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Feds announce over $3.4 million investment in eastern Ontario life sciences sector
February 24, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Thanks to the federal government, the life sciences in eastern Ontario have received a much-needed boost. On Wednesday, Feb. 19,…
Council approves ‘shop local’ campaign in face of U.S. tariff threats
February 24, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their meeting on Tuesday night, Kingston City Council voted in favour of a motion to develop a ‘shop…
Kingston Police chief releases use of force report for 2024
February 24, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist The Ministry of the Solicitor General requires use of force statistics to monitor and assess police conduct, ensure accountability, and…
Kingston agencies unite to support local businesses affected by U.S-Canada trade
February 20, 2025
Kingston, Ontario - Five Kingston organizations have come together to address the impact that evolving U.S.-Canada relations and potential tariffs may have on local businesses. Tourism Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners,…
Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team and partners connect over 13,000 residents to primary care
February 20, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT) has announced that over 13,000 residents across the region…
Kingston Welcomes Media Industry Insiders to KCFF25, Feb. 26 – March 2
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, ON (Feb. 20, 2025) – Canadian film and media leaders descend upon Kingston next week for industry events at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF25), it was announced today.…
Kingston School of Art says goodbye to home of 31 years due to financial challenges
February 19, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After 31 years of providing arts programming from their location at the corner of Princess St. and Victoria St.,…
Preliminary budget presented to L&A County
February 19, 2025
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver Delving into finances, Lennox and Addington County staff presented a $112.98 million preliminary budget to council on Feb. 12. $37.8…
Kingston celebrates Warm Hearts Day to support homeless on Valentine’s Day
February 16, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. This Valentine’s Day, Kingston is launching Warm Hearts Day , a grassroots initiative aimed at helping residents experiencing homelessness.…
Council moves to set cooling standard for residential rental units
February 16, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston councillors have decided to move forward with a motion to establish a maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius…