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Kingston mayoral candidates discuss their priorities ahead of municipal election

October 23, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Municipal Election Day is quickly approaching, and four candidates are vying to become Kingston’s next Mayor. CFRC reached out…

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Treat Accessibly Halloween Village returns to Kingston for third year

October 23, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Halloween is right around the corner, but for some children, the traditional trick-or-treating experience can come with barriers, from…

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Kingston Police Board chair pushes for body-worn cameras, citing accountability, transparency

October 21, 2026

By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Kingston Police officers could be one step closer to wearing body cameras if a motion brought forward by Kingston Police…

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Two November fundraising events offer the community an opportunity to support thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals.

October 21, 2026

KINGSTON, ON — When excavation began for a new development in Kingston, workers made an unexpected discovery: nests containing live snapping turtle hatchlings. The project from which the hatchlings were rescued, in…

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“This is a win”: 928 Sydenham Road shelter six-month review shows positive impact, highlights ongoing need for support

October 20, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. A six-month review of Kingston’s emergency shelter at 928 Sydenham Road has found positive results. The facility, operated by…

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City to explore purchase options for Kingston Racquet Centre amid financial pressures

October 20, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The City of Kingston will explore options to support the continued operation of the Kingston Racquet Centre as the…

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Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter 2026

October 16, 2026

Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter United Way KFL&A’s annual coat drive runs Oct 17 - Nov 16 Kingston, ON (October 16, 2026) – As temperatures…

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12,550 Walleye Released into Westport’s Sand Lake

October 14, 2026

Sand Lake in Westport received a major boost to its walleye population on Sept. 24, when the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), with support from volunteers from the…

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Council pushes awareness of rules surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters amid growing safety concerns

October 8, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council is boosting efforts to publicize existing rules respecting e-bikes and e-scooters in response to safety concerns. Councillor Ryan…

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Kingston City Council pushes back against VIA Rail Eastern Ontario service cuts

October 8, 2026

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council is pushing back against VIA Rail’s latest service changes, unanimously supporting a motion calling for the Crown corporation…

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