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The Friends of Frontenac Park Celebrate “The Year of the Bird

Is has been 100 years since North American laws protecting migratory birds were passed. To commemorate the success of this legislation, the National Geographic Society has designed 2018 as “The Year of the Bird”, inviting nature lovers around the world to continue to protect…

Eastern Forest Tent Caterpillar

As you walk around your yard and look at the beautiful buds on your apple and cherry trees, you notice what looks like a tent made from cobwebs. Guess what? You have a nest of Eastern Tent Caterpillars. And, if you have one nest, you likely have many. Eastern Tent Caterpillars…

Frontenac Fury family fun run/walk returns June 10

Help support local girls’ hockey by signing up for the fourth Fury Family Fun Run June 10 in Harrowsmith. Organized by the Frontenac Fury Girls’ Hockey Association, the run/walk begins at 10 a.m. New this year is a change of venue. Organizers have moved the run/walk to…

Man behind Battersea Creekside Bar and Grill has generous hospitality and a burning desire to succeed

Kyle Gordon knows that when hospitality becomes an art, it loses its soul. Sitting in his restaurant 12 years after it opened, the 41-year-old appears happy with what he has accomplished at the Creekside Bar and Grill, an eatery in Battersea known by locals and tourists for its…

Canada Day at Centennial Park

I am willing to bet a lot of you think that all local Canada Day Celebrations are organized, funded and run by the Township of South Frontenac. Well, I just wanted to clear the air regarding who does what, at least in Harrowsmith. The Canada Day Celebration at Centennial Park in…

WOOD: Gordon Robert

May 16, 2018 Peacefully at Napanee General Hospital. Gordon Robert Wood of Flinton, Ontario at the age of 93. A man of few words, a big heart and courage. Now in the arms of his beloved wife, Wilma (Bryden). Gordon was born on November 7th, 1924 in Cobalt, ON. Predeceased by his…

Glenn Edgar Larock

18 June, 1936 - 17 May, 2018 Glenn passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, in Perth Hospital with his family and friends by his side on Thursday May 17th, 2018. Glenn was pre-deceased by his wife Romona in 1989, his son Ronald in 1977, father Johnny Larock 1978 and…

PAUL, Gerald Graham

Gerald (Gerry) passed away at the age of 90 in Port Angeles, WA Hospital on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late John William and Maude Matilda Paul of Halifax, NS. Gerry joined the Canadian Army (RCEME) in 1948 studying electronics. Upon his…

Laura May Morris

Dec. 29, 1980-May 8, 2018 Suddenly at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, Laura passed away. She leaves behind her beloved children Alicia, Amber May, and Haylee Jean Morris and her partner Bradley Donald Morris as well as Bentley, and her cats. She will be missed by her…

Depending on who you ask, the Kaladar Hotel had quite the storied history

The history of the Kaladar Hotel is still very much a work in progress, but the Cloyne and District Historical Society has being doing a lot of work and shared what they’ve learned last Monday at the Barrie Hall. “What information I have I got by reading and talking to people,”…