Boy Turbines are a hot political topic on both sides of the border. If you drive on Highway 11 in Upstate NY it looks like a bit of a Stanley Kubrick movie as these massive turbines gently turn in the wind. L I N K Here in Ontario the governmentContinue Reading
“it’s just a political move” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsNap5EyQnk L I N K “(US) Federal authorities will investigate the removal of a large stone obelisk that marks the border between the United States and Canada through the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The marker on St. Regis Road was dug up with a backhoeContinue Reading
We’d like to welcome Roger Sauvé to the Cornwall Free News family of correspondents. We hope you enjoy his work and experience that he’s kindly agreed to share here for 10 weeks. You can reach Roger via his website or by emailing us at info@cornwallfreenews.com The People of CornwallContinue Reading
Not sure why. I’m really not sure, but I decided to add this story from the BBC. Not sure why the BBC has this story either as I don’t really think meatballs when I think BBC….. maybe I just didn’t like that Seafood casserole my wife made for supper…. “MatthewContinue Reading
People just seem to be fed up with politics unless you’re psychophantically supportive of the Harper Government. Even many true blue Conservatives have a disdain for the Alliance, Reform Harper led regime. L I N K Click the link to read this Toronto Star article by Michael Byers about theContinue Reading
L I N K “Doctors have ordered the singer, 62, to postpone three US concerts with Billy Joel next month.” Legendary Music Maker Sir Elton John is resting in hospital and should make a full recovery. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
CRIME PREVENTION WEEK: NOVEMBER 1 – 7, 2009 “Prevention Pays – Get Involved. It’s Your Community. It’s Your Future” (SD&SG) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recognizes community engagement is a key component of crime prevention and that strong community partnerships are an essential element of an effective crime reductionContinue Reading
L I N K ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO’S ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE LEADS NORTH COUNTRY NARCOTICS SWEEP Operation Seaway’ Leads to Seizure of Cocaine and Marijuana valued in Excess of $515,000 and $200,000 Cash Investigation Part of Attorney General Cuomo’s Upstate Guns, Gangs, and Drugs Initiative WATERTOWN, NY (October 29, 2009)Continue Reading
Sexless Procreation – Eggs and Sperm Created from Stem Cells Russia Racing to Have First Space Ship to Mars National Post to Close Today? China’s New Nasdaq Type Market a Hit 5 Million in US hit with H1 N1? As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with theH1N1 virusContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits from Around the World for Thursday October 29, 2009 Mayan’s Say World Not to End in 2012 Miss Homeless Contest Considered Bad Taste “Women’s rights groups have slammed a Miss Homeless contest in Belgium that ended when a 58-year-old woman won the first prize ofContinue Reading
David Neilson has played Roy Cropper on Coronation Street for over 14 years. Not bad for a High School drop out. Read more about the Barcelona living actor. L I N K “David left school at 15 and began work as a gas fitter, developing a passion for drama afterContinue Reading
AKWESASNE YOUTH FLAME ATTENDANT, TORCHBEARER AND HONORARY ELDER NAMED FOR 2010 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY Akwesasne Mohawk Selected to Retrieve Olympic Flame from Greece AKWESASNE, ONTARIO — Aronhiaies Herne, a 23-year-old teacher and cultural program coordinator from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne, has been selected as one of 11 Aboriginal youthsContinue Reading
L I N K You have to give Quebec credit when credit is due. No word yet on Ontario following suit. “But while provinces like Ontario have not offered to top up a pension shortfall, the Quebec government, which passed legislation in January providing funding relief to Québec registered pensionContinue Reading
L I N K It’s amazing how many people watch this show. Lethbridge Alberta’s Tara-Jean Popowich won this years season. “Popowich beat out Montreal modern dance diva Jayme Rae Dailey, and Everett Smith, a tap dancer from Glen Morris, Ont. Vincent Desjardins, a finely tuned 20-year-old ballroom dancer fromContinue Reading
Haunted Ottawa and local psychic Doreen South discovered a new presence at The Cornwall Jail and Haunted Ottawa Open Paranormal Investigative evening. All three sessions were completely sold out at the popular yearly event. Recently seen on the tv show TAPS and on Creepy Canada, the 175 year old jail,Continue Reading
From two people wanting to make a difference Cornwall Ontario joined the world in making today a huge success world wide. 350.0rg 181 Countries and over 5200 events have taken place today. For those of you who haven’t heard of 350.org their site says it all. And so does thisContinue Reading
Nobody wants to pay tax. I sure as heck don’t. Taxes though, like death, are something you can’t avoid. The challenge for society is how to tax fairly. Doctrines can be voted on and discussed, but the status quo is that we Canadians, whether at Federal, Provincial, or Municipal levelsContinue Reading
Markus Noé is the new Journalism intern for the Cornwall Free News. Currently he is completing his final semester in the Journalism program at St. Lawrence College. His two favorite topics to cover are sports and politics and he welcomes open discussions on both. Mr. Noe’s first story will be aboutContinue Reading