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South Frontenac Continues Measured Reopening for Stage Two

For Immediate Release                                                           

With the recent announcement from the Province that the Kingston Frontenac/Lennox and Addington Public Health region is permitted to enter Stage 2 of reopening effective today, Friday, June 12, 2020, the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) has been working to establish a practical local response.

Updates and changes in service delivery for South Frontenac related to our region’s Stage 2 Reopening will include the following:

• Starting June 13th, The Point Park washroom...

Frontenac CFDC - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund for Businesses

Businesses in the County of Frontenac that have been adversely impact by COVID-19 and unable to access existing federal relief measures can now apply for funding under this new initiative to the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC).  Guidelines and application forms may be found on the website at www.frontenaccfdc.com.  

Frontenac Businesses that have received federal relief funding may still be eligible for other loan programs from the Frontenac CFDC.  

The Frontenac CFDC also...

Restrictions Relaxed for Some Outdoor Recreation Facilities

For Immediate Release

Following yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government, the Township of South Frontenac will be reopening some outdoor recreational facilities for limited use. In order to allow safety protocols, signage and other precautions to be put in place, the following recreation facilities will be reopened on the following dates:

• Centennial Dog Park will reopen Friday, May 22nd , 2020;

• Outdoor sports facilities and multiuse fields including soccer fields, baseball diamonds,...

Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed

Government unveils plans for reopening child care, day camps and initiatives to strengthen learning into the summer

TORONTO — The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this school year. This decision was made after consulting with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, health experts on the COVID-19 Command Table, and medical experts at The Hospital for Sick Children. At the same time, the...

Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) Lifts Provincial Fire Ban

For Immediate Release                                        

Please be advised that effective Saturday, May 16th, 2020, at 12:01 am, the MNRF has lifted the Province-wide burning ban within restricted fire zones.

This means that Township residents in Bedford District can return to having open air fires, including open air cooking fires, camping fires, and approved incinerator or brush pile fires that are in compliance with the regulations set in the Township’s burning Bylaw 2012-68.

On April 3rd, 2020, the MNRF instituted a province-wide...