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Bobsleigh Olympian Jay Dearborn At Mikes Pizza In Sydenham

It takes a lot of money to go to the Olympics, and aside from a few sports that have a high profile, the monetary rewards for making it to the highest level of international competition can be slim.Bobsleigh is one such sport. While it is popular at the Olympics, the athletes…

Nice Cars, Nicer People - Verona Car Show Shells Out For Local Groups

According to John Nizman, who organises the Verona Car Show with his wife Julie, in partnership with the Verona Lions Club, the show has a reputation among car show participants and fans for both the quality of the cars, and the friendliness of the volunteers who run it.“It…

Pizza, Pride And a Push For The Olympics

Pizza, Pride, and a Push to the OlympicsOn a sun-drenched Fall Saturday afternoon in Sydenham, the scent of fresh dough and melted cheese mingled with the buzz of excitement (and wasps) as locals packed into Mike’s Pizza and More for a special cause. The beloved pizzeria hosted…

Kyle Gordon's Health Journey

Kyle Gordon is pretty well known in the Battersea area, since he has been the Kyle behind the Creekside Bar and Grill for 20 years.Like all businesses, especially restaurants, there have been ups and downs, a COVID pivots were required, but Creekside has been able to maintain…

Opponents of Barbers Lake Gravel Pit Pack Ag Hall in McDonalds Corners

Forty Thousand Tourists stream through McDonalds Corners every year, heading towards nearby Wheeler’s Pancake house on the Highland line. To get there, they pass near Barber’s Lake, which is set back from the road. Also, although they are mostly hidden from view as well, there…

Where to Find The News?

It’s fair to say that we are in scramble mode here at the Frontenac News. We are getting papers out to the following list of locations throughout Frontenac County and Addington Highlands, and adding to the list each week. As we learn the location of more and more community…

Sharbot Lake Landmark Coming Down

Demolition crews have begun to pull down the 60 year old Sharbot Lake High School building.The process began two weeks ago, and this week the demolition crews are working in earnest, removing the walls where the former wood and auto-shops were located.A letter to parents from…

Mazinaw Lake Swim Program Only Getting Stronger After 53 Years

The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program (MLSP) just wrapped up for the year at its home base at Bon Echo Park on July 25th, the program has a lot to celebrate.Not only has this program continued to get local children started with swimming, it offers all levels of Lifesaving from Parent…

Railway Heritage Society to Add Vintage Caboose to Collection

Jun 26, 2025 In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the K & P Railway north from Kingston to Sharbot Lake in 1876, the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society is adding a new piece of rolling stock to its collection. The society has managed to find and…

Local Festivals & Summer Sounds: A Season of Music Begins

Despite looming clouds and an occasional drizzle, the spirit of the community remained unshaken as families gathered in Westport for a blend of celebrations. The EcoFest, hosted by the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa (EVCO), took center stage with its focus on sustainability…