Browse Frontenac News

IGNITE workshop sparks momentum for Infrontenac tourism operators

Last week a group of tourism-related businesses from Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Tweed immersed themselves in a three-day workshop to learn the principles of experiential tourism. The session was developed and hosted by Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) and…

Letter Re E-cars

An interesting article about an E-car; but I wonder how many of these concerned citizens would buy these cars if the over taxed tax payer was not subsidizing them to the tune of $12000 to$14000. There are many people who can not afford to pay the subsidized value for their own…

Johnston’s Point: a case study in shoreline development in Frontenac County

At a meeting of Frontenac County Council last week (Wednesday, April 18) South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal made it clear that neither his township, nor Frontenac County, have the expertise to decide whether developers are in compliance with conditions set out in draft planning…

Central Frontenac Burn Ban

There is a level 2 burn ban in affect for all of Central Frontenac until at least May 15, 2018. Due to the current dry weather conditions coupled with the continued forecast of high temperatures with no appreciable rain in the near future, Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue has…

Paré, Jean-Pierre “JP”

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean-Pierre Paré at his home on April 17, 2018. “JP”, as he was known to his family and friends, proudly served his country for 33 years with the rank of CWO in the Canadian Armed Forces. Following his retirement…

Armstrong, Annie May (nee Bateman)

Annie May (nee Bateman), born in Verdun, Quebec on December 30, 1929, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness on April 15, 2018, at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, in Northbrook. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Andrew James Armstrong. Annie will be sadly missed by…

E-vehicles in rural locales – is the time really now?

A lot of people love their cars, for the feel of the drive, the power, the hauling potential, and their look. And knowing what people want their car to make them feel and then selling it back to them is the engine that has driven car sales for at least the last 70 years. David…

Week’s weather delay doesn’t diminish crowd at Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival

The Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival got postponed a week due to inclement weather but last Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day and people turned out in droves. “Well, we’re not rushed but it’s been steady all morning,” said one of the organizers, Dave Kuhn (“I’m in charge…

Good crowd turns out to hear C & T North Frontenac presentation

A good-sized crowd turned out to Clar-Mill Hall Sunday afternoon to hear about progress being made on the One Small Township project in North Frontenac. The Contribute & Thrive and Talking Trees presentation featured several speakers including Duncan Spence who outlined the…

History of logging in Mazinaw area comes alive with historical society talk

Historical author Steven Manders (The First Spike) is pretty sure he can set to rest claims that the Gilmour Tramway was built in the 1850s. Speaking to the Cloyne and District Historical Society Monday afternoon, Manders said: “I’ve found the original hand-written deed,” he…