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Five Kingston life sciences companies receive federal funding
February 8, 2026
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Five early stage companies in Kingston are sharing more than $280,000 in federal funding through the Helix Funding program delivered by the Kingston…
South Frontenac says no to high-speed rail line through Township
February 5, 2026
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The Township of South Frontenac has become the first municipality to officially, and unanimously, vote against being included in a high-speed…
Smaller space, continued services: Napanee Council supports amended Southeast Public Health lease
February 5, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Residents will continue to have access to local vaccine clinics and well water testing after the Council of the Town…
Canadian Museum of Health Care partners with Cinema Society of Kingston for medical horror film series
February 4, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. A unique collaboration between two Kingston cultural organizations is bringing medical history and classic horror cinema together at The…
‘Spirit of Winter’ festival returns to downtown for a second year
January 30, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After a successful debut last winter , Spirit of Winter is back for its second year, once again transforming…
LDSB to host Black History Month community event Feb. 4 at LCVI
January 28, 2026
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver February is Black History Month, and to celebrate this month the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and the LCVI Student…
CFRC 101.9 FM Announces 2026 Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence
January 26, 2026
CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to announce the 2026 Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence Lineup. This year's Residents are: Atiari Sam the Band Luke Barry Kyra Lumpfish Stay tuned for upcoming interviews…
Napanee bylaw case adjourned after respondents fail to file sworn evidence
January 26, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A Superior Court judge has adjourned a bylaw enforcement application brought by the Town of Greater Napanee, after finding that…
Putting Kingston on the map: how Alto and the feds will decide high-speed rail route
January 26, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist As the federal government advances its plans for a high-speed rail network linking Ontario and Quebec, Kingston finds itself in…
Illness breaks out in beleaguered Ontario First Nation
January 23, 2026
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Health tests at Kashechewan First Nation, which is already in a state of emergency due to water contamination, show a widespread outbreak of…