Flyer Fallout
As Canada Post sinks into the sunset of poorly managed businesses, It seems aimed at taking Independent and even all newspapers with it or to require all mail recipients to accept junk/flyer mail in order to bolster its revenue. Its latest policy says that if a newspaper has a (one… READ MORE
Loblaws Manulife Deal harms rural Canada
Manulife and Loblaws have announced an exclusive deal where if you rely on Manulife for benefits you will have to use Loblaws owned pharmacies to get your life saving drugs. “Manulife spokeswoman Emily Vear told The Canadian Press in a statement that the deal with Loblaw will provide "more options"… READ MORE
In House Septic Re-Inspection made simple
Normally new septic systems work good for 25 to 35 years without problems and re-inspections of these septic systems isn't necessary. Remediation tends to mean removing brush or small trees growing to close to the septic bed. Remediation problems can easily be taken care of through an education program directed… READ MORE
Re: My Friend Ken
Jonas, What a beautiful tribute to my late husband Ken. I wept as I read I t(something I've done an awful lot of lately). Thank you for painting such an accurate mental picture of him and how he was. I knew only too well his sarcastic wit and I used… READ MORE
For Ken, my friend at the dump
I always read the obituaries in the newspaper, as they're short stories of people’s lives. From the few lines you glean little pieces of a life, and with your imagination you put the rest of it together. Having lost my Dad in his early 50’s, I always pay attention to… READ MORE
Shame on you!
In your article “Education Night about Palestine” on page 5 of the December 21/2023 edition, there is an info graphic called “It didn’t start on October 7th”. I can only assume this was provided to you from the Kingston Islamic Centre and was used by you to “fill space” on… READ MORE
Re: Troubled
For a newspaper publisher with 40 years experience you seem to show little regard for the key values of journalism – namely sticking to the objective facts. The holds especially true for covering such a complex and controversial issue as the present Israel-Hamas war, which is sparking daily outrage on… READ MORE
Re: Troubled
Just a quick note to say how much I appreciated your Editorial 'Troubled over Zionism'. I have no trouble separating 'being Jewish' from supporting the actions of the state of Israel or more accurately - one man - Netanyahu. Your historical perspective and personal sharing was so interesting. I was… READ MORE
Re: Troubled
Thank you for your informative and honest perspective on the situation in the Middle East. Your article, as well as Jemma's (Education Night about Palestine) give much needed context to the conversation. If there is any hope of a solution to this conflict, perhaps it's time to take a few… READ MORE
Good Work
All across the country we are losing community newspapers, swallowed up by large publishing companies who quickly drop local coverage in small communities. Without the Frontenac News we would be a community unable to mull over the weekly paper with a coffee, or read an editorial significant to our local… READ MORE
Re: Prison farm
In the Dec. 6 edition, you published an article by Calvin Neufeld, about the re-introduction of programming at Kingston's two prison farms. We strongly disagree with a statement near the top of the article, "Nothing has yet been achieved in prison farm implementation, which began in early 2018." At both… READ MORE
Re: Prison farm
Many thanks to the News and to author Calvin Neufeld for his excellent article updating us on the ongoing prison farm fiasco. It is so sad to see how what began more than a decade ago with the very best of intentions has morphed into a giant boondoggle that no longer has anything to do… READ MORE
Prison farm "article" fraught with problems
After reading last week's "article" by Calvin Neufeld I am very disappointed that Jeff Green and the Frontenac News would print that as if it were journalism and not an opinion piece. Calvin has been a firm opponent of both the Save and Restore our prison farms movements, by having him… READ MORE
Re: Climate Action Plan
It is alarming that we have not given all our neighbours the information needed to let them understand that what we have done to the earth’s atmosphere is serious, not frivolous, as Ms. Kool labels it. It is even more discouraging that some folks don’t realize that they have the… READ MORE
Chilling Democracy on the Slippery Slopes of Addington Highlands
Note - Web only content (this item did not appear in the November 23 print edition of the Frontenac News due to space considerations, but may appear in a future print edition) The Addington Highlands municipal council has, with the passing of its Unreasonable Behaviour Policy, taken a regressive step… READ MORE
Greatly disappointed with South Frontenac Council
I am greatly disappointed by council’s recent decision to reject Louise Fragnito’s recommendation to hire a consultant to develop a formal climate action plan. I applaud Ms. Fragnito’s recommendation because it would guide council toward a more sustainable future. From council’s rejection I might assume that council is to have… READ MORE