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Campbellford hospital welcomes Peterborough dermatologist to run outpatient clinic
March 9, 2024
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kawartha Now From psoriasis to suspected skin cancers, Municipality of Trent Hills residents with a variety of dermatological concerns can look to a…
Fire Chief Urges Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Burning this Spring
March 8, 2024
South Frontenac’s Fire Chief is asking residents to play it safe this spring and avoid unnecessary open air burns. Del Blakney, who took over the reins as the new Fire…
St. Lawrence College Offers Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bridge Programs – part of a provincial effort to upskill more nurses
March 8, 2024
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to contribute to provincial initiatives to help Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) become Registered Nurses (RNs) by offering two bridging programs, each with flexible online…
University District Safety Initiative in effect ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
March 8, 2024
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, the City of Kingston Bylaw Enforcement team, Kingston Fire & Rescue and community partners are once again emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and…
Weekly Traffic Report: March 8 to 14
March 8, 2024
Reduced load restrictions are in effect in Kingston as of February 26. Heavy trucks and loads are restricted on City roads, where posted. These restrictions help reduce damage to roads…
Board of Health hears Merger Committee meeting summary
March 7, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At its most recent meeting, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health heard an update from KFL&A Medical Officer…
City Council calls on provincial and federal governments to step up in healthcare
March 7, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While the City of Kingston is looking for proactive ways to address the family doctor shortage that has resulted in massive lineups and…
Community health update highlights importance of immunizations
March 7, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, provided his monthly community update to…
Board of Health 'strongly oppose' closure of Kingston's Public Health Ontario lab
March 7, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health passed a motion at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, to…
Kingston Health Sciences Centre receives national accolades
March 7, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has been recognized by several publications as a top hospital and employer. In a media release, KHSC brought…