CFN –  Well City Council in Cornwall Ontario is done for 2011.   The last official non-secret meeting was held Monday night and it was a full agenda!   I thought it would be interesting to do a report card for the mayor,  council, and key city management. Mayor Kilger:Continue Reading

CFN – So is the City of Cornwall Ontario using this report to council on advertising as a financial tool to control local media?   It’s an interesting question and one I’ve been fielding now for over a month and I’m sure some of the city officials and council areContinue Reading

CFN –  The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a non-exclusive and non-predatory Media sponsor for Motivational Speaker Gerry Visca’s return to our fair city!   Mr. Visca was the key note speaker for Biz Fest recently.  He’s going to be holding two sessions with a capacity of 100Continue Reading

CFN – Last week I discussed workplace learning and the individual’s responsibility towards their personal growth and career development that adds value to both the organization and the individual. Creating S.M.A.R.T. objectives which will provide you with tools to take charge of your own learning and own career. Select: LookContinue Reading

  CFN – Long Sault resident and president of Team Cornwall, Gilles Latour is helping breathe new life into one of Cornwall’s more distinguished addresses. Mr. Latour, purchased the century-old, two-storey, red-brick building at 42 Second Street East earlier this year.    “This building has a lot of history yet it isContinue Reading

CFN – The Cornwall and District  Real Estate Board saw a record established when Remax Cornwall Realty agent Jacques Perreault .   The estate was listed for $2.2 million dollars and Mr. Perreault sat down and chatted with me about his record sale. We talked about what makes a good agentContinue Reading

CFN – There is an unprecedented number of business professionals seeking a seat for the 2012- 2013 Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “The number of business professionals seeking a seat on the Board make it the largest group of nominees we’ve had in recent memory,” reportsContinue Reading

Washington DC – We heard from Bob Peters of Economic Development here in Cornwall Ontario where he is sharing some of the amazing opportunities and advantages of setting up shop in our City by the River. I am in Washington on behalf of the City to exhibit at the FancyContinue Reading

Toronto ON – The recent financial crisis has driven many plans for improving the stability and resilience of the global financial system.  One concept, managing the risk of default in securities or financial derivatives markets through central counterparties, receives scrutiny in a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.Continue Reading

When Striking an Awkward Balance Means Striking Out: Budget 2011   By Alexandre Laurin, Finn Poschmann and William B.P. Robson     The many minor, targeted spending initiatives and tax credits proposed in the 2011 federal budget delay a badly needed return to budget balance.   Notwithstanding their appeal toContinue Reading

Cornwall ON –We’re starting a new series on financial security planning  from Scott Beck of Freedom 55 here in Cornwall Ontario. Tax-efficient investing beyond RRSPs The tax advantages registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) offer make them the default choice for many Canadians. Investors often use them to save, and thenContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – Cornwall Economic Development will once again be showcasing development opportunities at the Property Management Exposition and Conference, more commonly known as PM Expo.   The show takes place at the Metro Toronto  Convention Centre in Toronto, December 1-3, 2010. The City has exhibited at the show for the  past several years. .Continue Reading

Cornwall ON – The Canadian Chamber is reporting that some members of government are calling for the corporate tax reductions, promised in 2007, to be eliminated. The possible elimination has the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce concerned and it plans to lobby the government to keep its promise. .Continue Reading

Toronto  ON  – The Ontario government today introduced the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB), which would provide a 10 per cent benefit to help consumers manage rising electricity prices for the next five years.  The OCEB, which would help more than four million residential consumers and more than 400,000 smallContinue Reading

Cornwall ON – One cannot separate the impact that personal effectiveness has on the ability to influence performance and relationships with others. It is a choice to continually grow and acquire the knowledge and skills to make tomorrow infinitely better than today. Join the HRDP  SD&G Chapter on November 25thContinue Reading