I will agree that the climate at City Council has not been all rainbows and unicorns since Brock Frost became…
Author: Julia Lucio
Julia Lucio is the Managing Editor and Publisher of The Seeker Newsmagazine, and a passionate, unapologetic voice in local media. She writes boldly on politics, social justice, community events, and the everyday moments that shape our lives.
Agree to Disagree : Give the guy a chance…
8 years ago, when Obama won the presidency, right wing extremists got all hot and bothered thinking this was a…
Agree to Disagree : Reflections on Thanksgiving Blessings
I know I am a week late, but I feel that it is important to reflect on the many blessings…
Agree to Disagree : Let leaders lead…
I’ll be the first to admit it… Delegating is hard work. But when a job is assigned to someone, it…
Agree to disagree : To vote or not to vote
For the first time in my life, I am dreading election day. I normally love elections. It’s a time for…
Agree to Disagree : I have a right to privacy!
Last Tuesday, we drove back home from a lovely 3-day mini vacation in the Berkshires. We rushed home as I…
Agree to Disagree – Good Leadership vs Bad Leadership
Politics! It rules the world! But can get oh-so-very dirty. Running for office, whether it’d be in a municipal, provincial…
Agree to disagree – I have a worm to pick
Bylaws are bylaws. They need to be enforced. I understand that. Without rules and regulations, this city would be in…
Cornwall Seaway Lions #RIBFEST2015 Lineup is taking over the park starting Friday
Cornwall, Ontario — The Cornwall Seaway Lions are proud to announce their finalized entertainment line-up for Ribfest 2015. The popular…
Small Town; Big City Drama…
Wednesday morning, I woke up to reports of gunshots, drug busts, weapons trafficking, animal torture, police brutality and doctor abuse…
From the desk of the editor: Is it just white pride?
Pride : a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the…
Arts & Culture Trust Fund get a boost from the Seeker
Friday, Seeker Chicks Mai-Liis Renaud and Julia Lucio donated a substantial $2,500 to the City’s Arts & Culture Trust Fund. …
From the desk of the editor : Kick starting the Summer early
I love summer. It’s my favourite season of the year. I love the colours, the blue skies, the luscious greens,…
Editorial : You want guidance at city council? Don’t ask God for it…
Wednesday, the supreme court ruled to eradicate a long standing tradition, something that we had been doing for decades, from…
Editorial: Lift-Off Runs out of hot air… For now…
The ink hadn’t even dried up on our lift-off sponsorship contract when the news of the festival’s cancellation reached our…
Editorial – Don’t be lazy
As you know, the Seekers Choice Awards are coming up really fast. In the past years, we have asked people…
Great turnout at the International Women’s Day Show
A large and steady crowd visited the International Women’s Day Show Sunday at the Cornwall Civic Complex. The event, put…
Women Show set for March 8. Come for the Ultimate Girl’s Day Out!
CORNWALL, ONTARIO – Cornwall’s International Women’s Day show, produced by the Seeker Newspaper, returns to Cornwall. The show, previously…
CDSBEO Students participate in culinary arts skills competition
On Tuesday, February 24, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is hosting a Culinary Arts Skills Competition at…
Editorial: Shaming people on Social Media?
This week, after getting mad and running out of ideas on how to get my kids to clean up after…
Editorial – The Man Cold
I owe my husband an apology. Last week, he had a cold. A MAN cold. And instead of bringing him…