News
Miles makes for enjoyable evening at The Crossing
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Craig Bakay
EMC News Lynn Miles is a pro. That much was in evidence last Friday night as she and Keith Glass (of Prairie Oyster fame) overcame a bit of a slow start that culminated in a second set that was worth the price of admission on its own. After an albeit...
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MacDonald's former campaign manager elected riding association president
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Craig Bakay
EMC News Roger Martin, who was Liberal candidate Bill MacDonald's campaign manager in last fall's provincial election, is the new president of the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Provincial Liberal Association. Martin defeated fellow candidate...
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Mountain Grove library, rink building, Road 38 garage costly per square foot report
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Craig BakayEMC News Central Frontenac Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven was admittedly looking for "low-hanging fruit" with his Facilities Review & Recommendation Report presented to Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. "There are no...
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Correction
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsIn the Jan. 26 story, "Regional artists show off their love of craft," which appeared in the Kingston and Frontenac EMC, Mary Anne Lawless, one of the founding members of the Made 4 You artisan co-op was misidentified as Marilyn Lawless.
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Score big with guests at your SuperBowl party
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News(NC)Try these chicken wings during the big game, or any other time. Broilkingbbq.com offers a wide variety of recipes, tips, and tricks for everyone from the novice griller to the die-hard outdoor chef. The barbecue chefs at Broil King have developed...
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Central Frontenac Clerk, Councillor and the Mayor to take the plunge?
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Craig BakayEMC News The challenge is official. Following a report for Heritage Festival organizer Mike Procter about some of the new and returning events at the upcoming end-of-February festival this year, new Clerk/CAO Shawn Trepanier said he is prepared to...
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The Wolfe Island Network 'encourages activity and involvement'
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Margaret KnottEMC news-Anyone coming to Wolfe Island these days probably thinks the island has gone into hibernation despite the fact that the ferry continues to operate from the village of Marysville. Traffic to and from the island , except at morning and late afternoon...
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11 tips for winter beauty therapy
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsWinter brings with it many things, including snowy days, chilly nights and the propensity for irritating beauty issues. Cold dry air outside and warm dry air inside can result in moisture loss from both the hair and skin. Not only can this be uncomfortable,...
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Partnership to bring Algonquin courses to Northern Connections
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Craig Bakay
EMC News The Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre, Sharbot Lake High School and Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation have joined forces to "combine academic and traditional cultural teachings, with a vision towards participants achieving their own personal...
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Winter grilling tips & tricks
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By EMC News
(MS) Barbecuing isn't just for the lazy days of summer. Delicious grilled meals are easy to prepare year-round. Here are a few tips for winter barbecuing that are important to remember before you get the snow shovel out. - Always pre-heat your barbecue....
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Drew Cumpson fundraiser a success in Guelph, more local benefits currently in the works
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - In our Jan. 19 paper, the EMC told you about a fundraiser being held at the University of Guelph to benefit former Sydenham student Drew Cumpson, who was rendered quadriplegic in a tragic accident while on a humanitarian mission in Peru last...
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Cataraqui Cemetery receives historic designation
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Kristen Coughlar
EMC News - Kingston's own Cataraqui Cemetery has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, recently announced Cataraqui Cemetery as one...
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How to disinfect water in the case of an emergency
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsWhen a weather emergency occurs, the effects can prove devastating. Natural disasters like hurricanes have turned cities upside down, floods have caused the deaths of thousands and snowstorms have shut communities down for days. A weather emergency,...
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Benefits to pet adoption
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By By: Jeanette Smerina
More than 11 years ago ready to become a pet parent I stepped into the local animal shelter and perused the cages to find a new companion animal. The shelter was filled to capacity, mostly with pit bulls and other large, abandoned dogs. In one cage...
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