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The YGK Artisan Market’s spring market goes virtual

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments artisans, artists, Blaize R., Canadian Cancer Society, COVID-19, entrepreneurs, fathers day, Jessica Pecore, Kingston, makers, online market, Ravlin Roy, shop local, spring market, support local businesses, virtual, YGK Artisan Market

YGK Artisan Market’s mission is bringing community together by supporting shopping local and giving back to local charities. Run by

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Fusix picks up where Computer Depot left off

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments cloud services, Computer Depot, computer repairs, computers, custom computers, Fusix, Fusix Corp, heritage building, IT Services, Kingston, network cabling, network management, private networks, refurbished computers, VoIP, web hosting

Have you heard of Fusix Corporation? They’re a computer store and network cabling business, among other things. Fusix’s recently-opened storefront

Community Family News

Doula Support Foundation launching Birth Story Contest 2020

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Birth Stories, Birth Story Contest, birthing, childbirth education classes, COVID-19, Doula Support Foundation, doulas, Kingston, pandemic, postpartum services

In the midst of this pandemic uncertainty, the Doula Support Foundation (DSF), a local non-profit, is launching the second edition of their Birth

KFPL asking community to share their COVID-19 pandemic stories

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments community collection, coronavirus, COVID-19, Kimberly Sutherland-Mills, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), library programming, pandemic, StoryMe, storytelling

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all in different ways. Parents are struggling to help with distance learning — many

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Great local gifts just in time for Mother’s Day

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 1000 Islands Soap Company, Chartreuse Flower Works, Cher-Mere, Coco Chocolate, contactless delivery, curbside pick up, flowers, free delivery, gift guide, gifts, jewel, Kingston, local businesses, Midori Gifts, mother's day, Reclaimed Words, Shop and Play Cafe, skincare products, supporting local businesses, Wonderland Escapes

Mother’s Day is almost here. While we won’t be celebrating in the same style this year, Moms need celebrating more

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Join the Together Yet Separate Bookclub hosted by KFPL

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments audio books, book club, books and literature, cloud library, e-books, free, kids programming, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), online library, online programming, virtual book club

During this time of social isolation, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is bringing readers together virtually with the Together

Girls Night Out to host virtual event in support of Kingston Interval House

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments donated items, fundraiser, gift baskets, Girls Night Out, Karen Crichton-Cadeau, Kingston, Kingston Interval House, online event, purchase ballots online, vendors, virtual event

Girls Night Out has been raising money for Kingston Interval House for the past four years. Karen Crichton-Cadeau is the

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Kingston businesses offering free home delivery during the pandemic

April 21, 2020April 24, 2020 Jessica Foley 5 Comments 1000 Islands Soap Company, A-1 Clothing, All Things Good Home Shop, arts, Bath, beauty products, board games, Camera Kingston, Cher-Mere, Cloth, clothing, comic books, Cove Estherics, COVID-19, crafts, Fancy That, fashion, free delivery, Fusix Corp, games, Glocca Morra Farms and Craft Studio, Go Green Baby, Happy Thoughts, Hip Kids Kingston, Kingston, Kingston Frameworks, Leading Edge Hobbies, local businesses, Midori Gifts, Novel Idea Bookstore, Odessa, pandemic, plants, Pure Colour Baby, Quarry Medical Pharmacy, Roundstone, SBT Comics, Something Else Records, The Jungle, The Kingston Soap Company, The Loft, The Plant Shelf, The Rocking Horse, Tie One On Creativity Bar, toys, Trailhead, Trek Kingston, UNDR for Men, Verde Alternatives, Wonderland Escapes, Wooden it be Charming

It is not “business as usual” for many bricks and mortar establishments these days. Those with products have been scrambling

KFPL to launch favourite children’s programming online

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Baby and Me, children's programming, COVID-19, e-books, isolation, Jake Miller, kids, Kimberly Sutherland-Mills, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), library programming, Merediths Maker Lab, online, online programming, Storytime Express, YouTube

A team of programmers from Kingston Frontenac Public Library branches across the city are busy preparing videos to share with

Drinks Events Food & Drink News

Corks and Forks returns to Kingston with a Spanish flair

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Corks and Forks International Wine Festival, Delta Hotel Kingston Waterfront, food and drink, hospitality sector, Kingston, local restaurants, Prince Edward County, Residence Inn by Marriott, restaurants, Savvy Company, seminars, Wine, wine and food pairing, wine classes, wine pairing, wine tasting

The second annual Corks and Forks International Wine Festival kicks off on Friday, April 24, 2020 in downtown Kingston. Not

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Seedy Saturday offers local green thumbs an early start to their gardening

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Cate Henderson, Dianne Dowling, farming, food gardening, food security, gardening, Kingston, Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI), Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI), seed swap, seed vendors, Seedy Saturday, workshops

Gardeners, from novice to expert, take note: The Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI) will be holding their annual Seedy

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Women’s-only kickboxing-inspired workout facility now open in Kingston

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 30 Minute Hit, 30-minute workout, boxing, circuit training, Clock Tower Plaza, exercise, fitness, gym, Karen Fedyk, kickboxing, Kingston, new, new business, Norwest Plaza, on-site trainer, training, west end

There is a new women’s-only kickboxing-inspired circuit-based workout location in Kingston’s west end. Specially designed for maximum fitness and health

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