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Province to take over maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway
December 18, 2024
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ROCKPORT – The Ontario government is assuming direct responsibility for the annual maintenance and rehabilitation of the Thousand Islands Parkway. The move, aimed…
Islanders continue to advocate for better ferry service as the Wolfe Islander IV remains out of commission
December 13, 2024
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Last week, the Wolfe Islander IV was taken out of service after sustaining damage, stranding travelers for over 12…
New supportive options available as 234 Brock St. re-opens with seven new suites
December 13, 2024
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Community service organization Lionhearts Inc. is expanding its supportive housing program with seven new units now ready to welcome…
Local production company preparing to build $20M film studio in 2025
December 13, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Local production company Branded To Film is aiming to break ground on a $20M film studio in 2025,…
Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health to merge with two neighbouring health agencies
December 12, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The boards of health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFLAPH), Hastings Prince Edward Public…
Providence Care begins hiring for Kingston’s first hospice residence
December 12, 2024
Kingston, ON – Providence Care is thrilled to announce that hiring is now underway for Kingston’s first hospice residence, set to open winter, 2025. This milestone marks an exciting step…
MPP, Council urge province to reconsider repayment demand of Kingston doctor; premier, health minister keep mum
December 11, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Support for Kingston's Dr. Elaine Ma continues to snowball in the City of Kingston and the Ontario legislature. Member of…
Final report recommends city not move forward with controversial Biosolids and Biogas Facility at Knox Farm
December 10, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. In a report released on Friday it was revealed that Utilities Kingston is not recommending the City move…
Doctors warn ruling dangerous for Ontario, rally behind Kingston physician
December 9, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A petition supporting Kingston family doctor Dr. Elaine Ma gained over 1,000 signatures in the first 24 hours after Dr.…
Councillor receives reprimand and pay suspension for information leak
December 8, 2024
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism initiative Reporter. After an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner, it was decided that Counc. Jeff McLaren will receive a reprimand and…