Written by Duncan Miekle

Your headline about one newspaper for all Ontario, of June 29, does not go far enough. There is a paper for all Ontario, the Globe and Mail. All it needs is for a page insert for the various regions, no different than separate editions for Toronto, and BC. Part of… READ MORE

Written by Mike Fetzer

It’s clear that even with a four-day workweek, great service is still available from North Frontenac Township staff.  Several downed trees were blocking our road on Friday.  One quick call to a helpful township office staffer and someone was dispatched within the hour, quickly removing the trees with skill and… READ MORE

Written by Shane Peters

After reading a letter from Kathleen O’Hara for attacking our local paper and way of voting in South Frontenac calling us all denialist I had to reply to this letter. If people want to call out our newspapers for informing readers that we have burning bands across the county and… READ MORE

Written by Sally Angle

Regarding the letter in this week’s paper from a visiting friend, about the reports in the Frontenac News of Burn Bans “with no mention of the causes”, I’d say in this instance, the Fires and the Burn Bans were the news. We have to be careful about jumping to conclusions… READ MORE

Written by Eva Ball

A congratulatory mention to Eva Ball on her recent retirement and she wrote up a note as follows: "Special thank you, Robert & Lucille Ball, for providing me the opportunity of driving a school bus for Ball Bus Lines! Over these past 10 years, I have developed many wonderful friendships with parents,… READ MORE

Written by Kathleen O’Hara

I just happened to pick up your June 29 newspaper at a friend’s cottage. I was shocked to read about the “Burn Bans” on the front page by Jeff Green with no mention of the cause of the bans. We are facing an increasingly serious climate crisis! If your paper… READ MORE

Written by Anne Elvins

In a recent study, CBC reported that seven million people, especially those in small communities, are without a family doctor. In Ontario alone the number is two million. On 31 May my doctor retired. I am now a number, as I have felt less than human in a search for… READ MORE

Written by Secretary Lion Theresa Pierce

I would like to mention that the article for Addington Highlands noting that a fee was waived for Lions Club Land O’ Lakes stated that "The Lions Club is the only service club in Addington Highlands.“ This is not true as stated. Denbigh Griffith Lions also support Addington Highlands. Recently… READ MORE

Written by Peter Porteous

Sharbot Lake cottager and cyclist for 20 years, I cannot say enough about the groomed paths available to cyclists and residents alike. The attention and effort (i.e., money) the township expends to maintain these paths speaks to its concern for its residents, and for this I am extremely grateful. I… READ MORE

Written by David Arama

In response to the recent article regarding "Short-Term Rental issues in South Frontenac", we have similar issues in North Frontenac, with a huge increase in absentee landlord Airbnb cottages. This not only poses a growing problem for neighbours i.e. excessive noise, damages, disregard of other neighbours, it additionally also has… READ MORE

Written by Frank B. Edwards

Last week, I witnessed SF Council’s lukewarm response to two residents asking for regulation of local short-term rental houses. In a township that requires the registration of dogs, and regulates backyard chicken flocks, there is still no plan to require commercial zoning or business licences for holiday rental accommodation. For… READ MORE

Written by Doug Steele

In commenting on the Short-Term Rental Story, I send my sympathy to Family Kemp. Sympathy is all they can expect from the Township and the NF News. A Canadian 'sorry'. Frontenac County has set itself up to benefit from Tourism. It spends $18.08 per $100,000  residential assessment (2023). They would be… READ MORE

Written by Judith Fox Lee

Our healthcare system has been pushed to the brink. This is an emergency, but it's not an accident. The Ford government is systematically under-funding our healthcare system so they can sell off services to the highest bidder. The Perth Emergency Room was shut down for weeks last summer. It happened… READ MORE

Written by J. Schall

I want to express my gratitude to the Sharbot Lake community for everything you have done to help send a crew of 14-year-olds on a three-day journey to Montreal. For most of the students attending the trip, this is the first time they have taken a train, been to Quebec,… READ MORE

Written by Cathie Green

The public consultation period for Cavanagh’s application for a massive gravel pit on the Highland Line is only open until June 5. I strenuously object to Cavanagh’s application for this new gravel pit, below the water table and only 30 metres from Barbers Lake. Cavanagh’s application does not respect the… READ MORE

Written by Steve and Mary Johnston

(Editors note – Steve and Mary Johnston contacted the BMO complaints department on May 3rd to talk about the pending closure of the Northbrook in the hope of starting a process to reverse the decision. The day immediately following that conversation with BMO officials, the Northbrook branch was publicly listed… READ MORE