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Kingston Frontenac Public Library users can now borrow Chromebooks as part of the library’s technology and device lending program. KFPL is offering 10 Chromebooks, supported by the Cameron & Laurie Thompson Fund with the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area. “Community…
2020 was a year like no other, but Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) staff and conservation partners worked diligently to serve the watershed while keeping everyone safe during the global pandemic. “We are very proud of how quickly and efficiently RVCA staff were able…
The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) of Trustees honoured 11 secondary students who are graduating year with 2021 Limestone Student Achievers Awards at its regular meeting May 19. Among the 11 are 3 from schools in Frontenac County and Addington Highlands. Diana…
Submitted by Helen Mogford and Trina Conboy of MERA (McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation Association) with files from Jeff Green Fred Fowler, a true Renaissance person, is the recipient of the 2021 MERA Award for Excellence in the Fine Arts and Fine Crafts “This was not an easy…
It might seem like a long time ago, but it has been just over ten weeks since the commencement of pharmacy based AstraZeneca vaccine rollout, that was targeted at the narrow cohort of the 60-64 year olds. Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington was one of three districts that…
Over the past week to ten days, pharmacists and doctors’ offices in parts of Eastern Ontario have been inundated with calls about apparent bug bites or poison ivy causing skin irritation, welts, and swelling on arms and necks. Antihistamines, prednisone and painkillers have been…
They’re still looking for a name for the program, but a roadside waste plan presented by Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch and Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie drew rave reviews at Addington Highlands regular (online) Council meeting Tuesday. “I was approached by two different…
Maggie Keenan and Bob Lovelace have the ideal location for their garden business, in a way. “We are kind of right in the middle of nowhere,” said Bob, “about 20 minutes from Westport, 20 minutes from Sydenham and 20 minutes from Verona.” They live, grow and sell plants and…
By the time this newspaper is printed, I hope to have an appointment to get my second dose of Astrazeneca before the end of May. The pharmacy where I will get it is located a 30 second walk from my office. So it shouldn't be a total loss, as my 97 year old aunt likes to say. I…
While it has been quiet, really quiet, on the surface, lots has been happening in our local communities over the last year and a half. New people have moved in, and many have changed the way they work. Businesses have had to change they way they sell their wares. Our communities…
