Sad Anniversary
As is customary, we find tributes to lost loved ones in the next few pages. I’ve never “put anything in” over the past years, not for the lack of seeing beautiful tributes, but rather because I felt I could contribute something in time. The 21st of Feb. Marks the 6th… READ MORE
Arden Road
Letter to Mayor Frances Smith, I am sending this email to you once again to speak on the condition of the Arden Road to the south. As noted in the many emails from last year, the condition of the Arden Road is in dire need of resurfacing. I know the… READ MORE
Domestic cats add to their environmental effects
New research shows that concentrations of domestic (or feral) cats can transmit toxoplasma to wild species. Cats are the definitive host for Toxoplasma gondii , a protozoan parasite, which can infect other wildlife species as secondary hosts. Wildlife that has been infected ranges from mice to foxes to bobcats and… READ MORE
Black History Month
I have thought about this designation of February being Black history month for some time now. I realize this is an American attempt to bring awareness to inequalities and the history that created this situation in the US. Canada has its own dark history that should be recognized in Canada… READ MORE
Seniors’ activities needed
As a senior in our community I’m a little concerned that more people are not trying to convince the township council to come up with a plan to help seniors by supplying them with a few more physical activities. They seem to be going in the right direction by buying… READ MORE
Re: electoral reform
I’ve just received Scott Reid’s latest letter to his constituents. In it, he is making the case that a referendum is absolutely necessary for any changes to our voting system. We should note that each time the Conservatives, under the Harper government, changed the Election Act there was no nation… READ MORE
Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser
I find it hard to believe that Kingston is setting up a Syrian family of 12. They are coming here and everything is handed to them. How nice! What about the homeless people in Kingston who are desperately trying to find suitable, affordable shelter? I am on ODSP and recently… READ MORE
Re: New Ompah Firehall in need of repair
The headline in the January 21 Frontenac News (New Ompah Firehall in need of repair, Jan 21/16) grabs our attention but it gives very much the wrong impression about a successful community-based project. The report below the headline contains erroneous statements made by councillors - my special interest in telling… READ MORE
Re: Northbrook Ambulance Service to be reduced
For the past 4 years Northbrook ambulance service received back up assistance during its day shift from the Denbigh ambulance service. Denbigh ambulance was moved to Northbrook base when Northbrook was on a call. That is, Northbrook was receiving ambulance service from 2 ambulances. This will no longer happen if… READ MORE
Re: Forcillo trial
Coming from a police family where my father worked the street gangs unit of a major city and my uncle worked narcotics, I look hard and long into the absurdity of what has passed as due process in the Forcillo trial. This is uncomplicated if you break it down ethically.… READ MORE
Re: CF Council Purchases Schools
Our municipal councils seem to be taking heavy hits lately from the public over buildings (In for Penny..., Editorial, Jan 7/16). The fate of the Sharbot Lake Public School building is of concern to many. Having had two periods of personal time in the building, as teacher and then principal… READ MORE
Re: CF Council Purchases Schools
As a resident of Central Frontenac I do not understand the purchase of the schools (In for Penny..., Editorial, Jan 7/16). The township as a whole will have $402,000 tied up. What! No future plans. What! Unconfirmed plans or commitments for Hinchinbrooke School. What! I have felt as a whole… READ MORE
Re: CF Council Purchases Schools
Mr. Daski expresses the sentiments of many of us who live in the Arden area (Re: CF Council Purchases Schools, Jan 14/16). Ms. Angle (Re: CF Council Purchases Schools, Jan 21/16) clearly has no idea how it feels to see one’s tax dollars spent to the benefit of others year after… READ MORE
Re: Wind Turbines
Although Mr. McAlear's Jan 21 letter to the editor (Re: Wind Turbines) has some factual errors, mainly because he is trying to describe a very complicated system, he is right in asserting that local communities should participate in profits derived from renewable energy and they should have more control over… READ MORE
Re: Wind Turbines
I am writing to you today because of my concerns over the targeting of my community for a large renewable energy project. The township of Greater Madawaska has been approached by Innergex Renewable Energy out of Longeuil Quebec. They have informed our CAO Allison Holtzhauer that if the province asks… READ MORE
Re: CF Council Purchases Schools
Perhaps Mr. Daski should consider the facts instead of optics in forming and spreading his opinions (Re: CF Purchase of Schools, Letters, Jan 14/16. While I respect his opinion about the township’s purchase of the two schools, a decision I see as forward looking and in the interests of the township… READ MORE