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KHSC announces Dr. Doris Jabs as Rose of Hope Clinical Chair in Breast Health
August 27, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, the Kingstonist Dr. Doris Jabs is the new Rose of Hope Clinical Chair in Breast Health at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC),…
Cantabile Choirs of Kingston launches 30th Anniversary Season
August 27, 2025
Kingston, August 25, 2025 — Cantabile Choirs of Kingston is proud to announce the launch of its 30th Anniversary Season, a milestone year that celebrates three decades of musical excellence,…
Local indie band Kasador closes out final Promenade of the year with free concert – September 13th
August 27, 2025
Kingston, ON – [Wednesday, August 27, 2025] – On Saturday, September 13th, Princess Street will once again transform into a pedestrian-only playground for the final Princess Street Promenade of the…
Kingston Health Sciences becomes first hospital in Canada to acquire AI tool to diagnose coronary artery disease
August 25, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has become the first hospital in Canada to implement HeartFlow , an AI-powered tool…
Council rejects student housing proposal for 92 Napier Road in close vote
August 18, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. A controversial proposal for a 40-room student housing development at 92 Napier Road was narrowly defeated in a razor-thin…
Council passes motion to boost response to extreme heat
August 17, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their most recent meeting, council unanimously approved a motion for Kingston to develop an enhanced Community Heat Response…
Council urges provincial government to address impact of heritage designation on insurance
August 17, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council is urging the Ontario government to investigate why some insurance companies are increasing premiums or denying coverage for…
Council passes speed limit reduction and additional measures to protect turtles on Highway 2 East
August 17, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their Tuesday night meeting, council unanimously passed a motion to enhance turtle protection along a stretch of Highway…
Failing fields, dry wells: Eastern Ontario’s summer of drought
August 14, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist There are many positives about rural living, but being closer to Mother Nature also means being more reliant on her.…
Gananoque council briefs
August 13, 2025
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Short-term stay proposed above Gananoque storefront GANANOQUE — A health and wellness shop in downtown Gananoque will soon be welcoming overnight guests above…