Cornwall Ontario – Liberals and NDP are attempting to create a wildfire over allegations that data was stolen of users of the 407 highway which so far has resulted in at least one resignation of a PC MPP candidate and now is being investigated by York Regional Police. Here in Cornwall such things rarely get… Continue reading Did Local Conservatives @ Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Steal Driver Data Too? 052118
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Seaway News Highlights Failure of Area Chambers & Kylee Tarbell by Jamie Gilcig 102617
CORNWALL ONTARIO – It’s amazing how the old adage about doing things the same way expecting different results is ingrained in the failures that are our area chamber of commerces in the area. All three, Cornwall, Akwesasne, and Massena boycott this newspaper even though we have the largest audience in the region. Recently they had… Continue reading Seaway News Highlights Failure of Area Chambers & Kylee Tarbell by Jamie Gilcig 102617
Bob Peters Clique Burning Through Cornwall Cash While Staff Get Wages Frozen? MAY 26, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – Can you imagine a magazine called “Cornwall Living” not really about living in Cornwall? The vanity magazine is grossly subsidized by Bob Peters and the City via its Economic Development department. You can’t blame TC media who simply are trying to run a business, but when City Staffers are about to… Continue reading Bob Peters Clique Burning Through Cornwall Cash While Staff Get Wages Frozen? MAY 26, 2017
Former Cornwall Chamber Prez Kevin Hargreaves Shuts Down His Kelsey’s Franchise JAN 2, 2016
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Another clique run business has shut it’s doors. Recently Bryan Merkely shut down his adult education facility and sold the building, and now former President of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Hargreaves and his wife Wendy, have folded the local Kelsey’s franchise. They join disgraced former Liberal bag man, former Team… Continue reading Former Cornwall Chamber Prez Kevin Hargreaves Shuts Down His Kelsey’s Franchise JAN 2, 2016
Metro Closing in Cornwall Ontario Highlights Poor Economic Development in Community by Jamie Gilcig MARCH 28, 2016
As council fiddles and sells the community’s future with its shady Harbor Front deal with the Feds and Akwesasne Metro has announced that it will be shutting its doors in a few months. About 75 people will lose their jobs, about a third of those full time employment where it’s becoming more difficult to find… Continue reading Metro Closing in Cornwall Ontario Highlights Poor Economic Development in Community by Jamie Gilcig MARCH 28, 2016
Wynne Snubs Media Outlet in Chamber of Commerce Visit In Cornwall Ontario APRIL 30,2015
CORNWALL Ontario – One might call it a clear example of a disconnect with the voters of Ontario. Premier Kathleen Wynne is making a press appearance at the Cornwall Ontario Chamber of Commerce today. Oddly enough this media outlet has not been given an invitation. We contacted Chamber President Denis Carr who said… Continue reading Wynne Snubs Media Outlet in Chamber of Commerce Visit In Cornwall Ontario APRIL 30,2015
It’s Not News Without the Truth – Norm Levac & Kathleen Wynne by Jamie Gilcig – APRIL 26, 2015
CORNWALL Ontario – It’s been a whirlwind of a week here in Cornwall and CFN Central. As many viewers know all of my criminal charges have now been dropped. Chiefly the police charges that I’d made threatening phone calls and uttered threats against Mike Bedard, formerly of Roy’s & Platinum Pools, and apparently of SCM… Continue reading It’s Not News Without the Truth – Norm Levac & Kathleen Wynne by Jamie Gilcig – APRIL 26, 2015
Cornwall Ontario Chamber of Commerce Event in Pulls in Less than 100 Attendees at Best Western NOV 20, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce was embarrassed and humiliated as their guest speaker essentially pointed out the very reasons why it has not achieved success for several years. Reported in the Seaway News, Ontario Chamber President Allan O’Dette stated that “Cornwall that local businesses need each other, to succeed.” The event… Continue reading Cornwall Ontario Chamber of Commerce Event in Pulls in Less than 100 Attendees at Best Western NOV 20, 2014
CFN Municipal Candidate Reviews For Cornwall & South Stormont BEDARD & Primeau
CFN is reviewing and rating local candidates this election instead of endorsing. Our next candidates for review are for Davey Bedard & Donna Primeau I’m not sure what Davey Bedard stands for or why he’s really running, but he did give one of the most entertaining speeches at the Civic Complex debate. Rapping can be… Continue reading CFN Municipal Candidate Reviews For Cornwall & South Stormont BEDARD & Primeau
Election Gets Uglier as South Stormont Chamber of Commerce Hijacked by Candidates
CFN– The election in South Stormont took an ugly turn as the South Stormont Chamber of Commerce has been officially hijacked. The chamber, having been resuscitated from death in the last year, took a downward turn after sitting President Donna Primeau chose to not have the scheduled AGM. According to Chamber bylaws at the… Continue reading Election Gets Uglier as South Stormont Chamber of Commerce Hijacked by Candidates
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Prez Kevin Hargreaves (Kelsey’s) Sent Letter by OCLA Over Canadian Charter Issue for All Candidate Debate
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall can at times seem like a place that never connected to the rest of the world and where rules and customs followed elsewhere don’t seem to matter? As a matter of fact when some of the residents in power are confronted or asked a question the responses tend to turn ugly… Continue reading Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Prez Kevin Hargreaves (Kelsey’s) Sent Letter by OCLA Over Canadian Charter Issue for All Candidate Debate
South Stormont Chamber Of Commerce Drama & Donna Primeau’s Attack on South Stormont News by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – It was a cold wintry night when my partner Reg Coffey phoned me. He was a bit upset that the South Stormont Chamber of Commerce was about to fold. Having been a long time board member he’d watched the chamber wither for a number of reasons. As we had our new newspaper, the… Continue reading South Stormont Chamber Of Commerce Drama & Donna Primeau’s Attack on South Stormont News by Jamie Gilcig
When Ignorance Rules the Day in Cornwall Ontario – Chamber Blocks Freedom of the Press by Jamie Gilcig
CORNWALL Ontario – People like Kevin Hargreaves just don’t get it. They don’t understand. That’s fine if you’re an average Joe or Jane, but when you are President of a Chamber of Commerce it’s quite another thing. My history with the Chamber has not been a pretty one. As a new business we weren’t treated… Continue reading When Ignorance Rules the Day in Cornwall Ontario – Chamber Blocks Freedom of the Press by Jamie Gilcig
Merry Christmas! Cornwall Ontario & Area Naughty & Nice List for 2013 by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – As promised it’s time for my Naughty & Nice list for Cornwall and the area for 2013! We’re going to start out with the nice list. These folks get oranges, chocolate, and candy in their stockings this year! No lumps or coal or cat poo! The hundreds, if not thousands of… Continue reading Merry Christmas! Cornwall Ontario & Area Naughty & Nice List for 2013 by Jamie Gilcig