Hospital Gets 5 Million Annually to Help With Deficit The Cornwall Community Hospital received a much need boost today. It has been well publicized that the CCH has been running a deficit for years. To help bridge this gap the Ministry of Long-Term care and the Champlain Local Health IntegrationContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario you rock! We’re number one as of Sunday January 17 5PM EST. Keep voting each and every day until this contest is over and let’s see Cornwall Ontario on that Monopoly board! To vote just log in HERE – If you need any internet access dropContinue Reading
So I’m listening to little Jayhaed Saade’s online radio station. He’s busy dropping f-bombs over tracks while soliciting money. It’s hypnotizing. It shows what happens when parenting goes awry. It also gives a reason why some minors should be tried as adults in court. It looks likeContinue Reading
A true warrior uses his brain. Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers in history. He wasn’t a flash in the pan or a shooting star. He had a long and gloried career. He wasn’t Joe Louis,but he could knock you out. He could dazzle you.Continue Reading
Canadians have spoken. Most of them are not happy with the Conservative decision to close down Parliament. I agree with them. But Canadians are also tired of old-style party politics. I agree with that too. Younger Canadians are especially disappointed with this approach. There is so much that we needContinue Reading
Let’s Get Cornwall On Board! Attention Cornwallites, the city has a chance to become apart of game board history. A media release came out today stating that Hasbro the maker of Monopoly is making a new “Canadian edition.” Unfortunately Cornwall did not make the initial list of 65 who areContinue Reading
For years Wayne Thompson has entertained the radio listeners of our area. He and Sue were fixtures on 104.5 before he exited, and now he spins the tunes on Mix 96.1 your favorite mix of the 80’s, 90’s & today, every weekday morning from 6-10 AM. Post your vote in ourContinue Reading
There’s been a lot of discussion about Flu pandemics. We had bird flu, swine flu, and now amidst a lot of discussion after billions of dollars have been spent vaccinating people the World Health Organization (WHO) is entering the discussion. “the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe said “false pandemics,Continue Reading
Conan O’Brien is a very funny man in a very odd situation. He’s spent years working to get where he is and is feeling like a victim, which he probably is, of his networks mismanagement. His big beef, and one that he’s bringing out the lawyers for, is theContinue Reading
If I ever teach a film class, or a writing class, Blade Runner will probably be one of my favorite films to share with my students. It’s a seminal film that explored back then so many issues that are creeping into our reality. Shot in 1982 by directing legendContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario City Councilor Mary Ann Hug was not a happy woman last night. She wasn’t happy with the report from city administration regarding Richmond Drive and scored point after point addressing issues like noise pollution; diesel fumes, flying rocks and small debris in addition to the blasting, and rumblingContinue Reading
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NBC has bowed to pressure and bumped late night icon and car collector Jay Leno from their 10PM time slot. LINK “Mr. Gaspin said he hoped to move Leno to 11:35 p.m., “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” to 12:05 a.m., and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” to 1:05 a.m.,Continue Reading
Tom Manley hosted a lovely evening at his own homestead this past Saturday evening. Featured were fine fresh foods from local producers, some amazing local wine, and Beau’s Brew. Even the coffee had a local flavour as the beans were freshly roasted locally from Reg Coffey of Coffey’sContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario’s Fastest Growing Local Media Company is looking for a few good reps. We need socially minded people who can help communicate with our customers and solve their media promotional and advertising needs. Perfect part time position. We pay the highest commission rates in the industry. Become a partContinue Reading
CCRI Launches Cap for Youth Project Ontario’s Environment Minister John Gerretsen came to the Cornwall Square today to launch the Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative’s (CCRI) new program, Cap for Youth. This was the premiere of the “Climate Awareness Project for Youth”. This project is an extension of the Liberal governmentsContinue Reading
My dog Melly doesn’t like Stephen Harper Proroguing the Canadian People or dogs either. She’s not so sure about cats and Hamsters though, and really likes Cheeseburgers. CBC just released a poll showing that Canadians are really steamed about Proroguing. LINK “The poll, released exclusively to CBC News on Thursday, foundContinue Reading
Obesity is an epidemic. Many reasons; mostly excuses. Too much work. Too much time on the computer. Horrible gyms that charge too much. Not feeling comfortable around skinny sweaty fit people that make faces, and whisper snide comments. Frightening small children. The reasons go on, but in the endContinue Reading