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Sisters of Providence, Providence Care and Community Partners Announce Next Chapter for Providence Manor Site
June 3, 2026
KINGSTON, ON — The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul , Providence Care, and the Friends of Providence Commons are proud to announce planning is underway to redevelop…
The Urban Boundary Deferral a Significant Win for Local Climate Activists
June 1, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. As previously reported , the recent deferral of a final version of the City of Kingston’s Official Plan was…
Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario
May 30, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council passed a motion at their last meeting requesting the federal and provincial governments take steps towards establishing a…
Quinte Health and Providence Care announce transition of regional dementia behavioural supports
May 28, 2026
BELLEVILLE, ON — Quinte Health and Providence Care are announcing plans to transition the care and services people receive from the Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU) at Quinte Health to…
‘Exactly the wrong message’: Ma, Hsu criticize province after latest OHIP defeat
May 28, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Kingstonist Kingston and the Islands Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Ted Hsu says Ontario should stop prolonging its legal dispute with…
Judge dismisses abuse of process challenge in fatal Bobs Lake boating case
May 27, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A Superior Court judge has dismissed an abuse of process application brought by Matthew Splinter, thereby rejecting defence arguments that…
KFPL Isabel Turner Branch Grand Reopening June 6
May 27, 2026
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) invites the community to attend the Grand Re-Opening of the Isabel Turner Branch (935 Gardiners Rd), on Saturday, June 6, from 1:00 to 4:00…
City Council receives the Francophone Working Group (Groupe de travail francophone) Mid-Term Report
May 27, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Francophone Working Group – represented by Vice-Chair Laurianne Montpetit, the Executive Director of Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario, Conseil…
Council notes: encampment protocol remains the same for summer of 2026
May 27, 2026
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver The Town of Greater Napanee Council convened on May 26 for a Regular Meeting. Among the items presented to council…
City of Kingston’s Official Plan Completion Delayed to 2027
May 23, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The adoption of the city of Kingston’s official plan was moved to 2027 at May 19th’s council meeting, following…