Cornwall ON – So who owns the Internet? Should anyone own the Internet? Should we all have free access to it? Who should control it and why if so? There are battles going on right now. At the turn of the 20th century the passport system was introduced becauseContinue Reading
Alexandria ON – On Saturday, June 5, 2010, Catholic Bishop Paul-André Durocher ordained two new permanent deacons for the Alexandria-Cornwall diocese. Richard Jarvis and Kenneth Lalonde received the Sacrament of Holy Orders at 10:00 a.m. at St. Finnan’s Cathedral in Alexandria. Both are married men, actively serving in area parishes. Lalonde, originally from Cornwall andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Well, my first year of medical school has come to an end. That’s right, I wrote my final exam on Friday May 21st and freedom then began. I have to admit that I’m still not used to not having to study each minute of it seems everyContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – It was a sold out dinner Friday June 4th. The annual Spaghetti Fundraiser was a well attended blast. Organizations and businesses could buy tables and the public attended the dinner with music. It was a good time had by all and of course wherever youContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Candy Pollard was a very busy lady last week as she power toured the committee from the Ontario Senior Games who have to select a city for their Actifest Games for 2012. Cornwall is in the running and Ms Pollard made sure the committee saw why CornwallContinue Reading
Maxville ON – Wind damage took its toll on the tiny hamlet near Cornwall Ontario. Trees split and windows crashed from the recent storm. Thanks to Ms Sue Nicholson for the photos. Here’s hoping that our favorite place for Steak & Kidney pie, Muir’s Bakery, was unharmed by theContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Jobs and refining capacity are about to drop in Canada as Shell has decided to close its refinery in Montreal’s East End. LINK The company announced plans in January to close the refinery after unsuccessfully trying to find a buyers for six months last year. Since February,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – It’s quite amusing to see the media response to a so called “gag order” issued by PMO. This email told MPs not to discuss home mortgages with two reporters working on a story. Why the media shock and outrage? It reminds me of the feigned indignation ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – There’s a lot of talk about the big BP Gulf Oil spill. It’s what this world is coming too, the protection of big corporations over people. Who has more clout with the government? If anyone ever wanted an answer to those type of questions all youContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – In what will probably be the turning point of this series, Chris Pronger had probably his worst play off game of his NHL career. 1 shot, 2 minutes in penalties and a -5 for the night. While the shots on the evening were nearly theContinue Reading
South Lancaster ON – Thanks to Artist Michael Cartwright who caught photos of the Impala Motel after fire struck it. We’re working on getting more details from the event and if you have any you can email us at info@cornwallfreenews.comContinue Reading
No Adverse Health Effect from Wind Turbines by Richard Komorowski Cornwall ON – The scientific evidence does not demonstrate any direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects, according to a new report from Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. The report, published today,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – Might is making right in the Stanley Cup finals as the Philadelphia Flyers have tied the series at 2 with their 5-3 victory over the choking Chicago Black Hawks. Chris Pronger was plus 4 and his puck antics in the first two games seem to be resonating overContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I want to humbly thank each and every person that have helped us on this journey. When we started this newspaper back in February 2009 we were told we didn’t have a chance, and even some of our own sponsors said they didn’t think we’d surviveContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – BC Provincial Green Party candidate and Activist Jodie Emery will be the first guest of Marina Restinetti’s premiere episode of The Vagina Hour! The show starts Tuesday nights this June 8th at 7 PM. For more on Ms Emery you can click HERE.Continue Reading
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE WANTS SUBSTANTIVE TALKS WITH CBSA TO BEGIN AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY, — When CBSA closed the crossing through Cornwall Island on May 31, 2009, the Mohawks and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) agreed to form a Task Force on how to find long term solutions to the problemsContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Today as I prepare to attend my graduation at St. Lawrence College and once again take another step into adulthood, I do so with a heavy heart. Days such as this one act as a reminder of things my beloved younger cousin will never get to experience.Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – We’re live at 11 AM EST Friday June 4th on Seawayradio.com! Our guests today will be View From the Hill columnist Keith Beardsley and Downtown BIA and Queen of the Farmer’s Market Gaye Adams! You never know who’ll be on your all request community radio station. EmailContinue Reading