Cornwall - May. 17, 2012: It has come up more than a few times over the past number of weeks from both men and women (more from women) who fear lifting weights will cause them to “bulk” up. Let me be blunt, unless you are taking “the juice” or coming to the gym 3 times a day and doing bodybuilding exercises and eating a special diet it is NOT going to happen. Don’t flatter yourself He-man! FULL STORY
Ottawa - May. 17, 2012: The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Ryan Leef, the Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Canadian residents will be able to bring a rental vehicle into Canada from the United States. FULL STORY
Edmonton - May. 17, 2012: After rebounding from a less then stellar start, Team Canada managed to blow their quarterfinal matchup against Slovakia, falling by a score of 4-3. An ill advised kneeing major to captain Ryan Getzlaf, late in the final frame, led directly to the game winner. The victory sends the underdog Slovaks to the semifinals and the favoured Canadians home from the 2012 World Hockey Championships empty handed. FULL STORY
Edmonton - May. 16, 2012: The recent retirement of Edmonton Eskimos long-snapper Taylor Inglis brought to mind notable Canadian players and their impact not only on their teams, but on the league as a whole. How important are Canadian players to the success of a franchise? The answer seems quite obvious but many don’t truly acknowledge it...for whatever that reason may be. FULL STORY
London - May. 16, 2012: I was always intrigued with fiddleheads, but I was never able to cook them in a manner that was delicious enough to warrant rushing to the market whenever spring came around. All of that changed when I met a woman named Isabelle who runs the Jardins Sauvages stall at Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. FULL STORY
Cornwall - May. 16, 2012: The City of Cornwall has finalized a Memorandum of Settlement with its former Manager of Human Resources, Robert Menagh. Mr. Menagh was relieved of his duties on January 11, 2012 without cause.
Edmonton - May. 16, 2012: Many have attributed the lack of excitement and scoring chances in the NHL playoffs to teams willing to do anything to block shots. While that does play a part, it is a very small one at best. That being said, there are two glaring reasons as to why these playoffs have reached the point they have...first round upsets and poor on ice officiating. It's that simple.
Napanee - May. 15, 2012: Napanee OPP and Emergency Crews are still at the scene of the serious crash that caused two tractor trailer units to engulf in flames at Shannonville Rd, (Mile marker 566) on Hwy 401. The smoke was very thick causing poor vision for all motorists on the Hwy.
Both East and West lanes are still closed.
Ingleside - May. 15, 2012: The Interact Club of Rothwell-Osnabruck School is presenting a Benefit Concert on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m.
100% of proceeds will be donated to SOS Children’s Villages.
Thunder Bay - May. 15, 2012: The Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee won the National Business Improvement Association's "Safe and Healthy Environment" Achievement Award for the Sweet Corner Park Project. The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) and the Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA) presented the National BIA Achievement Award to Township of North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan April 23, 2012 at the Annual Awards Gala held during the BIA National conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Cornwall - May. 15, 2012: After a long wait, the 2012 season will finally start this Sunday, May 20 at Cornwall Motor Speedway with the first race of the Gaetan’s Chip Stand Canadian Nationals for the 358-Modifieds, this event will also have great importance as the MrDIRTcar 358-Modifieds Series will also begin his activities during this 100-lap event paying $4,000 to the winner. The Mohawk Race Parts Pro-Stock Series will also be part of this great night with a 40-lap feature as the Sportsman, Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock will have a regular show on Minute Auto Wash night.
Cornwall - May. 15, 2012: As a follow-up to our recent announcement concerning the location of the existing temporary toll booths and a move to a new plaza to be located on the canal, The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) wishes to reinforce the international trade and economic importance of the crossing for the region and the country.
May 17
Winchester
Living Well Beyond Cancer: Canadian Cancer Society
May 17
Cornwall
Parent - School Council
May 17
Chesterville
AGM: North Dundas Minor Hockey Assoc.
May 17
Williamsburg
Everyday Heroes ( Musical)
May 18
Cornwall
Diamond Jubilee Get 2 Gether
May 18
Lancaster
Lancaster Farmers' Market
May 19
Cornwall
Car Wash & BBQ (Dream Trip for Special Needs People)
