Salt on our Roads
Calcium chloride, aka "Calcium" has been spread on our unpaved roads as well as the K&P trail. This results in effective dust suppression, which may be a good thing. However, we should all consider that this salt is extremely corrosive, many times more corrosive than the sodium chloride used during… READ MORE
Turtles Are Protected
As I drove north on the Flinton Road the other day, I was horrified to come across a massive snapping turtle, lying with his head and shell cracked open, bleeding all over the middle of the lane. Someone had just run over it (this was on a very straight part… READ MORE
More about Air B&B
I must say I am surprised I didn't get any replies about the neglect by our two Townships; Central and Northern Frontenac concerning the Air B&B problems at hand! So I will address the issue from a different perspective! Are your Municipal taxes going up? Are the roads not been… READ MORE
Someone should run against our Mayor
I read in your column on Central Frontenac Council meetings that someone stated that they tried to allow subdivision of large properties in C/F by farmers and land owners and it was rejected by government. I imagine that was a previous government to the Conservatives of Doug Ford, because I'm… READ MORE
Traffic Chaos at the Beach
We at the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society were very surprised to hear that Central Frontenac Council voted on June 28, without community consultation, to turn Mathew Street in the village of Sharbot Lake into a one-way street. Under this new plan presented by the Public Works Department, traffic would… READ MORE
Recreation Funds
I am writing in regards to the Central Frontenac Council Meeting that was reported in the July 7, 2022 News. I am confused as I feel we are getting mixed messages about recreation funds and needs in the area. As the Chairperson for the District #4 Recreation Committee (Hinchinbrooke) I… READ MORE
Short Term Rentals
I have been following the Air B&B controversy in both North and Central Frontenac Townships. As I have work for three different Municipaliies over my working career I have seen the difficulties municipal governments get into by either procrastinating or ignoring the facts! First of all the Rural and Urdan… READ MORE
Re – spraying for moths
I enjoyed your feature about the Cecropia moth. Shortly thereafter we had a helicopter spraying around a lake on our property, supposedly for gypsy moths. I have yet to see a gypsy moth caterpillar this year, or even a tent caterpillar. My concern is that the spray doesn't discriminate which… READ MORE
Elections Signs
Unfortunately I am writing to share that we noted 5 of the Green Party of Ontario election signs had been removed from the Ardoch Rd. Sometime Saturday morning between 8 am and 1 pm. How sad that folks in this neighbourhood are threatened by differing opinions. Haven’t had time to… READ MORE
Re: Freedom Convoy
Regarding the Editorial that appears in your May 12th issue, and its reference in quotations to the term "freedom convoy", and its reference to the term that was not in quotations, which was Ottawa Occupation. Presumably this verbiage was presented in this manner by the writer to reflect his opinion… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Taxes
I have to admit I was a bit shocked when I received my most recent tax bill. I am uncertain why the taxes are so high from South to Central Frontenac, and I get fewer services? Where is the justification? Don't get me wrong, while I appreciate that my road… READ MORE
ATV ride to support the Van Heyst family
Way to go for all the young adults in our community to take the time and effort to organize the ATV ride to help the Van Heyst family.. although they said the ride was a success I was truly disappointed to read about the OPP interfering with a spot check.… READ MORE
Re: Enough is Enough
Odd that Bob Lloyd in his letter of complaint points the finger at the Liberal government (who have done so much more for the suffering public than any Conservative government in history) when fully 50% of the taxes elevating the cost of climate-killing gasoline is filling the Provincial PC coffers that… READ MORE
Re: Enough is Enough
I agree with Mr. Lloyd's letter that Prime Minister Trudeau is charging too much for gasoline. I also agree that we should vote Mr. Trudeau out. He should be replaced by Doug Ford who has already given us Buck a Beer and free license plates. I have no doubt that… READ MORE
Re: Enough is Enough
Upon reading last week’s letter to the editor (Enough is Enough), I felt compelled to respond. Immigrants are not granted housing subsidies except where a claim of asylum is approved, and that support is time-limited. The rest must fend for themselves in the housing market as do native-born Canadians. Immigration… READ MORE
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Enough is Enough
Your government is making it harder for all seniors to survive. For example, just look at today’s high price you are charging us for fuel to fill our cars and trucks, $185.9 at the pumps this Easter weekend. What a rip off again. Mr. Trudeau, our truckers are also hurting… READ MORE