Cornwall Ontario – There’s a buzz in the air emanating from Queen’s Park. The politicos are murmuring as social media buzzes about a cabinet meeting and closed door caucus session of the Wynne government for today. Speculation is that either there will be a snap election called as expected orContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario is home to a delightful selection of nightclubs, arts, music and gambling activity. This is the thrill seeker’s guide to entertainment par excellence. From beer fests to nightclubs, Cornwall is a happening locale! Party Like a Rock Star in Cornwall, Ontario When the Summer BeerContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s fun watching the election rhetoric ramp up. I think Minister Sandals missed though on this one. Instead of spinning back to Mike Harris perhaps it might have been more on the money to mention that not once did Mr. Brown complain about Prime Minister Harper’s ActionContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The Wynne Government and OPSEU announced a new deal to be ratified that will see its members get 2% increases for most of the pact with 1.5% for the first year. The Province’s release had no numbers in it, and no response was given to CFN’s emailContinue Reading
Ontario Passes Legislation to Lower Electricity Bills by 25 Per Cent May 31, 2017 Meaningful Savings for All Residential Households Coming this Summer Ontario passed legislation today that will lower electricity bills by 25 per cent on average for all residential customers to provide significant rate relief and ensure greaterContinue Reading
$15 Minimum Wage and Equal Pay for Part-Time and Full-Time Workers Part of Plan to Help People Get Ahead in a Changing Economy Ontario is taking historic action to create more opportunity and security for workers with a plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs. This includes hiking the minimumContinue Reading
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 useContinue Reading
Updated Food Recall Warning – Tart Shells sold by The New Food Box recalled due to E. coli O121 Recall date: May 10, 2017 Reason for recall: Microbiological – E. coli O121 Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: The New Food Box Distribution: Ontario Extent of the distribution: RetailContinue Reading
POLICE CHARGE PETAWAWA MAN WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENCES (PEMBROKE, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (Upper Ottawa Valley) and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) have arrested and charged an 18-year old Petawawa man following a two week investigation. On April 5, 2017 officers fromContinue Reading
How Ontario is Becoming a Leader in Blockchain Photo: by btckeychain Whether you’re an experienced internet user or simply someone who likes to check the news and social media, the chances are you will have come across the phrase ‘bitcoin’ at some point. This form of digital ‘cryptocurrency’ was releasedContinue Reading
Ottawa Ontario – More than half of all Canadian grown-ups have a stock market or mutual fund account. It hasn’t been that way since the great depression. Today they can monitor, buy, sell, panic and freak out at a much greater rate than their financial ancestors with their magic DickContinue Reading
Dear Premier Wynne, Your legacy will be decided by the Hydro mess that you yourself publicly own. The impact of the abuse of Ontario residents via the debacle that is our Hydro system is public record. From paying management ten times as much as other provinces, to dumping electricity forContinue Reading
Food Recall Warning – Georgian Bay brand Vodka may be unsafe due to high alcohol content Recall date: March 2, 2017 Reason for recall: Other Hazard classification: — Company / Firm: Liquor Control Board Of Ontario (LCBO) Distribution: Ontario Extent of the distribution: Retail Recall details Ottawa, March 2, 2017Continue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – Hydro will be THE election issue in Ontario. With Premier Wynne fighting for her political life she’s blinked first and reacted to the NDP’s strong first blow. The day after leader Andrea Horwath outlined plans to even out the playing field hydro wise, Ms Wynne announcedContinue Reading
Ontario is reminding consumers that, as of January 1, 2017, new requirements are in place for tow truck or vehicle storage services designed to increase transparency and strengthen consumer protection.The new changes will ensure tow and storage providers: Have permission from the consumer or someone acting on their behalf beforeContinue Reading
Charlotte and Henry are the Fastest-Rising Names Olivia is the most popular baby name in Ontario for the fifth year in a row, according to the province’s annual list of the top names for new babies. Ontario’s most popular baby names are slowly changing, with new names rising up theContinue Reading
Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Selection brand Rainbow Sorbet recalled due to undeclared milk Recall date: December 9, 2016 Reason for recall: Allergen – Milk Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Metro Inc. Distribution: Ontario, Quebec Extent of the distribution: Retail Contents Recall details Recalled products What you shouldContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – According to media reports, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is suggesting that high hydro rates that are crippling Ontario are in fact her fault. Under the guise of caring for the environment, coal (even though there are new technologies that reduce carbon and pollution) was phased out inContinue Reading