CORNWALL ONTARIO – In an I’m sure unintentional bizarre joke the Seaway News ran a piece trumpeting a scrolling image on a TV in the basement of the Civic complex as a triumph for area artists. There are a few real artists in the region, but most have stayed away from the circus. Elaine was… Continue reading Syd Gardiner & Elaine MacDonald Hypocrites When It Comes to Art in Cornwall – by Jamie Gilcig Feb 2, 2018
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Cornwall Ontario Refuses Free Bus Passes to NAV CAN Refugees 082317
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Elaine Macdonald should not be on Cornwall City Council. The President of the Labour Council has been in conflict on more than one occasion. She’s petty, ignorant at times, and corrupt. But like all people we all have our good and bad sides. She championed a very very smart play… Continue reading Cornwall Ontario Refuses Free Bus Passes to NAV CAN Refugees 082317
No Elaine, Taxes are Never a GOOD Thing by Jamie Gilcig MAY 16, 2017
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Cornwall City Council finally agreed at a residential tax hike for this budget of just under 2%. Much gnashing of teeth and rendering of garments as Councilor Elaine MacDonald and her pet monkey bemoaned the small increase after failing to bump it up to near 3%. “We are looking at this the wrong… Continue reading No Elaine, Taxes are Never a GOOD Thing by Jamie Gilcig MAY 16, 2017
LTE – Josh Frappier Doesn’t Appear to be a Fan of Cornwall Councilor Elaine MacDonald FEB 9, 2017
And here she is folks, Cornwall’s dime-store version of Tony Blair, Daniel Ortega, and Hosni Mubarak. In honour of Elaine MacDonald’s 7 years of treacherous collaboration with the corrupt Trudeau-McGuinty-Wynne Liberal Party establishment and her resulting betrayal of artists, home owners, seniors, taxpayers, workers, and small business owners in Cornwall as well as feminists, progressives, and… Continue reading LTE – Josh Frappier Doesn’t Appear to be a Fan of Cornwall Councilor Elaine MacDonald FEB 9, 2017
Corruption, Intimidation & Lying Will be Why I Recommend Closing TAG Cornwall by Jamie Gilcig FEB 13, 2016
A lot of good people have been hurt this year trying to save the City of Cornwall’s public art gallery. From years of historic corruption, poor governance, and a lack of support in a community that is very very weak artistically the final insults to decency were delivered this week. It’s entrenched why this… Continue reading Corruption, Intimidation & Lying Will be Why I Recommend Closing TAG Cornwall by Jamie Gilcig FEB 13, 2016
Cornwall Ontario Councilor Elaine MacDonald Suggests People Move to Counties During Budget Delibs FEB 3, 2016
As odd as politics can be at City Hall, Elaine MacDonald has hit a new low water mark. As reported in other media she stated the following as the budget process kicks off. “everything is going up, and people should accept the fact that taxes will be going up. If people want to live lean,… Continue reading Cornwall Ontario Councilor Elaine MacDonald Suggests People Move to Counties During Budget Delibs FEB 3, 2016
Yes Virgina, It’s Time to Stop the City Hall Led Boycott of CFN JAN 21, 2016
10,000,000 is a very very large number. Can you imagine the impact on Cornwall and area businesses if they had those impressions instead of through google ads? CFN had an early policy of not having digital ads as we wanted to focus on local, but due to a most likely illegal boycott led by… Continue reading Yes Virgina, It’s Time to Stop the City Hall Led Boycott of CFN JAN 21, 2016
Code of Conduct for Cornwall Ontario City Council an Exercise in Hypocrisy by Jamie Gilcig MAY 12, 2015
CORNWALL Ontario – Last night was odd and funny. Cornwall City Council debated a new committee to hash out a Code of Conduct. There is the municipal act, the Council and CAO covenant (a joke document that the Mayor said isn’t even implemented) , and just plain common sense, but this council wants a new… Continue reading Code of Conduct for Cornwall Ontario City Council an Exercise in Hypocrisy by Jamie Gilcig MAY 12, 2015
Did the City of Cornwall Fire Civic Complex Security Staff for Joining CUPE by Jamie Gilcig – Aug 29, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – CUPE has filed a grievance on behalf of security workers that were terminated Friday August 22, 2014. Mary Unan, speaking from Toronto, shared that the process is underway with a hearing scheduled in October that will hopefully reinstate them. For the 6-8 workers who lost their jobs that could be a long… Continue reading Did the City of Cornwall Fire Civic Complex Security Staff for Joining CUPE by Jamie Gilcig – Aug 29, 2014
A Night Of Ignorance & Corruption at the Kilger Council in Cornwall Ontario PT 2 by Jamie Gilcig
CORNWALL Ontario – In what turned out to be one of the longest presentations to council I’ve ever endured Cornwall City council voted to give itself an unprecedented raise Monday evening. The presentation was so long that the mayor and four councilors took potty breaks during the monstrous amount of info provided by the consultants.… Continue reading A Night Of Ignorance & Corruption at the Kilger Council in Cornwall Ontario PT 2 by Jamie Gilcig
SD&G Liberal Candidate Patronage Prince John Earle Falls to 3rd in 308.com Polling for Upcoming Ontario Election by Jamie Gilcig
CORNWALL Ontario – According to threehundredeight.com Liberal John Earle has fallen behind the NDP into third place. The website run by Eric Grenier uses formulas that combine popular poll results. It shows that not only is current MPP Jim McDonell a shoe in to return to his seat; but that Liberal Grant Crack in… Continue reading SD&G Liberal Candidate Patronage Prince John Earle Falls to 3rd in 308.com Polling for Upcoming Ontario Election by Jamie Gilcig
Clearing Up Some Lies & Mistruths in Cornwall Ontario Regarding CFN & Myself by Jamie Gilcig – March 28, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – There’s a lot of misinformation about myself and CFN out in the community and I thought I’d take this opportunity to clear some of it up. When I first moved here my first job was with our local Habitat for Humanity outlet as their marketing manager. It was a total blast and… Continue reading Clearing Up Some Lies & Mistruths in Cornwall Ontario Regarding CFN & Myself by Jamie Gilcig – March 28, 2014
Your 11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – Outside Agency Funding – Let’s Stop the Bleeding
CORNWALL Ontario – Thank you for the response to our 11th Councilor column. It’s been impressive and your feedback has been helpful and amazing. The biggest issue since we started was the waste spending on outside agencies here in Cornwall. It’s that time of the year when outside agencies come hat in hand asking… Continue reading Your 11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – Outside Agency Funding – Let’s Stop the Bleeding
City Council Round Up In Cornwall Ontario for Monday January 27, 2014 by E. V. Hutcheon
Cornwall Ontario – On Monday evening Cornwall’s City Councilors met to go over and discuss current issues happening. It was a small meeting this week, with Councilor Carr M.I.A, only three reporters and four people sitting in on the meeting. The mayor as always, joined us in fine fashion as he sat down… Continue reading City Council Round Up In Cornwall Ontario for Monday January 27, 2014 by E. V. Hutcheon
The Working Class Declaring An Increase In Minimum Wage by E. V. Hutcheon Jan 28,2014
Cornwall Ontario – In the past, Ontario has had one of the lowest minimum wage rates across the Country. Today, the minimum wage as it stands at $10.25 since 2010 and is currently, one of the highest in the Country. If you’re feeding a family or just trying to support yourself and you work… Continue reading The Working Class Declaring An Increase In Minimum Wage by E. V. Hutcheon Jan 28,2014
The 11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – New Conflict of Interest By Law for Cornwall Ontario? Jan 27, 2014
Cornwall Ontario – I get asked a lot about local politics. Young people, old, heck sometimes by politicians themselves. There is a lot of material in Cornwall which can be good and bad. With elected officials and some management playing games with the releasing of info I thought it’d be time… Continue reading The 11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – New Conflict of Interest By Law for Cornwall Ontario? Jan 27, 2014
Alyssa Blais to Run for Cornwall Ontario City Council – Some of the Many Reasons Why Not to Vote for her by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – It looks like Alyssa Blais is running for City Council in Cornwall Ontario. I say it looks like as Ms Blais has not issued a release nor is she listed yet on the City’s election page. LINK Normally when someone runs for public office they send out a press release… Continue reading Alyssa Blais to Run for Cornwall Ontario City Council – Some of the Many Reasons Why Not to Vote for her 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