CFN – Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) board member Tom Manley called for continued diploma education programs, organic dairy research, and rural waste water management research at Alfred Ontario in Eastern Ontario. Mr. Manley, owner of Homestead Organics in Eastern Ontario, is also the President of the Alfred CollegeContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Nearby Prescott Russell MPP Grant Crack rode shotgun with a few ministers of the Wynne Government as they brought a few bags of money to Cornwall to help with our failing infrastructure and flooding issues. In particular the reconstruction of sewers on Eleventh, Grand and Miron, and redirectionContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Is Premier Kathleen Wynne playing hide the Canoli with Education dollars? The part time Agricultural Minister saw the shut down of two Farming programs as the University of Guelph shut down The Kemptville Agricultural College and Francophone Alfred Campus. While there is some partisan points being scoredContinue Reading
That certainly seems quite extreme; however, this is exactly what 398 students from the United States did last week. For the past few years 350.org (among many others) has been spearheading a campaign against the expansion of the Keystone XL pipeline that is slated to begin transporting Tar SandsContinue Reading
It’s that time for another Beat the Clock Special on CFN! Today’s deal is special geared for Ontario Municipal Candidates, but not exclusive to! Great for Business, Charities, and Organizations as well! It’s only $399 +HST, but you have to buy before Tuesday March 3, 2014 at noon! What youContinue Reading
CFN – Mixed communications coming in regarding some bed closures at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. PC MPP Jim McDonell sent out the following press release: Winchester District Memorial Hospital announced the permanent closure of 14 beds earlier today, which equates to more than 22% of their total capacity. MPPContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Humility can be a great lesson. What we are learning today as Transport Canada and the Federal government allowed Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. to pour concrete and finish their Chemical tanks on our waterfront is that when you don’t work together you lose. In this caseContinue Reading
CFN – Del Jones announced today that he intends to seek the provincial Liberal nomination for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “This is a critical time in the history of our province and I believe that I can make a difference”, he said. “I have the experience, skills and ability to get thingsContinue Reading
MUNICIPAL ELECTION MEETING Who — Mark A. MacDonald What — I will be hosting a meeting for future municipal candidates and those that are thinking of entering the municipal race. Advertisements with details will appear in local media next week. Where — Air Force Wing in Cornwall. When — Thursday, FebruaryContinue Reading
CFN– One of the problems with politics is that you have to filter the message and sometimes legitimate criticism is muted because of the adversarial nature of the Partisan political system. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne just celebrated one year of office. Ms Wynne clearly was the Liberal Party makingContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – A familiar face is running for council for the second time. Gary Samler, former military and poverty activist in Cornwall Ontario paid his $100.00 and will run again in 2014. Mr. Samler also has been working with a group that supports veterans suffering from PSTD. ToContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Part of the 11th Councilor Column will be guest appearances by current and former Municipal elected officials. Today’s guest 11th Councilor is former Cornwall Ontario Mark A MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald also ran against Bob Kilger in the last election and ran for MPP. When notContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – James Borer was re-elected President of the Local Provincial Riding Association. Mr. Borer’s trajectory in politics started with his own family issue that was assisted by MPP at the time, former Liberal Jim Brownell who quit before the next election. Mr. Brownell is aboard as aContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – The City of Cornwall has spent a lot of money hiring a team of consultants to initiate a new study, in an election year, focused on Cornwall being our place. Of course it’s phrased “My Place” and judging from the behavior of the Mayor and his croniesContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – He’s so nice. She’s so nice. Look how well he dresses are not really criteria for voting for a mayor, councilor, MPP or MP; or even dog catcher. Frankly I think many voters forget that we are electing people to spend our money and makeContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – In the past, Ontario has had one of the lowest minimum wage rates across the Country. Today, the minimum wage as it stands at $10.25 since 2010 and is currently, one of the highest in the Country. If you’re feeding a family or just trying toContinue Reading
CFN – OPG gets nailed, but somehow we will end up paying the bill anyway, no? Ontario Power Generation has pleaded guilty to failing to follow notification procedures required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and fined $75,000. Between August 20 and August 31, 2011, three workers were assignedContinue Reading
CFN – On September 3, 2013 prior to a City of Oshawa Council meeting, City security staff met with members of the Durham Regional Police Service and provided names of four citizens to these undercover officers sighting safety concerns. (See attached) During the course of the council meeting the Mayor,Continue Reading