Cornwall ON – News that should shock us all out of our complacency, (but probably won’t) came out last week – China is now the NUMBER ONE global energy consumer, surpassing the United States, which has held that position for the last century or more. According to the latest reportContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Our MPP Jim Brownell and the local Liberal Riding Association are sponsoring a BBQ Pig Roast to raise funds for Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall and SD&G August 28 at 16295 Eamer Road in Lunenberg. Tickets are only $10.00 and it’s a great cause! please visitContinue Reading
750,000 Page Views and Counting! Cornwall ON – A huge thank you to everyone that views the Cornwall Free News! We recently passed the 750,000 page view mark and we’re hoping to pass the Million mark way before January 1st so please keep spreading the word. A special thanksContinue Reading
South Stormont ON – I believe in being accountable for my words, actions and choices. This is why I post my real and full name with my letters. Why don’t some others? The accountability in education starts with the individual taxpayers. We elect trustees to provide oversight and accountability for the school boards. ToContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – There’s going to be course on Internet Safety given by Cornwall Police Constable Leger and OPP Constable Evans on Tuesday, August 24 from 1:30 to 2:30. For parents/grandparents…to be aware of what their children are exploring on the internet. Seating is limited and there is noContinue Reading
23 year old Ashley Kirilow will spend 2 days in jail awaiting a court hearing after turning herself in for fraud involving her pretending to have cancer and raising $5,000. This seems odd to me. Is she likely to recommit a crime after reporting herself to the police? I supposeContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I know, I know, you go to The Cornwall Farmers’ Market in George Assaly Lane for the freshest local produce in the area, but there’s a lot more every week and more comes in each week as foods are harvested. Bugaboo’s House of Pets is there tomorrowContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I was asked to run this poll as a small group is coming together that wants to run movies in Lamoureux Park next summer to raise money for charity and give people a good time. I kinda like the idea; especially if the right movies were used.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Tread Marked Former Minister Helena Guergis spoke with MCLEANS magazine recently about her situation; her husband, running for politics again as an independent conservative, and her communications with the PM and his right hand man Guy Giorno. LINK I believe that the Prime Minister has been givenContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Driving on Fart Gas isn’t drifting in the wind. It’s now and a company in the UK has the Beetle to prove it. GENeco Sustainable Solutions has a live vehicle on the road driving on Methane Gas from human waste. It adds a new meaning to theContinue Reading
Dear Editor The Conservative government is constantly talking about openness, transparency and fiscal responsibility. They talk about this at a time when they are being completely untransparent and fiscally irresponsible. The Conservatives want to spend 9 billion dollars (parliamentary budget officer says more) on new prisons in Canada, as partContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative has recently launched a new project entitled EcoBusiness. The premise behind this new initiative is to help business institute changes to lighten their carbon footprint by providing facts, figures, tools and ideas to incorporate environmentally respectful practices in their day to dayContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s almost show time and Mayor Bob Kilger of Cornwall is still running uncontested for the upcoming October Municipal elections. Rumblings of at least four other names considering tossing their hats into the ring with the popular, and considered impossible to beat former Cabinet minister soContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – This year’s Cornwall Black Sox are edging closer to forcing André Pommier to making another set of Championship rings after they became the Ontario Senior Little League Champs again defeating Windsor! Coach Marc St. Denis must be doing something right as repeats are not an easy thingContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – If you’re poor and have Cancer your chances are worse than if you’re not. A study from 2003-2007 essentially came to the conclusion that the poor did not get diagnosed as quickly and the sooner you catch Cancer the better the chance of defeating it. LINK TheContinue Reading
Cornwall ON –Poet, musician, teacher, politician; Jason Setnyk, founder of Rock the Vote and organizer of Rock for Charity is one busy hombre. His book launch takes place this Saturday at Cafe Connectionz (407 Water Street in DowntownCornwall Ontario). Saturday August 14th 2010 is the book launch of Anarchy andContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – American conservatives against gay marriages were dealt a blow yesterday in California. With the states decision to overturn its ban on gay marriages, it has brought this politically charged issue back to the forefront of American politics. Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker received huge support fromContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I was having a beverage with Keith Beardsley a few months ago in Ottawa and shared with me the impact of getting party members to contribute. He talked essentially about the commitment a person makes when they actually toss some money into the pot. If you truly wantContinue Reading