Re Electoral Reform
I’m feeling disheartened and angry about the Liberal decision to abandon their promise of electoral reform. Having rejected the recommendations of an all party task force, the government put out a nonsensical survey to the Canadian public last Fall. Now, while our attention was on the Quebec City massacre and… READ MORE
Re: South Frontenac Wastes an Opportunity
I would like to address some of the points raised. The “inequality” of waste management tax is no different than any other fee. Does the waterfront property owner expect better snow removal, better policing or better fire protection? Yet, they do pay more in taxes. A 2015 US study from… READ MORE
Thanks to Community
On January 14 we suffered the devastating loss of our home, when it was severely damaged by fire. On that day and on every day since, we have received amazing support from family, friends, and the community, and we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone. Thank you to… READ MORE
Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau
I am profoundly shocked by your government's decision to renege on your commitment to meaningful electoral reform. Your father and my father, the late Hon. Eugene Forsey, were friends. And so many of us trusted you. When you came to office we had hope. We thought you would respect Canadians'… READ MORE
Re building code and South Frontenac
As per our new CBO: I called to see if Mr. Arcand would extend the same level of enforcement enjoyed by Amherstview. The answer was NO. I asked if he intended to enforce regulations around waterproofing and soil gas control. The answer was NO. Thankfully the Ontario Building Code is… READ MORE
Re Fur
Imagine my surprise when I came upon a CTV News show from London Ont. Featuring a news clip about Animal Rights Activists protesting against fur, leather, wool, and feathers! The protestors were taking clothing manufacturers to task for making coats, bags and shoes from our animal friends. I watched and… READ MORE
Re - waste fee in SF
We are concerned and puzzled to learn that the Township of South Frontenac is trying to eliminate the current bag tag system, also known as pay as you throw (PAYT), and lump the waste disposal fee into property taxes. PAYT is based on two guiding principles: 1- the polluter pays,… READ MORE
Re: Left wing conspiracy and About that elephant
We’re back to ‘outing lefties’ are we? I guess, not surprisingly, it didn’t take long for the new fascism to rear its ugly head in our corner of the world, since it’s always been here, lurking under the surface, reserved for private conversations. But it has now been given a… READ MORE
Re: Forsey and Castro
Helen Forsey’s gushing tribute to El Commandante and praise for Trudeau II’s supposed “guts” is emblematic of the naïveté that results in mass graves-or ignores them when they are being dug. Since she values truth, let’s talk about truth. While Ms. Forsey was ‘finding herself’ with CUSO in Latin America,… READ MORE
Re – Trudeau and Castro
Fidel Castro was a controversial and legendary figure, with amazing accomplishments in health and education - exactly as Justin Trudeau said. I am proud that our Prime Minister has the guts to speak the truth about the late Cuban President. Despite flaws and errors, Castro was too great a leader… READ MORE
Re – Raised Eyebrows
In printing by letter – Rasied Eybrows on November 10, your editing changed the intent. My concern was to suggest the trail head in Verona be named for Anne Marie Young, because of the waste of money spent on a trail from Kingston City limits to Sharbot Lake to connect… READ MORE
Left wing conspiracy!
Oh dear! Just when I thought we were all saved by Donald's election, along comes a correspondent to the news, who suggests (November 24) that there are still remnants of leftish, liberal thoughts infecting the body civil and politic, including publisher and editor, Mr. Green. Oh my! In a week… READ MORE
Re: South Frontenac budget
Having read the front page (South Frontenac budget Set for 2.2% tax increase, Nov 17th) I am wondering where common sense has gone with South Frontenac council? An increase of 2.2% every year for 10 years is above the cost of living for Ontario & above any income increase we may… READ MORE
Re: About that Elephant
Jeff Green, in his editoral "About that elephant, Nov 17/16" delineates his view from the left corner of his left eye in the November 17, 2016 issue of the Frontenac News. As a loyal and dedicated member of the main stream libbie movement, his statements me, specifically, ..."my feelings of… READ MORE
Re: Funds transfer raises eyebrows at County
Letter Funds transfer raises eyebrows at County, Sep 29/16 Taxpayer eyebrows should be raised with fund transfers from the Kingston/Frontenac renovated program to the K&P Trail. Congratulations to those who voted against this scheme. Shame on non-elected staff for suggesting draining a reserve fund, and elected officials for approving the… READ MORE
Re: Hartington Protest Walk
First of all, I want to thank Frontenac News for covering The Hartington Protest walk, Oct 20/16. As a community we are working hard to fund our fight to protect our vulnerable water supply. This proposed subdivision poses a very real threat to both the quantity and quality of our… READ MORE