Written by Catherine Duchene

For the past 20 years in Ontario, there has been an ongoing land claim with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and the Algonquins of Ontario. This claim is rather large and takes in the City of Ottawa. We have seen some of the issues ongoing like the development of the Chaudiere… READ MORE

Written by Wolfe Erlichman

The two letters, (Re: Wind Turbines)  and (Industrial Scale Solar Fields) in the August 20 edition of the Frontenac News are prime examples of hysteria about renewable energy. In the first letter, Mr. Goodspeed has once again repeated his tired refrain about preserving our "pristine" heritage by severely limiting renewable projects.… READ MORE

Written by Sheri Vivian

South Frontenac Township has recently passed a noise bylaw that includes prohibiting non-municipal approved fireworks except for the Victoria Day weekend and the days around July 1-4th celebrations. That means no fireworks are allowed at any time during the summer, after July 5. No fireworks allowed for the August or… READ MORE

Written by Ron Pethick

I would like to reply to Glen Pearce's letter (Re: Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) on August 6, 2015 and to refute all of the information in his letter. First of all, I would like to state that COFA (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) was not "morphed" from the Federation for the Preservation… READ MORE

Written by Dan and Bonnie Shaw

I am writing this letter as I am very upset, like many in our area, with the condition of the Arden Road. There is approximately a five-kilometre section of road that is in dire need of resurfacing. The section in question is the road heading to Tamworth from Cranberry Lake… READ MORE

Written by Enid Bailey

It occurred to me after reading the article (South Frontenac Museum opens in Hartington, Aug 20/15) that there are a great many people who deserve thanks for their contributions to this event, from its humble beginnings in my cottage in August of 2001 to the present. Starting with the founding members:… READ MORE

Written by Michael Goodspeed

I spent a day cycling through Prince Edward County recently, and I can't help thinking that this is a community that appreciates and understands the value of their rural heritage. They’ve done a great job of preserving their rural environment and developing tourism without ruining their inheritance. Unfortunately, here in… READ MORE

Written by Terry O'Shea

While I enjoyed the article about Tom Neal (Thomas Neal: A Son Remembers, Jul 30/15) and knew and respected Tom for many years (7 as an employee of Frontenac County) I feel I must correct a couple of things in the article. The article states that Tom served on County… READ MORE

Written by Mike Emmerich

The decision by the Mayor of North Frontenac and its councillors to unanimously vote that we are an “Unwilling Host” to wind turbines is much appreciated by this resident. I retired to this region last fall and have been welcomed by all I have met and all of my business… READ MORE

Written by Carmel Gowan

This is “the straw that breaks the camel's back!” One of the finest Canadians of the last century has died and no state funeral and a P.M. that was too shallow to even attend her funeral. Sure, Flora didn’t support Harper because she was a P.C. back when it was… READ MORE

Written by Donna Van Kempen

As a long time resident of Barrie Township, and Frontenac County, I read the articles on our history with interest, I also understand that when history is being retold, inaccuracies occasionally creep in (Thomas Neal, A Son Remembers, Jul 30/15)A Son Remembers, Jul 30/15). I also believe there is an additional… READ MORE

Written by Brenda Crawford

10. Scott Reid will have to travel south of Hwy. 7 for a few visits. 9. Stephen will gain weight on the longer campaign trail, eating and drinking his way through Canada, necessitating a new wardrobe. 8. Mrs. Harper and his two kids giving up their carefree summer to be… READ MORE

Written by Leo Ladouceur

It is obvious that by asking for an immediate increase in compensation County Councilors have forgotten who gave them the job and what the concept of serving the public is supposed to mean.  The real County “Poor Cousins” are the tax-payers who are forced to pay the cost of managing… READ MORE

Written by Brenda Crawford

Every time it rains hard, our mail gets wet. The Harrowsmith hamlet community boxes, located in Centennial Park have no protection from the elements. There has been many wonderful improvements made to the park, but none to the boxes. Some continue to be overturned, personal garbage continues to be placed… READ MORE

Written by Glen Pearce

Ron Pethick deserves a lot of credit for his work in COFA, but there were some errors in his recollection of COFA's history. The year was 1988, not 1994. The organization formed was the Federation for the Preservation of the Land O' Lakes (FPLOL), which eventually morphed into COFA. Ontario… READ MORE

Written by Edward Kennedy

Re: Police Practices David Whalen demonstrates in his letter (Police practices, Jul 8/15) the reality of the situation relative to crime and police response times. Police cannot be on the spot during most criminal act commissions nor can they be blamed, as they have to actually drive to the crime scene,… READ MORE