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Howe Island Recycle

Howe Island Recycle - "Please note that effective January 1, 2024, the Municipality will no longer be taking refundable items/bottles at the Howe Island Recycle Depot. You will be responsible to return those items to the appropriate location".   

Drifting Ice - Be Prepared and Plan Ahead

Here are some specific strategies and resources residents of Frontenac Islands can consider preparing for potential ferry delays due to drifting ice:

1. Developing a Comprehensive Emergency Plan

• Spring is getting closer, and the ICE will begin to DRIFT. This drifting ice can impact the ferry operations.
• Give yourself lots of time to get to your destination if you are traveling. Ice conditions can change quickly and thus impacting on ferry operations.

2. Identifying Accommodation Options

• Do you have...

Flood Watch Updated for Cataraqui Region

Cataraqui Conservation has updated the current flood watch for inland lakes are streams. 

News Release 

Media contact for more information:
Krista Fazackerley
Communications & Education Supervisor
613-546-4228 ext. 243
kfazackerley@crca.ca

Ad-Hoc Ferry and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

Ad-Hoc Ferry and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
Resident Representatives (5) from Wolfe Island

The Township of Frontenac Islands is seeking five (5) Wolfe Island resident representatives to serve on an Ad-Hoc Ferry and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Committee. This committee’s purpose is to review, assess, and provide advice to Council regarding ferry service reliability, contingency planning, and emergency medical access affecting residents.

Who Should Apply

We welcome...

Notice: March 10 - Frontenac Howe Islander Docks Rehabilitation

Update received from the County of Frontenac:

Received an update about the projected ferry service interruptions related to the Howe Island County ferry docks rehabilitation project: 

• An additional full-closure will be required to complete the work. It is scheduled for Monday, March 30 from 10 pm to Thursday April 2 at 2 pm.
• This work involves the rehabilitation of the ferry docks at both the island and mainland sides.
• Construction is scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2026.
• A mainland detour...