Written by Ed Puszkar

The 2024 Olympic opening ceremonies were a travesty. The ridicule and mocking of the Christian religion was an abomination.  Tacit acceptance of this act is no better. As Elon Musk said: "Unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, Christianity will perish."  It is… READ MORE

Written by Mike Fetzer

Grocer Mike Dean’s concerns about accepting empty beverage cans at his food stores are well founded. In Michigan, all consumers must return glass bottles and aluminum cans to grocers in order to receive compensation for their container deposits made at time of purchase. Concerns about a cashier handling food purchases… READ MORE

Written by Jackie Hassefras

I am requesting that Council reconsider the noise exemption by-law. Summers are meant for outdoor time in the peace and harmony of nature. Good for mental and physical health. But summer has also proven to be stressful and upsetting, for some. Enter the ‘Exemption’ to the noise By-Law clause. In… READ MORE

Written by Jocelyn Steeves

I am an avid second hand store shopper. Like Forest Gump opening up a box of chocolates: “You never know what you’re gonna get.” For the most part, if an item of clothing gets there, it’s still in good shape. I am especially thankful to the shopaholics who buy and… READ MORE

Written by Marie Wilkins

I am writing in response to an article that was placed in July 11th paper about "Canada Day Changes". I want to let the author of the note know that we would like to have a parade for our Canada Day events in Sydenham Village but we cannot do that without… READ MORE

Written by Jo Mather

Having lived in Sydenham for almost 15 years, I have always enjoyed the various community events that happen here - Santa Claus parade, July 1 parade, fireworks at the Point, Remembrance Day and many other group happenings… So I was very sad to realize that this Canada Day here in… READ MORE

Local meat producers are struggling with a lack of abattoir services, but reopening the Joyceville prison abattoir is not the solution. I wish to clarify why. As noted in your article, the Wallace Beef operation closed down in September of 2022. This occurred after I published Bloody Bad Business: Report… READ MORE

Written by Eva Ball, Gail and Dwayne Young, Roy and Joan Shepherd, Rick and Glenda Cox, Paul and Cindy Lowery, Sharon Snyder, Donna Mary and Andy Green

We are writing to express a matter of great concern for our community in Central Frontenac, Hinchinbrooke District 4, regarding the alarming absence of fire apparatus at Piccadilly. After reading the paper on Thursday June 6, where we read with great interest that the mayor reminded Councilor Nicki Gowdy that… READ MORE

I read the account of the last council meeting and want to voice my support for the position that Councillor Nicki Gowdy took with regard to the Piccadilly fire sub-station. The Mayor and the Fire Chief rightly point out that there is a responsibility to the whole township and that… READ MORE

Written by Dave Hilhorst

As a small business and many like myself that are already in this field, this is a complete joke. Many parks and campgrounds like myself know all too well that the demand far outpaces the supply.  If the municipalities are now looking at spending a million in studies to find… READ MORE

Written by Lloyd Lee

I would like to take time to congratulate the 8 councillors of Central Frontenac, who used their common sense and voted to repair the municipal light on the corner of Hwy 38 and White Lake road. The staff of Central Frontenac Township were trying to download a municipal street light… READ MORE

Written by Jim & Donna Commerford

Thank you for the excellent article regarding NFLT Oliver show. As first-time attendees at NFLT, we were very impressed by the quality of this production, as articulated very well in your article. We also enjoyed a wonderful preshow meal at Belong, to begin the evening. As subscribers to Mirvish performances… READ MORE

Written by Phil Gaudreau

Please note the core tenet of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the promised messiah who died for our sins, rose again, and will someday return. The ‘golden rule’ is one of many teachings that should not necessarily be elevated to any special status. Phil Gaudreau READ MORE

Written by Doug Steele

A community begins to split over the topic of gender. Raised on a farm with animals and crops we had a silo. My Dad warned me not to go into the silo after it was filed with ground corn stocks that had settled a bit. The gases were deadly and could… READ MORE

Written by Karen Burke

I want to thank the guys at Oso waste site [Crow Lake Road]. I really appreciate their help. They always offer to help with my trash. Thanks, guys! Karen Burke READ MORE

Written by Brenda Crawford

I have been watching our federal government ministers and opposition members on the chamber proceedings station and have never felt more embarrassed about our elected representatives. The Speaker has no control over language, gestures, and pure vitriol that comes when a member is recognized to speak. Last week, the official… READ MORE