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Trump Gives Trudeau His First Good Week In Years

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been fighting the clock ever since his COVID election call in 2021. His government had already been reduced to a minority less than 20 months earlier, and he tried to parlay a bump in the polls in a COVID lull, to return to majority rule. The…

Grace Centre Reimagined: A New Beginning Luncheon

After years of anticipation, the South Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) Grace Centre finally completed its extensive expansions, breathing new life into the beloved community hub. The large extension and modernized facilities stood as a testament to the hard work, generosity,…

Community Garden In Flinton Takes Small Step Forward

A community garden in Addington Highlands (probably in Flinton) became a little closer to reality after the Dec. 3 regular meeting of Council in Flinton. Saying she’d like to see trees planted all over the Township, resident Marlean McLean encouraged Council to apply for…

South Frontenac Council - Dec 3/24

Verona Housing - Architectural and Infrastructure Services Council voted approval to award the Verona Housing Architectural Services Request for Proposal to RAW Design for $698,200. RAW Design demonstrated good understanding of the community impact this project will have, and…

Back Forty Cheese Holiday Open House

On Saturday December 14th Back Forty will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House at their farm in Mississippi Station. This festive day is a great opportunity to stock up on cheese for the holiday season and get 15% off select cheeses and free sampling. The shop will feature…

New ED Task Force Chair Looking for Members

Earlier this year, I was asked to take over Chair of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) for the Township of North Frontenac. This task force has been in existence for well over ten years and has been chaired by our Deputy Mayor, John Inglis. I gladly accepted and was…

OPP Reports

Hiker Airlifted An individual hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park sustained a serious leg injury, requiring medical assistance and evacuation by helicopter. Around 3:00 pm on December 08, 2024 Kingston Fire dispatch was called to locate and assist for an injured hiker in…

Re: Accused Released on Bail

I would like to address this to the writer of the editorial piece( (Jemma Dooreleyers) I’m certain this is not going to be the only comment / complaint you receive about the article on the front page about the bail release of Mathew Splinter. Although the article it self is fine…

Community Columns, December 12th, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Sharbot…

Gregg, Eleanor May (nee Malcolm)

Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Village Green Nursing Home on Monday, December 9, 2024, she is gone to be with her Lord and Saviour at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband Allen George Gregg. Loving mother of Sandra Gregg (Glenn), Wayne…