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Peter Milliken addresses why elections matter

By Jonathan Davies Former Parliamentary House Speaker and longtime Kingston MP Peter Milliken was in Sydenham Sunday to speak to a group, primarily Liberal party members from the riding, receiving plenty of questions and insights from those in attendance. Milliken's address was…

What does retirement mean for a sheep farmer?

By Jonathan Davies The average age of farmers in Canada keeps rising, and while leaving a pasture for a golf course may be a welcome relief for some, retirement can be a daunting task in itself. The B.C. government's website features a guide for farmers ending their careers,…

“The Pizza Place” in Harrowsmith - new place, new name for former Papa Pete's owner

Linda Irish-Burns has been in the pizza business in Harrowsmith for close to 25 years and her loyal customers will be pleased to know that a recent name and location change is all that has changed at the long-time family-run business, where she works with her sons Scott and…

Local bands to play the Crossing Benefit for Fiddle Orchestra PEI trip

by Martina Field The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra has a lot to be excited about these days. The entire orchestra is going on a trip out to PEI this July. The purpose of the trip is to learn new fiddling techniques and to immerse ourselves in the culture of PEI, as well…

Shirley Peruniak: Historian & Naturalist

Shirley was born and raised in Sharbot Lake, and although her family moved to Perth when she was nine, in 1935, it was her first school principal at Sharbot Lake Public School who introduced her to naturalist pursuits. “He took us outside and introduced all sorts of vegetation…

Central Frontenac hires CAO/Public Works Manager – all in one

Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith had a long awaited announcement to make after an in camera session of council early Tuesday evening. When asked if two people had been hired or if only one of the key township management positions had been filled, she said, “We hired one…

Central Frontenac Council

Central Frontenac Council bumps up reserves. Levy up by 3.4% ($218,000) Treasurer Michael McGovern followed the dictates of Council in preparing a budget that kept tax increases to a bare minimum even as the township was facing a $151,000 increase in policing costs this year. In…

Solar power proposal comes to South Frontenac Council

Solar power proposal comes to South Frontenac Council by Jeff Green SunEdison, a solar power company with projects in nearby Kingston (Unity Road) and Leeds Grenville, came to a meeting in South Frontenac to talk about a project that is in the early planning stages. Located off…

Fairmount Home Accreditation

After a rigorous review process last month, Fairmount Home was officially awarded Accreditation with Commendation, the second-highest level of accreditation possible. According to Accreditation Canada’s website, this rating is reserved for “organizations that go beyond the…

Living Well with Chronic Disease - Northbrook workshops

Do you have health issues that are affecting the way you live? Gain information and skills to better manage your chronic condition and live healthier. This free, six-week workshop helps people to actively achieve their best health and wellness while managing one or more ongoing…