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Brendan Gorman loves cycling on trails and gravel roads all over the Ottawa Valley. From his home base in Renfrew he has been organising the Gravel Cup for a couple of years, a series of events that run from spring to fall, each one in a different location. They are geared to…
When my wife Jugjit More-Curran and I packed up in 2003 and moved away from everyone and everything we’d known to work in the Northwest Territories, we said let’s try it for a year and see what happens. Good paying jobs around Kingston were scarce and we both loved the idea of…
At first glance it looks like Central Frontenac is seeing a pretty good construction year, based on stats from the first six months. The reality is actually stronger than that. In his report to Council this week, Andy Dillon, the Chief Building Official for the township,…
What are the signs and symptoms of heat illness? Heat Exhaustion High body temperature Confusion and lack of coordination Skin rash Muscle cramps Dizziness or fainting Nausea or vomiting Heavy sweating Headache Rapid breathing and heartbeat Extreme thirst Dark urine and…
Welcome back to Water safety and swimming tips with the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program! This week’s topic is: Safe entries When entering water for the first time, you should always enter feet first, regardless of depth. Check for hidden hazards underwater, such as logs, rocks, as…
It’s no secret that the forests and wetlands within the Mississippi and Lower Madawaska watersheds provide us with countless environmental and health advantages. Being in these wild areas can give us many emotional, spiritual, and physical benefits. They also purify both our air…
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers as well as all of Prince Edward County. Despite higher than average water levels on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, minimal…
Just read your editorial about face masks in the July 10 edition. The second paragraph is incorrect - “As a cluster of cases ensued, a Section 22 order under the Public Health Aid made KFL&A the only region in Ontario where masks must be worn in all commercial establishments.”…
The Health unit is working ass backwards! With 14 cases of Covid19 in the county, why not force those infected to stay at home and wear a mask, rather than everyone else in the county? Masks prevent those wearing the mask from spreading the virus. If you don't have the virus,…
Passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on July 2, 2020, in her 84th year. She will be sadly missed by her children David (Kim), Theresa (Rob), daughter-in-law Nancy, grandchildren Mary (Dan), Teela (Eric), Shayne (Heather), Fraser (Rebecca), and Kieran and all other…
