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National Indigenous Peoples Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 is National indigenous Peoples Day. Here are some events events and activities taking place in our region to recognize and celebrate Indigenous culture and community. All events are free.

National Indigenous Persons Day celebrations

11 am – 4 pm
City Park, Kingston
Market and food vendors, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, children and youth activities, organized by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest.

2nd Line Bluegrass free concert

6 pm
Market Square, Kingston

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Canada Day Celebrations in South Frontenac 2024

South Frontenac Township is set to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st with lots of family friendly activities throughout the community during the day, and one spectacular firework finale. This year, the fireworks will be held at dusk at Gerald Ball Park in Sunbury. Here is a list of events happening on Canada Day: 

• 8 am – 10:30 am: Bedford celebrations at Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Road, hosted by Bedford community members. Featuring a free pancake breakfast with live music from Jess Wedden and...

Multi-day heat warning issued for KFL&A region

KFL&A Public Health issued this public service announcement this morning: 

Environment Canada has issued a warning for a multi-day heat event that begins Monday and is expected to last most of the week for the City of Kingston and Frontenac and Lennox and Addington counties. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 30ºC to 35ºC, with minimum temperatures falling between 18ºC to 23ºC, bringing little relief from the heat. Humidex values are expected to reach as high as 40ºC to 45ºC...

Township Offices Closed at Lunch June 19 for Staff Appreciation Event

Our Township offices and garages will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from noon until 2 pm for a Staff Appreciation Lunch.

If you have business you need conducted, please plan to visit us in the morning or after 2 pm.

Thanks for your cooperation!

South Frontenac Township Unveils Plans for Town Hall Expansion

South Frontenac Township has unveiled its plans for expanding its Town Hall and municipal offices at 4432 George Street in Sydenham.

The expansion will increase the size of the current municipal offices from 8,761 square feet to 13,239 square feet with construction anticipated to begin in August 2024 and be completed next fall.

“We’ve seen a marked increase in the demands for municipal services in the past decade and we’ve outgrown our current space in Sydenham,” says Louise Fragnito, Chief...