Re Poor Roads in North Frontenac
North Frontenac has some of the nicest scenic motorcycle roads in Ontario, but the roads at the west end of the county are in in such disrepair that they have become unsafe for a two-wheel vehicle. Roads like Harlowe Road, Meyers Cave Road, Kashwakamak Road, and last but not least,… READ MORE
New Ford government energy policy complaint
The good news is that despite a record-setting heat wave, our energy consumption is well below the last major, but shorter, heat wave 10 years ago. Despite increased population, programs to reduce energy use have had a significant effect. The bad news is, on virtually the same day that reduced… READ MORE
New Ford government pharmacare complaint
Supporters of the new Ford government in Ontario and the abandoned majority who voted against the Conservatives would do well to be wary of the recent move by Health Minister, Christine Elliott, to cut free prescriptions for the wealthy. While this move may gratify those who naively celebrate it as… READ MORE
Saving turtles
Recently, while travelling on the Flinton Road, I swerved to miss a little hump of a turtle on the road. I stopped and checked her out and was horrified to see that she was very badly injured. 25% of her shell had been shattered into half a dozen fragments and… READ MORE
Imaginative floats for Canada Day Parades wanted.
In discussion with our Sydenham Parade Marshal, John Trousdale, he agrees that we need more home-constructed floats. Each year, parade-watchers have lined our streets in celebration, and they deserve to be entertained. This year, Captain Canada plans to be a part of the Sydenham and Harrowsmith parades, and issues this… READ MORE
Chief's truck
I am becoming very concerned for the wellbeing of many in our community. We have had an amazing volunteer firefighting team in all Central Frontenac districts. There have been men and woman devoted to being there when called upon. Now I hear there are many leaving because of political differences/bullshit.… READ MORE
Re - Child Centre staff
I am writing today because I cannot contain my sadness and displeasure about the unfair treatment of the dedicated ladies who have facilitated our beloved programs at the Child Centre. It wasn't easy moving to a new community and starting a family here, but the care, advice, and services we… READ MORE
Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club Financial Problems
I believe the answer to the high cost of fireworks on Canada Day is quite simple. Now is the time for Harrowsmith to come together with Verona and Sydenham and alternate years to create one spectacular display. If the financial responsibility is too great for our hamlet on its own,… READ MORE
Attention Ontario Liberals, and Greens too - even disconcerted Torys
For as long as I can remember, the Liberals have asked NDP voters for their help in defeating the Tories, and many of us have complied, ensuring that Liberal governments be formed. Now is the time for Liberals, in Ontario, to return the favour, to step up and lend their… READ MORE
Re North Frontenac Housing
It seems so shortsighted and even arrogant that Frontenac County would reject, seemingly out-of-hand, North Frontenac’s proposal to use available housing funds to explore, develop and implement aging in place strategies for local community residents in lieu of traditional brick and mortar warehousing approaches for the aged. The newspaper account… READ MORE
Canada Day at Centennial Park
I am willing to bet a lot of you think that all local Canada Day Celebrations are organized, funded and run by the Township of South Frontenac. Well, I just wanted to clear the air regarding who does what, at least in Harrowsmith. The Canada Day Celebration at Centennial Park… READ MORE
Re – Theft in Arden
Two planting barrels have now been stolen from their locations in Arden: one on the Arden Road about half a mile south of Hwy 7, the other at Willett Lane near Gallery on the Bay. These barrels, courtesy of Villages Beautiful, are from funds raised at Festival of Trees and… READ MORE
Re: Mystery History Tour
On Saturday, May 5th, I attended the CMCA “Mystery History Tour” at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna where I was handed a First Class K and P boarding pass for a “hamlet to hamlet” tour that included beautiful and informative displays of historic photographs and documentation on this rugged northern region… READ MORE
Re - espropriations for K&P Traill
Ralph Waldo Emerson said "The cheat, bully and malefactor we see everywhere is the government" and that is more true today than ever. Case in point is the abuse of power for illegal activity, in this case, the attack on the property rights of people who are suffering this outrage… READ MORE
Letter Re E-cars
An interesting article about an E-car; but I wonder how many of these concerned citizens would buy these cars if the over taxed tax payer was not subsidizing them to the tune of $12000 to$14000. There are many people who can not afford to pay the subsidized value for their… READ MORE
Re - Johnston's Point
Dear Warden Higgins and Frontenac County Councillors. Your response to the motion from South Frontenac Council concerning possible violations of the Conditions of Approval for the Johnson’s Point development ignored the motion’s request asking for an “investigation of a possible violation of the Conditions of Approval for the Johnson’s Point… READ MORE