This call for a Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa was issued by the National Farmers Union-Ontario. WHEN: Tuesday April 9, 2013, 12 noon (sharp) to 1 pm WHERE: Kingston, Ottawa (details below) and many other sites across eastern Canada Bring your banners. Bring your voices. Together we can stop the releaseContinue Reading
Submitted Media Release…April 4, 2013. Some 65 species have been waiting and waiting for habitat protection – on average for 19 years Sixty-five species slated to receive mandatory habitat protection this summer under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) may be out of luck if the government proceeds with sweepingContinue Reading
CFN – There’s more and more buzz about what’s news and how news is covered. In the US the most trusted news person is not a new person, but Jon Stewart of the Daily Show which isn’t really news. More and more big money rules the day. If youContinue Reading
CFN – I’ve always been told that the law is a living thing and that by cases heard by learned judges case law develops into accepted practice. . As our court systems become more and more bogged down, and less people can afford legal services, Paralegals have evolved here inContinue Reading
CFN – The NDP Motion to reduce car insurance rates by 15% in Ontario passed recently; but is that really enough or just a token gesture by politicians feeling the wrath of consumers and drivers in Ontario? There are major issues with the auto insurance industry in Ontario. BeingContinue Reading
CFN – While the Cornwall Citizens Coalition lobbied Council last night the Champlain LHIN gave it’s thumb’s up to approve the current offer on the table. CFN received the following confirmation: The LHIN has received a business case from the hospital which does outline an offer to purchase the formerContinue Reading
“Is there a lot of controversy around diagnosis? Absolutely. Should there be? Absolutely. That is its greatest virtue. It provides opportunity for input from lay people, social workers, and brings us all to the table. We’re dealing with conditions where there is a profound degree of complexity and a profoundContinue Reading
CFN – So with all the political and media intrigue here in Cornwall the last while I thought I’d clear up a few things and catch up on reality with some of our dear viewers that pose a lot of questions to moi. “Why don’t you put your money whereContinue Reading
CFN -It’s highly rare for a City Councilor to step down under the circumstances that Leslie O’Shaughnessy chose to. Below is the letter he has released to finally address a tiny minute amount of why he made that decision. We are releasing it in its entirety although we are highlightingContinue Reading
CFN – Sources have shared with CFN that the Cornwall Community Hospital has accepted an offer for the Cornwall General Hospital site. That offer is not the one tendered by the Concerned Citizens Coalition that was hoping to save the facility for the community. We have asked confirmation via theContinue Reading
CFN – The Tweets are fast and furious as many across Ontario are upset at the Province seeming to give Toronto, the centre of the Universe, at least to Torontonians (many of whom are former Montrealer’s) Our Preme Kathleen Wynne is in damage control and issued the following statement below.Continue Reading
CFN – There’s going to be a protest in front of City Hall in Cornwall Ontario Monday morning at 10AM. While the focus if I’m understanding the protesters correctly is Councilor Syd Gardiner’s Free Pass from Police over his taking their protest signs, trying to rip them up inContinue Reading
Let there be no mistake, the issue regarding the future use of the General Hospital will be decided by our City Council. We need this building for the common good and social benefit of our community, with the focus on seniors. The Minister has been “encouraging us to bring aContinue Reading
CFN – Lawyer Fay Brunning released a stunning email this morning suggesting that the Cornwall’s Mayor’s conduct is illegal and that he in fact has not been cleared as his lawyer RULED of any issue at this point. Below is Ms Brunning’s email to media unedited. You have asked meContinue Reading
CFN – Day 20 and counting. It also doesn’t look like much will happen soon dear viewers of CFN. Economical Insurance has really stunned this scribbler. A viewer sent in the link to explain my accident to me according to the laws of Ontario. LINK Economical to dateContinue Reading
CFN -The problem with the municipal act in Ontario is that it’s literally toothless. EXPLOSIVE LINK Nineteen cities and towns met in secret over 15 months, more engaged in questionable conduct and a few even obstructed investigation by Ombudsman Andre Marin. “Some (municipal councils) are shockingly secretive, suspicious andContinue Reading
CFN – The premier said reviving Ontario’s economy will be a major priority for the government, as the province works to become “a hub of innovation, industry and investment.” My son is a big fan of WII Lego video games. Like many of today’s video games, these ones have multiple levelsContinue Reading
CFN – As a result of recent unanimous motions by the Cornwall City Council and, based on communication from the Minister of Health, the Concerned Citizens Coalition will be submitting a “community proposal” for the future use of the General Hospital. Our “community proposal” will make sure that General Hospital will be used for the common goodContinue Reading