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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter to the Editor in response to a recently-published article entitled “No spike in respiratory-related illnesses in KFL&A emergency rooms over winter holiday.” (Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023). The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. I wish to provide some commentary
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Canada’s long-term care sector was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rapidly climbing patient deaths, a lack of safety provisions coupled with already-precarious employment and difficult working conditions took its toll on the mental health of health care workers. Yet, wellness in the long-term care sector is rarely discussed. Distress
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Editorial note: The following is an article submitted by The Steel Spirit, a platform for veteran and first responder artists, on a Kingston-based veteran’s experiences in combatting PTSD with art projects. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. I needed something to fill that void.
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted opinion piece on one Kingstonian’s experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of her dogs in it. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. As the evolution of COVID chugs along like an overloaded Mumbai
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On Friday, November 25, 2022, Anne Louise (Lynch) Chiarelli died peacefully at home in Kingston, Ont., following her courageous journey with cancer. She was born July 27, 1953, in Belleville, Ont. Anne is survived by: daughter Selina Chiarelli of Kingston; son Liam Chiarelli of Vancouver, BC; grandchildren Rune and Jade
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As Canadians, we have the privilege of universal health care, yet most people don’t realize that there is no universal access to that health care. This is due in part to the size and geography of the country. Imagine living in Hearst, Ontario, and being diagnosed with cancer. Then imagine
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Retired Corrections Officer Patrick “Paddy” Millar passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in his 69th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Janet. Survived by his children Bob (Tammy), Patrick (Carly) and Sara (Matt). Dear grandfather of Joshua (Bridget), Jordon, Deakin, Kailyn and Leah and great-grandfather of Rhyven, Daxton,
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter to the Editor in response to a recently-published submitted op/ed article entitled ‘Opinion: Kingston’s Sleeping Cabin debate’ (Monday, Oct. 17, 2022). The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. We would like to thank the Social Planning Council
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Marijana Matovic, loving and beloved wife of 33 years, passed away on September 11, 2022 at the age of 58. She left a lasting and profound impact in our community and will be missed by many. Let us celebrate her deep love and care for others, love of life and
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted op/ed article. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Former Mayor, Councillors join current candidates and concerned citizens in push for funding transparency Transparency and accountability are important values that are much discussed in politics. According to veteran
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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. For the past year, Kingston has been debating ‘sleeping cabins’ for people who are homeless, the funding from the City, and where the cabins should be located. We seem
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter to the Editor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Editor, Look at one degree of climate warming: Fiona, Ian, the Pakistan floods, heat domes, droughts, tornadoes in Eastern Ontario, the Fort MacMurray wildfires. This slow motion
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