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Sydenham Point Park Beach Still Closed for Swimming

Sydenham Point Park Beach is still closed for swimming due to unacceptable levels of E.coli in the water. The water is being tested regularly by KFL&A Public Health and signs are posted at the beach. Residents are advised to not swim or enter the water until KFL&A Public Health confirms the beach is safe for swimming again.

Throughout the summer, KFL&A Public Health monitors the water quality at all municipally owned or operated public beaches within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington...

Nominate Your Favourite Business

The Frontenac Business Awards celebrate the people and businesses of Frontenac County. They honour those who demonstrate the key qualities of being a business ambassador and the invaluable contributions they make to our community and economy by demonstrating unique character and supporting quality of life in our community.

Nominate your favourite business in one of five categories before Wednesday, October 2, 2023 here. Winners will be announced at the Frontenac Business Retreat and Awards at RKY...

South Frontenac Announces Court Upgrades

Public Invited to Opening of New McMullen Courts on August 30

What’s all the racket about? South Frontenac is close to finishing the latest upgrades to two of its court facilities at McMullen Park and Glendower Hall and Park.

The total rebuild of the McMullen Courts at 6089 Carleton Drive in Verona is targeted to be complete the week of August 28 and includes two tournament-sized doubles tennis courts, a small basketball court and shuffleboard space.

The Glendower Courts at 1381 Westport Road in...

Battersea Sidewalk Construction to Begin

Work will start Monday, August 21, 2023 to construct new sidewalks in the village of Battersea to make the area more safe for pedestrians, improve access to village amenities, and beautify the area.

Key information

• Work will begin on Monday, August 21, 2023 and will take 4-5 weeks until the end of September.
• The new sidewalks will run from Battersea Ball Park to Mill Street (approx. 250 metres)
• Work will typically be done between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, Monday to Friday (if weekend work is...

Open Farm Days 2023

September 1 to October 15, 2023, has been declared Open Farm Days 2023 by the County of Frontenac, City of Kingston, South Frontenac, Frontenac Islands, Central Frontenac, and North Frontenac to highlight the importance of agriculture in the region.

The six-week calendar of events offers opportunities to explore, engage and learn more about farming and where our local food comes from. It is an opportunity to bring friends and family together and explore the farms, farmers markets and various...