Re: Syrian refugees
Recently the News has printed two letters with negative reactions to the influx of Syrian refugees to our country. While I can sympathize with Ms. Layfield’s frustration (Letters, Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser, Feb 11/16) at being on a waiting list for housing, she has not been living in a tent for years… READ MORE
Prime Minister Trudeau
According to Ken Fisher (Letters, Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus, Mar 3/16) , we have magically, by the election of a grade 4 drama teacher (great background for leading a nation) illuminated Canada with happy days and prosperity. So what do the actions of the new PM prove? One thing… READ MORE
Hydro One
I don't mind admitting it - I have broad shoulders. It doesn't bother me if people tell me my hair is too long and my ears are too short. I can hack it when they indicate my thighs are too wide and my shoulders are too sloped. I just laugh… READ MORE
When is a bribe a benefit?
In a story published in the March 3, 2016 issue of the Frontenac News, the opponents of windmills in Addington Highlands Township complain that the township council only supported the windmill projects because the companies offered to pay the township $500,000 a year for 20 years. What's wrong with a… READ MORE
Tax credits cancelled
Premier Wynne has fulfilled one of her campaign promises by providing free tuition to post-secondary students from families whose annual income is below $50,000. Awesome, not in my eyes! She has chosen to fund this by cancelling our tax credits received on the tenth of the month (gone as of… READ MORE
Re: St. Paul’s in Harrowsmith to close
St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith has unfortunately become a victim in our changing society. Fifty years ago, approximately 70% if the population in Canada regularly attended worship services on Sunday. Today that number is around 20%. In 1966 there were eight United Church congregations in our area. With the… READ MORE
Re: SF Council deep in the weeds
Your editorial view that South Frontenac Council is Deep in the Weeds, (Mar 17/16) is surprisingly undemocratic. The implication is that Council and residents should, when the experts and staff have spoken, agree and get on with it. If that were the case then there would be no need for a Council,… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Budget
As all of you know, Central Frontenac Council has not yet passed the 2016 budget. Everyone is still working to deliver a number that balances the needs of the municipality with your ability to afford what you pay. I don’t claim to speak for anyone other than myself on this… READ MORE
Re: St. Paul’s in Harrowsmith to close
I felt compelled as a concerned resident of Harrowsmith and once member of St. Paul's to write the newspaper to clear up some facts (St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith to close, Mar 10/16). The doors of St. Paul's may not be closing. The church is floundering for sure but… READ MORE
Re: Land claim elector criteria
We read with interest your February 18, 2016 article in The Frontenac News titled "Land claim elector criteria coming under scrutiny as vote nears." There is information crucial to the Treaty beneficiary issue that is misstated or missing in the article. First, the claim has not been "25", but rather… READ MORE
Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser
In answer to the letter that Vicky Layfield sent in (Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser, Feb 11/16). I admire the fact that you are one of the first to express concern about Syrian refugees entering our country. I feel sorry for your housing situation. You are one of many and it will… READ MORE
History with First Nations
Several years ago I had the privilege of meeting Grandfather William Commanda, a well known Algonquin leader who lived at Maniwaki in Quebec. He was a great Elder who spoke about forgiveness and the “Circle of all Nations”. At the other end of the spectrum we have the letter written… READ MORE
Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus
A big shout-out to life-time Liberal, Lorne Jenkins and the laurels he bestowed in his Feb. 27 letter (Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus) in the Frontenac News on the victorious neighbouring MPs, Mike Bossio (Hastings–Lennox & Addington) and Mark Gerretsen, (Kingston and the Islands) – both persons of long-standing… READ MORE
Re: Henderson Road
I am sick and tired replacing parts on my truck. I have replaced my ball joints Jan. 2016 and now I have to replace them again because Central Frontenac Township cannot fix the roads. If anyone else agrees with this, post your comments and post your pictures of damages. They… READ MORE
Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus
It is so satisfying to see Mike Bossio recognized so soon for the good man he is. Mike is truly the kind of person who should be in politics. He has a background in municipal politics having served as a councillor in Tyendinaga. He is a successful business man, having… READ MORE
Re: Braving the Cold at Heritage Festival
Re: winter camping in Arden As much as I like Julie Druker and her usual *spot on* reporting (Re: Braving the Cold at Heritage Festival), there are a few corrections that need airing about the great sub-arctic sleepover. No mention was made of Bob Miller, who was inside having his… READ MORE