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From Unemployed to Empowered: How KEYS Helps Change Lives

This story is inspired by the real experiences of many individuals who have walked through the doors of KEYS. While "John" is not one real person, his journey reflects the challenges, determination, and successes we see every day among the job seekers we support. After more than…

Howes, Mary

September 11, 1930 – April 22, 2025 Passed away peacefully at Queensway Carleton Hospital, Nepean on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Pre-deceased by husband Glenn Howes. Mary will be forever missed by children Dawn Suzanne Horstead (Mark) of Newmarket, Gregory Glenn Howes (Cindy) of…

Newton, John Albert

It is with deep sadness that we share that John passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff for their care and kindness. Born on October 19, 1943, John is predeceased by Lorraine, his wife of over 56 years. John…

Fox, Marion Vera Isobel (Nee Drew)

With heavy hearts, the family announce the passing of our dear Mom, Marion vera isobel (Drew) Fox, on April 22nd, 2025, in her 88th year. After a brief illness, Marion passed away peacefully with her girls by her side. Marion was born on September 24, 1937, daughter of the late…

Heavy turnout in advanced polls in Lanark-Frontenac

Of the 122 districts in Ontario, Lanark Frontenac had the 8th highest vote total in advanced polling for the 2025 election. 30,003 votes were cast in the riding between April 18 and April 21, over the four day Easter weekend. In terms of comparison with other ridings, that total…

Massive Crowd Attends Central Frontenac Egg Drop

A joint effort by the Sharbot Lake and Arden based Recreation Committees, the first ever helicopter Easter Egg drop in Central Frontenac proved to be a bigger draw than anyone could have anticipated. The weather in advance of the event, which was held at Oliver Scott Memorial…

Strong Mayor Reveals Rift Between CF Mayor Smith & Council

A special meeting of Central Frontenac Council took place on Tuesday, April 15, at the request of five members of Cen tral Frontenac Council. The councillor wanted to beat a provincial deadline of April 16 for municipal responses to the pending establishment of strong may or…

South Frontenac Council looks at the Mill Projects

A public meeting was convened, to discuss the two Mills projects (Petworth and Bellrock). Both are sites of once active mills which ground grain, sawed lumber and constructed cheese boxes out of veneer. (Next week: an article about the production of cheese in the South Frontenac…

Addington Highlands Give Go Ahead for Community Garden

Council received an update from Deputy Clerk Patricia Gray about the com munity garden proposal that has been developed by resident Marlean McLean. The report outlined plans for a series of raised beds for a garden to be located at the community centre in Flinton, including…

Fake Democracy

This week, I went to the advanced polls in Lanark–Frontenac to cast my vote—and left the booth feeling like my voice didn’t matter. As I sat there, staring at the ballot, I saw the usual four choices: the Green, the Red, the Blue, and the Orange. I saw Michelle Foxton for the…