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Books & Lit Events News

Live author reading of Yara’s Spring with KFPL

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Jamal Saeed, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), live author reading, Sharon E McKay, virtual event, Yara's Spring, Zoom event

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is hosting a live Zoom event – a reading of Yara’s Spring with authors

News Police Briefs

Intoxicated male facing charges after assaulting two police officers

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments assaulting a peace officer, attempting to attack police officers, intoxicated male, Kingston Police, minor injuries

A local man is facing charges after attempting to attack Kingston Police officers while intoxicated. At approximately 11:55 p.m. on

Missing Person News Police Briefs

Kingston Police request assistance to locate missing man

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Jonathan Fowler, kingston man, Kingston Police, missing man, missing person

Kingston Police have released the above photo and are asking for public assistance in locating a missing Kingston man. Jonathan

Crime News Police Briefs

OPP locate weapon while assisting motorist in Kingston

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, drive while under suspension, Kingston, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), operate motor vehicle while prohibited, possession of item contrary to prohibition order, possession of weapons for dangerous purpose, Quinte West

Two individuals from Quinte West are facing charges after a weapon was located in a vehicle on Sunday, Feb. 14,

Crime News Police Briefs

Frontenac OPP lay two impaired driving charges over long weekend

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments assault, drive while under suspension, failure to comply with probation order, Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), operate motor vehicle while impaired, operate motor vehicle with blood alcohol over 80, single motor vehicle collision, take motor vehicle without consent

Over the Family Day long weekend Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple charges including impaired driving. Shortly before 4

Canadian Blood Services resumes blood collection in Kingston and area

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments blood collection, Canadian Blood Services, Concourse Gate production facility, COVID-19

Canadian Blood Services is resuming all blood collections in eastern Ontario after a voluntary shut down of a processing facility

News Police Briefs

OPP issue safety message regarding flares and suspicious packages

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit, military ordnance, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Prince Edward County, safety message, search and rescue flares, weapons disposal call, Wellington

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released a statement warning Prince Edward County residents that military ordnances and search and

City seeking input for rest areas along Henderson Blvd multi-use pathway

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, cyclists, Get Involved Kingston, Henderson Boulevard, multi-use path, pedestrians, resident input

The City of Kingston is inviting area residents, pedestrians, and cyclists to suggest locations for rest areas along the new

News Police Briefs

Police warn parents about youth sextortion through image sharing

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments exposure, extortion, intimate images, Kingston Police, live streaming, live video, online threats, ransom, scammers, sextortion, sexual extortion, teenagers

Kingston Police are warning parents about an increasing and serious trend involving youth being extorted for money. There has been

Crime News Police Briefs

Local man charged after breaking into downtown business and resisting arrest

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments break and enter, convenience store, downtown Kingston, Kingston Police, mischief under $5000, multiple infractions, resisting a peace officer, resisting arrest, restaurant, uttering threats to cause death

A local man is facing charges after multiple infractions at downtown Kingston businesses, including breaking and entering. At approximately 12:30

News Police Briefs Releases

SIU clears officer for collision following police pursuit

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Highway 401, no wrongdoing, police pursuit, single vehicle collision, single vehicle rollover, SIU investigation, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), speeding

Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has released his findings in an officer involved pursuit on Highway

Local Businesses News Releases

Smitty’s holding Shrove Tuesday fundraiser for Easter Seals

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments donate online, Easter Seals Ontario, fundraiser, Pancake Days, Shrove Tuesday, Smitty's Restaurant and Lounge

Smitty’s Family Restaurant & Lounge has made some changes to their Annual Pancake Days, at their location at 2376 Princess