Dear Mr Lauzon, The backlash of scorn regarding the conservative governments decision to prorogue Parliament continues on strong. I would like to add my voice to that list, and put it on record with you and your colleagues: This is a complete affront to democracy and an insult to theContinue Reading
Attorney General Chris Bentley has said that the survivors of historical sexual abuse currently receiving funded counselling from the Inquiry would not be abandoned. However, he has decided to completely cut the funding, which was to continue for 90 days after Commissioner Normand Glaude issued his report, in order toContinue Reading
Getting Ready For More ‘Shock Therapy’ in 2010? Naomi Klein’s, The Shock Doctrine was one of the best books in the last decade to spell out how the world is moving towards a global government, disguised as a benevolent democracy, in which nation states are brought to their knees atContinue Reading
Dear Editor: Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prorogation of Parliament for the second time in 12 months is another attack on Canadian democracy. There is no valid reason for Prime Minister Harper to suspend the work of Parliament until March 3. Prorogation kills all government legislation pending before Parliament and shutsContinue Reading
We’re both Waterfront cities. We both have diverse multicultural communities with all the challenges and benefits that it brings. Budget shortfall issues plague both cities. Transportation is a big issue too. Expansion of the airport and the new low level bridge have the potential to turn Cornwall into a BOOMContinue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 8 – HOME – The places where we live There are over 44,000 private dwellings in SD&G, providing a place to live to over 110,000 residents. On average, there areContinue Reading
I don’t like Water Meters, but I hate Photo Radar. No, I’ve never been caught yet, but to me Photo Radar represents the worst of those paranoid “Big Brother” theories coming home to roost. Arizona looks like they’ll be pulling theirs down. Good for them. Maybe it’s moreContinue Reading
Looking for an Eco-friendly Multi-tasking solution this New Year? I was visiting a friend recently and as my reputation as an ecologically minded person precedes me she asked what cleaning products I used in my home? Well that question prompted me to look into more environmentally friendly solutions to replaceContinue Reading
Editor, Although not surprised, I am shocked and dismayed as once again Prime Minister Harper prorogues parliament, not for the good of the country but to avoid difficult issues that may further erode confidence in this government! This is one more step in this government’s inexorable drift toward unchallenged power: ducking difficult questions aroundContinue Reading
I know I sure don’t get excited over them. All these sites and magazines showing off their top ten lists hoping that the stories will resonate with you the humble viewer, or perhaps even cause some sort of controversy. Crap that. Top Ten lists are the domain of people whoseContinue Reading
December 30, 2009 Dear Editor: I disagree with the recent suggestion by Mayor Bob Kilger that the City of Cornwall should provide stipends to council members who sit on the boards and committees of various community organizations. This is simply a pay increase through the back door for council members inContinue Reading
He’s done it again. That wacky Minority government leading Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, has run to Michaelle Jean asking for yet another time out. Just when I gave him a thumbs up for at least creating the perception of strength he pulls one from the Richard Simmons School of StrengthContinue Reading
I have no idea why I smile every time I see a Smart Car? I know I’ve wanted one since they’ve come out. I loved the idea of the original diesel and getting over 60MPG and was a bit disappointed when the new gasoline powered Smart For Twos came out which reducedContinue Reading
H1N1: Do the Ends Justify the Means?: Editorial by Markus Noé When people look back on the year 2009, history will tell them that this year was dominated by two stories. One being the global recession and the second is the worldwide outbreak of the H1N1 influenza (swine flu). There is aContinue Reading
Dear Jim Brownell, I’m writing this letter as a survivor of historical sexual abuse in Cornwall to ask for your support in continuing the counselling that has been funded by the Inquiry, which is scheduled to end on the 15th of January, 2010. Because of the abuse that I haveContinue Reading
Holiday Stress: How to Avoid It – By Markus Noé Tis the season for everyone to be surrounded with yuletide joy, happiness and everything else that goes with Christmas. But does anyone really enjoy the Christmas holidays as much as the multi-million dollar corporations hope we do, so in turn we go intoContinue Reading
Industry Minister Tony Clement talks to the Globe and Mail about the financial recovery. L I N K “If there was one thing you want to achieve in government this year that you believe would help Canada’s industrial sector, what would it be? [Government and universities have] actively engaged inContinue Reading
Aren’t you glad you live in Cornwall when you read about Montreal? LINK Contract fixing, mafia, never ending bad roads. LINK2 “I had taken some serious hits – cars rammed, trucks burning, being told there wouldn’t be a trial because there wouldn’t be a body,” Sauvé said. “But theContinue Reading