So there will be a customs building sitting empty on US soil as of tomorrow. Sure it’s scheduled for the wrecking ball because of asbestos etc, but I have a hunch that if the powers that be wanted to it could be used until a decision is made as toContinue Reading
The Liberal war drums are rumbling and the caucus is on tour! Wish I can be there, but I’m working Tuesday morning. I’m sure lots will attend though. Here are the details: On Tuesday June 16, the Federal Liberal Rural Caucus will take a field trip to Winchelsea Farm just NorthContinue Reading
I attended the DRV2WRK meeting last night at the Navy Club. ( www.drv2wrk.ca) The room was filled to capacity. There was music; food; politicians; concerned citizens; and a few media types. Cornwall has long suffered labor issues that are now coming home stronger in other areas of Ontario. Cornwall isContinue Reading
We received this letter to the editor today addressed to our sitting MP. “ During the last months of reading the weekly column by my federal deputy, Guy Lauzon, I have been reminded of my first 28 years lived under the Communist regime in Romania. After 37 years lived inContinue Reading
I was sitting at the media table watching our City Council at work. Normally it’s myself, Kevin Lajoie from the Standard Freeholder, Ed Allard and someone from that radio station that refuses to acknowledge that this paper exists. A discussion starts about advertising of part time and casual positions fromContinue Reading
Thanks to Cornwall City Councilor Elaine MacDonald for the heads up on this interesting event. “On the road in Ontario for good jobs, strong public services, and healthy communities People and communities are hurting because of job loss and service cuts in Ontario. There’s a caravan of folks whoContinue Reading
L I N K Now Cornwall has to finance at least $9 Million dollars of funding if not more and then of course the cost of the upkeep. I’m still against this project as are a number of other people. I still feel that the groups that use this arenaContinue Reading
I once sat across from Rick Shaver who told me that the Seaway Valley News wasn’t bias as much as they simply print what is supplied to them, but this week I noticed a very strong bias. Members of the Liberal Party are hosting MP and Hab Great Ken Dryden hereContinue Reading
FOR THE LATEST UPDATES CLICK HERE It comes down to the realities of the situation. While it can be dicussed and argued over is it time to move the Canada Customs post from the Island. Whether you’re from Cornwall, Akwesasne or even in the US your vote counts in thisContinue Reading
LATEST UPDATE A lot of places are talking about the border closing. Here are some of the stories out there. MP to the Rescue Mohawks only allowed on Seaway Bridge TALKS PLANNED MEDIATION? Truckers Weigh In “CBSA points out that U.S. guards working on the territory have carried guns forContinue Reading
The night was quiet with no major altercations which is a good thing. Hopefully the rhetoric can ratchet down. Here are some stories and coverage on the event. Truckers Frustrated by Bridge Closure Frustration on all sides Bob Kilger calls on Ottawa Stand Off at Seaway Bridge Coverage from furtherContinue Reading
There are a lot of passionate opinions and people on both sides of this issue. Here are some news updates. L I N K Akwesasne may call State of Emergency. L I N K A lot of angry people voice their opinions. L I N K Border closed Indefinately L IContinue Reading
L I N K The Canadian government beat Akwesasne to the punch and closed the Border crossing at 11:50 PM last night as hundreds of Mohawk Citizens and heavy equipment waited by bonfires last night. “Mohawk Warriors, who were present at the meeting, made it clear on Saturday that theyContinue Reading
It’s 10:40 PM as I write this having just crossed the bridge back to Cornwall. Numerous fires are lighting up a clear sky as hundreds of people mill about waiting for something to happen at MIDNIGHT. It was suggested to me that I put my camera away so there willContinue Reading
I had the honor of spending an hour or so with Cornwall City Councilor Syd Gardiner Friday afternoon. I have to tell you the passion shared by Syd for Cornwall and the projects that he works on truly is inspirational. We talked about a range of subjects; about hisContinue Reading
Today the Conservative mess we call government announced the biggest ever single year deficit in Canadian history. At the same time, Cornwall Ontario, a small city of just over 40,000 people with a tax base of less than 15,000 awarded a contract to a Whitby firm for $1, 367,500.00 toContinue Reading
Local Liberals will be hosting the Hon. Ken Dryden, MP for York Centre, at their annual Strawberry Social taking place the Best Western Parkway Inn, June 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. For Tickets contact Denis Sabourin at 613-346-5416 or e-mail m3011@glen-net.ca . please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
Canada’s Governer General made a bold statement in support of the native seal hunt or just had the crazy munchies this week as she decided to taste some raw seal heart up in Rankin Inlet. L I N K “Governor General Michaelle Jean, the representative of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth IIContinue Reading