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Abattoir issues threaten food sovereignty

Becky Williams and Mark Mcgrady operate Maple Ridge Farms, just north of Sydenham. Maple Ridge is a diversified small farm, where growing crops and raising meat animals are all part of an integrated operation aimed at constantly improving the land and soil over time. Providing…

Lofty Dreams at Brass Point Farms

It’s the end of May and a flight of dragonfly escorts me down the winding gravel road. On my right are rolling fields that have been toiled by farmers, a reminder of past harvests and those to come. It is hot and sunny, a welcome break from the rainy few days and the overcast…

Land Art Bioblitz at Wintergreen Studios

As you approach Wintergreen Studios, on the right, down a small hill is the duck pond lined with cat tails that are bright green against the contrasting water. This is the first spot guests can enjoy while exploring insects and water creatures with the ‘forest house’ set off to…

Driver Charged After Traffic Complaint

On June 9, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic complaint on County Road 41 in Addington Highlands. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested. Stephen PASCOE, 51 years old, of Centre Hastings, Ontario,…

Community Columns - June 16th, 2022

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Verona…

The Sharbot Lake 39ers seniors club

On Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. the St. James Catholic Church Hall has been chosen to host a celebration of the history and projects of The Sharbot Lake 39ers seniors club. We were organized in May of 1972 under the guidance of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario…

Joe LaPointe

(October 24, 1944 - May 25, 2022) Our cherished and beloved husband, Dad and Poppa passed away at the Perth Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 25,2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rosemary (nee Fox) and his three children Aaron (or as Joe called him “Bubba”),…

Lodge, William (Bill) Oscar

Peacefully at home in Verona surrounded by his family on April 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Linda Lodge (nee Livingstone) of 52 years and loving father of Lorraine, David and Pamela Boomhour (Tony). Much loved Grampa of Kayla, Zach, Davey and Lucas. Beloved brother of Brian…

North Frontenac shows its strength in face of Derecho fall out

While the May 21 storm is a fading memory for some, it is still an active issue in the lives of those who were most impacted. There are still people without power in North Frontenac. Hydro One says they hope to have that remedied by the end of June, but in a few isolated cases…

High Tea in Sunbury: A fun event for all ages!

The atmosphere was beautiful, the food delicious and the guests were enjoying it all. The first sitting began with a few words from our Mayor, Ron Vandewal. He complimented the works of the Lion's Club and the support they give to the local community and in particular this event…