CORNWALL Ontario – One of the reasons I didn’t run for office last term is that CFN was still in its infancy and frankly the other media have been less than civil. Note in question is that the two that covered my announcement yesterday both went yellow bringing up the political smear of last… Continue reading Jamie Gilcig for Mayor of Cornwall Ontario & I announce that My CFN Shares Go to Market Feb 21,2014
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11th Councilor – A Wake Outside of the Chem Tanks in Cornwall Ontario – Press Conference at City Hall 2 PM Thursday Feb 20, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – Humility can be a great lesson. What we are learning today as Transport Canada and the Federal government allowed Trillium Distribution Cornwall Inc. to pour concrete and finish their Chemical tanks on our waterfront is that when you don’t work together you lose. In this case our community loses. It’s… Continue reading 11th Councilor – A Wake Outside of the Chem Tanks in Cornwall Ontario – Press Conference at City Hall 2 PM Thursday Feb 20, 2014
11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – The Chemical Tanks on the Kaneb Oil Tank Site Issue Feb 18, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – The Chemical tanks on the former Kaneb Oil tank site issue is heating up again. Some of the questions I get in conversation is what I would have done if I had been mayor or on council in regards to the tanks as much of the issue is in the hands… Continue reading 11th Councilor by Jamie Gilcig – The Chemical Tanks on the Kaneb Oil Tank Site Issue Feb 18, 2014
Statement from Jamie Gilcig Editor of The Cornwall Free News (CFN) Regarding Criminal Charges Laid February 10, 2014
CORNWALL Ontario – I not a big fans of muzzles. My legal counsel of course has me muzzled right now. Today by now many of you have read the extremely zealous recounting in other media and the Police blotter regarding a charge laid against myself yesterday here in Cornwall. I can’t tell you… Continue reading Statement from Jamie Gilcig Editor of The Cornwall Free News (CFN) Regarding Criminal Charges Laid February 10, 2014
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne – One Year Later by Jamie Gilcig February 11, 2014
CFN– One of the problems with politics is that you have to filter the message and sometimes legitimate criticism is muted because of the adversarial nature of the Partisan political system. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne just celebrated one year of office. Ms Wynne clearly was the Liberal Party making a statement when former Premier… Continue reading Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne – One Year Later by Jamie Gilcig February 11, 2014
CFN Turns 5 Today! FREE Event at The Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario at 2:30 PM CLICK FOR DETAILS!
It’s time! Happy Birthday to CFN! We turned FIVE this morning. It’s hard to believe and time sure has flown by fast! In five years we have published 7,639 pieces, moderated over 43,000 comments, loaded over 15,000 photos and have over 1500 videos in our library! To give you an idea of our… Continue reading CFN Turns 5 Today! FREE Event at The Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario at 2:30 PM CLICK FOR DETAILS!
MLB Writer Peter Gammons Labels NHL Minor Sport after Vancouver Calgary Brawl by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – Calgary and Vancouver played Saturday night. The Canucks wangled a 3-2 win; but it was the opening 5 on 5 brawl that has the world of Social Media buzzing today. Calgary started their Brian Burke kind of guys. Vancouver coach, John Tortarella, never one to be mistaken for Mother Teresa, kicked it into… Continue reading MLB Writer Peter Gammons Labels NHL Minor Sport after Vancouver Calgary Brawl by Jamie Gilcig
Strange Thoughts About the History & Future of CFN After the Cold Meds Wore Off by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – It’s been an odd week. Cold meds, Cornwall, a ton of introspection and thoughts about life during my 49th year. A day when every single insecurity and neurosis I have exploded. It also included being so very grateful for my friends and family. My critters, the incredibly large amount of… Continue reading Strange Thoughts About the History & Future of CFN After the Cold Meds Wore Off by Jamie Gilcig
Sitting Naked in a Tent Hooked to a Rice Cooker Can be Deep by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – So I was sitting naked inside of my steam tent wondering, nay, pondering life. It didn’t really work; the tiny chair was out of the question; the stool I had was too tall; I just sat in the tent waiting for the heating unit to pump glorious steam into my little cocoon,… Continue reading Sitting Naked in a Tent Hooked to a Rice Cooker Can be Deep by Jamie Gilcig
Will Subban Sign with Habs Long – Vanek Moulson Trade a Winner for Isles & Sabres – Sens Missing Something by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – PK Subban is about to become a truly wealthy man. Habs GM Marc Bergevin may regret not signing up his star D man when he had the chance, but this is where it can get hinky on PK. Push the envelope to the wall, and the pressure will be Gomez like. Each… Continue reading Will Subban Sign with Habs Long – Vanek Moulson Trade a Winner for Isles & Sabres – Sens Missing Something by Jamie Gilcig
CFN Gets a Makeover! Thanks to our Viewers, Advertisers, & Subscribers – October 9, 2013
CFN – Change can be very frightening! Changing an online newspaper with a huge database can be even more frightening! Thanks to our Advertisers & Subscribers incredible support we have rolled out our new look and feel. I hope everyone likes it and of course feedback is always welcome. As we zoom up to our… Continue reading CFN Gets a Makeover! Thanks to our Viewers, Advertisers, & Subscribers – October 9, 2013
Should Cornwall Transit Workers Go on Strike Over Wages? I say no by Jamie Gilcig POLL
CFN – Bus drivers in Cornwall Ontario are mulling whether to go on strike. They cite low wages and a low offer of only about 2% from the city. What I think many of them don’t realize is that taxes have been going up for many reasons, mostly the wrong ones, but they have been… Continue reading Should Cornwall Transit Workers Go on Strike Over Wages? I say no by Jamie Gilcig POLL
What do you think the Friendliest City in Canada is as I contemplate my Journey Across Canada to Finish Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge
CFN – So what do you think the friendliest city in Canada is? I will be taking a well deserved break and travelling across Canada this March. As some of you know I have this little project called “Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge” and I will be travelling across Canada leisurely and finishing… Continue reading What do you think the Friendliest City in Canada is as I contemplate my Journey Across Canada to Finish Dirty Town Under a Crooked Bridge
Mayor Bob Kilger & City of Cornwall Ontario Make Surprise Offer to Settle with CFN Over T Shirt Lawsuit – Aug 29, 2013
CFN – CFN today learned that the City of Cornwall & Mayor Bob Kilger made an offer to settle the lawsuit launched after the Mayor hit a panic button leading to 7 police officers removing the editor, Jamie Gilcig, from a council meeting because the mayor did not like the t-shirt worn depicting him on… Continue reading Mayor Bob Kilger & City of Cornwall Ontario Make Surprise Offer to Settle with CFN Over T Shirt Lawsuit – Aug 29, 2013