“The first book I ever purchased was In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Incidentally, after 43 years, the fascination with…
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CPS Open House: what a great intro to New Mascot, Cst. Joy
OUT and ABOUT with Seeker Chick Mai-Liis visited the Cornwall Police Service Open House (Wednesday, May 14th), an event that was part of…
Finding out about the “Sisters for Life” organization
As most of you know, by day, I’m all about the Seeker, but when the weekend rolls around, I switch…
Building and Maintaining Impactful Connections aka Learning how to Network with Zero Cringe…
This is exactly what OUT and ABOUT with Seeker Chick Mai-Liis learned how to do at the recent Business Sisters…
It’s Time To Get Your CAPE ON … Celebrating 10 Years This Weekend!
Chatting with Carol and Randy Sauve, the founders of CAPE, Cornwall & Area Pop Event on the Eve of CAPE’s…
“Kicking Things Off Right: First-Ever Cornwall & SDG Tourism Summit Brings Learning and Lasting Connections”
Yesterday, April 9, I checked out the inaugural Cornwall & SDG Counties Tourism Summit, that took place at the Cornwall…
Spring has arrived with the 2025 Focus Art Spring Exhibition
There are a few events that signal to me that Spring time is upon us and one of these is…
A busy weekend for Eric Duncan with 2 Campaign Events.
This weekend, Saturday, April 5th and 6th was a very busy weekend for the incumbent Conservative MP, Eric Duncan who…
The sweetness of doing nothing
As a teenager, Wanda Bender worked at Mary’s Restaurant in Monkland, Ontario. It was an old place with plenty of…
Out and About: Getting the Dirt on Gardening with Frieda and Fred!
On Tuesday, March 11th, I found myself at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club, soaking in some serious gardening wisdom from…
OUT and ABOUT with Seeker Chick Mai-Liis celebrating Women Entrepreneurs at the International Women’s Day High Tea!
On Friday, March 7th, the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre hosted a…
The Bond
Defined as the foundation of youth, an auntie is the epitome of the French Canadian experience. Generous with their time,…
Locals in the Loupe (Alexandria) – Meet Chef Amelia Mireille, Pientist aka Skinny Birch
I believe people cross our paths at the right time for a reason. A few years ago, while building our…
Cornwall Election Debate: Candidates Face Off on Key Issues
With the provincial election just over a week away on Thursday, February 27th, the Provincial Election Debate took place on…
OUT and ABOUT with Seeker Chick Mai-Liis: Celebrating Big Mac Day – A Special New Tradition in Cornwall, Ontario!
Today I was celebrating #BigMacDay with Val Bowen and her family at McDonald’s, 1301 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall. Both McDonalds in…
The best boss I ever had
“My friend Veronica often said she would send somebody good to watch over me, when she was gone. I think…
100+ Women Who Care – Cornwall & Area – A night filled with Purpose and Passion!
Lisa Duprau and Brenda Derushia
Thank you for my Freedom
What can be won by a little inspiration? As Canadians recognize and continue to honour our Veteran’s on this 80th…
Celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Elderhood Care Team
The Elderhood Care Team (pictured left to right: Jessica Valade, Geriatric Social Service Worker, Nathalie Hickman, RN, Dr. Anthony Di…
the girls
Each morning as my gaze looks onto the yard, I’m reminded of the perennials that were planted the year we…
The Eastern Ontario Writers’ Festival – Happening today – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
Today is the day that The Eastern Ontario Writers’ Festival is taking place at the Cornwall Public Library and I…