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Three people charged with multiple offences after fleeing OPP

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failure to comply with undertaking, Highway 401, improper licence plates, obstructing a peace officer, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), possession of property obtained by crime, Possession of Schedule 1 Substance, possession of weapon for dangerous purposes, tire deflation device

Three people were charged after fleeing an OPP traffic stop on Highway 401 near Napanee. At approximately 8 p.m. on

Community History News

Graeme Watson recognized with Volunteer Service Award of Excellence

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Awards of Excellence, Graeme Watson, Murney Tower Museum, OMA annual conference, Ontario Museum Association (OMA), virtual conference, volunteer, Volunteer Service Award of Excellence

The Ontario Museum Association (OMA) presented the OMA Awards of Excellence 2020 at the OMA’s first virtual Conference, on Thursday,

Community Health News

Limited supply of radon test kits available online this year

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments homeowners, KFLA homeowners, KFLA Public Health, purchase online, radon, radon test kits, radon testing

Homeowners in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) area are encouraged to test their homes for radon. According

MPP Kramp announces COVID-19 funding for H-L&A communities

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments COVID-19, COVID-19 relief, government investment, Hastings-Lennox & Addington, infrastructure, infrastructure projects, MPP Daryl Kramp

The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million in Hastings and Lennox and Addington County infrastructure projects to assist in

City Events News

City reminds residents to fall back and check life safety alarms this weekend

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments change batteries, City of Kingston, CO detectors, fall back, Kingston Fire and Rescue, life safety alarms, smoke detectors, time change

The City of Kingston reminds residents to set their clocks back one hour this weekend. Daylight saving ends in the

Campus Community Entertainment Music News

CFRC annual fundraiser kicks off with The Savage Family Band

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments annual fundraiser, CFRC Radio, community funding, fundraising drive, in studio performances, local media, Queens University, Savage Family Band, Shortwave Theatre Festival

On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen’s University is launching its 15th Annual Funding Drive. The station

ALCDSB funding approved for new build at Our Lady of Mount Carmel site

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Amherstview, French Immersion and English dual track, Kingston west Elementary School, Ministry of Education, new build, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Woodhaven subdivision

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) has announced that the Ministry of Education has approved funding to

SIU clears police after man’s death in Kingston fast food incident

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments fast food incident, Kingston Police, no criminal offence, no reasonable grounds, officers cleared, SIU report, Special Investigations Unit (SIU)

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has determined no officer commited a criminal offence in connection with the death of a

City leaf collection starts next week

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments brush collection, City of Kingston, composting, lawn trimmings, leaf collection, leaves, yard waste

As the City of Kingston’s brush collection ends this week, the City’s leaf collection program will begin next week, starting

Books & Lit News

Local poets wanted for mentorship sessions with Poet Laureate

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments emerging or practising poets, Jason Heroux, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), mentorship sessions, one-on-one sessions, Poet Laureate, poetry

Kingston Frontenac Public Library is looking for six emerging or practising poets aged 14 or older who are interested in

ALCDSB Student Trustees take Oath of Office at October Board Meeting

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 2020/2021 school year, Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Mikaela Dewey, Ministry of Education, oath of office, Ontario Student Trustees Association, representing student body, Student Trustees

For the first time ever, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) welcomes two Student Trustees for the

Nominate local heroes for the YMCAs Peace Medal Awards

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments acts of kindness, local heroes, nominate local heroes, nominations being accepted, Peace Medal Awards, promoting peace, recognize volunteers, strong community, YMCA of Eastern Ontario, YMCA Peace Awards

Every year, YMCAs across Canada recognize people who volunteer their time and effort to make our communities better places to

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