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The Verona Housing Project, our multi-unit townhouse and apartments to be built in Verona, will use a lesser known, unique and environmentally friendly water and wastewater option called ‘communal services’.

South Frontenac Township's Canada Day fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at The Point Park in Sydenham. 

Rebecca Roy, a dedicated 6-year employee of the Township, has been appointed as South Frontenac Township’s new Director of Development Services. Her new official title will be Director of Development Services/Chief Building Official.

The Township of South Frontenac is exploring the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) to develop, hold, and manage property, which includes municipal housing assets such as the Verona Housing Project. We are seeking public consultation on this matter from June 25, 2026 until end of day July 28, 2026.

During a special announcement today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, joined by Alto President and CEO Martin Imbleau, informed the public that Alto would develop a southern route option that includes a potential stop in Kingston, subject to technical feasibility and the requirements of the project.

Parks Canada will begin the full replacement of Brass Point Bridge in Seeley’s Bay on June 25, 2026, with reopening expected in December 2027. This project will replace both the historic swing and fixed bridges, upgrade roadway infrastructure, and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this key crossing on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.

South Frontenac Township is gearing up for a full day of family-friendly Canada Day celebrations across the community, capped off with one spectacular fireworks finale at dusk. This year’s fireworks display will take place at The Point in Sydenham.

South Frontenac is thrilled to announce that the infamous Lakes and Trails Festival will be back on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at McMullen Park in Verona, ON.

South Frontenac, with Central Frontenac and North Frontenac, will host a Candidate and Third-Party Advertiser Training session on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

At the May 19, 2026 council meeting, Township staff provided a detailed chronological report to Council to provide an update on all interactions and actions regarding the ALTO High Speed Rail.