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Julia Lucio
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Editor of @seekernewspaper, champion of local stories, viral meme queen, and SDG&A's go-to for news with a side of sass. Proud leftist, anti-Poilievre crusader, and unshakable advocate for a kinder, fairer world.
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How Bullies Broke the Newsroom. Bad-Faith Actors Are Systematically Silencing Critical Voices. We must fight back. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social @louisemignault.bsky.social
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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 ER—and believe it o
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April 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Will you be boycotting the USA?
March 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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This is a new monthly column dedicated to sharing the stories of the incredible volunteers who drive our local non-profits and community events.

What inspired the Kinsmen Club to create the Family Day of Kindness event, and how has it evolved over?
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February 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Dear Editor,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank Mr. Ford for allowing alcohol to be sold in corner stores. It’s been such a huge help for my family.
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February 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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"California's wildfires have already consumed a record 3.5 million acres across the state, resulting in 26 deaths and the destruction of tens of thousands of structures."
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February 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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February 11, 2025 (Cornwall, ON) – A group of Grade 4-6 students from Central Public School (CPS)
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February 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Cornwall Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 2000 block of Pitt Street at 1:00pm on TuesdayFebruary 11th, 2025. Firefighters responded quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to the entire building.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today, I want to share some reflections on the blessings in my life —particularly the blessing of travel and the freedom it offers to explore new places and experience new feelings.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Late January, I had the honour of attending Cornwall’s own Aultsville Filmfest, where I got to watch four films that the festival’s committee selected for their emphasis on what chairperson Jennifer Francis describes as principles of the T.R.U.C.E
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February 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Stress is a topic that we all talk about since we are all affected by it. Stress comes from both the good and the bad things that happen to us. In fact, stress is useful to keep us alive.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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It was an intimate and informal gathering, but an important one.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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I have been contemplating the notion of creativity. Creativity is a quality that applies to all of us, even though many would dispute this.
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February 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Loss is a universal human experience. We all suffer loss: it is the nature of life. Some suffer financial losses, losses of mobility or function or health, and many lose direction, unable to bounce back.
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February 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Most of you may have been awaiting this topic while the rest of you guys may not care for it. Before I even start, I just want to give you a disclaimer that I have never dated in my life so I won’t have a lot of personal stories.
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February 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Well, here we go again—Trump is back in office, and so are his threats of tariffs on Canadian goods. Being a border town, Cornwall seems right in the middle of it. It’s always been easy to hop over to Massena for gas, groceries, or a quick shopping spree.
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February 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Devon Monkhouse is a devoted father, accomplished realtor, and active community advocate with over twelve years of experience in real estate.

Hailing from the Ottawa Valley he followed his wife to Toronto when she moved there to work in the Arts.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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The Push-Up Challenge and Canadian Mental Health Association rally the support ofChamplain East, in their push for better mental health this February.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Neither snow, nor sleet, nor freezing temperatures could stop the launch of Jeremy Rose’s campaign as the NDP candidate for Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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It's all over the place. The buzz word of the week is DEI, especially now since Trump seems to have declared war on diversity.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce and the Social Development Council of SDGCA are pleased to co-host another critical Provincial Election Debate at the Cornwall Civic Complex.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Data breaches are now a regular occurrence and make great news.  Increasingly, municipalities, utilities, and government, are being breached and held hostage for ransom, hence the term ransomware. 
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February 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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February 1st marked 3 years in the current location and after quietly celebrating their 5th year in business last December, The Happy Popcorn Co. is all set to celebrate 5 years in business, with a huge in-store celebration.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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On Saturday, February 1st, Organic seed farmer and author Dan Brisebois gave a concisely informative and animated presentation promoting his newest book, The Seed Farmer: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Selling Your Own Seeds, to a standing room only audience in
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February 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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In a significant step toward the upcoming Ontario election, Jeremy Rose has been officially nominated as the SDSG NDP candidate following a well-attended virtual nomination meeting tonight.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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In a significant step toward the upcoming Ontario election, Jeremy Rose has been officially nominated as the SDSG NDP candidate following a well-attended virtual nomination meeting tonight.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM