Saturday afternoon, Cornwall Seaway Lions Club donated $1,500 to the “Hugs for Mike & Tia” cause. Mike Scott, a 37…
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.
Editorial – Is the grass really greener?
Cornwall can be strange. This community can be very seclusive at times and it definitely has its share of betrayals.…
Why are they all leaving Canada?
Last week, we unfortunately learned that Target, the American Superstore, had decided to close its 133 Canadian retail locations, sending…
Editorial – Discussion is a two way street
You’ve heard it time and again, it takes two to tango. But when the two involved do nothing but step…
Editorial – Whatever happens in Cornwall, stays in Cornwall
The best trips are the ones that make you forget about everything. As I write this welcome message on the…
Editorial – A time to reflect
A time to reflect As I look back to 2014, I can honestly say that I’m proud of what we,…
Misogyny in the media
With all the commotion going on with the River Kings vs Brock Frost vs CFN situation, my rant this week…
Holiday Cheer Mission going on
Cornwall Ontario — The Holiday Cheer Mission is going on this week-end and this year, the event will be bigger…
Racism is alive and well
Julia Lucio writes: I don’t know about you, but I don’t particularly like racists. When I look at people, I…
New Mayor and City Councillors take Oath of Office
Cornwall Ontario – Over a hundred people were in attendance when the newly elected Cornwall City Council had their inaugural…
Editorial – I went to church
Julia Lucio writes: I firmly believe in the separation of Church and State, which is probably why I try to…
Becoming a Lion – Joining the Lions Club
John Lucio writes about becoming a lion: If you know anything about The Seeker, you know what we’re all about:…
Where there is smoke, there is… no smoking?
Julia Lucio writes: Where there is smoke there is… no smoking? The Ontario government has announced an amendment to the…
The truth and nothing but the truth – Editorial by Julia Lucio
Last week, I had an interesting debate on Facebook about truth, transparency and to some extent, how it affects our…
Hope Restored at City Hall – Editorial by Julia Lucio
Cornwall has finally wrapped up its political season and what an interesting outcome it has been! Four years ago, during…
The Power of Fear – Editorial by Julia Lucio
The main reason bullies get away with their actions is for the fact that their victims get scared. Victims are…
Living in the Moment – Editorial by Julia Lucio
As I visited the dollar store last week, I was shocked to see the clerks taking down all the Halloween…
Library debate brings arts and culture to the forefront
Cornwall, Ontario – It was nice to see a good crowd show up at the Library’s candidate meet and greet…
Some of Cornwall’s Print Media participate in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Seeker Chicks Mai-Liis Renaud and Julia Lucio, along with Hugo Rodrigues of the Standard-Freeholder, Adam Brazeau and Todd Lihou of…
Spinners Diner, so much more than Breakfast…
The Spinners Diner Location has been a landmark in Cornwall for decades. Purchased in 2001 by Barbara Guest, the restaurant…
Here are your SEEKER AWARDS 2014 Winners!
Cornwall Ontario — The 2014 Seeker Awards gala celebrated the four year anniversary of The Seeker newspaper founded by Mai-Liss…