Written by Michael Wise

Re: What's wrong with "bribes"? (Letters, Jul 9/15) associated with renewable energy projects? The answer is clear. They are contributing to a continuing increase in hydro prices. They are adding to already burdensome energy costs for low-income families and pensioners on fixed incomes. They are discouraging industrial and commercial investment, restricting the growth… READ MORE

Written by Wolfe Erlichman

What's wrong with "bribes"? Opponents of wind turbines decry them as a way of forcing a community to accept an unwanted scourge. On the other side, "bribes" are seen as an economic benefit. Ironically, opponents of renewable projects often complain that large corporations make large profits while local communities do… READ MORE

Written by Michael Goodspeed

As a part of the provincial Liberals green energy initiative, hundreds of thousands of solar panels may be installed in industrial plants across South Frontenac. While green energy is a good thing, the way the Wynne government is going about it is disastrous for rural communities. Massive solar plants in… READ MORE

Written by David Whalen

On July 3 our postmistress was awoken at 6am by a noise, which when she investigated was an intruder trying to get into her kitchen window. She phoned the OPP, and the person who answered told her it would be a while due to shift change. This should be investigated… READ MORE

Written by Carol Lindenblatt

Just read "No More toxic wall at SHS". Hurray! Finally something has been done. Great job, Darryl Silver and Kalista. Looks beautiful. I'm sure it was a big task. We all notice and a big thank you goes out to you. Now if we could just do something about the… READ MORE

Written by Herbert W. Kent

"I SAY NO"...How about a referendum I say NO to NextEra Energy, I say NO to all Wind Turbine Companies and I say NO to the Wynne Ontario Liberal Government. I live in North Frontenac and am thrilled to be part of the citizens who said NO. Lawrence Flynn was… READ MORE

Written by Shirley Grant

I enjoyed doing the Canadian Trivia Quiz, but oh oh oh – there was a grievous mistake in your very first question. I was dumbfounded when the answer you gave was that Alexander Muir wrote “O Canada”. I was so surprised that I went to my encyclopaedia. Sure enough, Alexander… READ MORE

Written by Lawrence Flynn

Dear Mr. Mayor Thank you for hosting the recent special council meeting in Harlowe, I was able to attend and wished to comment on the NextEra presentation of their Northpoint I and Northpoint II projects. Let me preface my comments by saying that I believe the movement to clean, renewable,… READ MORE

Written by Jocelyne Steeves

The National Post has an open letter addressed to all members of Parliament stating its deep concern with the content of Bill C-51. They, along with a long list of concerned citizens and experts, consider the Bill to be “ a dangerous piece of legislation in terms of its potential… READ MORE

Written by Baily Seshagiri

Re: Aboriginal roots of Frontenac County I read the subject article Chief Doreen Davis and the First Nations Roots of Frontenac County in your May 28th edition of the News. I found it extremely interesting and I commend you for printing it, including the comment in the second paragraph! I have… READ MORE

Written by Adrian O’Connell

Scott Reid's letter in defence of John Fenik (June 11) reminded me of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar with Scott in the role of Marc Antony and John involuntarily cast as Brutus. Reid's dramatic epistle begins with his unctious defending of Fenik from a variety of unspecified rumours of treachery most foul,… READ MORE

Written by Marie A. Collier

On Monday, June 15, at approximately 8:20am, our Mayor Higgins of North Frontenac was interviewed on CBC regarding the rejected wind turbine project. He spoke on behalf of the citizens who voted NO. The amount of money offered to the township would equal the revenue from approximately 20 new cottages… READ MORE

Written by Marcel and Pamela Giroux

A big hug and thank you to Lesley Merrigan for her touching tribute to the First Lady of Relay, Claire Macfarlane-England. We will all miss Claire for her selfless dedication to a cause that touches us all. READ MORE

Written by Tim Trickey

Like most people who like to fish Big Gull Lake, I couldn’t wait to launch my new fishing boat for the first time from the boat launch on Veley Road, the only public launch, township maintained. I’m not sure if I’m getting older, or the challenge of turning a truck… READ MORE

Written by Dianne Isaacs

At the AH council meeting of June 1, Mr. Ed Yanch, well known former school principal and long time teacher, made a presentation in favour of the proposed wind turbine project in Ward 1. Mr. Yanch is certainly entitled to his opinion but his presentation was regrettable. In his presentation… READ MORE

Written by Jenn Tsun

This week, everyone is going on about the Truth & Reconciliation Commission and Canada's disgusting legacy of the Indian Residential Schools. Most Canadians knew nothing about it until now. So the revelations which were mainly driven by the survivors themselves, are a good thing. However, at the same time, there… READ MORE