founded by five artists eager to form a circle of support and expertise in Cornwall as well as Stormont, DundasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Pollution is just about everywhere you look. While the battle to clean our Environment seems like a losing battle most days progress does happen. Sadly for every small victory there are catastrophe’s like the Gulf Oil Spill; another of which just occurred recently. The scary thing is the degree ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Was it worthwhile for Ignatieff to spend the summer riding a bus? I would say so for a few reasons. First he did get quite a bit of exposure and if not always from the national media, certainly with regional and local news outlets. These local reportersContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – One of my favorite comics, Robert Schimmel has died in a auto accident. LINK Robert Schimmel lived in Scottsdale. The 60-year-old comedian has been a frequent guest on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and on Howard Stern’s radio show. His 2008 memoir, “Cancer on $5 a Day,” chroniclesContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Graham Greer treated Cornwall music lovers Friday and Saturday night at La Maison. Admission is only $10 and he has his full band (Steph McAlear – drums,Todd Huckabone – guitar, Garney Paterson – bass)and an opening act as well. I caught up with him before last night’s showContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Pommier Jewellers is your place for Pandora at 6 Second Street East in beautiful downtown Cornwall Ontario! They’re having a sale September 22-24! Spend $150 in Pandora product and get an amazing free gift. One offer per client. Pommier Jewellers is also your destination for someContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Councillor Bernadette Clement today announced her intention to seek re-election to Cornwall City Council. “In November of 2006, I was given the honour of the trust and confidence of my fellow citizens of Cornwall when they elected me as a Councillor of the City of Cornwall. SinceContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Now who’s using the old “Rope a Dope”? Guy Giorno is on his way out as Prime Minister Harper’s numero uno advisor. His consiglierie in mob terms which is very much what the Harper government has been like during Mr. Giorno’s term in power. PollsContinue Reading