The spirit of leadership, compassion, and determination took centre stage this week as the YourTV Youth Achievement Awards, powered by…
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.
South Stormont’s Mayor’s Breakfast Highlights Growth, Partnerships—and a Brand New Chamber Website
The smell of fresh egg, ham, and cheese croissants from Ingleside Bakery set the tone for a warm and hopeful…
Students at La Citadelle Lead Peaceful Protest Demanding a Fair School for Cornwall’s Francophone Community
A group of student leaders from École secondaire catholique La Citadelle, known as Comité 73, is continuing its push for…
Strong Mayor Powers: Where Does Your Municipality Stand — and What It Means for You
In a quiet shift that could have big consequences for local governance, Ontario has expanded strong mayor powers to 169…
CAPE Celebrates 10 Years of Community, Cosplay, and Culture
Ten years ago, a dream took shape: to bring a taste of the vibrant world of cosplay, comics, and pop…
Keeping Track of Inflation
Economists predict a recession—if not a full-blown Depression—could hit in 2025 We’ve all felt the sting of rising prices since…
Elizabeth is Bringing Cornwall to Life—One Page at a Time
When art, storytelling, and community spirit collide, something truly special is born. That’s exactly what happened with Cornwall’s very first…
Local Students Use Their Voice for a Chance at $20,000 in Scholarships In Optimist Oratorical Contest
CORNWALL, ON – The Zone 10 Optimist Oratorical Competition took place on Sunday, April 5, showcasing the talent and resilience…
How Bullies Broke the Newsroom
Bad-Faith Actors Are Systematically Silencing Critical Voices. We must fight back. My week started with an unexpected trip to the…
I Don’t know What’s Worse—The City’s Omission or the Excuses that Followed?
At the risk of being labelled a feminist, here is a message; and it’s an important one. When the City…
Sarah Good Launches Political Campaign with Strong Community Support
Sarah Good officially kicked off her political campaign today, marking a significant step in her bid to represent the community.…
Leclerc’s Campaign Launch – vowing to work for everyday people.
On Thursday, Mario Leclerc, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry (SDG), officially launched his campaign in preparation for…
Testosterone-Heavy and Tone-Deaf: Cornwall’s “Support Local” Video Fails to Represent more than Half the Population
I hadn’t seen the video until last night. While attending the NDP campaign launch, I overheard Jason Setnyk asking Councillor…
The Real Winners Are the Liberals – Everybody Else Lost
The 2025 Ontario election is over, and while some are calling the results surprising, the truth is far less dramatic.…
Trump’s Tariff Threats – Time for Cornwall to Kick the Cross-Border Habi
Well, here we go again—Trump is back in office, and so are his threats of tariffs on Canadian goods. Being…
What DEI Is—And What It Isn’t
It’s all over the place. The buzz word of the week is DEI, especially now since Trump seems to have…
Fighting Back Against Trump’s Unfair Tariffs: What YOU Can Do
As you drink your coffee this morning, I want you to think about this. While Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada…
Ontario Election Set for February 27, 2025
TORONTO — Mark your calendars, Ontario! The next Ontario election is officially set for February 27, 2025. Premier Doug Ford…
The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer; 89 Seconds to Midnight
Today, we heard the announcement that the Doomsday Clock is now at 89 seconds to midnight. Yes, it’s just once…
Amazon’s Quebec Shutdown: Cost-Cutting or Union-Busting?
Amazon’s recent announcement to shut down its Quebec facilities and lay off nearly 2,000 workers has left many people shocked…
Big Tech, Big Government, Big Problems: How to Take Back Your Privacy in the Trump era
Meta, Amazon and X have always collected your personal information. But in this new era, with Trump handing out Cabinet…