CENTRAL FRONTENAC

Submitted by the Township of Central Frontenac) The Township of Central Frontenac announces that Cathy MacMunn, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/Clerk has formally shared plans to retire, effective April 30, 2027. The announcement marks the...

Terry Kennedy from Friends of Arden and Boyd Klages from the Arden Legion, appeared before Council to talk about the Arden Memorial Park Renewal Project. Kennedy said that the project is a combined effort of the Friends of Arden, the Arden Legion,...

Although there are few things in life that are certain, the speed at which summer comes and goes is certainly one of them. It seems like only yesterday that the trilliums were starting to carpet the forest floor, and now the falling leaves are...

Since the reboot of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market in 2022 it has become a benchmark for the summer season in Sharbot Lake. Not only has the number of vendors participating each week increased but through fostering relationships with local...

The funding announced in the spring by the Dr. Kim Morrison of the Frontenac Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA/OHT), which is aimed at ensuring that all residents of the City Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Counties are...

Chief Doreen Davis, along with band staff and members of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, hosted a community gathering at Sharbot Lake beach to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. People came and went throughout...

Canadian Walk for Veterans - Sharbot Lake would like to thank Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425, Sharbot Lake for hosting the walk this year. We raised $3,770.00 finishing 13th of 26 Locations across Canada. Local Kathleen White placed 12th overall...

What started out as a simple plan to help local artisans/crafters/rep sell their wares, has turned into a heartwarming way of giving back to those that support us. Last year was the first ever – Under the Rink Vendor Market event the first Sunday...

Lindsay Blair, the President of 2B Developments, brought a proposal for a two-phase development at the Sharbot Lake Public School site that would see a 24-unit building constructed in the first phase. The proposal envisions the use of what she...

This week marks the start of our election candidate profiles in advance of the October 26 voting date. With five townships being included in our readership area, we will be running profiles of candidates from each of them in the coming weeks, before...

Nicki Gowdy Nicki Gowdy is a lifelong resident of the Godfrey area at the southern tip of Central Frontenac. She comes from a farming family, with an interest in local politics. Her grandfather served as councillor and reeve in Hinchinbrooke, and...

Cindy Kelsey Cindy Kelsey is now the longest active serving member of Central Frontenac Council, having served since 2014. In the 2022 election she said she was running for a third term in order to deal with unfinished business, road work on both...

Ron Couchman When Ron Couchman moved to a property on Silver Lake, on the eastern edge of Central Frontenac, the last thing he thought he would be doing was getting involved in local politics. He has been active politically for most of his life,...

Bill MacDonald Bill Macdonald was appointed to council a few months ago to complete the term as Councillor in Ward 3 (Oso) after Duncan McGregor resigned. For MacDonald it was a return to a role he is familiar with. He served as Oso councillor...

Brent Cameron Brent Cameron represented Ward 4 (Hinchinbrooke) on Central Frontenac Council between 2014 and 2022, before losing out in the last election. He is running again this time because “there were things that I was trying to accomplish...

A staff report that recommended against changing the speed limit on the Arden Road from the border with Stone Mills Township and Cox Road, just south of the hamlet, was deferred by Council, after a lengthy debate. The road currently has an 80km/hr...

As summer comes to a close, the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club is gearing up for a special year ahead. The club charter was established 75 years ago on September 28, 1951. To commemorate this milestone, the club is holding a special event on...

Zach Dunn did not know much the war story of his maternal grandfather, John Williams, who was a World War 2 vet. John lived a long life, and died when Zach, who is now 26, was a young child. About five years ago, Zach decided to learn whatever he...

Ian Willans, a township resident who lives on Clarendon Road, made a presentation to Council about speed limits on the road, and ATV traffic as well. In an attempt to provide OPP officers with the ability to regulate the speed of ATVs on his road,...

In the week leading up to the 134th Parham Fair, enthusiasm quickly mounted from organizers and fairgoers alike. Events looked promising, and the weather predictions were perfect. However, even the best laid plans can hit a bump in the road. Jenna...

There is a section of the K&P trail to the south of Sharbot Lake that runs parralel to Road 38 between Clement Roid and Wagner Road At the south end of that stretch, just south of 13629 Road 38, there is a dip and a sharp turn to the right for...

On Monday, August 3rd, two somewhat bedraggled cyclists pulled up to the Cardinal Café at about 9am. They were ready for coffee after having cycled from Arden that morning on the Tay Havelock Trall, after spending the night camped under and bridge...

There were two nights of concerts at the Blue Skies Music Festival this year, and all of the workshops at the festival had already finished before the festival was shut down due to rain, cancelling the Sunday evening concert. Eight bands performed...

The Central Frontenac Public Works Department found out last year that the salt/sand dome at the Hinchinbrooke Works Yard, which was built in 2009, had been constructed with concrete that was not designed to resist erosion, and the initial plan to...

Editors Note - after receiving the letter from Chrissie Robinson early this week, we came across the following in the annual newsletter from the Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association, and thought it would be helpful to run it, as we are now at...

The Sharbot Lake Lions wrapped up our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 10. Highlights of the evening included the induction of our newest members, Marsha and Paul Byron, the installation of officers, achievement pin presentations, and the...

With her late husband Ron, Susan Wulf bought a restored historic mill on Bob’s Lake Road, near Tichborne, over 15 years ago. They lived and worked and sold art out of the studio for several years, establishing a clientele for Ron’s work and for...

On Saturday, July 25, Friends of the Salmon River invites everyone to celebrate the beauty and importance of the Salmon River Headwaters in Arden. The Salmon is a very healthy system mostly due to the huge complex of streams and wetlands that...

In communities across Frontenac, few places represent connection, compassion, and opportunity quite like the Treasure Trunk. Since 2006, the second-hand store, located at 12795B Hwy 38 Tichborne, has become a beloved destination for thrift shoppers...

The ceremonies to kick off the annual Sharbot Lake Beach events on Canada Day are always a celebration of the busiest and most joyful day of the year in the village, and this year they included some extra elements. This year, a colour party from the...

Central Frontenac Council held their only meeting in June, on the 23rd. After cancelling the first meeting of the month due to staff absences, they had a full agenda to work through, including several planning reports for road closings, a number of...

Mary-Ellen and Robbie Whan farm their property off the Long Lake Road near Mountain Grove. “We have about 500 acres,” said Mary-Ellen, “but most of it is bush. We have about 55 acres of fields.” The Whan's have about 35 head of cattle on...

The re-imagining of a storied commercial building in Sharbot Lake is complete, thanks to Community Living North Frontenac. The original home of the Red and White Grocery store, became a Stedman’s store for decades, before it was occupied by the St...

The Cardinal Café has been open in previous summers for ice cream, and that is happening again this summer, but in addition they have added three-night special menu nights to the mix. These are opportunities for Cardinal Café co-owner Greg Butler...

There was a story and photo on the front page of the Frontenac News in the May 28 edition, about a provincial investment that will hopefully result in Frontenac County residents connecting to primary care in large numbers. Among the people in the...

There have been a number of sitting councillors who have registered to run for re-election in Central Frontenac, but the field is starting to fill out. In Ward 3 (Oso) which includes the Hamlet of Sharbot Lake, there are now three candidates for the...

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 (Hollowood Branch) in Sharbot Lake is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Royal Canadian Legion organization. There was a lot to celebrate at the Sharbot Lake...

On Day 5 of the Perth 700 ride for charity, cyclists arrived at the Cardinal Café mid-morning on May 29 during their 100km (or 100 mile) ride. The cyclists, who were all raising money for different charities, were either on their way up to Snow...

Spring in the Frontenacs brings a welcome return to warmer temperatures, lush greenery, and beautiful vistas. There is no better place to witness this transformation than on one of the many multi use trails that wind through the area. The spring...

Members of Lake Associations from near and far gathered on the shore of Sharbot Lake in a grassy area behind the new Central Frontenac Township office building, last Friday (May 23) for a hands on drone demonstration and workshop, geared to efforts...

Global conditions and fears about Alto rail have not had an appreciable impact on home construction activity in Central Frontenac, at least in the first third of 2026. As of the end of April, permits for 6 new homes had been issued, up from 5 at the...

Do you want to work on improving your balance, strength and flexibility in a fun and sociable manner?  Come play Tai Chi with us!  The Canadian Tai Chi Academy offers beginner and continuing classes in Sharbot Lake and many other location in...

Dianne Lake worked for many years with her friend, the late Shirley Peruniak. to preserve as much of the history of Sharbot Lake as they could. She organised events celebrating the public school and high school anniversaries. And for over a year she...

North Frontenac Telephone Company (NFTC) has come a long way from its early days serving the 375 and 279 exchanges in Parham, Tichborne and Sharbot Lake with traditional telephone service. Today, while headquartered in Etobicoke, the company remains...

Members of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society held a work bee on Monday at Railway Park in Sharbot Lake. They were doing a spring clean-up, and some repairs to their collection of artifacts. They are also waiting expectantly for the...

North Frontenac Little Theatre's (NFLT) production of the Norm Foster play, Halfway Home, completed a successful four day run at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake last weekend. After a smaller crowd attended opening night on April 23, there were full...

March wrapped up on a high note for the Sharbot Lake and District Lions, with a record-breaking 130 patrons attending our monthly breakfast. These gatherings truly put the spirit and generosity of our community on full display, and it’s always a...

On Friday, April 10, 2026, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Arden, with assistance from Frontenac OPP officers, OPP Emergency Response Team, and Canine Unit. Officers seized almost $16,500.00 in...

Clear Bags To Be Replaced With Bag Tags Within a short time, Central Frontenac residents will no longer be placing their non-recyclable waste in bags that they purchase from the township. Instead, it will be a back to the future situation, as the...

Karen Steele, Angela Cowdy, Lynne Herr, Richelle Lessard, and Ryan Michie (L to R) learning lines, moves, and cues during a recent rehearsal at Oso Hall for Halfway There by Norm Foster, the spring production of the North Frontenac Little Theatre....