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It took a request, a fee, and a password to see a public meeting

NFNM asked South Frontenac for the video of three of its own council meetings. The Township released them — but only after a freedom-of-information request, a $5 fee, and a password. And the files don't even show the council. The paperwork about the meetings is public. The meetings aren't.

Jul 15, 2026

South Frontenac

South Frontenac's addiction to Facebook is costing them their democracy.

A South Frontenac resident cannot see who is in the council chamber, who moves a motion, or how their councillor votes. The only recording of their own government's meetings sits on a private platform the township does not control, with no captions the law requires, and it got there without a vote.

Jun 10, 2026

North Frontenac has elected its council Mayor Gerry Lichty · Ward 1 Mike Hage and Cyndy Bonello · Ward 2 Roy Huetl and Rob Lesperance · Ward 3 Fred Fowler and Katie Surra Read the results