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One Way Street Plan Hits A Dead End - Central Frontenac Council, September 9

Councillor Duncan McGregor proposed a motion to “Direct staff to prepare a report to the October 28 meeting outlining potential benefits/concerns with changing Elizabeth Street to a one-way street.”In support of the motion, McGregor said, “we have identified issues with traffic…

The Roar (Lions Club Of and O\'Lakes)

I recently read a quote by Marthe Troly-Curtin \"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.\" And somehow, came to the conclusion that Volunteering is the ultimate format of wasting time. See, instead of spending every hour of one\'s day building businesses, volunteers willingly…

Kim Phuc - the Napalm Girl - To Visit Flinton In November

Kim Phuc Phan Ti will always be known as “The Napalm Girl” ever since, moments after, at the age of 9, all of her clothes were burned off and her body burned by napalm, which came from four bombs that landed in the street where she lived.A photo, one of the most famous war…

Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church Anniversary - 1925-2025

Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church celebrates it’s 100th anniversary this year. Because I am one of the older lifetime members of the church, I have been asked to share some of my memories as well as some of the early history of the church.Information about the early years, I…

South Frontenac Food Bank Opens Second Location in Battersea

When Jody Riddle returned to her role as Food Bank Coordinator of the Food Bank at Southern Frontenac Community Services two years ago, she saw opportunities for change. Clients from Battersea and the surrounding area were calling for support, but many had no way to get to the…

No Winner Yet in Catch The Ace But Fundraising Target Met

Red Emond hasn\'t played a lot of Sunday golf this year. The Past President of the Lions Club of Land O\'Lakes has been busy every Sunday morning since the fall of 2024 r, as one of two stars in what has become a weekly 10 minute local reality show.Red has been the Pat Sajack to…

193rd Kingston Fall Fair

The 193rd edition of the Kingston Fall is happening September 11-14 this year, and it’s a big attraction for rural and urban residents alike. Presented by the Kingston & District Agricultural Society, the fall fair has been a tradition in Kingston since 1830, a unique…

George Street Work As Town Hall Renovation Nears Completion

South Frontenac Township’s big addition/renovation of the Township Hall offices is nearing completion; as you read this, the patch of George Street providing access to the local water main is now neatly paved over, and the closure of this busy street was brief. Township staff…

Sunday Market Vendors Give Back

The vendors of the first year of the monthly Sharbot Lake Sunday rink markets are proud and happy to be able to give back to the community that supported them.Over the summer they tried to support the community by offering free non-paid spaces to service groups and some of those…

North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour - September 27 and 28

The artists, artisans and fine craftspeople of North Frontenac once again invite you to join us at the Fall 2025 Back Roads Studio Tour! Mark your calendar for the weekend of September 27-28 (from 10am-4pm each day) and come out and enjoy the incredible talent and artistry that…