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'Cannabis free' is not a viable option for townships

The Ontario government has given a bit more time for the incoming municipal councils to think about whether they will permit cannabis retailers to set up shop within their jurisdiction. At first, they were faced with a decision in December, at their first or second meeting, but…

South Frontenac Council

Garbage Truck WoesCouncil authorized staff to procure a new or demonstrator model garbage truck for a total net value of $250,000: $150,000 will be funded from equipment replacement reserves, the remainder from the working fund reserve. The current vehicle, purchased in 2010,…

“Country or Coffin” – A Story of Courage and Tenacity

Life can be so unfair. We’ve all felt that at times, whether reacting to global news, local tragedy or personal setbacks. What keeps us going is our collective humanity – knowing that whatever happens we are not alone, there will always be some neighbor, friend or agency to lend…

Speeding Driver Charged with Impaired   

(Tweed, Ontario) On September 30, 2018 at 3:30am, a member of the Central Hastings OPP detachment was patrolling south on Highway 37 near Chapman Road when they observed a northbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was subsequently stopped, and charged is…

Warrants Executed in South Frontenac, Kingston and Loyalist Township

On September 26th, officers with the Community Street Crime Unit of Napanee and South Frontenac in a joint investigation with Kingston Police Force simultaneously executed three Controlled Drugs and Substances Warrants. In South Frontenac on Fairhaven Lane, officers located two…

What’s Up in the Night Sky?

The appearance of the constellation Pegasus in the east, marks the transition from summer to autumn. In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse possessed with magical powers. Pegasus, at 1100 square degrees, is the 7th largest constellation. When I say you will have no…

Talented Duo to Perform at MERA

The Blue Jeans Classical music series is proud to announce the concert of the talented duo of Gertrude Létourneau, flutist and Catherine Donkin, pianist, on Sunday, October 14th at 2pm at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners. Ms. Donkin is an active teacher and performer…

This is an open letter to all council candidates and acclaimed council members.

I was very pleased to read in The Frontenac News that the subject of a re-use centre was brought up at the debate in Mountain Grove. I believe that a re-use centre can be a vital part of the Township's waste reduction strategy. Lanark and Tay Valley counties have vibrant re-use…

Re - Doug Ford and Toronto

Oh goody! It’s so exciting that the Ford Brothers’ multi-ring circus is now Ontario wide and that Doug Ford, continuing the hallowed legacy of his brother, Rob, has extended his big top to cover the whole of the province. This corrects the inequity - namely, that for years, we…

GORDON KEITH BALL

Gordon Keith Ball passed away peacefully September 19th 2018 at the age of 95 surrounded by the love and music of his family. He was greatly loved and respected by Eleanor, his wife of 74 years, and their children Keith (Ann) of Perth, Pat Kirkwood (Ron, deceased) of Kingston,…