Like many other towns, Cornwall has the difficulty of providing its citizens with affordable and sustainable housing. The need for sustainable housing in Cornwall and beyond is becoming more and more obvious as the globe struggles to deal with the effects of climate change. The ability of sustainable housing toContinue Reading
As your children make the transition from teenager to young adult, you may want to keep supporting them financially. Maybe they’re working an entry-level job, or perhaps they are still searching for a position after finishing college. It can be challenging to stop supporting them, and you are not alone.Continue Reading
Essay writing comes naturally to a few students, but for many, knowing how to write a top-grade essay paper is something that must be learned and practiced regularly. Writing an essay is a challenging skill to master because it requires logical planning and creativity. The further you get in school,Continue Reading
Reasons Why Student Involvement in Politics Is a Smart Move Does student participation in politics have any impact on their lives? Most people have debated over this simple question, with others opposing it while others were defending the position of students in politics. Ultimately, students benefit a lot from involvingContinue Reading
As medical technologies become more and more available to the general public, DNA tests have become a household source of entertainment. Years ago, DNA testing was reserved for police investigations, paternity tests, and trashy daytime television. However, you can now order a DNA kit straight to your front door. ForContinue Reading
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is certified by IASSC and is given to an individual who receives ultimate professionalism in elements related to the foundation of the Lean Six Sigma Methods. The certified personnel can lead projects that are improved but limited. These professionals can also serve as aContinue Reading
River Institute receives prestigious NSERC Award Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced the River Institute as the winner of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Award for Science Promotion–Group Category. The award honours individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions toContinue Reading
By Mary Anne Pankhurst – April 15, 2019 It’s World Autism Month, a perfect time to help foster greater understanding and support for the people in our lives who are on the spectrum. But it’s also an opportunity to dispel myths. Especially that cobwebbed carry-over from a now 20-year-old, fraudulentContinue Reading
Statement from Minister of Education Lisa Thompson “Ontario’s students need to be able to focus on their learning – not their cellphones. “Last fall, we launched the largest-ever consultation on education in the history of Ontario. During this consultation we heard that 97% of respondents support some form of aContinue Reading
The society evolves and so does the law, but if progress must be made every aspect of the society must change too in order to accommodate other changes and achieve balance. The changes in policy can be compared to the regular Cornwall weather it is constantly being changed to adaptContinue Reading
When Ontario’s beekeepers opened their hives this spring, they found nothing but bad news for beekeepers, as well as for the vegetable and fruit growers who depend on bees for pollination. The recent Ontario Beekeepers’ Association survey of almost 900 beekeepers indicated that seven out of 10 Ontario beekeepers sufferedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Many are suggesting that the Cambridge Analytica data issue is simply the tip of the zuckerberg; that in this one instance there’s a whistleblower that clearly defines this instance, but that data from facebook has always been used and reused, and possibly marketed by facebook itself. WhileContinue Reading
Gambling is a hugely popular pastime in Canada and prior to the age of the internet and online casinos, the country already had a booming market for this type of gaming. In 1992, revenue from lotteries, casinos, and slot machines was $2.73 billion, as we read on statcan.gc.ca. This roseContinue Reading
When I first turned on my iMac I was frankly, excited. It was sleek, beautiful and handled lovely. It was my first Mac, and I’ve been using computers since the….. 80’s! As a writer I loved the keyboard, a lot. I’d had an iPhone, and loved theContinue Reading
In October, Canada elected their new prime minister, Justin Trudeau. Trudeau, a member of the Liberal Party will be replacing their current prime minister, who is a member of the Conservative Party. Trudeau has promised to make significant changes to many Canadian policies. With one of those changes being to restoreContinue Reading
CFN – Yes this is the Earth Matters column. We are changing the title of this column for today out of respect and consideration for all this little flying animal does for us each day. Bees, which are critical to our food supply are experiencing immense life challenges due toContinue Reading
CFN – So I was all set to go out and purchase an iPad mini this week when a friend said “WHOA!” and tried to convince me to look at some of the other options out there. My friend’s iPad 2 really has impressed me and I’m leaning Apple; butContinue Reading
CFN – For all Canadian Cottage goers and summer water seekers the sight and sounds of the Common Loon lift the spirit and add that special something to a retreat spent away from the ‘day to day’ in our down-time spent near the water. The soul stirring call of Canada’sContinue Reading