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Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

On Monday, April 8, 2024 our region will experience a total solar eclipse, a once in a lifetime event.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun casting the earth in darkness. It will last about 2 ½ hours, starting shortly after 2 pm until 4:30 pm. The total eclipse when the sun will be completely blocked by the moon and the earth in complete darkness will last 3 minutes from 3:22 pm to 3:25 pm. 

South Frontenac is directly on the path of totality, the slim sliver...

Confirmation of Avian Flu in Kingston

KFL&A Public health has now confirmed that avian flu has been found in dead waterfowl in Kingston. There are no confirmed cases of avian flu in South Frontenac at this time.

If you see or come across a sick or dead bird

Do not handle sick, injured, or dead wild birds. Keep pets away. Report sick or dead birds (including waterfowl) to the Ontario Regional Centre of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 866-673-4781 or complete the online reporting tool on the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative...

New Councillor for Bedford District in South Frontenac

Adam Turcotte was sworn in at South Frontenac Council last night as the new Councillor for Bedford District, replacing Charlene Godfrey who resigned in December.

Turcotte moved to South Frontenac from Kingston in 2011 and runs his own carpentry business, specializing in heritage and sustainable carpentry and including cordwood and straw bale construction. He and his wife Louise, who is a registered nurse have two sons.

“I’m looking forward to this new challenge and serving the residents of South...

2024 Court Field and Hall Bookings

If you’re planning a community or family event in 2024 and would like to book one of our halls, fields or parks, here is some helpful information.

Be sure to check out this page on our website with everything you need to know to hold a successful event, from serving alcohol, food, insurance and how to apply for special permits or noise exemptions. Note we charge a key and cleaning deposit which is refunded to you after your event if everything is in order. You can pay by cash, cheque or debit.

Green Light for Additional Dwelling Units in South Frontenac

Homeowners in South Frontenac looking to build a basement apartment, in-law suite or rental unit may find it easier to understand what’s required now that new bylaws have been passed for additional dwelling units in the Township.

South Frontenac Council passed changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law in September 2023 and Frontenac County approved the change to the Official Plan in December 2023 for the construction of additional dwelling units.

An additional dwelling unit (ADU) is a...