Re: Caterpillar Invasion
(Outdoors in the Land o’Lakes,Caterpillar Invasion, Jun 23/16). I was glad to learn there are 2 types, one with a tent, one without. We have encountered both in our trees. I tried the soap and water and propane torch for awhile to try to control them but I read about… READ MORE
Thank you to firefighters
We would like to thank the Central Frontenac Volunteer Fire Fighters, our neighbors, the Lennox Addington Ambulance Paramedics and the Great War Memorial Hospital Emergency department. We had a fire on our property last Saturday that nearly took away our house. I am writing this in our house and recovering… READ MORE
Murals in Mountain Grove
Village Beautiful Mountain Grove had been doing an amazing job making the town look vibrant, lived in and loved. Then someone informed me that it was actually the result of Arlene Uens' hard work & creativity. So imagine my shock and dismay when I learned that the township asked her/removed… READ MORE
When Trust Fails
My wife and I lived in Verona for many years; then in 2015 we decided to move to a retirement home for health reasons. I had a top of the line scooter, cost $3,740 in Sept 2014. I wanted this scooter to go to a handicapped person, as I would… READ MORE
Community Living Celebrates 40 Years
What a wonderful BBQ, music and social time were put on by the staff of our Community Living last Tuesday at the office/backyard. We are certainly fortunate to have such a facility integrated in our beautiful community. It was so nice to see so many smiling, familiar faces. We are… READ MORE
War Amps Child Amputee Program
Dear Editor, As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and a Safety Ambassador for the PLAYSAFE Program, I have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented. With the weather warming up, it’s a good time to teach kids about the… READ MORE
Re: MVCA on who will pay for dams
The May 26 article (MVCA on who will pay for dams in North Frontenac, May 26/16) on who may be liable for costs associated with Mississippi River dam repair/replacement was more reassuring than the initial April report, which alluded to possible taxes/assessments limited to landowners with waterfront property, but many questions… READ MORE
Re: Central Frontenac by-law
An open letter to the Central Frontenac Council concerning various by-law issues (Noise and safe property bylaws in Central Frontenac, May 12/16) About 44 years ago, I tried living in a tidy suburban development, and hated it so much that I moved back into downtown Toronto as quickly as possible.… READ MORE
North Frontenac and fire bans
When MNR declares the Forest Fire Danger index to be extreme, why does North Frontenac not automatically declare a Fire Ban? "Extreme danger" is self-explanatory! No further analysis is required! Declaring a Fire Ban seems like a no-brainer, something any sensible person would do to help protect the public and… READ MORE
Re: Spring bear hunt
Why is the bear hunt on again this spring? The cubs have no sustenance when the mothers are killed. They end up being killed too or starving to death. Do we have to kill every living animal that exists? Or sell them to our American neighbours? Ms. Wynne may think… READ MORE
Re: Property Assessment Growth Slows
The interpretation by the Frontenac News of new MPAC data that “Property assessment growth slows” (Property Asesment Growth Slows, May 19, 2016) and that “Central Frontenac waterfront assessments are flat”, seems intended to calm the frazzled nerves of rate payers. It does not take much digging to come up with… READ MORE
Pesticide Spraying on roadsides
Spraying harmful chemicals on the roadsides begins May 30 – Clearview will be sprayed on the roadsides (Bolingbroke Rd., and several others near lakes, and rivers) to kill all the plants birds and bees need; Trilliums, Milkweed, wild strawberries, wild roses, and more. Can this killer get into your well?… READ MORE
Thank You
I moved into the old farm house on Buck Bay Road 13 years ago with my then wife Julie and pup Pettibone. At the time we knew not a soul in the area. The house is gone, the dog is gone and the wife moved to town years ago. The… READ MORE
Bill C-14, The Medical Assistance in Dying Act
My response to Scott Reid's request for guidance on how he should vote on Bill C-14. In considering this legislation, the question before us is not whether or not one agrees with medically assisted death per se, on that, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It is, rather, the… READ MORE
Garbage stickers in South Frontenac
To South Frontenac mayor & council We are Vincent & Catherine Pusateri. We have owned land here for 39 years. I have a request about the garbage stickers. We are both disabled from birth and use our land for about 2 weeks to 4 weeks. We are on limited incomes… READ MORE
Bill C-14, The Medical Assistance in Dying Act
Neither the News nor Mr. Reid's generally laudable initiative informs the public that the proposed C-14 legislation does not permit medically assisted suicide - it restricts it to the provisions of the Bill. After June, if this legislation (as it may be amended) is not passed, there will be no… READ MORE