Cornwall ON – That was a brutal press conference yesterday as out-going Veterans Ombudsman Pat Stogran spoke out to support the men and woman who have served in our armed forces and those police officers who have also served abroad. It makes you wonder just how bad the situation is,Continue Reading
Cornwall ON – If it’s Tuesday morning at 9 AM it’s time for our Political Round Table on Seawayradio.com. Our pundits Joe Gunn & Denis Sabourin share their views on what’s hot in the news. Keith Beardsley, our View From the Hill columnist joins us at 9:45 toContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – So where has Federal Liberal Candidate been this summer? The normally highly visible candidate has been very quiet and rarely seen of late? A google news search shows minimal activity; a few sound bites from the Michael Ignatieff Magical Mystery tour as it went through thisContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Is it time to turn Cornwall Ontario into a Tax Hot Spot for Cigarettes? We’ve seen the shows on television and know the reputation of Cornwall Ontario and nearby Akwesasne for Cigarette smuggling. The Canadian Government is spending millions of dollars trying to stem the flow ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Meet the Candidate night at Cafe Connectionz 407 Water Street in Downtown Cornwall Ontario; Tuesday August 17th from 6 – 8 PM. Chat with your Federal Green Party Candidate, Jamie Gilcig, about the political issues that are important to you. Jamie Gilcig is the Editor of TheContinue Reading
(MP John Baird signs the Golden Book of Cornwall Ontario as Mayor Bob Kilger looks on.) Cornwall ON – MP and Minister John Baird was in Cornwall Ontario today announcing the new $75 Million dollar low level bridge through Akwesasne. It drew some media and a lot of VIPContinue Reading
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE SUPPORTS NEW LOW-LEVEL BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MOVING FORWARD AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY– The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) was pleased to hear from Federal Bridge officials that they are planning on moving forward on constructing the new low-level bridge between Kawehnoke (Akwesasne) and Cornwall. The MCA has been partContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Two recent polls have showed the Liberals closing the gap between themselves and the Conservatives. Polls are always interesting of course but become more important if over time they show a distinct trend emerging. So far we haven’t seen that. Now if the polls in September areContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Click the banner above to listen to The Political Round Table on Seawayradio.com with today’s pundits Joe Gunn and Denis Sabourin at 9 AM. Keith Beardsley, our View From the Hill columnist joins us at 9:45 with his particular take on the hottest stories coming outContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Conservative Minister John Baird is coming to town and is going to talk about the bridge. No, not the Bridge Crisis, but the new low level bridge. The annoucement is expected this morning at a 9:15 press conference. LINK “I’m pretty excited about it,” LauzonContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – The NDP may not have the most supporters in Cornwall, but they sure know how to have the most fun! Sunday was their BBQ in Lamoureux Park. No political speeches. No fund raising. Just some good food, fun, and their ever present Twist dancing! Entertainment wasContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Tread Marked Former Minister Helena Guergis spoke with MCLEANS magazine recently about her situation; her husband, running for politics again as an independent conservative, and her communications with the PM and his right hand man Guy Giorno. LINK I believe that the Prime Minister has been givenContinue Reading
Dear Editor The Conservative government is constantly talking about openness, transparency and fiscal responsibility. They talk about this at a time when they are being completely untransparent and fiscally irresponsible. The Conservatives want to spend 9 billion dollars (parliamentary budget officer says more) on new prisons in Canada, as partContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I was having a beverage with Keith Beardsley a few months ago in Ottawa and shared with me the impact of getting party members to contribute. He talked essentially about the commitment a person makes when they actually toss some money into the pot. If you truly wantContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Busker, Councilor and tomorrow morning Pundit on Seawayradio.com . Cornwall City Councilor Mark MacDonald sits in for Denis Sabourin tomorrow as Denis is getting a well deserved summer break from his many duties. Mark will tangle with Joe Gunn and myself. The show starts LIVE atContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – I’m not sure who’s scarier in a fight, Stephen Harper or the Z man, Zdeno Chara. Now former Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque will be covering Elizabeth May and the Green party as the environmentally friendly Laraque became Deputy Leader of the Federal Green Party ofContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – Sometimes you’re only as good as the person pulling your strings in Politics. It’s funny, especially in the Western world how much we attribute to a leader. For example does anyone really think George W Bush actually could spell policy never mind actually conceptualize one andContinue Reading
Cornwall ON – In the latest Canadian Press Harris Decima Polls The Green Party of Canada with 12%; a strong showing for the Elizabeth May led party while the Stephen Harper Conservatives see their support fall to 31%. The Liberals are still under 30% while the NDP push upContinue Reading