Vision is a funny thing. Many times there is no “right” vision; simply what a person or group wants. I’ve lived in Cornwall Ontario now for six years. It’s been an interesting experience. Cornwall is a very diverse community; and it’s a community in change. Continue Reading
Houses without Furnaces So far we’ve been quite lucky – the fall has been mild, and it hasn’t been until the last few days that winter has really struck. However, with all the white stuff on the ground, temperatures are only going to fall, and our heating bills are onlyContinue Reading
It looks like the Liberal Party of Canada is not the only party to not have studied and read the Scottish play. Stephen Harper has been distancing himself and snubbing former PM Brian Mulroney, the Progressive Conservative PM that actually won two majority governments (one of which I actually votedContinue Reading
Popular reality television show American Idol may be losing the Queen King of Nasty, Simon Cowell. Simon’s brother and radio jock brother, Tony Cowell leaked on his radio show. L I N K “Fox is reportedly close to signing “X Factor” and Cowell to a new deal. And while it’sContinue Reading
Paranoia, here are some of the definitions from Dictionary.com “A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.” “Extreme, irrational distrust of others.” Now I’m not saying that there are no grounds of residents of Akwesasne, but there areContinue Reading
Thank you all again for your patience and understanding as we implement our site upgrade. It’s like moving into a new house, and it’s almost as discombobulating for me as it is for some of you checking into your favorite online newspaper! Feel free to post your comments or you can reachContinue Reading
What begins with ‘P’ and ends in ‘C’ and is being found in such places as cows stomachs and can often be found trying to camouflage itself in our precious trees? It is the ‘P’ word. PLASTIC. It is everywhere. Just pay close attention while you are out this ChristmasContinue Reading
Two days after Commissioner Glaude read his final report, I’m left feeling quite perplexed by the various reactions, especially by the media and our Mayor. The big issue that is being reported is that no definite answer was provided as to whether or not there was a pedophile ring inContinue Reading
Dear Canadian Citizens: I am writing you today with respect to the up coming extradition trial of a Canadian citizen by the name of Mark Emery. Here is my concern and why I am interested in his plight: There are 14 US states that have legalized the use of cannabis asContinue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 7 – How long has your family been in the area? The longer your family heritage in the region, the larger may be your Holiday dinners. Many of our families haveContinue Reading
The family involved in the Peter Ross Auction Service showed the true spirit of the Christmas season on Saturday December 12th. At lunch time during an auction at their establishment in Osnabruck Center, the auctioneer paused between items for sale and announced to all those in attendance that his familyContinue Reading
Tiger Woods Loses ‘Superman’ Status as United States Becomes a Nation Scorned The recent car accident involving Tiger Woods and the ensuing scandal that has befallen him has brought extraordinary attention to one of the most talented athletes of all time. No other golfer in the history of the sportContinue Reading
Dear Editor This is truly an unjust world when you can go to prison for life, for sending seeds to another country; but if you send troops, you get a Noble Peace Prize. Do we really need a foreign government stepping in and disciplining one of our citizens, for somethingContinue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 6 – Are you married or what? Relationships are important in all our lives. They start, they change, they continue or they either end by separation, divorce or death. Life happensContinue Reading
Munich Takes the Initiative Canada, and North America as a whole, have always lagged behind the Europeans regarding energy efficiency. Perhaps it’s because we’ve had it too cheap for too long. As we’ve never had to pay European prices for oil, gas and electricity, we don’t appreciate the true valueContinue Reading
Canadians Must Speak UP! The time has come to legalize marijuana, tax it, and create a few hundred thousand jobs. Marc Emery is currently waiting to see if we will let the US extradite him, to face a possible life sentence for selling seeds on the internet. 44% of CanadiansContinue Reading
So I was sitting having lunch with Joe Gunn yesterday. Joe is of course not a Liberal by any means or definition. We have these occasional meetings and usually end up discussing politics and making “two bit” bets. Since the Cornwall News has evolved I’ve become more interestedContinue Reading
What do Harper, McGuinty & Obama Have in Common? Hypocrisy 101 We are misled and lied to each and every day by the leaders of governments around the world. I think they all take a course called Hypocrisy 101 as a precondition to running for office. Close to home theContinue Reading