Tears are running down my cheeks. Tonight, shortly after 8, someone entered a Mosque located in the Sainte-Foy neighbourhood in…
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Agree to Disagree: Does Ryan Gosling deserve to be recognized in Cornwall Ontario
A couple of weeks ago, Mai-Liis wrote an article about Ryan Gosling and his achievement of winning a Golden Globe…
Agree to Disagree: Is it really all about safety?
I will begin by stating that I am not complaining. I am not complaining because quite frankly, I am lazy…
My response to 25 Things Cornwall, ON People Know Too Well
The sweeter truth of it all. I was born and raised in Montreal. My move to Cornwall was a fluke. …
Are Facebook selling groups a hub for shoplifters?
Column by Julia Lucio Shoplifting is more serious than people realize. Maybe it’s because shoplifting is also called “petty theft”, which…
Agree to Disagree : Charity begins at home? Well… This is home.
Column by Julia Lucio Last week, Cornwall was scene to one of the biggest shows of solidarity I’ve ever seen.…
Agree to Disagree : Remember, History repeats itself
Last Saturday, Orlando was stage to the deadliest mass shooting in American History. The shooter was Muslim. He apparently harbored…
Agree to Disagree : Gorilladrama
I know. It is a little late to be jumping into the Gorilla debate as It happened more than 2…
Agree to disagree : Giving back to my community
One of my favourite times of the year is when we hold the Seekers Choice Awards. Throughout the year, the…
My “All American Week” trip
A few weeks ago, I told you about my upcoming trip to North Carolina and how I would get to…
Me? A racist?
Well, not exactly, but I was guilty of stereotyping my own husband recently. John has been posting a lot of…
Insane! $1M later and we’re still here…
The roof at the Civic Complex is leaking. Again. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and…
Is the new City Bylaw killing people’s initiative in the creation of events?
Over the last month, I have heard about three events being either cancelled or reconsidered because of the city’s new…
Agree to Disagree : why earn when you can steal?
There are two kinds of people that make up a community: those who work at making it a better place…
Agree to Disagree – Shame on us
The attack on Paris was the most violent attack on France since WWII and included simultaneous incidents in various locations.…
Agree to Disagree – Be kind, but not too kind
Random acts of kindness are awesome. Who wouldn’t like to find out their coffee was paid by the person in…
Agree to Disagree : Frost on the ground is not all bad…
I will agree that the climate at City Council has not been all rainbows and unicorns since Brock Frost became…
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 : 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…