Written by David Garrow

Now with the presentation of the 2022 North Frontenac budget , if said fast, the amount can be slurred that the sting can be deflected. During discussions once again council chose to accept that a new position was required as the job  of collecting money,  for use permits, was not… READ MORE

Written by Bob Floyd

While I agree that an embargo on oil from Russia should be part of the sanctions, Ted Dolman states "Canada imports a half a billion dollars in Russian oil, mainly in the eastern provinces". As per Statistics Canada, as reported by cbc.ca/news on February 28, Canada has not imported any… READ MORE

Written by Barbara Hill

As per article in March 3rd regarding road repairs. For anyone who hasn't traveled Westport Road, there are potholes that can do serious damage to any vehicle.   If you are not familiar with the road, beware!! In 2021 the township hotpatched these holes at least 5 times.  Within a week the holes are… READ MORE

Written by Mary Howes

I have always been a proud “Canadian” but I was ashamed when on TV I viewed our police putting on gas masks, guns at their sides – shoulder to shoulder, forcing tax paying citizens off the streets that they have paid for. I didn’t see any fighting or disruption. I… READ MORE

Written by Ted Doleman

As we witness the invasion of Ukraine by Russia the West, the sanctions are a start but we will not hit Russia where it hurts: oil imports. I rarely agree with Jason Kenney, but he has rightly pointed out that Canada imports a half a billion dollars in Russian oil,… READ MORE

Written by Norm Hart

The Ottawa folks have now given us the clear distinction between protest and occupation.  The Ottawa protesters/occupiers have forgotten that one of our founding phrases is “peace, order, and good government” and not as some of protesters/occupiers were claiming that the First Amendment guarantees my ‘free speech’.  Oops folks, sorry… READ MORE

Written by Jim Pond

During an exchange in the House of Commons on February 16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Conservative MPs sympathetic to the trucker convoy of standing with "people who wave swastikas." This comment came in response to a question from Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who is Jewish.  Most likely, the majority of Canadians would… READ MORE

Written by Ed Puszkar

Often, in times of stress and personal hardships, the true quality of a leader often comes to the forefront. Queen Elizabeth, aged 95, contracted Covid-19 on February 20. According to official sources, she ‘continued with light duties’ including meeting with various individuals. Only recently, has self-isolation been undertaken due to… READ MORE

Written by Name withheld by request

Until recently I was a student at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS, where I studied marine navigation in what is known widely as one of the top nautical institutes in the world. Shortly before Christmas I received word that my request for a religious exemption from the… READ MORE

Written by Steve Clinton

We as a community, country and the whole world have been living in fear for two years now. It is time we live in hope and peace. Councilor Sutherland continued the fear for our community with his letter from February 3rd. My response to that letter was anger. I believe we… READ MORE

Written by Art Holloway

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

Written by Jim Pond

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

Written by Adrian J. O'Connell

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

Written by Ross Sutherland, Councillor, Loughborough District, South Frontenac

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

Written by John Sherbino

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

Written by Pamela Giroux

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