We have surpassed last month’s visitor total today, the 13th. In less than half of this month more people have visited this site than in the whole month of May! Thanks to all of you who are rocketing our numbers up. Keep reading and let us know what you wantContinue Reading
I attended the DRV2WRK meeting last night at the Navy Club. ( www.drv2wrk.ca) The room was filled to capacity. There was music; food; politicians; concerned citizens; and a few media types. Cornwall has long suffered labor issues that are now coming home stronger in other areas of Ontario. Cornwall isContinue Reading
Here are your quick hits for today. Fiat takes over Chrysler Dr. Ashley Cook named Chief of Staff at CCH Upper Canada Motors Appeals to GM for its Survival Stars Fire Coach Dave Tippett A Dog Park for Cornwall Sens Goalie Emery Signs with Flyers Ferry Coming to Cornwall eHealthContinue Reading
I was sitting at the media table watching our City Council at work. Normally it’s myself, Kevin Lajoie from the Standard Freeholder, Ed Allard and someone from that radio station that refuses to acknowledge that this paper exists. A discussion starts about advertising of part time and casual positions fromContinue Reading
I once sat across from Rick Shaver who told me that the Seaway Valley News wasn’t bias as much as they simply print what is supplied to them, but this week I noticed a very strong bias. Members of the Liberal Party are hosting MP and Hab Great Ken Dryden hereContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for Wednesday June 3, 2009 Mortgage Rates UP ↑ PENGUINS win One BUY LOCAL – ADVERTISE LOCAL email info@cornwallfreenews.com for more info Bridge Still Closed J.D. Salinger Sues over Sequel GM to Sell HUMMER to China eHealth Personal Ties Debacle Spending at eHealth Ontario underContinue Reading
LATEST UPDATE A lot of places are talking about the border closing. Here are some of the stories out there. MP to the Rescue Mohawks only allowed on Seaway Bridge TALKS PLANNED MEDIATION? Truckers Weigh In “CBSA points out that U.S. guards working on the territory have carried guns forContinue Reading
The night was quiet with no major altercations which is a good thing. Hopefully the rhetoric can ratchet down. Here are some stories and coverage on the event. Truckers Frustrated by Bridge Closure Frustration on all sides Bob Kilger calls on Ottawa Stand Off at Seaway Bridge Coverage from furtherContinue Reading
There are a lot of passionate opinions and people on both sides of this issue. Here are some news updates. L I N K Akwesasne may call State of Emergency. L I N K A lot of angry people voice their opinions. L I N K Border closed Indefinately L IContinue Reading
L I N K The Canadian government beat Akwesasne to the punch and closed the Border crossing at 11:50 PM last night as hundreds of Mohawk Citizens and heavy equipment waited by bonfires last night. “Mohawk Warriors, who were present at the meeting, made it clear on Saturday that theyContinue Reading
It’s 10:40 PM as I write this having just crossed the bridge back to Cornwall. Numerous fires are lighting up a clear sky as hundreds of people mill about waiting for something to happen at MIDNIGHT. It was suggested to me that I put my camera away so there willContinue Reading
Akwasasne Forbids Border Guards Guns Native Rally today Debit card scammers hit Cornwall Music Legend Phil Spector gets 19 Years Mr. Flaherty – March 3.6B Deficit Rising Canuck Buck Hurting Economy Ignatieff – Cdns sick of Budget Guesses Food Bank Use up 20% in Canada Penguins – Wings Cup FinalContinue Reading
Garage/yard sale on Sat.May 30, 1518 Frank Court Cornwall, Off Holy Cross Blvd. 8:00am till 2:00pm too many things to list. 613-936-6500 please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Hey it’s a slow news day other than trying to stop our tax burden from sky rocketing. After 65 years Archie Andrews has finally proposed to Veronica Cabot. L I N K Betty isn’t going to be very happy about this one. please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Canada’s Governer General made a bold statement in support of the native seal hunt or just had the crazy munchies this week as she decided to taste some raw seal heart up in Rankin Inlet. L I N K “Governor General Michaelle Jean, the representative of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth IIContinue Reading
Was Vivien Leigh a Nyphomaniac? Akwesasne Grand Chief Election Heating Up Microsoft to Unveil New Search Engine Area CONCERT ROUND UP by Kathleen Hay Russian Group may Partner with Facebook Man nabbed with over $300K in stolen Jeans Space Shuttle ATLANTIS Lands Safely please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Thanks to everyone that reads this paper and helps spread the word! Our numbers are up 32% since our last check in a month ago. We’re hitting our targets and we can only thank you, our readers. We’ll try and work harder to give you more to read and enjoy.Continue Reading
Grand Chief Thompson says no to larger Canada Customs Facilities GM Pulling the Plug on Morrisburg Dealership Michael Moore Targets the Economy Lucy Gordon, Spiderman 3 actress dead CTV pushing for local news $$ please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading