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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month highlights new activities and opportunities in Napanee area
January 12, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, during which the Alzheimer Society encourages individuals and organizations across Canada to learn more about…
Kingston police respond to photo of cruiser in accessible spot
January 12, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Kingston Police released a statement addressing a photo that circulated online that captured a city police cruiser parked in an accessible…
Community members gather to envision the best future for Lemoine Point Farm
January 11, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. On Tuesday, January 9, community members gathered at Centre 70 to brainstorm ideas for the future of Lemoine…
St. Lawrence College Welcomes New Senior Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
January 10, 2024
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to welcome Erin Farrell to its executive team as the new Senior Vice-President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Erin will begin her…
Snow Social Set to Take Over Sydenham in South Frontenac
January 9, 2024
There will be snow much fun on Saturday, January 20 when South Frontenac Township’s Snow Social takes over the village of Sydenham, just 20 minutes north of Kingston. This free…
New poll paints worrying picture for Kingston’s hospital staffing crisis
January 9, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. Late last week CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU/CUPE) presented the worrying findings of a new poll…
Kingston Economic Development partners with local libraries to provide business resources to community
January 8, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. Kicking off 2024 programming, Kingston Economic Development and Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) have partnered up to bring…
Pitch your big idea for the 2024 Mayor’s Innovation Challenge
January 8, 2024
Do you know a student with a big idea to make Kingston a better place? Encourage them to apply for the 2024 Mayor’s Innovation Challenge! In partnership with Queen’s University,…
Businesses band together to vanquish vandalism in downtown Kingston
January 5, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com A recent spree of vandalism left downtown Kingston businesses and building owners feeling less than festive over the holidays as…
Weekly Traffic Report: Jan. 5 to 11
January 5, 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…