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Clarendon Central Parents Council Raises Concerns at North Frontenac Council

The highlight of last Friday's (June 12) North Frontenac Council meeting was certainly the presentation of a senior of the month plaque to Lois Emond. Mayor Lichty said that although Emond has been active with the Lions Club for years, her efforts in maintaining the Land O'lakes…

No Alto Rally Brings Quebec & Ontario Rural Reality To Parliament Hill

After organising on their own for months, and forging alliances with similar groups in Eastern Ontario, a contingent of Save South Frontenac members made their way, on their own or on a group bus, to a march and rally at Parliament Hill, last Wednesday (June 10).In order to…

Steven Leonard to Run for South Frontenac Mayor

As it stands now, all of the sitting councillors in South Frontenac are running, and no one has stepped forward to challenge any of the 8 seats around the council table.But the Mayor’s spot is a different story, A third candidate has stepped forward to challenge three term…

Emma's Place Opens In Sydenham

On June 2nd, two months after the closure of Lenny’s Deli, the breakfast/lunch location that serves Sydenham High School, the township office, year round and seasonal residents and visitors alike, is back up and running.Mike Tousignant, of Mike’s Pizza and More in Sydenham,…

Cooking Corner - Hors d’oeuvres

A crazy winter has turned into a crazy windy unpredictable Spring. Summer seems finally to be trying to arrive. So, time to get thinking about deck, dock and back yard get togethers. We like to simply put out charcuterie or cheese boards and Toasts with really tasty stuff on…

Summer Reading Programs at the KFPL

Summer’s almost here, and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is kicking things off with a full lineup of engaging programs, events and activities for all ages!Reading could win you prizes this summer! That’s right—KFPL’s Summer Reading Challenges are back! Open to all…

John Trousdale & the Golden Hammer

Trousdale's Home Hardware was pretty busy last Friday morning (June 12). There was product to move around, customers looking for building supplies and garden supplies and plumbing hardware, and red shirted staff members were moving quickly in and out of the narrow aisles and the…

Pay Attention to MSK Issues In Primary Care, Says Dr. Cooke

There was a story and photo on the front page of the Frontenac News in the May 28 edition, about a provincial investment that will hopefully result in Frontenac County residents connecting to primary care in large numbers.Among the people in the photo were politicians and…

Cardinal At Night

The Cardinal Café has been open in previous summers for ice cream, and that is happening again this summer, but in addition they have added three-night special menu nights to the mix. These are opportunities for Cardinal Café co-owner Greg Butler to bring some of the dishes that…

Smith, David Lee

passed away peacefully in Sharbot Lake on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Loving son of Doreen & the late James Smith. David will be missed by his brother James R.A. Smith. Pre-deceased by his infant brother Randy. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family, friends and loved by…