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We want to make sure that readers have access to current updates as quickly as possible. This page will provide the latest updates we have on COVID-19 in Kingston as well as updates regarding closures being done to encourage social distancing to help stop the spread of this virus.This page
Read more Students at Holy Cross Secondary School in Kingston’s west end had their day disrupted when the school was placed on ‘lockdown’ following an incident involving a weapon. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, when, according to Kingston Police, a staff member at the school
Read more The day after putting its Transitional Care Centre on a COVID-19 watch, Providence Care has officially declared an outbreak at the facility. According to Providence Care, the number of cases at the Transitional Care Centre grew from one case yesterday, to five cases among patients and one staff member case
Read more Perhaps you wanted to gift your loved one an iPad or surprise your kids with a new Xbox gaming console this year. Or maybe you’re finally ready to reward yourself with a shiny new car this holiday season. Well, you might want to rethink that wish list. With the current
Read more Well over $2 million worth of contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution over a week, from Nov. 16 to Nov. 23, 2021. According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the seized items included tobacco, drugs (marijuana and shatter), cell phones and cell phone accessories. The
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While winter doesn’t officially arrive until December 21, winter weather has already hit the Kingston area. The City of Kingston, alongside Utilities Kingston and Kingston Fire & Rescue, is reminding residents of ways to stay safe during the winter season. In a media release, the organizations provided the following winter-related
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The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is holding a Navigating the News talk on Climate Change this month. The live Zoom event is offered twice in December to accommodate schedules. “Floods, forest fires, drought and heatwaves: climate events are happening frequently, with many conflicting opinions and perspectives in media. How
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On Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, Frontenac Paramedics will hold their 10th annual Fill-an-Ambulance Food Drive to benefit clients of Partners in Mission food bank. The event will take place at FreshCo., 2327 Princess Street. According to a media release, Frontenac Paramedics volunteers will be at the store all day collecting
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Indoor social activities and misrecognition of symptoms have contributed to Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s new all-time high of 304 active cases of COVID-19, which was noted on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) at Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH), gave
Read more Providence Care has declared a COVID-19 watch at its transitional care centre after a patient there tested positive for the virus. The watch was declared just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. According to Providence Care, a COVID-19 watch is “a heightened form of COVID-19 surveillance, which includes
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Officers from the South Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Round Lake Road in South Frontenac Township. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, officers responded to the report of a single motor vehicle collision. According to
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At their last meeting, the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Board of Trustees discussed and approved a motion regarding allowing staff to bring their face masks to work, providing those masks are approved by Health Canada. The previous Notice of Motion presented by Trustee Robin Hutcheon stated, “That Limestone District
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The following is a submitted open letter to the City of Kingston Planning Committee from a group of residents concerned about the proposed plans for the Johnson Street Corridor at Portsmouth Avenue. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Planning Committee, The intent of
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