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
Real Estate listings in several area cities such as Ottawa and locally in Cornwall have prices inching upwards, especially while interest rates are so low, are sparking questions where to put your money safely? The Stock Market isn’t for everyone, and I personally, like some of you, are not bigContinue Reading
It was mayhem and wonderment for over 100 area Pugs and their owners at the Off Leash Dog Park at Ottawa’s Landsdowne Park. There were other dogs too, but from 10-Noon it was all Pug time! Pet nutrition company, Royal Canin, set up a tent and gave out food andContinue Reading
Looks like a Transcontinental, the parent company of the Seaway News here in Cornwall is in hot water with us scribblers L I N K “Canadian writers’ associations are refusing to write for Transcontinental Inc. publications to protest against a new freelance contract that they say is “abusive.” Writers areContinue Reading
Pet food is a lot like people food. When people get nervous about money it seems they turn to food for security and stock up the shelves. Cornwall has almost 10 pet food stores and it looks like a new large store is in the process of being built andContinue Reading
L I N K The banks stand to lose a few hundred million dollars per year in profits from the new Credit card rules being implemented, most as of January 1. Many say the new laws aren’t stringent enough, but this is a good start. “The regulations had been inContinue Reading
For a city our size we do some things very well. This weekend the 2009 Fall Home & Harvest show rolls out the red carpet for Visitors and Residents alike. Over 150 booths with events, services, and products with something to inspire everyone! Get to meet and greet area businesses,Continue Reading
Canada’s EI claims from July 2008-July 2009 are up 58%. That’s just claims. There are thousands of other Canadians who don’t have enough hours to apply that don’t get counted. For Cornwall claims are up 46%. Does that sound like a good report card for our City and riding? MoreContinue Reading
What a neat promotion and idea. L I N K The farmer gave away every potato in his field– 45,000 kilograms of the Russet variety. “The stunt was in an effort to promote local crops and inform the public about the dangers of urban sprawl creeping into agricultural land aroundContinue Reading
What interesting times we live in here in Canada. California calls for legalization and TAXATION of Marijuana. We now have medical Marijuana use in North America. It’s completely accepted in most of Europe. It’s like jaywalking in the sense that it’s a crime, but how many jaywalkers do you seeContinue Reading
Federal Green Leader Elizabeth May is predicting that Prime Minister Stephen Harper will trigger an Election this fall contradictory to the political speak from the party. Something I myself have been writing about for a few weeks now. “Wouldn’t it be just like Harper to decide that things are lookingContinue Reading
CKON Live Radio Interview with Grand Chief Mike Mitchell and James Ransom. The Grand Chief has just announced that Akwesasne will open their own customs office on the Island with their own officers. More to come….and we’ll wait for the official press release. You can listen live on the stationContinue Reading
L I N K Well you always have to read the fine print! “Buried in the fine print of the accord signed last March between Ottawa and Queen’s Park is a clause that ensures the new 13 per cent tax, which takes effect July 1, remains at that rate untilContinue Reading
L I N K Michael Ignatieff and Gerard Kennedy are calling the Harper government on delaying release of stimulus dollars and of playing partisan politics with the loot. In a new report, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and MP Gerard Kennedy said that as of the beginning of September, only 12Continue Reading
We interupt the news with some tales of whim and whimsy from around the world. Why the heck would you bring your dog to a break in? L I N K “When they arrived, the thief had already fled empty-handed, possibly alerted by a burglar alarm going off, but theContinue Reading
POLICE LOOKING FOR PUBLIC’S ASSITANCE (South Dundas) – On 19Sept09, at approximately 3:00pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious male on Cherry St. Mariatown, South Dundas Township. The investigation revealed that a male approached three young girls playing in a park and touched two of themContinue Reading