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
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