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École Maple Elementary School was chosen as the new name for École Kingston East Elementary School (ÉKEES) by Trustees of the Limestone District School Board at a regular Board Meeting last night, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The new name was chosen from a list of four names provided to Trustees
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Victoria Day weekend is often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer. And this year has more cause for celebration, with the return of in-person community events beginning this weekend and continuing throughout the summer months. The Downtown Kingston! BIA announced earlier this month that their regular summer events are rolling
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Kingston Police are warning the public about an ongoing scam commonly known as a ‘Fake Gold’ scam. According to a media release, Kingston Police have recently received an increased number of reports regarding this scam. According to Kingston Police, this media release was prompted after an off-duty member was approached
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Kingston’s Mulberry Waldorf School celebrated 25 years of independent elementary education with a return to an in-person, outdoor celebration on Saturday, May 14, 2022. According to a release from the school, families gathered for a May Fair, to enjoy seasonal crafts and children’s activities, live music, traditional maypole dances, and
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Ahead of Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 21 to 27, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released statistics on marine deaths over the past few years. Ten canoes, a kayak, a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and a rowboat were among the marine vessels for which a tragic scenario unfolded for 13
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Kingston Police have released information on a scam that uses email spoofing through Gmail and other services to send phishing emails. “Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard method that mail servers use to send emails,” Kingston Police said in the release. “Organizations typically use an SMTP relay service
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This weekend, enjoy a nostalgic hangout at Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL). New adults are welcome outside at the Calvin Park branch for Snacks and Paperbacks. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s New Adult Advisory Board is kicking it back to carefree days with Snacks and Paperbacks, a casual drop-in get-together,
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Kingston Police arrested and charged two individuals who gave police false names after damaging property in Kingston’s north end. At approximately 12:38 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Kingston Police received a complaint that the two accused parties were causing mischief to a restaurant in the area of Division Street
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The Kingston Speaks Inclusion (KSI) team at Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) is wrapping up its community consultations at the end of May, and is still seeking participants! A unique partnership between the Kingston Police and KCHC, the goal of these Community Consultations is to hear feedback on how Kingston
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Long respected for its compassionate and culturally-sensitive approach to caring for Cree patients and families who travel to Kingston for medical treatment, Ininew Patient Services (IPS) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has been honoured by the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) with its 2022 Program of Distinction Award.
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Preliminary work is underway for a new Frontenac Paramedics station to be built on the existing Frontenac County Administration Campus at 2069 Battersea Road in Glenburnie. According to a release from the County, Frontenac County Council has authorized County staff to complete the necessary planning work and to issue a
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It’s National Police Week, and Kingston Police are recognizing the efforts of the Kingston Police Community Volunteers (KPCV), who have supported the community for 26 years. “As the Kingston Police recognize Police Week 2022, we reflect on the multitude of actions taken locally to help people within our community and
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