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Step by step, Frontenac CFDC helps businesses move forward

Economic development in a rural region is not a short-term venture. The board and staff at the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) have been working day after day for nine years establishing their own credibility with the business community, and finding…

Central Frontenac Council - Sep. 25/12

Fish, fish, she got her wish On Sept. 25, Central Frontenac Council opened their nets wide for LOLTA (Land O' Lakes Tourist Association) general manager Rachelle Hardesty's presentation and all councilors agreed to give her the $5,000 in Fish TV funding that she was looking for.…

A bowlful, an earful, an eyeful at Bellrock Community Hall fundraiser

Photo: Virginia Lavin and Bob Brown of the Bellrock Community Hall Association helped organize the Chili-in-a-Bowl event at the Bellrock hall on September 22 The Bellrock Community Hall seldom looked better than it did on Sept. 22, dressed to the nines and ready for 86 diners to…

Thinking About Renting: How does the Residential Tenancies Act apply?

If you are thinking about renting a place to live, or becoming a landlord, you need to be informed about the law. The Residential Tenancies Act (Act) is a law that governs the relationship between residential landlords and tenants in Ontario. It sets out the rights and…

Family storytime in Sydenham promotes early literacy

Photo: Family Storytime at Sydenham Public library On September 14 Brianne Peters, a programming librarian for the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, led the first Friday morning “Family Storytime” session at the Sydenham Public Library for an enthusiastic group of moms and…

Oh Suzanna to play fundraiser in Sharbot Lake

Photo: Non-Profit Housing manager Jane Drew with some of the items for auction at the fundraiser. Central Frontenac Not-for-Profit Housing and the Azheimer's Society are putting on a unique event next month. Where else can you listen to a great Canadian singer-songwriter while…

Double centenary service at St. Paul’s

Photo: Bishop of Ontario, the Rt. Rev. Michael Oulton with Quentin Watson and Rev. Judson Bridgewater A special centenary service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham on September 16, commemorating both the 175th anniversary of the Parish of Loughborough and the 100th…

Harrowsmith Women’s Institute Recruiting New Members

Photo: Long time members of the Harrowsmith Women Institute- Joyce Watson, Jerry Babcook and Helen Lamb with Helen’s dog Lulubelle Like many service clubs who are experiencing a decline in membership these days, the Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is eagerly looking for new women…

Sydenham paddlers win 8 medals at Trillium and Ontario Summer Games

Photo: Harmonie Ruttan (in front) and Rhiannon Murphy in competition The paddlers had a great season at the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club. All SLCC Peewee and Bantam paddlers who participated in the Eastern Ontario Divisional regatta managed to qualify for the Trillium Provincial…

Addington Highlands Council –Sep 17/12

Possible changes to municipal fire building plans Council reviewed possible changes to plans for a new fire hall / municipal office building in Northbrook. The changes included moving the mezzanine area to above the training room, which would open up more space in the truck bays…