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We are pleased to announce the winner of Kingstonist’s Greatest Photo Contest (December 2017 edition)! Since December 4th a group of photographers from our Flickr pool have been enjoying a friendly competition to crown one photo the best of the best. In addition to bragging rights, the winner will also
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In a few short weeks the ball will drop as we clink glasses and usher in another new year. As we look back on the year that was, how will you remember 2017? There was certainly a lot to celebrate this past year, which saw Canada commemorate its 150th, and
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As we look towards the holidays and the conclusion of yet another year, we’re hitting play on the #ygkPlaylist one last time for 2017. In what has become an annual tradition, December’s installment of our monthly playlist features our favourite tracks from local bands and solo acts who we’ve featured
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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Tim Burton’s classic story, The Nightmare Before Christmas, will come alive on the small stage of the Baby Grand on December 7th. The show is a part of Blue Canoe Productions’ Songs and Spirits series, which incorporates story elements from the 1993 film with a focus on the musical score
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The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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Parking, or rather a perceived lack thereof, is often identified as a hardship encountered by those who shop and tend to run errands in downtown Kingston. Personally, I rarely have a problem locating a spot, but then again I don’t expect to park right on the doorstep my destination. Furthermore,
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Jesse Losee is a 23-year-old artist from Kingston, Ontario. He is prone to sobbing without sufficient caffeination, and kicking out double-booked seminars from his rehearsal spaces by blaring techno and running around in circles screaming “WARM-UP TIME.” This is Jesse’s 9th show with Blue Canoe, and he is very excited
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Rogers Hometown Hockey made it’s second stop in recent years to Kingston this past Saturday and Sunday. The two-day hockey festival included a live broadcast with hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, as well appearances by Don Cherry, and former NHL superstars: Paul Coffey, Brad May, Bernie Nicholls, Dave Reid,
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Kingston’s geographic prowess is derived from its close proximity to Toronto and Montreal, but from a different standpoint, the Limestone City owes a great deal to its location beside the intersection of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence and Cataraqui rivers. In fact, historically speaking, the strategic significance of this nautical
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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Time flies when you’re having fun, and how could one not be enjoying life with the fantastic weather Kingston has had lately? Although Fall has been somewhat late to arrive, seasonal staples including picturesque trips to the orchard, navigating challenging corn mazes, and trading scares for sugary treats have all
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