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A new granting program, the Canada-Ontario Jobs Grant (COJG), provides an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce. “This granting program is designed to provide new schools for existing workers,” said Karen McGregor of the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre in…
by Steve Blight Many people find it a bit sad to see the leaves fall after the glorious display our trees put on in September and October. However one of the benefits of the landscape’s new leaflessness is that lots of birds’ nests have now been revealed. In this column I will…
Since smart meters (meters which electronically record kilowatts used) were introduced in Ontario there have been hundreds, perhaps thousands of users across the province who have received hydro bills which are double, triple or even quadruple from normal. The basic reasons for…
Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday November 18, 2014. Donald Hickey in his 72nd year. Beloved son of the late Viola and Thomas Hickey. Sadly missed by his brother John Hickey (Mary), Sister in laws Mary Hickey and Freda Hickey. Sadly missed by many nieces and…
Close to 300 fans bundled up and braved the snow and wind to cheer on Sydenham's senior Golden Eagles, who faced off against the Almonte Thunderbolts at the EOSSA A AA football championship game in Kingston, which was held at CaraCo Home Field on November 14. Both teams were…
submitted by Joel Hasler For the first time in ten years, North Addington Education Centre is sending a team to OFSAA. The Senior Boys’ Volleyball team, coached by Mr. Hasler, will be travelling to Welland on Wednesday, November 19 to play in the OFSAA Single “A” Volleyball…
Sydenham’s junior girls AA basketball team had a great season this year but their luck ran out at the EOSSAA (Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association) tournament on November 12, which was hosted by Sydenham High School. The Arnprior Redmen defeated the Junior…
by the Verona and Sydenham District Lions For the past two weeks, Lions volunteers from Sydenham and Verona have conducted the annual vision and hearing screening for approximately 200 senior kindergarten and grade one students at Harrowsmith, Loughborough, and Prince Charles…
Don Amos, executive director of Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS), was confident that a bit of snow and slush would not keep diners away from NFCS's annual United Way fundraiser dinner, which took place at The Maples Restaurant in Sharbot Lake on November 17. The…
by Lorraine Julien On November 1 this year, the Toronto Zoo held a presentation for participants who had reported sightings of wetland inhabitants - frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders and snakes. My husband and I were happy to be invited. In the morning there were a number of…
