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North of 7 Challenge – 3rd Annual Obstacle Course Extravaganza

The north of 7 Challenge is back on Saturday, August 31, and this year there is more community involvement than ever. The challenge was started by Sylvie Manaigre and Mitch Broser. The couple moved to the area in 2021 from Toronto, enticed by the rugged wilderness of the 96-acre…

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes Roar

Scrolling through the endless posts of Facebook, one post caught my eyes. A story of a school teacher who asked that, upon her death, mourners bring backpacks that would be donated to less-privileged students, in lieu of flowers. What an inspiring message did she bring in by…

Open Farm Days to Kick Off This Week

Open Farms was originally a weekend event in mid-September, featuring farm tours in South Frontenac and rural Kingston, and into Central Frontenac as well. In 2020 and 2021, everything changed because of COVID, and Open Farms became a Zoom event in 2020 and a hybrid event in…

SLCC Paddlers Medal at the Ontario Championships

Sydenham Lake Canoe Club paddlers qualified for six events at the Ontario Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships held at the Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa this past weekend. Kayaker Hugo Stephens came 2nd out of 28 paddlers and received a silver medal in the U12 K1 Men’s A Final event.…

How to help an injured turtle … and more from the Turtle Conservation Centre

The Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough is a registered not-for-profit organisation, with a 6-member board of directors, and executive director, 3 part-time veterinarians, 8 other staff members and 5 summer students. It operates a turtle hospital and trauma centre, which…

Remembrance Day Banners

The story behind the upcoming banners in Northbrook and Cloyne: The Lions club of Land O’Lakes, in a motion that was greatly welcomed by all members, voted to have banners along Highway 41 to celebrate veterans, both surviving and passed away. The story started when club members…

Advice To Help Cottage Owners Save Their Lake

Seasonal cottages can easily become second homes, with all the expectations of city life hitching a ride to the lake. All too often, cottage owners find themselves mowing the lawn, fertilizing gardens and raking weeds out of their swimming area instead of relaxing in paradise.…

Bessie Tye Turns 100!

What a Party! About 200 people sang Happy Birthday and came to congratulate Bessie Tye on being 100 years young! Bessie was definitely the “Belle of the Ball” and managed to hug and greet everyone. Mayor Ron Vandewal expressed greeting from the Township and read certificates of…

Night Sun At Leopard Frog

Night Sun will play their first show in 20 years! Featuring Ellen Hamilton’s singing and the wildly inventive music of Night Sun. And the 150 year old barn at Leopard Frog Farm, on the shores of Loughborough Lake, is the prettiest venue around. Don’t miss this one! Featuring…

Scott Reid's Lack of Support for Abattoir

I feel it is imperative to reply to Scott Reid’s comments in the July 18, 2024 print version of the Frontenac News regarding the loss of Quinn’s abattoir. By focusing narrowly on rebuilding Quinn’s and criticizing federal efforts without offering constructive solutions, Reid…