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CFN – There are calls again to raise the minimum wage. As someone who’s worked for minimum wage in their lifetime I understand the symbolism of that term, but what it’s become is a fulcrum for poverty development that actually hurts the employability of masses of people. AdvocatesContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Everyone loves a great deal; especially in this economic climate! You missed the $99 ads, but now is your chance for the $149+HST instead of our regular price of $399! Your ad can be placed any time during 2014 and can include photos, posters, and evenContinue Reading
CFN – Criminal charges were filed today against two Oshawa City Hall security staff for an alleged assault that took place on September 3rd, 2013. Oshawa City Councillor Bruce Wood, who witnessed the alleged assault during a recess in a city council meeting, brought the charges before an Oshawa JusticeContinue Reading
CFN – 2013 was a banner year for South Stormont Ontario. Mayor Bryan McGillis hopes 2014 will be even better. The fiscally conservative Mayor confirmed today that he will be running again in 2014 and chatted about some of the successes in the Township this year past andContinue Reading
CFN – A neutral arbitrator issued a new contract for our PSWs working out of Red Cross. It is an improvement over the previous tentative agreement and proves that when we stand together, we can put pressure on employers and government for change” said Sharleen Stewart, President of SEIU Healthcare,Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – At 10:AM Seawayradio.com is back online and our special guest will be New Market Councilor and columnist Maddie Di Muccio. We will be talking about accountability and transparency in Municipal Politics in Ontario as well as how some of these issues are dealt with across the Province.Continue Reading
CFN – Two provincial elections expected in the spring could have huge repercussions for the federal Conservatives. Just as Ground Hog Day is a sign that spring is coming, photos of Premier Kathleen Wynne showing up at the doors of Toronto homeowners with baskets of food indicates Ontarians will soonContinue Reading
CFN – Life is about improving and making things better, and after a year of research and consultations with a lot of people we are pleased to be announcing our new comments policy on CFN. As many know there are different formats used by various news sites. CFN manuallyContinue Reading
(photo courtesy of Sook Yin Lee Facebook) CFN – With over 250,000 Torontonians still without power in what’s been the biggest storm of the Century in Ontario, and conditions not seen since the huge Ice Storm of 1998 is Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne playing party politics? With some of theContinue Reading
CFN – As we close in on 2014, we head into a municipal election year. For towns and cities across Ontario, there’s a lot at stake. For taxpayers, it’s the frustration of seeing tax increases year after year imposed by seemingly unaccountable politicians. For politicians, it’s the classic battle betweenContinue Reading
CFN – Is Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne turning PC leader Tim Hudak into a viable alternative as Ontario inches its way closer to an election? Is the trick for Mr. Hudak to say as little as possible and let horrible news like Kellogg’s closing down following the Heinz plantContinue Reading
CFN – Ever since she was sworn in as Ontario premier in February, pundits have been predicting when Kathleen Wynne will seek a mandate from the electorate. Most are now pointing to a spring election. The truth is all three party leaders need an election sooner rather than later —Continue Reading
CFN – The Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 36 Local Food Act, 2013 on November 5, 2013. The purposes of the Act are to foster successful and resilient local food economies and systems in Ontario, help increase awareness of local food in Ontario and develop new markets for localContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – I was stunned when I heard about this memo distributed to staff and vendors of Cornwall Square after our story about the condition of the parking garage. I was even more stunned when I received multiple copies of the documents. Karen Burns, manager of the squareContinue Reading
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn”(Proverbs 29:2). What do such words of wisdom from God’s Word have to do with the electric bill?Continue Reading
CFN – Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township Trustee Brent Laton has begun his third term as Chair of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Mr. Laton was acclaimed to the position during the Inaugural Meeting of the Board on December 3, 2013. Entering his twelfth year as a schoolContinue Reading
CFN – Jim Brownell attended the South Stormont Township council meeting to present a report about his groups efforts at the Historical society and Charming Lost Villages tourism and educations site. Oddly enough our amicable chat turned nasty when Mr. Brownell became upset if I asked him if he’d seenContinue Reading