Editorial note: September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. It is also Orange Shirt Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the devastation and painful legacy inflicted on Indigenous people in this country through the residential school system. Today is a day on which
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Kelly Colby announces her unexpected passing on September 26, 2023 of natural causes at the age of 45 years. Kelly will be lovingly remembered by her parents Maureen and Bob Bergeron and David Colby; siblings Matthew (Lisa) Colby, Katherine (Mark) Joyce,
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Editorial note: The following is a public letter from the Queen’s University Engineering Society regarding the cancellation of the annual Go Nuts event during orientation. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. The Engineering Society regrets the cancellation of the annual Go Nutz (sic) Orientation
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GRIFFITH, BRUCE WILLIAM 1948-2023 We are sad that Bruce has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, but relieved that he is finally pain free. He is missed by his wife Margaret (Ormerod), son James and his wife Sarah (Kelman), his grandchildren Gwen, Eli and Ava, his sister Connie (Rowe) and husband
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Gregg Martin RosenFebruary 22, 1959 – September 2, 2023 ROSEN, Gregg – Passed away suddenly Saturday, September 2nd, 2023.He is survived by his beloved wife, Marla, of 37 years. He is also survived by his loving family: daughter Samantha (Michael), son Cody (Mary), and daughter Alexis; grandchildren, Hudson and Beau;
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. As we enjoy these last couple weeks at the far end of summer, it’s hard to imagine that kids of all ages in our area will be lacing up the
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted op-ed piece regarding a City of Kingston draft bylaw which is open for public feedback until August 18, 2023. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. In a media release last month, the City of Kingston released an
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DUBRAS, Ann Rosemary (nee Luff) Ann died peacefully on Sunday, July 302023 at home in Ladner, BC in the back garden just as she envisioned it. She was surrounded by friends and family who loved her dearly. She is survived by Maurice Dubras (separated husband)her brother David Luff and Sister-in-Law
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter to the Editor in response to a recently-published article entitled “Opinion: Learner-to-lifeguard pipeline springs leaks, putting pool safety and accessibility at risk” (Thursday, Jul. 27, 2023). The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. I am writing in response to
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REYNOLDS, William (Bill) Derek November 19, 1947 – July 16, 2023. With great sadness Bill passed away at Providence Care Hospital with friends by his side on July 16,2023 in Kingston, Ontario. Bill was a kind, caring and talented man. As a photographer and author, he published several books on
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted opinion piece. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. We are members of Health Providers Against Poverty (HPAP) Kingston, writing in solidarity with encampment residents at Belle Park, as well as across the Katarokwi (Kingston) area. Our response
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter from the Give 30 Kingston campaign co-chairs. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. To the members of the Kingston community, On behalf of the Give 30 Kingston Team — including our partner, Partners in Mission Food
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