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First responders demonstrate successful teamwork in Napanee waterfall rescue
March 25, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A man who drove his car into the river above the Napanee Falls this past weekend was saved by a…
Kingston Police thank partners, students for St. Paddy's Day co-operation
March 25, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in the University District was a big party, but not a bad one, according to the…
Return of Aberdeen St. party: Queen’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations result in over $45K in fines
March 24, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston’s recent St. Patrick’s Day celebrations saw over 4,000 students partying in the university district, marking a notable return…
Kingston Police to present budget status update to board
March 23, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Kingston Police will present an Operating Budget Status Update to the Kingston Police Services Board at its monthly meeting on…
Accused in fatal boat crash retains new, well-known lawyers
March 23, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A renowned Toronto law firm has taken over the case of Matthew Splinter, the man charged in a fatal boat…
Kingston Police Community Volunteers are 'invaluable,' chief says
March 23, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist According to a new report, the Kingston Police Community Volunteers (KPCV) are vital to the city's security and safety. Kingston…
Withdrawal of Memorial Centre soccer stadium proposal sparks relief and hope for future alternatives
March 20, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The proposal for a FIFA-grade soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Center has been officially withdrawn, ending a contentious debate…
PELASS transitional housing program partners with local landlords to address homelessness
March 18, 2025
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services is putting the adage “you can never go home again” to the test. Through…
Council urges federal government to safeguard “Alcatraz of the North” (aka Kingston Penitentiary) from potential development
March 13, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last meeting, Council unanimously passed a motion advocating for the future of Kingston Penitentiary, urging the federal…
Council votes down proposal from Limestone City Co-operative Housing project
March 13, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Limestone City Co-operative Housing (LCCH) was turned down by council at their meeting last week. It was decided the…