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NFNM Special Report: The Fracturing of a Shared Civic Identity.

storm on the horizon802 words3–5 minutesDonald MortonFebruary 24, 2026North Frontenac is moving into its next chapter. A new council will be …

Feb 24, 2026 Read →
Local Civic News
Local Civic News

NFNM Monday: Fixing the Township's tiny home definition

This week, Donald Morton is bringing a delegation to North Frontenac Council on a topic that should be easy to agree on. Tiny Homes on …

Feb 24, 2026 Read →
Local Civic News
Local Civic News

NFNM Monday: Two Task Forces, One Direction: Building North Frontenac From Within

The headline this week is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). A CIP is a municipal tool that lets a township set rules and offer …

Feb 15, 2026 Read →
Local Civic News
Local Civic News

Open letter from NFNM to MP. Scott Reid on Alto

Mr. Scott Reid, MP This note is being written as a watchdog journalist and the founder of North Frontenac NewsMedia. It is not written as a …

Feb 13, 2026 Read →
Local Civic News
Local Civic News

Ward 1 resets: Mike Hage accepts the council appointment

Last week, Ward 1 changed in a way that benefits everyone. Stephanie Regent’s seat became vacant, and the township moved to fill it by …

Feb 11, 2026 Read →
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Local Civic News

When Panic Politics Replaces Negotiation

NIMBYism is a real planning term, but it gets hijacked “NIMBY” has a real meaning in planning. It describes local opposition to …

Feb 9, 2026 Read →
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Local Civic News

NORTH FRONTENAC COUNCIL MEETING OVERVIEW

Council was good today. The Alto high-speed rail topic came up in a way that matters for North Frontenac. South Frontenac wanted us to …

Feb 7, 2026 Read →
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Local Civic News

NFNM SPECIAL REPORT – Closing the Regent file

NFNM insider special report: The year accountability got personal The public headline is clean and procedural. Councillor Stephanie …

Feb 6, 2026 Read →
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Local Civic News

What's Up, Council: Episode #6

Febuary 6 public meeting and council meeting agenda watchdog points. By Donald Morton | North Frontenac News Media | NFNM | Monday Febuary 2 …

Feb 2, 2026 Read →
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Local Civic News

ALTO FILE – Two tracks, one corridor, and a lot of reconciliation

Editors NoteNFNM is not here to reprint the brochure. ALTO is being sold as “nation building,” with promises of a three-hour …

Jan 30, 2026 Read →
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