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Kingston Buskers Rendezvous Grand Finale ends in tie for People's Choice
July 14, 2025
The Twins’ Trip and Richard Filby celebrate their People’s Choice Awards at Kingston Buskers Rendezvous – photo credit @garrettelliott [Kingston, Ontario – July 14, 2025] Kingston Buskers Rendezvous came to…
Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary donation marks return to pre-Covid numbers
July 14, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their 120th Annual General Meeting last week, the Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary donated $314,650 to Kingston Health Sciences…
The Kingston Symphony invites you to Feel the Music with its 2025-2026 concert season
July 10, 2025
The Kingston Symphony is excited to announce its 2025-2026 concert season. This season's lineup is simply outstanding and there are so many opportunities for you to be captivated by the…
Tyendinaga lawyer charged with sex assault appears in court
July 10, 2025
When a lawyer is accused of a serious crime in his hometown, things become complicated. This was evident when Gregory Castellano, a Tyendinaga-based lawyer accused of sexual assault, appeared in…
Buskers After Dark Returns to Light Up Friday Night at Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
July 9, 2025
Kingston, ON – [Wednesday, July 9, 2025] – After an unforgettable debut last year, Buskers After Dark is back for its second year— this time lighting up Friday night of…
Kingston Buskers Rendezvous Expands Children's Programming with Exciting New "Juggle Junction"
July 7, 2025
Kingston, ON – [Monday, July 7, 2025] – Thanks to generous support from the Experience Ontario program, the 2025 Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is expanding its family-friendly offerings with a full…
Annual Backpack Program encourages community to help local children and youth
July 7, 2025
Annual Backpack Program encourages community to help local children and youth United Way collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to set students up for success KINGSTON, ON (July…
Cacomistle rescued by Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre after accidental trip from Mexico to Canada
July 4, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee recently cared for an unexpected visitor after a cacomistle, a small mammal native…
South East Health Unit unveils art honouring Indigenous voices and perspectives in health care
July 3, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist On Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025, the South East Health Unit (SEHU) unveiled new commissioned artwork by Indigenous artist Judi Montgomery…
Frontenac Park closed to public for expansion of day services at Adelaide Street Shelter
July 2, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. As of today, Frontenac Park will be temporarily closed to the public for the expansion of day services at…