Up until the death of Analog TV you could put up your antenna and pull in free local signals. That’s how TV has worked for years. The ability to put up a transmitter was strictly enforced by the Government via the CRTC which controls radio and tv and what licensingContinue Reading
Jack Layton spoke, so did Gilles Duceppe and Michael Ignatieff. The Conservatives hid in the house suggesting that the mess was the Province’s area. I think that’s called passing the buck. And judging from the video footage there are a lot of voters out there who won’t ever vote ConservativeContinue Reading
RACING LAW INFRACTIONS On 16Oct09 (11:30pm), SD&G OPP officers stops an eastbound Chrysler on Highway 401, South Stormont….166km/h (posted 100km/h zone). On 16Oct09 (12:15pm), SD&G OPP officer stops an eastbound Dodge on Highway 401, South Dundas…..168km/h (posted 100km/h zone). I love reading these. I know police love catching themContinue Reading
L I N K It’s a good day to go cross border shopping as our Canadian Loonie is buying more in the US. The Loonie is almost on par withe the US dollar. Fueled by high oil prices and a declining US dollar the high loonie hurts employment inContinue Reading
L I N K The Ottawa Sun today reports about how the CRTC is not allowing civilians to attend hearings on the Local Television battle going on between some very large corporations. TV in Canada is essentially a granting of monopoly status by the government to a short list ofContinue Reading
Canada, Silicon North, geeky Canucks, images quite common yet we have one of the the slowest and most expensive high speed internet of the civilized world. Why is it that our government protects monopolies that control where we can get high speed internet and basically how much it costs whileContinue Reading
BIG CIGARETTE BUST + Local Tobacco Round Up 1000 Islands Integrated Border Enforcement Team butts out cigarette operation on St. Lawrence River (Kingston, Ontario – Thursday the 15th of October, 2009) – On October 6th, 2009, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in conjunction with the Canada Border Services Agency, OntarioContinue Reading
Komorowski’s Korner – Richard Komorowski Every Kilowatt Counts For several years now, the Ontario Power Authority has been actively encouraging electricity conservation. One example was their very popular coupon scheme to promote the use of compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) in place of regular incandescent bulbs, which use about four timesContinue Reading
Last time I stepped into Pommier Jewellers here in Cornwall the store was packed with happy shoppers. Is the high price of gold causing you to buy or sell? Gold hit $1070.80 US in London yesterday, a new world record. I always get nervous when a stock or financial deviceContinue Reading
This just in from our Smiths Falls area correspondent, Jan Stepniak: Good news for Smiths Falls this holiday weekend as family and friends enjoyed a delicious Sunday start at the newest addition to the downtown business community. Coffee Culture (Cafe and Eatery) is now open to the public. On SundayContinue Reading
L I N K “When the final calculations for 2008 are released, that shortfall is expected to come in at $5.8 billion. That’s nothing, however, compared to the $55.9 billion annual deficit the Conservatives predict for 2009 as they flood the country with money in a bid to offset theContinue Reading
Now that’s someone that deserves an award. Congrats to the party on a totally hot piece of propaganda! please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
L I N K Guy Laliberté wore his trademark clown nose as he returned to Earth from his 9 day visit to the International Space Station. He’s getting attacked from a lot of places for spending so much money ($35M) for his 9 day Space Tourism adventure. I think someContinue Reading
Here is the latest column from Joe Gunn of Royal LePage Performance Realty. Home Inspections Buying a home, whether brand new or previously occupied, is probably your biggest financial undertaking. Would you buy a car from a used car dealer without having your own trusted mechanic check it out first?Continue Reading
Here are your latest quick hits for Sunday October 11, 2009 Is the GG Head of State in Canada? This is an interesting story; especially for many of our friends on the Island. “Ms. Jean’s new website — along with revelations that references to the Governor-General as “head of state”Continue Reading
It seems only yesterday that everyone was complaining about how hot it was and how the air-conditioning couldn’t keep up. Now people are putting up Halloween decorations, a sure sign that winter is just around the corner. Here are a few tips to save money on heating this winter. HaveContinue Reading
L I N K In the Art of War it’s always suggested to pick the time and place of battle. It never mentions picking the time and place of surrender or resignation. “Caplan intended to resign from his post as minister Wednesday, the same day Auditor General Jim McCarter willContinue Reading
CBSA Walks out on Talks with Mohawks of Akwesasne CBSA object to presence of lawyers who will report to the court AKWESASNE, ON, Oct. 5 /CNW Telbec/ – The Akwesasne Mohawk Leadership Task Force traveled to Ottawa today to meet with representatives of the CBSA. During the middle of theContinue Reading