http://www.ourhometown.ca/ Here you will find a listing of all stories found on OurHometown.ca http://www.ourhometown.ca/business/PM0007.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/business/PM0007.phpAt times it can be very easy to forget that credit is a convenience and not a necessity. This is a fact that becomes all too clear when an entire generation of people don’t carry cash whatsoever anymore, it has become just as easy to draw out a plastic card rather than your cash, even now, in the coffee drive-thru, you can forgo it - seemingly that was the last call for cash. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:34:25 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1211.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1211.phpMake your Victoria Day long weekend and summer entertaining safer by adopting simple responsible hosting tips available from LCBO. The “Deflate the Elephant” education campaign encourages us all to plan ahead and speak up to help prevent friends from drinking and driving. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:25:02 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/business/BP0073.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/business/BP0073.phpCornwall has always had a reputation for some great restaurants - especially when it comes to pizza. That reputation is reaching broader palettes with the recent opening of three Thai restaurants, and now Asian Gardin is here to offer Indian and South Asian cuisine. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:16:19 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1210.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1210.phpThe Scotiabank Customer Contact Centre in Cornwall has been awarded the Contact Centre Employer of Choice Platinum level 2012 designation from CCEOC Inc.. The Contact Centre, located on Brookdale Avenue, opened its doors in 2010 and currently employs 50. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:06:42 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/lifestyle/DA0008.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/lifestyle/DA0008.phpIt 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! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:57 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1209.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1209.phpThe 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:48 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0242.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0242.phpAfter 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:26 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/FS0006.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/FS0006.phpThe 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:37:29 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/lifestyle/NK0014.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/lifestyle/NK0014.phpI 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:19:46 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1208.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1208.phpThe 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:23 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0241.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0241.phpMany 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:51 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1206.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1206.phpNapanee 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:12 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1205.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1205.phpThe 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:24:13 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1204.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1204.phpThe 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:27 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0081.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0081.phpAfter 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:38:14 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1203.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1203.phpAs 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:19 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0080.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/SF0080.phpWe are pleased to announce to you officially that there will be a professional hockey team playing in Cornwall next season. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:11:52 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1202.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/NL1202.phpCorus Radio Cornwall is proud to support Corus Feeds Kids, Corus Entertainment’s new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative under the Corus Cares umbrella. Corus Feeds Kids is focused on nourishing children’s bodies and minds with a goal to raise $3 million and contribute 3,000 employee hours in three years. On Thursday, May 17, Corus Feeds Kids Day, Corus Radio Cornwall will raise awareness through an on-air, online and onsite campaign encouraging listeners to help alleviate childhood hunger in Cornwall and SD and G. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:14:31 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0240.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/sports/RS0240.phpTeam Canada closed out their preliminary round scheudle with a 5-1 win over Belarus on Tuesday morning. Ryan O'Reilly led the scoring parade with a pair of goals and Duncan Keith picked up to more assists, making him Canada's top point man with eleven points. With t win Canada finished atop Group H with a 6-0-1 record but will have to wait and see who their quarterfinal opponent will be come Thursday. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:06 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/opinion/JB0012.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/opinion/JB0012.phpBarack Obama has come out in favour of gay marriage. Not because he actually believes in it, but because he needs votes and money from gay organizations. I wonder if gays in America feel used? Tue, 15 May 2012 11:08:50 -0500