Hugo Rodrigues Editor of the Standard Freeholder Yes Mr.Rodrigues, “Vive la Francophone” in Cornwall and area, but as well to all of those many other cultures. Sir let me tell you the distaste I received upon this reading this article and many others feel the same way as I. Firstly, I can appreciateContinue Reading
CFN – Hugo Rodrigues, editor of the Standard Freeholder and President of the CAJ, recently wrote an article about bilingualism. I am a refugee of Quebec. I left, and most likely will never return simply because of the fact that the people of Quebec, after nearly sixty years ofContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – It was another embarrassing night for the local Federal Liberal riding association under President Jamie Labonte. The lightly employed prez saw his guest speaker for the spaghetti fund raiser not show up and a crowd of less than 30 attended at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Sadly itContinue Reading
CFN – The City of Cornwall has asked for a delay of the trial regarding the removal of editor Jamie Gilcig from Council when he didn’t like Mr. Gilcig’s t shirt. The delay, because of the former Mayor’s health issues, should be a few months taking the case past theContinue Reading
CFN – Tammy Hart and her very odd council in South Stormont appear to be in retreat after humiliating the township, again. In an act of truly boggling weirdness she and her council initiated discussion in limiting or eliminating cameras in open council meetings. Ms Hart and friends have anContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – One of the biggest issues I focused on during the municipal election was the need to change the culture of Cornwall. We needed to stop running the city like it was a closed shop and be more inclusive, especially when it involved the public or tax payers.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – In what has been a not so magical mystery tour the City of Cornwall has relented and agreed to allow the Vincent family ice rink to at least finish off the season, even though part of the ice surface is on City property (as is the family’sContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Brian Vincent is feeling discouraged. The family was happy when a new group came together to help rebuild their family rink. A meeting was requested by the group for Thursday morning with Bill De Wit, the city manager who attended the initial break down of the boardsContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – While City Hall may not have supported the ice rink on Monaco Crescent in Cornwall, the people of the community and frankly, all across Canada clearly do. So much so that a group has been formed to rebuild the Vincent’s rink. Members will be meeting Thursday atContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – This week saw the passing of two political family members in Cornwall Ontario. Former Mayor Bob Kilger saw the passing of his mother, Laurette Kilger on December 31st. Mrs. Kilger (87) had been at Glen Stor Dun Lodge. Mayor Kilger was a frequent visitorContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Some very ugly people got their way and used City Hall as a bully tool to destroy a family rink. Last night the Vincent family and some friends were essentially forced to take the boards down from their rink. As you can see in theContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Rookie City Councilor (and Liberal nomination hopeful Justin Towndale has spoken out regarding the Monaco rink status. He sent CFN the following communication. He is only the second councilor to publicly speak out regarding the rink that the city sent trucks and police to yesterday. PleaseContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Ugly politics have led to a city directed truck starting to tear down the Vincent family ice rink in Cornwall Ontario. Manager Bill De Witt who was present said it was on direct orders of Mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy and CAO Norm Levac. Laura Vincent was teaching atContinue Reading
CFN represents an interesting cross roads in journalism. Is news different than entertainment? Has the news become too corporate? Are media outlets too afraid to report news for fear of losing clients? Can you trust anything you read if jaundiced by that? Does the public care about important issues? HowContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – 2010 Cornwall City Council contender Mr. Pat Finnerty passed away December 31, 2014 comfortably at home at the age of 79. Mr. Finnerty made some striking points in his own manner during the election pointing out that the community needed “new blood” to lead. Big MoneyContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Sometimes you have to out a troll clearly. On the left is one Nicholas MacNaughton. Mr. MacNaughton is a special kind of troll. His hatred has lasted several years now and his energy in attacking CFN and myself seem to be his occupation. It probably startedContinue Reading
The new year brings high expectations and great challenges for the new council. Dealing with the budget is going to be our biggest challenge The main thrust of the election CAG pledge that was signed by 22 candidates, focused on the fact that taxes are 1/3 less in the counties.Continue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – It wasn’t a huge crowd, but they were very spirited. The kids had a good time and even some of the neighbors were dancing as an area DJ provided some tunes. The big news today is the allegation that the complaint to shut down the Vincent’s rinkContinue Reading