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Kingston to build nearly 900 houses in 3 years with federal funding
January 19, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The City of Kingston and Government of Canada announced an agreement to fast track the building of close to 900 homes.…
Artfest Ontario enters a new era; longtime Director moves on to new projects
January 18, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. Artfest Ontario is entering a new era, with a new team behind the festival this year after the…
Cart based waste collection survey now open
January 18, 2024
Let’s talk trash! The City of Kingston is seeking input from residents regarding the move to a cart-based waste collection program . Throughout the fall, staff gathered early feedback from…
Rally in Kingston marks 100 days of devastation in Gaza
January 17, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News A crowd gather in Kingston's Market Square on Sunday afternoon to mark 100 days since violence and destruction skyrocketed in Israel…
Kingston Police report 2,000 more calls in 2023 than previous year
January 17, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Kingston Police reported over 2,000 more calls for service in 2023 than they had in 2022, a 4.7 per cent…
Protect your collector: Follow these winter waste set-out guidelines
January 17, 2024
Snowbanks and winter weather make collecting household waste more challenging for collectors. This winter, help protect your collector from injury by placing your garbage, recycling boxes and green bins where…
Author talk with Aric McBay: Inversion and the art of climate storytelling
January 16, 2024
Discover a fresh perspective on climate awareness through the captivating storytelling of local author and activist Aric McBay as he discusses his latest book, Inversion, at a talk hosted by…
Healthcare professionals advocate for new Nurse Practitioner led clinic in Kingston
January 16, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, under the Local Journalism Initiative. A group of Nurse Practitioners and allied healthcare professionals are advocating to open a Nurse Practitioner led clinic…
Civilian staff at military bases walk off job
January 16, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Civilian employees working on military bases in Ontario and Quebec are on the picket lines this week after negotiations with their…
Weekly Traffic Report: Jan. 12 to 18
January 12, 2024
Please note that the winter parking ban will be in effect as of Jan. 1, 2024. Motorists are advised that overnight on-street parking is not permitted during the months of…