Dropbike season coming to an end
November 14, 2019
The snow is already piling up, and the end of November is right around the corner — and that means the City’s first full season offering Dropbikes is coming …
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KFPL appoints new Chief Librarian/CEO
November 13, 2019
While the position may be new to her, there’s not a lot about the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) new Chief Librarian and CEO, Laura Carter, isn’t familiar with. …
Rear-ending another vehicle in drive-thru results in arrest of impaired driver
November 13, 2019
It wasn’t severe hunger or impatience that caused a driver to rear-end another vehicle while waiting in line at a downtown drive-thru, but rather being impaired by alcohol, according …
Mural with Don Cherry at Svendsen Bros Automotive defaced
November 13, 2019
Those with Svendsen Bros Automotive arrived to work today to find the mural on the west side of their building had been defaced. The popular automotive shop on Front …
Childcare centre addresses ‘temporary suspension of services’
November 13, 2019
A popular downtown childcare centre has suspended operation at its Chapman Street location, according to a press release from Something Special Children’s Centre. The Centre’s Board of Directors indicate …
SIU investigating fatal Stone Mills shooting
November 13, 2019
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Stone Mills Township last night. At approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, …
City preparing mid-rise and tall building policy ahead of Official Plan changes
November 12, 2019
Planning staff with the City of Kingston have shared today that they are working towards a paper outlining proposed changes to the Official Plan regarding buildings four stories or …
CUPE: Something Special Children’s Centre to close during lockout
November 12, 2019
According to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3625, Something Special Children’s Centre “announced it will close without reason or a timeline for reopening.” The Local 3625 …
Pewter ornament collection to go on sale beginning next week
November 12, 2019
It wouldn’t be the holidays in Kingston without the release of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA)’s pewter ornament collection… At least, not for the past 26 years. …
Kingston Gymnastics Club athletes compete at the Women’s Artistic Tour Selection
November 12, 2019
It was a busy weekend for three of the gymnasts with Kingston Gymnastics Club, who travelled to Orangeville to compete. Kailyn Amey, Gracie McDonell, and Lena Stasak all attended …
Suspect flees after bank robbery in Kingston
November 12, 2019
Kingston Police are currently investigating following a bank robbery in Kingston’s west end. The robbery occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at the CIBC Banking …
‘Dust in the wind’: Lafarge Cement Plant contamination concerns Bath residents
November 12, 2019
Recently, the Canada Lafarge Cement Plant located three kilometres west of the Villiage of Bath, experienced a filter malfunction, expelling toxic cement dust referred to as ‘clinker’ into the …
November is Make A Will Month
November 12, 2019
Does the idea of creating a will fill you with trepidation? Or maybe you’re considering a Power of Attorney for your elderly parents? Estate planning doesn’t have to be …
Correctional Service Canada reports death of an inmate
November 12, 2019
An inmate has died while in the custody of Correctional Service Canada (CSC) at the Regional Treatment Centre at Millhaven Institution. According to CSC, the inmate, John Andrews, 72, …
Kingston remembers
November 11, 2019
For many, it is a time to think of loved ones who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, be that decades ago or currently serving. Remembrance Day holds a …