CFN – Randy Hillier’s fall as PC Labour Critic this week has highlighted the problem with Partisan politics. As some viewers of CFN may be aware I myself have elected to become Hyper Non Partisan. No more party allegiances or memberships. In my political life I have beenContinue Reading
First-quarter figures reveal that Ontario’s projected deficit remains at $11.7 billion this fiscal year, meaning that it is now a structural deficit. Current unemployment figures indicate that Ontario’s rate is above the national average for the sixth straight year. In light of this finance minister Charles Sousa announcedContinue Reading
CFN – With talks about the expansion of the Cornwall Regional Airport failing again maybe it’s time to start to consider some new ideas and think outside of the box? The airport, located in South Glengarry clearly does not serve the goals and economic development needs of the City ofContinue Reading
CFN – Libraries are important. Their uses are changing as time dictates technology and the public dictates demand. With the cost of internet and cable being high for those on fixed incomes more and more people use the library to borrow DVD’s and use the internet. The funnyContinue Reading
CFN – Bernie Villeneuve was still working hard today. The owner and face of the Cornwall River Kings was pressing the flesh and getting petitions passed out to area meetings. He’s hoping that somehow the public coming to city council Monday night in Cornwall well somehow tilt somethingContinue Reading
CFN – I love Hockey. I’ve worked in hockey. I traveled with the Old Timer’s Legends teams; Marty Brodeur, the greatest goalie to ever play in the NHL did his first Autograph Signing session for my company. I’ve created Hockey cards! I’ve seen things. I don’t get whyContinue Reading
CFN – Kinda staged looking pic, huh? The rage of media was one Miley Cyrus and her gyrating musical performance at an award ceremony. (sorry, no free love on CFN) Some Twerk definitions: 7. twerk Share on twitter Share on facebook Share on more 231 up, 166 down ( see twerk or twerking ) the action of standingContinue Reading
CFN – It seems that a large core of Quebecers are determined to bring language issues to the forefront in Quebec. CTV in Montreal reported on a new documentary about the issue. LA LANGUE À TERRE, directed by Jean-Pierre Roy and Michel Breton essentially floats that Quebec should onlyContinue Reading
CFN – Time will not be likely kind to the Tim Hudak era of the Progressive Conservative party. In spite of a scandal plagued McGuinty and now Wynne led Liberal government in Ontario Mr. Hudak has failed to deliver. While many in his own ranks are calling for a leadershipContinue Reading
CFN – Poor Brian Dryden. I kinda like the guy and was hoping to meet face to face over a bevvy instead of how we finally met yesterday. Apparently he was in the office briefly even though he was supposed to be on vacation? Mr. Dryden is editorContinue Reading
CFN – So on doctors orders I’ve had to cut back my work load. The seven days per week 100+ hours thing after nearly five years has had its toll. But I still like to have fun and it’s not like I’m working in a coal mine or factoryContinue Reading
CFN – In light of the footloose five who were allegedly fired by the city of Cornwall we did a little sniffing. While the city is still under it’s own leaky Cone of Silence questions are being asked now about all staff who potentially could have “stolen time” fromContinue Reading
CFN – Councilor Bernadette Clement was the lone voice Monday night in supporting the city acquiring the former tourism and exchange bureau near the corner of 9th and Brookdale. I’ve written about this ideal property. Yes it can be used as a great location for Seaway Tourism, but as itContinue Reading
CFN – Pink Politics are again raging in the headlines. This time the cause is the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi Russia. Because of new laws (horrible ones too) passed by Mr. Putin and his government in Russia activists like the witty and talented George Takei areContinue Reading
CFN – The PC party in Ontario is in a total conundrum. Not since the Mike Harris days has the potential for control of Canada’s largest province been so close yet so far away. It’s enough of a conundrum that there is a growing movement to dump leader Tim Hudak.Continue Reading
CFN – I get asked a lot if I will be running in the next municipal election here in Cornwall Ontario. I have written that if somehow mayor Kilger survives politically and decides to run again I’d run against him as mayor, but not many think that the mayorContinue Reading
Justin Trudeau’s Policy Priority – Legalizing Marijuana I usually don’t comment on the policy positions of other parties and their Members, but given the content of Justin Trudeau’s first policy announcement, I feel I must. I believe differences in opinion and policy are what democracy is all about. WhenContinue Reading
CFN– Canada’s great Rail Tradition seems to be dying in Cornwall Ontario. The River City, less than two hours from Ottawa, our Nation’s Capital seems to be written off by the rail carrier. First cuts to actual service and now it’s been announced very very quietly that the two fullContinue Reading