Despite our love for all things hockey, Canada and the CFL have produced some standout stars in the NFL. And while some fans south of the border may struggle to name the Canucks in their favorite team, we recognize and appreciate their talents. As NFL teams continue to look outside the US for the next […]
There currently seems to be a shift in the mindset of North Americans towards sports betting. In the United States, with PASPA being struck down, there has been a renewed vigor in the US to get the appropriate legislature in place so that sports betting can finally be made available to the masses. We have […]
When it was announced that Donald Trump would be applying tariffs to Canadian products, it seemed pretty inevitable that there were going to be repercussions, but nobody could have expected those to include a tariff being applied to playing cards! Indeed, while some people are worried about whether they will end up paying more to play […]
Toronto Ontario – At nine thirty a.m on Tuesday May 22nd 2018, Toronto City Council sat down to determine who would be taking command over ward 33 (Don Valley East) after the resignation of Shelley Carroll this past April. Carroll stepped down from office on April 5th, in order to run for the provincial Liberal Party […]
Vancouver British Columbia – In honour of the 15th annual Oncology Nursing Day, the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology invites you to view its new video that shows how oncology nurses, individually and collectively, hold the vision that every Canadian who encounters a cancer diagnosis individually, within their family or community has the […]
Cornwall Ontario – Who needs to steer anyway? Over 60,000 Fords in Canada, part of over 1.4 million in total, are being recalled because of steering wheel latches that can detach from the steering column! Cars affected come from: 2014-17 Ford Fusions built in the Flat Rock Assembly Plant – Aug. 6, 2013 to Feb. 29, […]
Fraser Institute News Release: Amount Canadians donate to charity at a 10-year low VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The amount Canadians donate to charities—as a share of their income—has hit a 10-year low and lags far behind the amount Americans give, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan […]
Dear Minister Joly: May I call you Melanie? You’ve blocked my access to your ministerial Twitter account, so please forgive the formality of an open letter. I sense that I’ve upset you, which concerns me deeply. Let’s leave aside, for a moment, the propriety of a public servant (that’s you) blocking the access of one […]
Canada’s high-priced beer, wine and spirits hard to swallow “Raise the Bar” report card calls on Ottawa and provinces to improve pricing, taxation and interprovincial trade TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High prices, unfair taxation and outdated rules continue to frustrate Canada’s bar and restaurant owners. Those are the findings of the latest Raise the […]
“Bitcoin GreenFlare_IMG_8289” (CC BY 2.0) by btckeychain It seems like there’s been a lot in the news recently about Bitcoins and the internet is full of stories about them. But a lot of Canadians don’t really know what they are or how to use them. So here are the answers to five of the most important questions about […]
The latest update from Statistics Canada has confirmed that the economy continues to go from strength to strength. The economy is enjoying the ‘rarified territory’ of continued growth of well over 3%. The figures follow on from the growth rate of 3.7% enjoyed during the first three months of 2017, marking out a strong start […]
“Bitcoin GreenFlare_IMG_8289” (CC BY 2.0) by btckeychain Although Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not yet legal tender in Canada – with only the Canadian dollar considered official currency – digital currencies are recognised as a commodity by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Although digital currency transactions are not supported by the nation’s central bank or government, they are […]
Cornwall Ontario – As NAV Can gets filled at the taxpayer’s expense as I type these words I think it’s time to maybe consider building a wall in this region between the US and Canada and send the bill to US President Donald Trump. Now I don’t mean to send to the bill to the […]
Canada has, as the French say, the fault of its qualities. Because it is always consensual and never revolutionary, it has relatively less drama than have had the other G-7 countries National Archives of Canada-PA-091061/ THE CANADIAN PRESS The countries that are today the G-7 leading democratic economic powers all underwent radical political changes between […]
Food Recall Warning – iögo yogurt products recalled due to the potential presence of pieces of plastic Recall date: June 8, 2017 Reason for recall: Other Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: Ultima Foods Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan Extent of the distribution: Consumer Contents Recall details Recalled products What you […]
Ottawa, Ontario June 1, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in response to the United States’ decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement: “We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Canada is unwavering in our commitment to fight climate […]
CORNWALL ONTARIO – What a silly headline and silly slur of Anaheim star Centre Ryan Getzlaf. $10K for using a term that’s been glorified on TV and is not a homophobic slur. Cocksucker can mean many things. It actually is a common term, but simply has nothing to do with homophobia. There seem […]
Just in time for the season you can now post your free garage sale listing. It is just for personal use. There is no charge. And you don’t have to be from Cornwall to post! All you have to do is post your listing as a comment. Please use your real email address when […]