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Medical Officer gives September Public Health update
October 1, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist This week, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health held its first fall meeting after a summer…
City of Kingston - Intersection construction beginning at Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and Elmwood Street
October 1, 2024
To improve safety and access for the new Canadian Tire development at the corner of Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and Bath Road, Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd. has contracted…
Kingston musicians take on POP Montreal festival
September 30, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Musicians from Kingston took center stage on Friday night in Montreal as two festivals collaborated for an evening showcasing artists from…
Brush and Leaf Collection Season Gets Underway in Kingston
September 29, 2024
Plan your fall yard work around the City’s brush and leaf collection! This year, brush collection will begin on Oct. 1, and leaf collection starts on Nov. 4. View the…
City of Kingston - Weekly traffic report: Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
September 29, 2024
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you. Ministry of Transportation Pavement rehabilitations will take place along Hwy…
Kingston Climate Justice Coalition launches advocacy efforts with Town Hall this weekend
September 29, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The newly formed Kingston Climate Justice Coalition will be kicking off their advocacy efforts with a Kingston Climate…
New ABA clinic launching in Kingston to support children
September 28, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News On Saturday, The Children's Wellness Centre in Kingston is hosting the grand opening of a new Pediatric Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)…
New online resource helps victims of violence navigate supports, services
September 28, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist “When you’re in the midst of a situation that involves abuse or violence, it is understandable to feel as though…
Gananoque to start search for new police chief
September 28, 2024
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brockville Recorder and Times Gananoque Police Chief Scott Gee has resigned from the town police service, effective Jan. 1. Gee is now joining…
Research led by Queen's prof shines light on unsustainable reliance on nursing agencies
September 27, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News New research led by Queen's nursing professor Dr. Joan Almost has revealed that public healthcare spending on nursing agencies has ballooned…