Written by Gray Merriam

The ‘big cleanups’ to celebrate Earth Day are a fine gesture. We don’t like litter spread across our living space. But the folks who began Earth Day had some more in mind when they suggested that we ‘clean up’ our environment. For example, the invading colony of Phragmites (giant reed)… READ MORE

Written by Bev Antoine

I know the Post Office would like us to say, "Flyers"!  It's Junk Mail, in a plastic bag of all things. We shouldn't be forced to take it just  to receive the Frontenac News. There's no good reason other than.... the Big Baby in charge of junk mail had a tantrum,… READ MORE

Written by David Arama

The prehistoric dust collectors that call themselves North Frontenac Council, should vote themselves out. They are anti- business and tourism, and they have insulted the business community once again, by getting rid of the one important staffer at Plevna, and taking a step backwards. I hope Matt lands in a… READ MORE

Written by Candice Bovard

I am absolutely appalled at your story about NAEC and the safety breaches. There are so many inaccuracies in the story that it makes me question how it even hit print, or why it was written. It's a polarized issue and you lack even the basic information to present it… READ MORE

Written by Ralph MacPherson

After reading the article in the paper regarding bylaw officer and their duties, I need to ask why they do not have the power to lay charges. When I found a large amount of garbage dumped on my land, I called the township of Central Frontenac and a bylaw officer… READ MORE

Written by John Sherbino

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

Written by E.A. (Ted) Doleman

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

Written by Robert Wilkinson

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

Written by Janet Lee

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

Written by Jonas Bonnetta

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

Written by Greg Baker

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

Written by Raphael Kerem

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

Written by Ian Kilborn

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

Written by Brian Roche

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

Written by Rosemary Teed

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

Written by Dianne Dowling

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