Re - Johnston's Point
Dear Warden Higgins and Frontenac County Councillors. Your response to the motion from South Frontenac Council concerning possible violations of the Conditions of Approval for the Johnson’s Point development ignored the motion’s request asking for an “investigation of a possible violation of the Conditions of Approval for the Johnson’s Point… READ MORE
Re - Fractured Homeland
I’ve recently finished reading an excellent book, “Fractured Homeland: Federal Recognition and Algonquin Identity in Ontario”, by Bonita Lawrence. It is an eye-opening and moving account that clarifies the outrageousness of Canada's long and ongoing history of "divide and conquer," exemplified today in government land claims policies. The book brings… READ MORE
Re - Clearview use in Lanark County
Our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart, has recently said her role is to educate municipalities on the possible human health risk of spraying Dow Chemical’s Clearview poison to manage Wild Parsnip. I think she has it backwards. If there is risk in a vegetable she should start there. She… READ MORE
Re – road crews and fire service
I was very impressed with the road crews with the ice/snow storm that we had. They take the safety on the road very seriously. I greatly appreciate the job done and the hours put in. I have to come understand at the next council meeting the two substation are going… READ MORE
Bull Lake resident upset of neighbours gazebo
I am writing to communicate my frustration as a property owner on Bull Lake, Central Frontenac. I have been trying to get some action on property violations in our bay from the Township. I have officially complained to the building inspectors both Jeremy Nevin and now Shawn Merriman about illegal… READ MORE
Re - Legion Taking Stock
In last week’s News, Craig Bakay had an article about a workshop aimed at rejuvenating the Sharbot Lake Legion. It was a very nice article and I, for one, appreciate the publicity it gives the Legion. However, I may have misled Craig with respect to our mission and membership. It’s… READ MORE
Thank You to the Save The Prison Farms Group
When the prison farms were closed in 2010 my daughters were 5 and 8 years old. For half their lives the Save the Prison Farm Group has been a rich source of leadership and learning opportunities for my children. The story of these local activists is not just a tale… READ MORE
Re Prison Farms
Thank you for last week’s article about the recent developments on the prison farm front. This decade-long saga touches on so many related issues, local and national – among them, the value of farming, the importance of prisoner rehabilitation, and the functioning of our democracy. The fact that, at the… READ MORE
Re - Frontenac News Wolves
Media reports should clarify a complex issue not add to the confusion. The header "Protecting a species that may not exist – Algonquin Wolves" attempts to add a confusing bias before the article begins. Statements that the Eastern Wolf has been re-named the "Frontenac Wolf" and that most of… READ MORE
Re - Fire truck at Pic
I am a resident of Central Frontenac. We are one of the communities that is affected by the substation that have their truck out of service. Much to my surprise the truck has not moved out of the garage and gone for any service. I have made attempts to email… READ MORE
Public School Funding Inequality
There is an article in the Toronto Star this morning regarding the inequality of fundraising for public schools across Ontario. I heard recently that the Land o Lakes elementary school had a bingo fundraiser at which only 40 people or so attended. It made me wonder if all the schools… READ MORE
Flooding ABC's
Lanark County recently brought in an expert on how to fight flooding with organized forces of trained volunteers. Technical tricks for fighting the floodwaters once they have threatened your home. That is too late. We need to understand that floodwaters are rain and snowmelt that has run off the land… READ MORE
Re: Central Frontenac Budget Article
The article on Central Frontenac budget was misleading in the costs of heating/ electricity for halls. Piccadilly Hall showed $8500.00 and the lowest. However, they didn't mention that includes the cost of heating the fire hall next door for at least 6 fall/winter months to keep the water in the… READ MORE
Re – Reader supported news
I commend you for your initiative in reaching out to your ardent readers. My wife is a HUGE supporter of yours and is giving the equivalent of the cost of a subscription. I hope you can also make your seasonal readers aware of your initiative in the spring. We come… READ MORE
Re: Reader-Supported News
Re: Reader-Supported News Part of the fallout of the Trump victory in the US and the rise of populism globally has been articles, interviews, essays and books about the future of democracy and our individual freedoms. One such publication is a thin little book called "On Tyranny- Twenty Lessons from… READ MORE
Food policy Council on new workplace legislation
I am writing as Chair of the Food Policy Council for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, an independent body consisting of a diverse group of people who live or work in KFL&A area. The Council’s mandate is to work towards the KFL&A's Food Charter's purpose of creating a secure and… READ MORE