We’re both Waterfront cities. We both have diverse multicultural communities with all the challenges and benefits that it brings. Budget shortfall issues plague both cities. Transportation is a big issue too. Expansion of the airport and the new low level bridge have the potential to turn Cornwall into a BOOMContinue Reading
Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty is proud to offer Phase 1& 2 of Cairnview Estates located in Lancaster Ontario. Each lot is fully serviced offering municipal water, sewer, gas, cable, and high-speed internet service. Phase 1 & 2 are now available. Lancaster Ontario is less than 45 minutesContinue Reading
Cornwall City Councilor Mark MacDonald denies rumors of his run for mayor of Cornwall Ontario. I spoke with Councilor MacDonald Saturday morning about the city and things political as well as his journey to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics where he’s volunteering. Mark will be at the main venue,Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to Interview Jack Layton in 2009. I have to tell you he’s a heck of a guy and a lot more engaging one on one than he can on the public stage. I think he’s the kind of guy that would be successful at whateverContinue Reading
Popular radio host, complete demagogue, and right wing of Attila the hun former Monday Night Football Color Commentator Rush Limbaugh was pronounced dead on popular website Wikipedia after being rushed to hospital in Hawaii. The Republican power broker however is alive. It’s funny how information moves on the internet. LContinue Reading
December was our busiest month ever thanks to you our amazing readers! We had over 16,000 unique visitors and 73,000 page views with over 76% of them from here in Canada. Imagine how much of that traffic could view your business, service, or organization? This February we’ll be celebrating ourContinue Reading
That is not the best photo of Nigella, but these darn copyright rules make it hard to use some of the better ones. Ms Lawson turned 50. It’s hard to believe. Looking back it was the 90’s when I first saw her on TV. She put some “zest”Continue Reading
January 4th is the opening date for candidates for mayor and city councilor nominations. There are rumblings of a few names who are considering running. My sources deep within Cornwall Ontario are telling me that Mark MacDonald a certain Cornwall Ontario city Councilor is about to make a press announcementContinue Reading
Mafia groupies, law enforcement, and generally large crowds are expected Saturday in the Little Italy section of Montreal where Nick Rizzuto Jr.’s funeral will take place. No confirmation yet if his father will get released from prison in Colorado to attend. The alleged murder weapon has been discovered as policeContinue Reading
You don’t need to read tea leaves or hire an expensive political think tank to read how much Stephen Harper is salivating for his majority government, and Spring is his time. The rosy red buzz of the Olympics; the fumes of spending from the stimulus; funds that have been delayedContinue Reading
SD&SG MPP Jim Brownell met with two victims of abuse who wrote him about funding cuts to their counselling today after Letters to the Editor appeared in The Cornwall Free News. Donna Leroux and Marge Laprade are concerned that the therapy they’ve been receiving now, after 40 years of notContinue Reading
The Montreal Canadiens were actually not out shot last night as they beat Tampa Bay 2-1 in OT. Habs goals were from Brian Gionta and Tomas Plekanec who no longer plays like a “Little Girl.” Carey Price got the win and probably the next start against Florida. Marty Brodeur,Continue Reading
He’s done it again. That wacky Minority government leading Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, has run to Michaelle Jean asking for yet another time out. Just when I gave him a thumbs up for at least creating the perception of strength he pulls one from the Richard Simmons School of StrengthContinue Reading
Walking into Katerina’s Restaurant on a snowy winter’s day is like getting an instant dose of Vitamin D. The colours, the mood, ambiance, and decor just up the temperature a few degrees. If you go on Mexican Buffet night (Wednesday & Thursdays) an amazing Margarita and meal will definitely help take thoseContinue Reading
Jim Brownell has been called the hardest working MPP for a reason. He’s written a letter that will be going to Minister Chris Bentley regarding the Letter to the Editor posted here by Donna Leroux regarding funding for victims of child hood sexual abuse at the inquiry here in Cornwall.Continue Reading
Good news for Windsor Ontario as Ford has decided to build the new 5.0 litre V8 engine for the 2011 Mustang at their plant there. This is the first time since 1995 that Ford has put the 5.0 litre engine back into the Mustang that currently uses a manly V6.Continue Reading
I have no idea why I smile every time I see a Smart Car? I know I’ve wanted one since they’ve come out. I loved the idea of the original diesel and getting over 60MPG and was a bit disappointed when the new gasoline powered Smart For Twos came out which reducedContinue Reading
There’s a lot of talk around Canada about the future of Michael Ignatieff. There are a lot of potential replacements in Liberal land, and one of the most talked about is Justin Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau has been very patient while working hard to raise his profile and not simplyContinue Reading