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In June of 2021, the federal government announced the creation of a new statutory holiday known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized on September 30 each year. Instead of a holiday meant to celebrate something, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a date meant
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Earlier this month, more than 500 cars were on display at Lake Ontario Park for the Limestone City Car Classic event. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, a cheque for $20,000 was presented to University Hospital Kingston Foundation from the Limestone City Car Club. After a two-year hiatus, almost every era
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After migrating from Pakistan to Canada under the Skilled Workers Program in 1998, Jimmy Hassan chose to settle in Kingston in 2003. Hassan owns the Pizza Pizza location at 277 Bath Road, and said he is “very committed to community involvement and community engagement.” In 2018, Hassan put his hat
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People and businesses in Frontenac County will be celebrated next month with the new Frontenac Business Awards. According to a release from the County, the awards will recognize those who demonstrate key qualities of being a business ambassador and the invaluable contributions they make to the community and economy in
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Kingston Police are continuing their investigation into a sexual assault which occurred in the University District on Friday, Jul. 1, 2022. This case remains unsolved, and police are requesting anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. The assault took place at approximately 2:40 a.m. in the area of Brock
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the above photo and are requesting public assistance in locating federal offender, Adam Williams, who is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant. The OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is currently looking for Williams as a result of his breach of statutory
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Kidd 7 unit of the Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site. A total of four COVID-19-positive patients are on the unit at this time, KHSC reported. As a result, visitor restrictions are in place and only essential visitors are
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Brandon Tozzo moved to Kingston 15 years ago to do his PhD at Queen’s University, and now he hopes to be the “voice of change” on Kingston City Council. Running in the Kingscourt-Rideau district, where he lives with his wife Jenna, Tozzo is a special needs advocate. “We have two
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A Belleville driver is facing multiple charges after members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Picton. At approximately 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, Prince Edward County OPP conducted the traffic stop on Pitt Street for a burnt-out
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Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia, Ivan Stoiljkovic has lived in Kingston since 2000. New to the political arena, Stoiljkovic has put his hat in the ring in hopes of becoming the City of Kingston’s next mayor, and one with a difference. “I find the whole political world repulsive. I’m running
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UPDATE (Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022): This morning, Utilities Kingston asked Kingstonist to inform the public that the fall gardening workshop is now full and they are no longer accepting registrations. The Water Conservation Garden is open for self-guided tours during daylight hours. Learn more about the garden on the Utilities
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Ryan Boehme is hoping to keep his seat in the Pittsburgh District for a third term. Born and raised in the Kingston area, Boehme first ran for City Council in 2010, but didn’t win his seat until the 2014 municipal election. The father of five is also raising a bearded
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