US Border from Mexico still running smoothly Swine Flu Flashback to 1976 Almost Officially a PANDEMIC The United Nations public-health agency raised its global alert to phase 4 from phase 3. The change recognizes that the new A/H1N1 virus spreads from person to person, and signals that governments should prepareContinue Reading
This just in from Paul Aubin: Sunday, May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia. As part of our observation of the day we’re pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s Denise and Louis Latulippe Award. Created in 2005 and named after the founders of the Cornwall chapter ofContinue Reading
FLU BASICS An adult can begin spreading the flu virus one day before and three to seven days after symptoms show, and children can remain contagious even longer. Some infected individuals show no symptoms, yet they can still spread the virus to others. The flu is sometimes confused with theContinue Reading
The Overstalks store that opened at 141 Montreal Road to a lot of hoopla this past February has been shuttered down. Their website (www.overstalks.com) is also down. Signs on the store show that their landlord has seized the goods for monies owed and locked the doors. Attempts to reach landlordContinue Reading
It’s hit Nova Scotia. Watch yourselves and be careful about spreading germs. L I N K 2nd LINK As governments around the world rushed on Sunday to check the spread of a new type of swine flu that has killed up to 81 people in Mexico and infected about 20Continue Reading
She was a talented tough old gal who made a lot of people laugh and was a fine actress. L I N K IMDB LINK Arthur’s tall frame and signature deep voice first graced the small screen in an episode of “All in the Family.” She played Edith Bunker’s cousinContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits from Around the World NDP wants Subsidies cut to Asbestos Industry Zenn Electric Cars Zooming Forward Fast French Strikers Cut Power to Homes Susan Boyle Flaming Out Fast Missing Coronation Street During the Play Offs? Toronto says no to $3 Bootlegs of Wolverine Toronto saysContinue Reading
It’s started in Mexico and has spread fast to the Southern US. It’s now in NY and should be here in Canada quite soon. There is no current vaccine for this flu so it’s going to be a bumpy ride. So, people of Cornwall, you’re going to have to startContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for the day. Is Shoppers Going to be taking over The Brookshell Site? India launches Israeli Tech Sat Having Friends leads to Longer Lifespan Interesting Take on Legal Pot Getting Date Night Right for Couples I just don’t get this Susan Boyle thing? I meanContinue Reading
Here are your quick hits for Monday April 20 Stevie Nicks Thinks Computers Suck Russia’s Richest Devasted by Recession Inbreeding did in the Hapsburg Dynasty Toronto Hockey Coach charged with Inet Kiddie Porn How did your MP vote? www.parl.gc.ca Breast Milk Cheese Served at London Art Show please visit ourContinue Reading
L I N K In 2008, Bishop was able to humanely trap 118 feral cats, which the vets spayed or neutered to help reduce the number of cats being born homeless in the Cornwall area. More than 2,000 cats were admitted to the Boundary Road OSPCA shelter in 2007, aContinue Reading
Here are your Quick Hits for Tuesday April 14 New Eastern Ontario Biofuel Co-op Cornwall Film Screens at Galaxy April 29th Downtown Cornwall Farmer’s Market gets Vote Legend Phil Spector Convicted of Murder Girl born from 22 year frozen sperm Mel Gibson’s Wife could get $500 MILLION in Divorce IsContinue Reading
UPDATE – It’s being reported that Billy Bob Thornton and his band have dropped out of the remainder of Canadian Tour Dates. lol, you don’t mess with the CBC 
For those of you that missed it, here’s his interview. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJWS6qyy7bw&feature=player_embedded please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
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The Gazette is running a follow up story about the Government cracking down on SMUGGLING Blackburn’s announcement comes after an investigation by The Gazette revealing the contraband industry has roared back to life after being nearly eradicated in the 1990s when federal and provincial governments dealt it a blow byContinue Reading
Here are your quick hits for Wednesday April 8th 2009 GM & Segway team up as GM preps for Bankruptcy Oil Drops below $50 Alberta post record deficit Farrah Fawcett’s Anal Cancer spreads to Liver 114 year old man caught with over 6 tons of pot French Canadian Face BookContinue Reading
Hanson Spawn Click the Link to watch a neat Bio piece on new Maple Leaf Christian Hanson, their new Power Center, and yes, son of one of those Hanson Brothers ! please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
EDITORIAL Russia tried to “win” Afghanistan in the 80’s. The West is taking its turn. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have bled Western economy’s nearly to the point that they took the former Soviet Union’s. There have been many others over the centuries who also tried to conquer AfghanistanContinue Reading