Written by Sandra Reed

Today I went shopping up in Sharbot Lake and bought a new appliance light for my fridge.  But more importantly, I met some friendly people who really made my day. At the pharmacy, at the hardware store and at the grocery store, where I chatted with strangers between the aisles.… READ MORE

Written by Jim Hayes

A Slippery Slope for Ontario Lakes 1 Foot Down” petition to oppose a precedent setting new zoning by-law for the dense development of “Gravel Point.” The densest area of development alone proposes 5 cottages/septics, 2 bunkies, a trailer site, a community centre, 2 gazebos, 5000SF cleared waterfront activity areas, a… READ MORE

Written by Ken Fisher

In all of Canada, Sharbot Lake is one of the very few villages that is almost surrounded by water. In 1980, Ron Hollywood wrote a song called “Sharbot Lake Island” – ‘Sharbot Lake Island is heaven to me.’ Yes, it is. In 1937, as a 6-year-old walking to school, Gary… READ MORE

Written by Gregg and Adele Hamelin

Over the last couple of week’s I’ve watched and read all the articles and news casts on the Line Spike concert and Jeremy Campbell.  Some complimentary and others not so much.  Let me give you another perspective.  My wife and I own the almost 200 year old house that is… READ MORE

Written by Ian Kilborn

Thank you for covering the alcohol permit issue for the Line Spike Music Festival in your July 3 issue.  I attended the Line Spike music festival on both days and found it to be a well organized happy place.  I saw no evidence of any distress, trouble or over drinking. … READ MORE

Written by Jamie Thomas

It continues to baffle me how reluctant society has become to change while completely missing the bigger picture. Shane Peters article last week was very critical of Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) handling of our recycling, which came into effect July 1st.  I’d like to point out what they have immediately… READ MORE

Written by Shane Peters

South Frontenac’s Recycling Overhaul Is a Masterclass in Mismanagement By Shane Peters On July 1, 2025, South Frontenac residents will be forced into a new provincial recycling system—one that’s already showing serious cracks and confusion before it even begins. What was once a straightforward, reliable curbside recycling program operated by… READ MORE

Written by Pamela Giroux

After many years drumming with “Sisters of the Drum” on Canada Day at Sharbot Lake beach, it saddened me the Indigenous people were left out  during the opening ceremonies. In the past songs and stories were shared. It is ironic that Sharbot Lake was named after two Indigenous Elders, Francis… READ MORE

Written by Helen Forsey

I must respond to the June 19th submission by Michelle Foxton in regard to the prison farm and abattoir at Joyceville.  As a proud agricultural graduate of McGill University, a National Farmers Union associate member since the 1970s and a member of the Pen Farm Herd Co-op since its beginning, I… READ MORE

Written by Name Withheld By Request

Over the past week and a half, I’ve witnessed something in our community that I never imagined I would see. The catalyst was a music festival that, according to its organizer, was meant to promote “the power of positivity,” bring people together, and encourage love for one another. To say… READ MORE

Written by Shane Peters

This EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)  program was supposed to make producers accountable for packaging waste. But what we’re seeing is a poorly communicated, bureaucratically distant, and locally disconnected approach. There’s no flexibility, no contingency planning, and no meaningful public engagement. If this is the future of recycling in Ontario, we… READ MORE

Written by Adrian O'Connel

The government's hasty decision to rescind the digital sales tax in the face of Trump's bullying tactics Is a grave mistake. Despite Mark Carney's earlier "Elbows up" rhetoric, It is clear the government is maintaining the earlier appeasement tactics of Justin Trudeau.These are not negotiations. Canada and the rest of… READ MORE

Written by Jim Oborne

This entity called Canada was founded by the French and English and that’s it! Even the indigenous people recognize the Crown’s primacy relative to their historic relationship with Canada. You don’t have to love King Charles (and I don’t) but respect those who fled the US (many of my Loyalist… READ MORE

Written by Brent Cameron

Jeff Green’s recent piece on the Crown reflects the feelings of a number of people, but I would like to offer another perspective. In 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia. Among the delegates were well-known names, like George Washington and John Adams. This first meeting proposed a boycott… READ MORE

Written by Mary Kelly

I applaud you for the above article for my own personal reasons.  I am Irish born and as such can never support a Monarchy who for 800 years ruled my country with brutality and starvation.  Will I ever get to see a united Ireland of 32 not 26 + 6… READ MORE

Written by Name withheld

I want to speak from the heart today, because I’ve been holding in a lot.   I have a lot to say about Pride — not the hashtags, not the brands changing their logos, not the party version that gets passed around online — but the real Pride. The one… READ MORE