Cornwall Ontario – Sometimes adults make mistakes. There is an old saying…. The difference between winners and losers is how they deal with adversity. Maureen Adams was the city’s Chief Financial Officer before becoming its CAO. Under her leadership, or lack thereof, the city’s finances have crumbled. She’s part of a circle jerk between… Continue reading It’s Time for Maureen Adams to Give up on Cornwall MPAC Lawsuit by Jamie Gilcig 110718
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Wendy the Weed Witch – Which Strains of Marijuana Describes City Councilors 101418
It’s election time and campaigning has begun. If you are anxious and nauseous about it, you are not alone. Four years truly pass quickly yet people forget the previous campaign only to be told the exact same lie four years later. One has to ask what are these people smoking? I can tell you what… Continue reading Wendy the Weed Witch – Which Strains of Marijuana Describes City Councilors 101418
Retired Cornwall Firefighter Mark A MacDonald – Bob Turner Would Make 1 Central New Fire Station LTE 100218
The new Council really needs to consider the possibility of having one central location for the new fire station, such as the old Bob Turner site. Attached is a map of the city that clearly shows a 6 minute response time that covers most of the city and is still well within the allowable response times… Continue reading Retired Cornwall Firefighter Mark A MacDonald – Bob Turner Would Make 1 Central New Fire Station LTE 100218
Bad Management & Council Lead to High Taxes in Cornwall Ontario by Jamie Gilcig 100218
Cornwall Ontario – The city likes to give out voodoo numbers when it comes to tax increases, but the bottom line is the bottom line. If you raise taxes nearly 20% per term without increasing revenues something always gives out. Even worse, if you borrow money to pay for a tax increase, as Cornwall did… Continue reading Bad Management & Council Lead to High Taxes in Cornwall Ontario by Jamie Gilcig 100218
Cornwall Glen Stor Dun Lodge Whistleblower JULIE JOHNSTON on Mayoralty Options in 2018
I was not completely anonymous when I came forward in December 2010 describing the consequences of a micromanager at the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge. One councillor was aware a letter was sent to city council. This is how we found out the severity of censorship (obstruction of justice) within the city as council did not receive their… Continue reading Cornwall Glen Stor Dun Lodge Whistleblower JULIE JOHNSTON on Mayoralty Options in 2018
Whistle-blower Forum by Diane Shay – 2018 & 2014 Election Promises Broken Part 2
I have been searching online for major accomplishments of this Council and came up short other than ongoing significant tax increases over the past 10 years and building the Benson Centre. Tax payers simply cannot afford to leave this Council in power. Each and every day city employees work to meet the needs of taxpayers.… Continue reading Whistle-blower Forum by Diane Shay – 2018 & 2014 Election Promises Broken Part 2
2018 Cornwall Election Candidate Meeting Cancelled for Thursday August 9, 2018
Cornwall Ontario – What an odd Municipal election this is. Almost no media coverage to date and an invite for an evening for council and mayoralty candidates to meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall for tonight was cancelled due to several candidates refusing to attend. The meeting would have been open to the public.… Continue reading 2018 Cornwall Election Candidate Meeting Cancelled for Thursday August 9, 2018
What Does Hugo Rodrigues Have Against Cornwall Councilor Mark MacDonald by Jamie Gilcig 080418
Media can be a bewildering thing. We are flooded with content through the day. Local, regional, National, happy stories, tragedies, tales of injustice, and crime. Yet at the end of the day we filter all that down to a few stories on a good day. With 4 utterly pointless candidates for mayor and 32… Continue reading What Does Hugo Rodrigues Have Against Cornwall Councilor Mark MacDonald by Jamie Gilcig 080418
Will Cornwall Become Brampton 2.0 in 2018 Municipal Election? by Jamie Gilcig 070818
Cornwall Ontario – In the 2014 Ontario municipal election CFN viewers were credited with being the change in Cornwall. Out went one long time corrupt Mayor and politician along with half of his council, and in came a mayor who allegedly stood against the corruption including having resigned during the term as councilor. We now… Continue reading Will Cornwall Become Brampton 2.0 in 2018 Municipal Election? by Jamie Gilcig 070818
Cornwall City Councilor Mark A MacDonald Writes OPEN LETTER to Fire & Police Chiefs in Cornwall 062918
Cornwall Ontario – City Councilor Mark A MacDonald wrote an open letter to Police Chief Dan Parkinson and embattled fire chief Pierre Voisine. He sent it to media as well and we’re publishing it unedited. [bs-quote quote=”OPEN LETTER POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES Hello: Recent discussions regarding police and fire service budgets have prompted me to… Continue reading Cornwall City Councilor Mark A MacDonald Writes OPEN LETTER to Fire & Police Chiefs in Cornwall 062918
Bank of Montreal Arts Centre in Cornwall Will be an Election Issue by Jamie Gilcig 062718
Cornwall Ontario – What a weird group around the council table Cornwall has. It’s odd, as though some on council have brain function issues….or simply are trying to copy Brockville. Brockville’s art centre renovated an old theatre; with much public money, into a stunning and lovely facility that is a gem and attraction for… Continue reading Bank of Montreal Arts Centre in Cornwall Will be an Election Issue by Jamie Gilcig 062718
BREAKING – Former Cornwall HR Manager Clarifies Rivette Bomb in CUPE STRIKE 060418
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall council has embarrassed the city multiple times over the last few terms. From the Fitzpatrick scandals, to the CFN boycott that included a mayor hitting the panic button over a t shirt he didn’t like, to this writers false arrest during the election while the mayor and his campaign manager were… Continue reading BREAKING – Former Cornwall HR Manager Clarifies Rivette Bomb in CUPE STRIKE 060418
The Whistle Blower Forum by Diane Shay – Reporting Elder Abuse @ Glen Stor Dun Lodge 052218
Reporting Elder Abuse There is very clear legislation in the Long Term Care Act identifying abuse and how to report it but for some reason employers have difficulty understanding/enforcing it. You just have to Google Elder Abuse and find the multiple reports of abuse which were only dealt with after a major intervention by someone… Continue reading The Whistle Blower Forum by Diane Shay – Reporting Elder Abuse @ Glen Stor Dun Lodge 052218
ELDER ABUSE The Glen Stor Dun Lodge Story Pt1 – The Whistle Blower Forum by Diane Shay 050718
Cornwall Ontario – There are many definitions of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Although most are similar, the Yukon has one of the most comprehensive definition: the deliberate mistreatment of an adult that (a) causes the adult physical, mental or emotional harm, or (b) causes financial damage or loss to the adult, and includes intimidation, humiliation,… Continue reading ELDER ABUSE The Glen Stor Dun Lodge Story Pt1 – The Whistle Blower Forum by Diane Shay 050718
Dysfunctional Conflicted Corrupt Cornwall Ontario City Council Heads to Ombudsman While Budget Burns by Jamie Gilcig 042418
Cornwall Ontario – One area lawyer refers to Mayor Leslie O’Shaugnessy as a hobo. They get irate that the man won’t wear a tie to council and dresses shabby even to going as far as once saying he was going to drop some coins onto the mayor’s desk to help him go to Agape and… Continue reading Dysfunctional Conflicted Corrupt Cornwall Ontario City Council Heads to Ombudsman While Budget Burns by Jamie Gilcig 042418
We Get the Government We Deserve – Taxes to Go Up Nearly 5% in 2018 Election Year by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – When I ran for Mayor of Cornwall in 2014 I was really clear about our number one issue, taxes. I had a clear plan that would cut taxes by 5%. Now knowing the lay of the land; my false police charges, still not held accountable for by a corrupt police chief, crown… Continue reading We Get the Government We Deserve – Taxes to Go Up Nearly 5% in 2018 Election Year by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall CAO Maureen Adams & Geoff Clarke Failure Leads to CUPE Strike Mandate 031418
Cornwall Ontario – After years of labour peace it seems giving managers double digit raises while freezing hiring and wages for union staff leads to Strike votes. CUPE issued the following: Cornwall municipal workers give their union overwhelming strike mandate CORNWALL, ON – Municipal workers in Cornwall have given their union a strong strike mandate following… Continue reading Cornwall CAO Maureen Adams & Geoff Clarke Failure Leads to CUPE Strike Mandate 031418
Treading Water Budget for Cornwall Highlights Failure @ City Hall – by Jamie Gilcig 030918
Cornwall Ontario – What an ugly budget procedure this year has been, and it’s not over yet. What we’re starting to see clearly is that the adage that you get the government you deserve always comes home to roost. A motion to cap an increase @ 4% because of a raping of reserve funds? … Continue reading Treading Water Budget for Cornwall Highlights Failure @ City Hall – by Jamie Gilcig 030918