L I N K Guy Lauzon has been shown to not be too good with numbers. In light of the report tabled by Gerard Kennedy our MP and head of caucus all but dismissed the numbers as fictitious. He’s a scoffing, snorting wonder who probably spends way too much timeContinue Reading
The Standard Free Holder’s Kevin Lajoie had most of his story picked up nationally. A picture of our MP, Guy Lauzon is on the Bourque Newswatch Homepage along with a link to an abbreviated version of Kevin’s story that appears in the Ottawa Sun. It’s funny how a story canContinue Reading
Normally this entry would be filled with video clips and photos inspired by the words and actions of our Cornwall City Council and Mayor. I’m not doing that tonight, because frankly tonight I’m very disappointed. Today was a let down. It showed the lack of vision by many on councilContinue Reading
Tonight should be a busy Cornwall City Council meeting. If you’ve never seen how your town works you should stop by and watch. It’s free and can be very entertaining as well as educational. Like they say; whomever “they” are; “If you’re not part of the solution you’re part ofContinue Reading
The trusses are up at the winter base being built next to the CBSA post on the Island. I stopped by early Saturday morning. Everything was wet and mucky, but moving forward. There was a turkey dinner served today, and a fundraiser as people are digging in and preparing forContinue Reading
L I N K “When the final calculations for 2008 are released, that shortfall is expected to come in at $5.8 billion. That’s nothing, however, compared to the $55.9 billion annual deficit the Conservatives predict for 2009 as they flood the country with money in a bid to offset theContinue Reading
Now that’s someone that deserves an award. Congrats to the party on a totally hot piece of propaganda! please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
L I N K If the link works it should take you to page 26 of this week’s (October 8, 2009) edition of The Seaway News. The article in question has a slug line that reads ” Liberals Vote Against Economic Recovery”. This story has no byline. It isContinue Reading
We apologize for the delay in getting all this video up. We have fired our video editor and sent him to a far away place where he must sit with much shame….. Ms Clement introduces MP Bob Rae: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1AIjddwm-s httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbP5Bnfr3UU httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbesnSCas4 Bob Rae on The Seaway International Bridge Crisis: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rQpFFXgvtkContinue Reading
It was a magical night as Liberals from the area came together to listen to MP Bob Rae speak while sharing a fine meal at The Best Western Inn Parkway. Cornwall City Councilor and Liberal Riding Nominee Ms Bernadette Clement wore her signature power color Fuchsia, on this night whenContinue Reading
Hmmm…..Page 26 of this weeks Seaway News under the Turkeys Turkeys Turkey story by Nick Wolochatiuk is a bold slug line. Liberals Vote Against Economic Recovery. This story has no author which is odd even for the Seaway news and goes on to rip the Grits a new one purelyContinue Reading
Scott Lecky is one busy man. He manages the Ramada Inn here in Cornwall, a few other projects keep him busy too, the 3 Plus One Arena project for one which he spearheads. I can’t blame him either. He’s worked hard to develop his business and this facility should help. Continue Reading
So I sat through the special budget meeting at City Council to discuss the situation with the arena. If I understood city staff as they explained this situation the budget is now up 13% at “this stage” which means as each stage rolls by the budget most likely will increaseContinue Reading
Guinness World Record – Record Shattering Event What: Make Poverty History Flag Raising Ceremony at the Justice Building, Cornwall When: 9:30am – 10:30am – Friday, October 16th, 2009 Where: in front of the flag pole at the Justice Building – 340 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON Who: The SDG Coalition forContinue Reading
DEVELOPING – In a special session today of Cornwall City Council it was decided to move forward at full speed with the 3 plus 1 arena project. With such luminaries as Scott Lecky & Joe Gunn in the audience the presentation, discussion, and debate lasted nearly three hours. We’re busyContinue Reading
Maple Leaf Dinner / Dîner Maple Leaf For the Federal Liberal Association / pour l’Association Libérale Fédérale Stormont Dundas South Glengarry Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 6PM / le jeudi le 8 octobre 2009 à 18h00 at the / au Best Western Parkway Inn, Cornwall Tickets / Billets – $125.00Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to sit down with Scott Lecky and talk Cornwall. From the 3 Plus One Arena project; to sports; to unemployment in Cornwall (he’s hiring) the Bridge Crisis, and even politics. Interesting guy and as soon as I can decipher my notes, and he emails me inContinue Reading
It was a big night for the 3 + One Arena fund raising team. They presented City Council with a cheque for $21,255.81 from their Golf Tourney and announced a $50,000 commitment from the Rotary Club bringing their cume to over $750,000.00. Amazing for a city our size and itContinue Reading