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On Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, the YMCA of Eastern Ontario recognized the work of two local peacemakers at the Peace Medal Award presentations, which took place at the Brockville YMCA. Each year, YMCA Peace Week provides a moment to reflect on the need for peace in our communities and those
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This holiday shopping season, Kingston Police have launched their ‘Lock it OR Lose it’ campaign, and are reminding citizens not to leave valuables in their vehicles, and to be sure to lock their doors. According to police, thefts of this type are usually thefts of opportunity. “Someone trying door handles
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The Invista Centre will become a winter wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, when RE/MAX Rise hosts their inaugural Winter Festival. The event will raise money for BGC South East (formerly the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area), to benefit over 4,000 local children and youth with healthy
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A local driver is facing impaired driving charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Loyalist Fire Department were called to a single motor vehicle collision on Bath Road yesterday. Just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, Lennox and Addington OPP officers were dispatched to the collision in
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*Paid Business Feature* Finders Keepers, a series of clues which lead to a hidden prize somewhere in Kingston, has returned to the Limestone City after a two-year hiatus. In December 2017, Improbable Escapes launched a Twitter account offering clues at 15 minute intervals to a location. The first person or
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Next week, the Zal and Rose Yanovsky School Breakfast Fund will get a boost as staff members at Chez Piggy and Pan Chancho donate their time to make breakfasts in support of The Food Sharing Project. On December 13 and 14, at Chez Piggy and Pan Chancho, respectively, breakfasts will
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At last night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Paterson welcomed Sadiqa de Meijer as the City of Kingston’s new Poet Laureate. This honorary four-year term position, timed to coincide with the tenure of a new City Council, celebrates the contribution of poetry and literary arts to life in Kingston. Sadiqa de
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UPDATE (Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at 2:50 p.m.): Following their investigation into three people involved in an altercation that sent two of those people to hospital, Kingston Police have arrested a suspect. That suspect, police said, is one of the three people who were involved in what Kingston Police earlier
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Last month, a MetalCraft Marine (MCM) build was one of 10 boats nominated for the Most Significant Boat of the Year by Workboat Magazine. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, MetalCraft Marine’s FireCat 25M was recognized with the 2022 honour. According to a release from MCM, the FireCat 25M is the
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A generous donation has allowed the Land Conservancy for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (Land Conservancy for KFLA) to secure a new conservation property north of Frontenac Park. According to a release from the land trust, the new property features 60 hectares of unspoiled nature and has common features found
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Four individuals are facing over 50 charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401 near Reynolds Road. Just before 7:15 a.m., on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, OPP officers pulled over two vehicles travelling eastbound on Highway 401. One of the vehicles stopped had been
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The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is offering free “jolly programs” for families this holiday season. “Sing, read and be merry”, the library said in a media release, noting that they have programs for all ages. “All of our activities are free and fun, something we know families appreciate in the
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