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Frontenac County budget - 2% increase plus a few small extras.

Frontenac County staff are preparing to bring forth a draft budget for Council's consideration next month, but in keeping with CAO Kelly Pender's penchant for a drama-free environment, Council can expect little in the way of surprises. Staff are planning to keep increases to…

What is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and who can apply for compensation?

Sadly, many of the people who we help at The Legal Clinic have been the victims of a violent crime either as an adult or as a child. Many victims are not aware that they can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for some compensation for the injuries they have…

Arrogance of CP Rail

After calling the CPR "Community Support" line and receiving the response that my report would be forwarded, but that there was no one to whom the call could be forwarded, I sent them the following: Why does CPR think that they have the right to close roads without prior…

Political Pundit

I was so delighted when I saw Edward Kennedy’s name attached to a letter (Re: October 8 Issue, Letters, Oct. 15). Finally, I thought, he has decided to put pen to paper and enlighten us with his astute observations on diverse election issues! His cryptic analysis of Anita Payne…

BURKE, CARL EDWARD

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Kingston General Hospital on Sunday October 18, 2015 in his 62nd year. Dear father of Ben, (Kim), Nicole, (Mike), Tim, Rob, Christine (Jon). Sadly missed by grandchildren Parker, Carson, Dakota, Angel, Ariel, Mason. Loving brother of Brian…

WHAN, Ronald Arthur

Born June 27, 1949 (Former employee of Northern Telecom) Passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in his 67th year. Predeceased by his parents Lawson and Winnifred Whan. Dear brother to Norma Granlund (Allan), Arnold Whan (late Rorie), and Sidney Whan (Pauline). Uncle to…

Frontenac News 2015 Federal Election Primer

The election is set for next Monday, October 19, as readers know, and the national campaigns are winding down. All that is left are the desperate, strategic, final campaign ads and “the ground game” getting out the vote. In Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, a riding that is not only…

Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston 2015 Federal Candidates

Conservative, Scott Reid Green Party, Anita Payne Liberal, Phil Archambault NDP, John Fenik Conservative Party, Scott Reid Scott Reid has been elected five times to the House of Commons, and each time he has increased his share of the popular vote. He was first elected in 2000,…

Arden Legion open mic to become a regular monthly event

The second installment of the Arden Legion's Open Mic event on October 10 attracted more than double the musicians compared to the inaugural event two weeks earlier. Organizers are hoping to see the event continue to gain in popularity and with that in mind have decided to make…

Don Connolly's aviation art at Sydenham's Grace Centre

Widely known for his aviation art, 84-year-old Canadian artist Don Connolly demonstrates that he is an artist who has covered a wide range of styles and subject matter during his close to four-decade-long career as a professional painter. Connolly, who has been drawing and…