The participants who have been discussing the Cornwall beach proposal have brought forward many relevant points. Cornwall has 4 to 5-times the population of Smith’s Falls (9,500) that has 3-beaches and 10-times that of Alexandria that also has a beach. If an inlet beach at Cornwall becomes popular, there may be a needContinue Reading
Hi Folks , I would like to thank my fellow protesters for standing up for their principles; for their is no greater honour. To make a stand on what is clearly discriminatory hiring policy and to encourage others to stand up against this social atrocity is our purpose. Canada hasContinue Reading
Dear Editor, In my fight to stop a proposed mega-quarry northwest of Toronto, I have made it a hobby to check the Government of Ontario’s Environmental Registry on a regular basis. Your readers may be interested to know that Cornwall Gravel Company Limited has applied for a new 25 hectare / 62 acre below-the-water-table pitContinue Reading
The proposal for a beach along Cornwall’s waterfront has generated some lively discussion. Many believe that a beach could attract more visitors to Lamoureux Park during summer. If the Environmental Department of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Hydro One are willing, it may be possible to generate standing waves alongContinue Reading
Since the discussion about a possible beach along Cornwall’s waterfront began, numerous people have aired their veiwpoints that support and oppose a beach along Cornwall’s waterfront. The combination of a new boat ramp at the little inlet behind the RCAF building and the waterfowl situation may discourage the development of aContinue Reading
Dear Sir, . As of July 31 mid-day our Canadian Olympic Team has won four bronze medals in London; the sports include synchronized diving with two medals, and judo and weightlifting. The latest winners were Antoine Valois-Fortier of Quebec City in judo, and Christine Girard of Rouyn-Noranda in Northwestern QuebecContinue Reading
The enforcement of the bicycle rules and regulations in Cornwall is shameful. We see it every single day not just one but numerous infractions such as juveniles with no head gear,adults still riding on the sidewalks. . We have witnessed parents riding on the sidewalks with their children not wearingContinue Reading
They were a lovely couple, Lily and “Lucky”, who met midstream in life. They knew immediately that they would be lovers forever, build a home together and start a family. Both had always dreamed of having a little cabin by the water, so they searched for the perfect location andContinue Reading
CFN – Cory Cameron wrote a letter to the UN over language rights in Canada. We have graciously agreed to reprint his letter. You can post your thoughts and comments below. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon I am writing to you today to express my deepest concern of a subject that impactsContinue Reading
In regard to recent interest expressed in Cornwall in regard to a beach along the city’s waterfront, I am providing a diagram showing 2-possible locations for a beach. Back in the history of Cornwall, the electric streetcars that once provided city transit, operated a route to St Lawrence Park thatContinue Reading
Dear Editor, Action taken in the Omnibus Budget Bill cutting back funding for research resulted in scientists protesting ‘death of evidence’ on Parliament Hill. Unfortunately this is only one example of the Harper Government’s actions related to evidence. “Why save the prison farms?” provided reasons, evidence ignored, in the closingContinue Reading
“Language Debate won’t be solved by Us” As this debate becomes ever more heated, it is apparent from recent editorials and blogs nationwide that this event is quickly becoming polarized. Canadians from Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast are commentating on the need for the existing policy of ‘Official Bilingualism’ – some for, some against, butContinue Reading
Having worked in Cornwall’s Park & Recreation for 17 years in Park maintenance, Marina 200 Manager, and Park Landscape supervisor, I 100% support the removal of these Lilacs. . I was Parks and Landscape supervisor when the Lilac trees were planted. Yes, if the department would have had money toContinue Reading
Our community, Cornwall and the Greater SD&G area, is changing. This is obvious when you drive around the area and see all of the new construction taking place consisting of homes, businesses, farms and even our community hospital. The renovations / additions to our hospitals that we see taking shapeContinue Reading
It appears that the conflict of issue guidelines are not being applied fairly with respect to the planning of Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park. Several local residents raised this concern at a recent waterfront meeting on June 12 at the Civic Complex. At issue is the potential to develop a small parcelContinue Reading
Searching for Compromise is getting more difficult Has the word compromise disappeared from our public discourse? Has there been any compromise in the Quebec Students Strike? Over the past few weeks, a number of well-known reporters have written excellent articles that examine various aspects of the students strike from lookingContinue Reading
There are people who know what side of the fence they are on, others are in the middle and some even, do not know there is a fence. I believe we need to have all four sides (within 10 provinces, 3 territories) pushing for one cause very soon. Language fairness.Continue Reading
Our Philosophy: English is the working language of Canada and much of the world. A grasp of ALL other languages should be considered an asset, but not mandatory. People are equal, but languages are not. Our Mission Statement: Fair hiring practices for ALL Canadians through representation by population. Our Motto: Continue Reading