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Hospital workers say they "dread" going to work
January 5, 2024
Hospital workers say they "dread" going to work By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Unions representing Ontario's hospital workers say nearly half their members are "dreading" going…
Public meeting to discuss the future of Lemoine Point Farm
January 5, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. A public meeting is being hosted next week to discuss the future of Lemoine Point Farm. Lemoine Point…
'Growing Up Human' returns, spotlighting bullying awareness and resources
January 5, 2024
Growing Up Human, a collaborative initiative between the Child and Adolescent Development Research Group at Queen’s University and Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), is set to return in 2024. The…
90 per cent of Kingston hospital workers lack confidence in province's health care plans
January 5, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A new poll paints a grim picture of patient care in Kingston’s hospitals, with 43 per cent of staff saying…
Gananoque rejects UKHF funding request
January 3, 2024
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brockville Recorder and Times Earlier this month, Gananoque council voted against a funding commitment to the University Hospitals Hospital's Kingston Foundation (UHKF). The…
81-year-old accused of 'heinous' sexual assault makes 37th court appearance this year, still no bail hearing
January 2, 2024
Story By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kingstonist.com Accused cold case rapist Lawrence Serson has been in court 37 times since his arrest last January, but his case…
Student organization happy with changes to international student regulations
January 2, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The Canadian government recently announced revised requirements for international students planning to study in Canada, and the changes have received mixed…
Del Blakney to be New Fire Chief in South Frontenac Township
January 2, 2024
South Frontenac Township is starting out the new year with a new Fire Chief. Del Blakney will be joining South Frontenac Fire and Rescue as the new Director of Emergency…
Alight at Night attendance milestone reached
January 2, 2024
By Phillip Blancher, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Morrisburg Leader MORRISBURG – The region’s largest wintertime tourist attraction reached a historic milestone – 750,000 visitors. The Alight at Night festival…
New Year's to affect City and Utilities Kingston services
December 30, 2023
City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston services and facilities will be affected by New Year's as outlined below. K-Town Countdown brought to you by Canada Royal Milk will be…