Ottawa Occupation
Freedom does not equal lawlessness – The party atmosphere, disregard for law and order and the thuggery being reported among the citizens of Centerville in downtown Ottawa are what got me motivated to join the protest at city hall last Saturday. We braved -26 wind chill to provide a counter… READ MORE
Shocking Disgrace
This is in response to a letter entitled "Truckers' Protest" written by Mr. Ross Sutherland published in your paper. Well, well, well. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Look who the conspiracy theorist is now. According to Mr. Sutherland, the recent Freedom Convoy activity is somehow being organized… READ MORE
Councillor's Duty
There is a certain irony in M.J. Hudson's assertion that South Frontenac councillor, Ross Sutherland acted inappropriately in appending his title to his recent letter, given that the unelected protesters in Ottawa have been so vociferous in enunciating so loudly their own proclaimed rights to "freedom"; to unfettered speech, including… READ MORE
Councillor's Duty
Protecting our community from the pandemic has been, as it should have, a priority of South Frontenac Council, including COVID restrictions on employment and following public health guidelines, which I supported; and restrictions on our local democracy, some of which I thought were reasonable, and others not so much. Nonetheless,… READ MORE
Truckers' Protest
I would like to thank the Ontario Police forces and the RCMP for their measured responses in the face of the stupidity ‘demonstrated’ by a numerically large but statistically small proportion of the people of Ontario. I will also observe that Ottawa is the responsibility of the Premier of Ontario and… READ MORE
Truckers' Tantrum
For a week I have watched with growing dismay the anarchy that the remaining truckers and protestors have created on Parliament Hill and city streets in the downtown core of Ottawa. I could accept the protest on Saturday but not the insanity that is continuing to hold the local residents… READ MORE
Councillor Sutherland
I am writing in response to a recent letter to the editor about the trucker protest in Ottawa by Ross Sutherland who identified himself as a councillor for South Frontenac. Given that he used his title, one could assume that he may be representing the views of the whole council… READ MORE
Dear Community,
In the early morning hours of January the 23, 2022, a raging fire consumed our barns, property, and livestock. The wind was so strong that burning ambers rained from the night sky onto our home as we carried our children into our vehicle. Through it all, we are thankful for… READ MORE
Cloyne House Fire
Recently the village of Cloyne suffered a terrible structure fire resulting in the loss of the home. Thankfully no injuries occurred. As a local resident to the fire scene, I observed the operation of a professional fire service. Under the calm and collective command of Casey Cuddy each member preformed… READ MORE
Truckers' Protest
The sad humour of it all. A relatively small percentage of people who have concerns about vaccines are being used by well-organized white supremacists, who want to break up the country, probably funded by big oil money (though we don’t know because so many donations are anonymous), and who would… READ MORE
Truckers' Protest
Has it occurred to anyone else that this is the most Patriotic our Country has been since Justin Trudeau became our Prime Minister. How sad is that? People hopefully will remember that we would not have had to deal with covid to the extreme that we did, if Justin Trudeau… READ MORE
Reconciliation
My heart bled as I learned of all the unmarked graves found at Canada’s residential schools this past year. But expressing one's sorrow is not sufficient. There is a better way: Support the efforts of Indspire, an organization that provides funds to assist indigenous students advance their education. This is my reconciliation effort. Due… READ MORE
Quarry slipping by un-noticed
I have to admit I am a little baffled that the majority of this town (Sharbot Lake) has no idea that there has been an application for a benign sand pit barely south of town to become a full fledged quarry. This small sand pit, at 12854 Road 38, across… READ MORE
Survey says …
After North Frontenac contracted out a survey ($40,000 at the cost of tax payers) the survey supported what ratepayers have been concerned about for years ( an overstaffed township with huge legacy costs) With the mayor’s endorsement the payroll continues to swell adding positions that add no value to residents.… READ MORE
Pandemic
Do you want this Pandemic to end? Then we need to turn to The Word of God, to 2nd Chronicles Chapter 7 and verse 14. “ If My People who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways,… READ MORE
Sydenham Library
As an avid reader of the Frontenac News I commend your commitment to local coverage, especially local politics. It was with a great deal of surprise, disbelief and anger when I read that South Frontenac Council seems to be considering the takeover of our library (either in whole or in… READ MORE