Letters

Regarding the letter by Jeanette Dietrich M.D I would like to see all the signature physicians prove their faith in masks stopping  a virus by hammering on an old asbestos covered pipe with their masks on. Asbestos dust being visible to naked eye...

It should come as no surprise that former Ontario Finance Minister, Rod Phillips should sneak off to the Caribbean during the Covid crisis: Nor that Doug Ford would conspire in this outrage by his silence until he was found out. In reality, both men...

I’m writing my second letter about you Randy, not out of anger, or hatred, or disrespect. I’m writing a plea for you to listen to anyone but yourself. You and your family decided to host a Christmas party with 15 people in attendance. Our...

I would like to respond to an article published in the December 17, 2020 edition of your paper, by Wilma Kenny for the South Frontenac Committee of the Whole. Asset Management Plan and Public Services Capitol Budget. Specifically, in relation to the...

The American Fitch credit rating agency's recent downgrading of Canada's credit rating was sadly predictable given the incompetent track record and history of this privately owned company (part of the Hearst media empire), and Canadians would do...

"Video contradicts MPP Hillier's Version of Son's Tasering" by Jeff Greene 10/10/20 is another criticism/attack on our MPP using a blurred and illegible image supposedly as proof of the allegations made by Jeff Green. I am of course not surprised...

I was returning from Perth the other day and was pleased and surprised to see an individual burning up a dead tree in his yard in the daytime. What common sense to have the ability to have a debris fire in the daytime! I was planning my own fire in...

Last week I was somewhat surprised to learn NFTC [North Frontenac Telehone Company] had changed its billing practice regarding winter suspension of phone and DSL service for seasonal customers. The past charge of $5 monthly for dsl suddenly...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the rural life I love and the city-centric focus of the COVID experience. This is a politically loaded letter. So, right out of the gate, let me say that I have great respect for Scott Reid, our Federal...

When I looked at the information supplied to us by the Municipality and the media, I was surprised that the present tag system might change. Thank you, Frontenac News, for telling us this was a consideration as I am at a loss as to what the goal was...

I am writing in response to the article, “SF Staff Recommend Ending Free Bag Tags,” published in the November 19, 2020 edition of The Frontenac News. In the article, we are informed that “Staff has asked Council to consider introducing a user...

A decision to refurbish this road as a temporary fix until more permanent repairs are completed, has only added to the deplorable state of it’s repair. I invited Mr. Segsworth to drive this road in order to obtain first hand knowledge of it’s...

Our MPP Randy Hillier engaged in a protest outside of Queens Park, something were all quite familiar with, but this protest was about masks. To make matters worse prominent Canadian Politicians were involved in this incident. Instead of trying to...

Dear Mr. Trudeau, while aware of your justified hesitance and admirable restraint, with respect to the use of emergency powers, given your late father's invocation of the War Measures Act in Quebec during the October Crisis, it is now  long past...

I am a somewhat recent arrival to the Central Frontenac area, having come just after amalgamation. My postal address includes RR2 of Arden. When my then wife and I arrived in 2003, we were encouraged by the fact that within a five minute drive of...

Thanks Jeff, for the great picture of Randy our rebel MPP. I do believe if the truth was known, you would be astounded by the numbers of the 12000 households this paper reaches, who are in agreement with Mr. Hillier. Many of us certainly question...

I am responding to the Nov 5th article, 'Lockdowns, Restrictions & Our MPP.' As one of Randy Hillier's 17,000 Twitter followers, I know of 10+ other people who don't have Twitter accounts who also hold similar views to MPP Hillier's; and we...

Considering that we have 4 seasons and that winter can be l-o-o-o-ong, why not flip that feeling of hating winter into a more positive, embracing one? Dress in layers of clothing, warm mitts and step outside...try to have a positive attitude. Just...

I was disappointed to read in the Central Frontenac Council report in the November 5 edition of the Frontenac News that Councillor Tom Dewey said that "The Verona club is an island unto itself” in reference to the Verona District ATV club. Verona...

An excellent article on the need for Integration of Frontenac Municipalities. Judging by the response, many agree that we are significantly over governed and over taxed - most especially in Central Frontenac. It is clear that the tax increases here...

Mr. Green, You raised interesting points in your editorial referencing the integration of Frontenac Municipalities. Your key argument pertains to the differing tax rates. You did present numbers demonstrating the relatively significant difference...

I spent most of my life in B.C. and never realized there were this many bureaucrats in the world until I moved to Ontario. 27,000 taxpayers cannot support this bureaucracy. They are constantly asking for more employees and better facilities to...

Premier ‘Dougie’, you got it right!  We cannot allow electors in individual municipalities to decide what type of voting system they want!  Why just think of the consequences:  increased voter turnout, policies reflecting their community’s...

Rural communities have struggled for survival and significance for a very long time effectively since the WW II.  The northern part of Frontenac County has not been an exception but we have been able to retain many services and organizations that...

I don't know where to start, but I have questions. We total 27,000 folks here Seriously Who was the brainiac that thought of splitting it into five municipalities Why are there 5 municipalities, 5 councils, 5 administrations, 5 CAO's  5 times the...

In the Frontenac News editorial "Contemplating winter with the COVID" (Oct 7, 2020) the editorial writer raises an interesting issue, that of the role of doctors helping to find a way through the maze of possibilities. Mr Green certainly appreciates...

Yet again we have the “pleasure” of Randy Hillier weighing in on whether we should be required to follow health guidelines. I do agree with Mr. Hillier that our Provincial and Federal government actions have increased our fatality rate, but not...

A longtime acquaintance of mine once quipped that "politicians are like diapers.  They should be changed often, and for the same reason."  There's an awful stench in Lanark - Frontenac - Kingston that will only be remedied if the baby, and the...

Regarding the issue of chickens in the Frontenac News Oct 22 2020 I think the township should read the International Declaration of Human Rights with the United nations.It is ANYONES right to secure their own source of food.Canada signed this...

Over the course of the summer South Frontenac Township has gone to great effort and expense to upgrade the multi-sport courts at Centennial Park and Gerald Ball Memorial Park, and they are beautiful! The surfaces are pristine, and with good care,...

Wolfe Ehrlichman in his "Big problem in our society" should have made the second word in that heading plural but he is nonetheless accurate.  (October 15/20 Frontenac News)   Case in point historically? Twenty Great Lakes major "shitties" dump...

If the nightmare of second wave Covid now unfolding in Europe is to be avoided in Canada this winter, Canadian governments at all levels need to act fast. Firstly, the federal government needs to tighten up the Canada Health Act and ensure that...

In Jeff Green's editorial of October 7 we get a sense of the frustration related to the Covid lockdowns. Frustration can come from the actions of our leaders - or simply from lack of fundamental scientific information and understanding - as we try...

The stories about the Johnston's Point condominiums and the George St. bridge in the October 8, 2020 issue of the Frontenac News highlight a big problem in our society. We are willing to forego financial gain for our communities by refusing...

I agree with Mr. Rodney Hoff—there is no real public health emergency, and health and government officials have overreacted and overreached with all their new safety protocols and mandates imposed upon the public.  After all, I AM NOT A SHEEP! ...

One would hope that our governments and your readers, particularly those like myself in the same demographic as Mr. Colin Beckingham, (October 1st) dismiss his irresponsible advice with respect to getting the province "back to work and play" as he...

The Trudeau government has turned on the tap for billions of dollars and North Frontenac and South Frontenac and even Addington Township should step up to through and get money for a shared waste facility near the highway 7 corridor. Due to the...

As leader of the Official Opposition, Erin O'Toole gets to appear on national TV and criticize the government. He's elected, paid, and given a public forum to do exactly this. That's how our system works. But along with the public profile comes a...

When are we going to hold our so called 'health experts' feet to the fire.  There is no medical emergency ,and never was, and so ALL these deliberate draconian ridiculous laws are illegaL, a deliberate psychological agenda, and those pushing and...

In Jeff Green's article about the restrictions (Vol. 20 No 38) the Minister of Health is quoted as saying "this action is based on the increased case counts". Yes, as more tests become available and we test larger samples of people and the students...

Snow Road Station is deep in the Mississippi River Valley. Wi-fi broadband and cell signals go right over this area. The Bell telephone service is substandard and uses out dated equipment and as a result there are many outages, some times for weeks...

Rosie Kerr of Snow Road launched a thoroughly-researched petition on Change.org, detailing all of the reasons why the proposed cell tower doesn't belong there. You can find it by going to Change.org, clicking on the little round magnifying glass at...

Thank you so much to the person who left their baby’s soiled diaper on top of the garbage containers beside our outdoor mailboxes at Centennial Park. The containers were overstuffed with Tim Horton’s coffee cups and unwanted mail and even some...

Here's what has actually happened in the Snow Road tower affair, for those confused by some of the ambiguity--to use a polite expression--in the Sept 3 article "Communications Tower Approval Process". In April 2015 the township of North Frontenac,...

The 128th Parham Fair (August 21-22) was a virtual one this year – and by all accounts the efforts were well appreciated in our community. Contests were held on Facebook and people from all over sent in photos and videos, which in turn were shared...

For years I have been maintaining ten kilometers of hiking and cross-country bicycle trails on my private land near Ompah. Every weekend in spring and fall and most days throughout the summer ATV and dirt bikers trespass, joyride and tear up these...

For the past 3 years, Conlon Farm would be buzzing with activity for the Lanark North Leeds Parkinson Canada SuperWalk the Saturday after Labour Day, this year falling on September 12th. It likely comes as no surprise to anyone that there is no...

In a world where beans might be the principal sustenance for all, before anyone can tuck into their plate of nourishment someone has to grow or at least collect the beans from storage. Production has to precede consumption. The addition of money to...

I do not belong to the Sharbot Lake Business Group or the Rural Tourism Group floating the new railway plan. I arrived in Sharbot Lake 54 years ago when Sharon MacDonald was a lovely young student I would see in the halls at Sharbot Lake High School...

I believe some have missed the point. The real crisis in Canada today is in leadership. If people would open their eyes and minds to what is happening in parliament they would see the deceit and corruption, all fostered by the little man who has...