Statement from Township Concerning Line Spike Frontenac

The Township provided a municipally significant event designation on June 10 for the Line Spike Frontenac event based on a plan and commitments provided by the event organizer that were reviewed by an event group comprised of various agencies such as the various Township departments, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA), Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), South East Health Unit, the County of Frontenac and Frontenac Paramedic Services. The provided plan and commitments came after months of discussions between the group and the event organizer. The event organizer understood the importance of these commitments from the beginning.

Earlier this week, significant changes were made to this plan removing many of the original commitments which led to the reassessment of the designation. After discussion with the event organizer along with the event group, the municipally significant event designation was revoked by the Township on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

The Township issued a noise bylaw exemption and a building permit for the event. These remain in place.

The liquor license for the event is issued under a special occasion permit for a public event which is managed by the AGCO.

The Township remains committed to decisions that serve and support the well-being of our whole community.