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South Frontenac Launches Online Survey to help determine local needs for future Affordable Housing Development

For Immediate Release                                                                                     

With an aging and diversifying population, affordable housing has become a growing priority in the Township of South Frontenac. For that reason, since 2017 the Township has been laying the groundwork for an initial affordable housing development for seniors and others in the village of Verona. Conducting market research on local housing needs is an important step towards making this vision a reality.

In order to further understand the specific housing needs of this community...

Frontenac Community Arena Receives Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grant

Godfrey - The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the FCA is the recipient of up to $985,371 from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) grant. These funds will help fund the $1,343,750 capital costs of replacing the Arena’s 44-year-old refrigerated floor with a new, more energy-efficient and safer system.

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the federal government,...

Canada and Ontario invest to improve recreational facilities in the County of Frontenac

From: Infrastructure Canada

Frontenac Islands, Ontario, June 3, 2021— Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investments.

Today, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna,...

Ontario Maintains COVID-19 Restrictions as Stay-at-Home Order is Set to Expire

TORONTO — As was previously announced, Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order will expire on June 2, 2021. When it does, all other public health and workplace measures will remain in place provincewide until Ontario enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen, at which point some restrictions will ease with an initial focus on outdoor settings.

“We’ve seen great progress in our fight against COVID-19 in recent weeks, but now is not the time to let our guard down,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “With...

South Frontenac Welcomes Verona Movie Production

For Immediate Release                                                                                      

During the early weeks of June, Verona will be the site for a feature film production, aptly named “Verona”. Production crews have been working with the Township to ensure that traffic control and public health measures are in place, and residents and businesses are informed of any potential impact.

“This is a unique opportunity to showcase South Frontenac on a national stage,” says Mayor Ron Vandewal. “We welcome the production of this feature film, and appreciate the extra...