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Central Frontenac Council – Safe Yards Bylaw

The February 25 meeting of Central Frontenac Council was dominated by the latest draft of a bylaw formerly known as a “Safe Properties Bylaw”, now renamed as “A Bylaw To Provide Safe Yards”. Geoff Mitchie and Candace Herrington both addressed Council . Mitchie urged that the…

North Frontenac Supports Motion Condemning “US Aggression Towards Canada”, But Vote Is Split

(Editor's note – this council report is dated, as our reporter Craig Bakay was unable to cover it live, for medical reasons, and the youtube video of the meeting was not posted in time for last week's edition. This is mainly relevant to the first item on the agenda, since the…

Building from Within: Be Home & Beckwith Contracting

Grow into what you are already doing has been the motto of Jacob Beckwith in the last few years. The market and business is always changing and we need to shift our services to meet our clients needs as well as our people which are the most valuable part of our companies. When…

Sydenham High School Sports

Boys Varsity Hockey: It has been a hectic post-season for the Golden Eagles Varsity boys hockey team. It started on February 20th, when they took the ¼ final over Napanee DSS comfortably, 6-2. Sydenham was the favourite in that game, having finished 4th in the regular season,…

CA Warns About Spring Freshet

The upcoming warm-ups and rainfall represent the start of the spring freshet (snowmelt) period, according to Catraqui Conservation. The snowpack is currently about two times the normal depth and water equivalent. A melt of the snowpack is expected to begin in the coming days.…

Welcome to New to Frontenac

We are newer permanent residents in South Frontenac (Buck Bay, Bobs Lake) and wanted to share our experience on why we chose Frontenac to live. We had spent the last 25 years vacationing at my brother’s cottage on White Lake (SF) and we were comfortable in the area. My wife and…

Thankful for Pine Meadow

I am so thankful to all those who worked or donated to make Pine Meadow a reality. All of Addington Highlands, North Frontenac and a large portion of Central Frontenac were involved. It was a major undertaking for a rural area and when people heard how much money needed to be…

The Sky This Month

by Peggy and John Hurley First, a little introduction. Both of us are long time members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, https://rasc.ca, presently with the Kingston Centre, and enjoy sharing the sky with anyone who asks. Yes, even my former students would tell you…

Cooper, Wayne

It is with deep sadness that the family of Wayne Cooper announces his passing on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 77 years. Wayne will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 54 years, Linda; sons Jason (Kristy Kerlovich) and Matthew (Mandy McLellan); grandchildren Hannah and…

Jordan to promote Communal Water Systems Early In Second Term - Rob Rainer Doubles Liberal Vote In A Losing Cause

John Jordan has been re-elected as the Progressive Conservative MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston (LFK) as part of Doug Ford’s blue sweep across Ontario. Just after polls closed at 9 pm, it was announced that Jordan had won the riding. He celebrated with family and supporters of…