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What’s Up in the Night Sky? – February 2021

It’s once again that time of the year when the Zodiacal light makes its appearance. It’s a beautiful, spectacular sight rising in a pyramid shape from the horizon. Some of this was written in a 2019 column but it bears review. It’s well worth the extra effort to find a clear…

Homelessness hub

The Salvation Army’s Community and Social Services Office in Kingston is providing services for people in Frontenac who are either homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services include: Homelessness prevention and diversion for those at risk of homelessness; and Housing…

Louis Riel and the Métis Nation that Canada Never Was

Join historian Max Hamon in conversation about his book The Audacity of His Enterprise: Louis Riel and the Métis Nation That Canada Never Was, 1840–1875. Hamon argues that Louis Riel should be equally remembered for his efforts in legal battles, land claims and diplomacy as he…

Shout Sister! Choir - Come Zoom With Us & Sing Your Cares Away!

Shout Sister has created a unique, enjoyable choir experience while singing from the comfort of your own home. We use Zoom to meet virtually weekly. Zoom is easy to install, user-friendly, and works on most computers, smartphones, and tablets. We have support to help you get…

CF Office Expansion

I am opposed to the proposal for an addition to the municipal offices in Sharbot Lake, and request that this idea be cancelled permanently. It is morally irresponsible to add on to this building given its location so near the lake, given that the septic systems in Sharbot Lake…

SF Tax Reduction

Dear Ross, The tax reduction proposal is insulting at several levels. The very thought of the disproportionate allocation favouring the ‘wealthy’ is self-serving for Council at a financial and political level and might even pitch neighbours against each other. It is also an…

Jean Lentz

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 91. Much loved mom of Donna Phillips (David) of Kingston and Gary Lentz (Cindy) of Vennachar. Cherished grandmother of Christina of Barry’s…

White, Norman Norris

Aug. 05/42 – Jan. 09/21 Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth at the age of 78. He will be deeply missed by his best friend and companion Edith A. England (Whan).…

Tully , Marjorie (nee Whan)

Passed away in her 75th year in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where she had been a patient for the past 10 years. Survived by her loving husband Harvey, daughter Sherryl and son Wayne (Kim), and granddaughters Valerie and Kayla, and 5 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by brothers…

Vaccination begins in rural KFL&A as active COVID-19 case loads decrease

UK variant has arrived, prompting new measures. Residents at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook were offered the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine on Saturday (January 23) and 92.5% of the residents in the home took up the offer and received their first dose. “It was a very…