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Nominate an outstanding volunteer for the 2024 Civic Awards
March 18, 2024
Do you know someone making a positive impact in the community? Nominate them for a City of Kingston Civic Award, and together let's celebrate their contributions. Nominations are open for…
Queen's Grad Club facing uncertainty with rising costs
March 17, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The Grad Club has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to combat multiple factors that the Board of Directors say are causing…
Weekly Traffic Report: March 15 to 21
March 16, 2024
Reduced load restrictions are in effect in Kingston as of Feb. 26. Heavy trucks and loads are restricted on City roads, where posted. These restrictions help reduce damage to roads…
QUEEN’S STUDENT GROUP MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING DISABILITY
March 15, 2024
For a passionate group of Queen’s students, their involvement in coursework alone is not enough to fulfill their desire to give back in a big way, enrich their undergraduate experience…
Kingston Council makes huge splash with aquatics spending
March 15, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com Kingston City Council took a dive into the deep end on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, surfacing with several swimming puns,…
'Home sweet home'? Kingston tenants' experiences can be sour, survey finds
March 15, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kingstonist.com It is said that home is where the heart is, but according to a new survey of tenants in Kingston, the…
Five Kingston area softball officials suspended for the season
March 15, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kingstonist.com According to a recent decision by Softball Ontario, five local coaches and officials have been suspended for the 2024 season. A…
City of Kingston to enforce daytime camping ban
March 15, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Starting April 2, the City of Kingston will be enforcing its Parks Use Bylaw (2009-76) , meaning that tents and temporary shelters in…
Kingston prepares to jump into St. Patrick’s Day weekend
March 15, 2024
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The city has been hard at work preparing for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations set to take place this weekend.…
Kingston Board of Health supports water flouridation
March 15, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kingstonist.com After a presentation highlighting the critical increase in childhood tooth decay in the region, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A)…