TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2019 Government employees in Ontario received 10.3 per cent higher wages on average than comparable workers in the private sector last year, and enjoyed much more generous non-wage benefits, too, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Bringing government-sector compensation in line with the […]
Growing up in Montreal in the 70’s led me, as well as thousands of my fellow near border Canadians to spending time in Upstate NY. My dad being my dad we ended up owning a few houses, and after having breakfast in a “joint” called Ma Coakley’s kitchen. After eating breakfast there one Saturday morning […]
Scores, Lowe’s, and now the Scotia Bank call centre. It’s becoming clear that Cornwall Ontario simply isn’t a place to succeed in business. Normally closures come after Christmas, but there are starting to flood before. A weak employee pool, corrupt and incompetent City Hall, scandals, high electrical rates, and runaway taxes simply are not good […]
Another Business Closing : It’s sad, another loss for workers and bigger unemployment lines. In parallel, Cornwall at least on paper gets another black eye. Perception all around will be that Cornwall cannot keep business afloat. Most of us suspect though that two (2) big box hardware stores in Cornwall was ill conceived at the […]
There are so many challenges today for many financially. Divorce, debt consolidation, bad credit, defamation lawsuits, being over extended, and having to face hard challenges to access credit in 2019. That’s why specialists like Brock Frost find solutions for those that need them most. To start the process just scroll down & fill the brief […]
The short answer is no. Your online winnings are not taxable in Canada, unless you are a professional gambler living from your earnings. Even that is a roller-coaster ride when you consider big wins as profits and large losses as expenses to offset those profits. Why Don’t Online Casino Players Pay Taxes On Their Winnings? […]
CFN has been getting calls from area contractors complaining of high priced delays because of what they feel is incompetence and abuse at City Hall in Cornwall Ontario. Every week delay is costing me thousands of dollars…It adds up! Anonymous Contractor They’re explaining that these delays trickle down to service providers. At the end of […]
Technology never stops moving forward and new developments are an integral part of the field. As such, there are always new trends to keep track of. At this point in the year, we have compiled a list of the most interesting technological advancements that enhance our lives in 2019. Virtual Reality Virtual reality is probably […]
The Landlord and Tenant Board supported Moak Law and enforced the Law Society Act at a recent hearing in Kingston Ontario. This decision, EAL-80406-19, clearly states that only the owner or someone authorized under the Law Society Act may select,draft, or complete, any document used in an application to the Landlord and Tenant board, regardless […]
Bad credit loans or loans without credit check are on high demand these days. Wrapped in stressful political and corporate commotion, we have shot ourselves into an unsustainable development. As a result of which we find ourselves in an unstable economy. With prices skyrocketing in almost every market, even the basic necessities are getting uncomfortably […]
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is certified by IASSC and is given to an individual who receives ultimate professionalism in elements related to the foundation of the Lean Six Sigma Methods. The certified personnel can lead projects that are improved but limited. These professionals can also serve as a team member for implementing complex […]
You know a market is struggling when entire Real Estate offices shut down. More bad news for Cornwall which recently finished 124th out of 125 in the CFIB Entrepreneurial Communities rankings in Canada. Your Choice Realty is shutting down it’s office in Cornwall as of May 1st according to sources. The firm leaves about 10 […]
Cornwall & Kingston area veteran Paralegal James Moak has championed and fought for the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board to no longer accept unlicensed representatives to appear before tribunals in contradiction to the Law Society Act. In a case heard in March of 2019 it was determined: “The applicant is not the “Landlord” as defined […]
When you have to face a decision too many pet owners deal with the last thing you want to do is worry about cost or questions about whether you’re a regular customer of a vet clinic. Yet that was exactly what happened to this writer when my beloved cat Sam was ready to cross the […]
They way we feel about food changes from decade to decade. In the 1930s, 40s and 50s, our main concern was finding enough food to feed ourselves with restrictions and rationing in place during World War Two (although, this tended to be more of a nuisance than an actual hardship to Canadians, unlike in other […]
Newspapers often report about cybercrimes: ransomware, phishing attacks, stealing of personal data, etc… Unfortunately, the list of cyber crimes happened in 2018 is far longer. You might think: ‘’I’ll never be a target of cybercriminals’’. But you shouldn’t be so careless about this. Today you’ll learn how not to fall victim to cybercrimes. First and […]
In life people make mistakes. Smart ones clean them up or mitigate them. For Comic book store owner Randy Sauve his recipe seems to be to pour gasoline on the fire and raise the rhetoric which has resulted in him being sued for defamation. There’s 3 part test for Defam in Canada. If you’ve failed […]
It’s not everyday a business in Cornwall celebrates its 10th Anniversary! CFN has decided to do so by offering a heavily discounted banner ad deal for the Month of January 2019! E Interac us your payment to info@cornwallfreenews.com as well as emailing us your 300×250 (or smaller) ad banner and hyperlink. It’s that easy. Space […]