Re - radon gas mitigation
I recall from my study of Physics; “hydrostatic pressure" is force applied to a surface area by a fluid (any liquid, any gas). And from our Ontario Building code Act (reaching back to 1975): “Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, floors-on-ground and exterior surfaces of walls below ground level shall be waterproofed."… READ MORE
Re – physician shortage
As a 40-year veteran of the nursing profession, I felt compelled to respond to the letter by Dr. Gibbens. I was surprised that Dr. Gibbens, in her recent letter to the editor, focused largely on defending the money making foreign medical resident training programs run by several Canadian medical schools.… READ MORE
Radon solution
The radon report shows that there is a lot of it in this area. The simple solution is for people to open their windows and let fresh air in! That will get rid of all the radon! No need to spend thousands of dollars on changing the house. Milan Konecny READ MORE
Re - Senior's housing
History shows "the one who holds the pen writes it" So then, What Legacy of a community is the Mayors office writing for us? Are we destined to be a perpetual aging community or one establishing growth? With a creative approach , and an open door pioneer policy could our… READ MORE
Countryview Care
My name is Jennifer Clow. I am the sole owner of Counrtyview Care Retirement Home. I opened the home almost 13 years ago, long before the government was involved in any way with retirement homes in Ontario. Now I have to be licensed and to be licensed I have to… READ MORE
RE: Senior’s Affordable Housing in North Frontenac
Let's admit that it is not true that "this Council always gathers the facts, data and information so that they make informed decisions". Citizens know better and so do you! But now is a perfect time for you and the Old Guard on Council to actually start listening. It would… READ MORE
Re- critical letters
The letters critical of North Frontenac Mayor, Ron Higgin's' earlier complaints about press coverage of council were unduly harsh given the issues he raised. As a former newspaper editor, who dealt with news at municipal, national and international levels for some years, and who trained journalists, I would have to… READ MORE
Re - Mayor Higgins
This is in reference to Mayor Higgins’ letter of June 27 to the Frontenac News. Really? whose fake news is it? The newspaper or the Mayor? It is not entirely his fault as he is encouraged on what to do and say within his role as mayor. It would be… READ MORE
Re - Higgins Letter
I take exception to Mr. Higgins being offended about sarcastic remarks, eg "used to working in the dark....". This must have struck a chord for a number of reasons. This non-elected mayor and council has abandoned tourism and businesses in the region. Furthermore, during recent floods, they had zero plans… READ MORE
Re - Higgins Letter
While NF mayor Ron Higgins’ recent letter to the the Frontenac News editor (“Working in the Dark”) may represent an expression of his free speech, it is disturbing that an elected official might undertake either privately or publicly to persuade, cajole or pressure the news media to tailor its reporting… READ MORE
Letter – re ‘working in the dark’
It has come time for me to defend the Township from items being reported in the media that I take issue with. In the last edition of the Frontenac News Craig Bakay stated "A planned power outage happened at the meeting right on schedule at 11:30 am. Council carried on,… READ MORE
Re - MPP Randy Hilller
Our now independent, formerly Progressive Conservative, M.P.P., Randy Hillier, an earlier victim (or possible future beneficiary) of Doug Ford's emergent incompetence must truly feel a strong sense of vindication these days as the ruling party in the province implodes amid a public chorus of booing and a feeding frenzy of… READ MORE
Re - Septic Savvy
The Frontenac News report on the “Septic Savvy Seminar” held in North Frontenac was discouraging. The critical role of septic systems in conserving water quality in the lakes was never made clear. That role is prevention of nutrients from entering the lake from septic systems. The discussion of “pollution” and… READ MORE
Re. “One Small Town Fizzles”
I was not surprised to see the Plevna “One Small Town” concept fizzle/fail/go off the rails – pick your metaphor – it was just a question of when. The concept was too akin to some of the 19th century Utopian movements in the USA (which, to the best of my… READ MORE
Re – One Small Town
Although it's not surprising that the so-called "One Small Town" initiative has "fizzled", I don't think it's anything for North Frontenac Township to be embarrassed about. Which of us hasn't had nutty ideas at one time or another? Sometimes they work out; then they are called "creative". More often they don't. But so what?… READ MORE
Re – communal water systems
Page 3 of your May 23 edition was of great interest to me, dealing as it did with community improvement. I agree with the Morrisons that all most properties need to improve their look is a bit of hard work on the part of their owners. There are, however, some… READ MORE