Jeff Green

Written by Jeff Green

Frontenac Business Services hosted their annual general meeting at Harrowsmith Brewing Company on Tuesday June 17, to provide an overview of their standings for the fiscal year, a reminder of the services that Frontenac Business Services provide and to share some testimonial success stories from business owners who benefit from… READ MORE

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Not much more than routine reporting, and some housekeeping, took place at the June  meeting of Frontenac County Council, last week (June 18). For the mayors of South, Central, and North Frontenac, a lack of fireworks was welcome as each has faced some contentious moments at their own council table,… READ MORE

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North Frontenac Township staff learned last week that their application for a grant for the reconstruction of the Plevna Rink, including the addition of a roof, was successful. The grant comes from the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, a $200 million, three-year program that was announced in the… READ MORE

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Sydenham High School – Isabella (Bella) ThakeBella Thake has been a consistent high achiever academically at SHS, posting 97% averages in all four years at the school. She also has receivd early acceptance into the University of British Columbia Bachelor Science Programme.She is also an active participant in the school… READ MORE

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are not new to Ontario, and they are a part of the plan by the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to ensure that Ontario has a secure electricity grid into the future, even as demand for electricity is continually increasing. BESS are arrays of… READ MORE

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Elements Fitness zoning application Buoyed by a positive planning report, and an ambitious plan to transition the elements Fitness gym business into a not-for-profit entity devoted to fostering a healthy community for people from all walks of life, Tanya Heyman outlined her plans to South Frontenac Council at a public… READ MORE

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Spirited debate a council meeting in North Frontenac, ending in a frosty exchange by Jeff Green In the course of a long agenda, there were a number contentious issues discussed at the regular meeting of North Frontenac Council last Thursday (June 12). The first matter  came from an unexpected place,… READ MORE

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Ontario Builds - Not There are two large construction projects pending in the middle of Verona, but you wouldn't know it by visiting the hamlet today. At the two sites in question, the former McMullen Manor site, and a property on Verona Street, a block away to the east, where… READ MORE

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When Joje Cafe closed, it was missed by the local community and travelers along Highway 7, and also by Olivia Bence, who had a role in the family run business. Olivia has been working at Bence Motors since then, but with the restaurant across the road remaining vacant, she has… READ MORE

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Under brilliant sunshine, supporters and former and current staff and board members of Rural Frontenac Community Services gathered at the Child Centre on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the agency that provides “cradle to grave” services. The day included displays of archived material from the agency’s storied history,… READ MORE