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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter to the editor regarding a recent opinion piece published by The Kingstonist. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist. Hello, A recent [opinion piece] by Byron Emmons stated that Kingston has a housing crisis. No one
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed article. The author’s assertion that the units of the proposed development will be “affordable housing” is not currently reflected in the proposal documents. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Kingston is facing a housing crisis. To
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed written by Kingston-based speaking, visibility, and confidence coach. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. As we enter peak summer, our social calendars are likely looking a lot fuller than they have for the past couple of
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Last Canada Day, Parliament Hill teemed with orange as thousands marched in response to the unmarked graves of Indigenous children being found at former residential school sites. #CancelCanadaDay trended on social media while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to reflect on the country’s failures. As in-person festivities return to
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The following is a submitted letter to the editor on the development being proposed by Kingston Waterfront Development Inc. (owners) and IBI Group Inc. (applicants), which will be discussed at a Public Meeting of the City of Kingston’s Planning Committee on Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022. The views and opinions expressed
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The following is a submitted ‘Letter to the Editor.’ While the letter writer remains anonymous, Kingstonist has verified their identity. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. These days we see a lot of hurt and cruelty, so when there is kindness and a happy
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The following is a submitted Op/Ed article. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Kevin Krzyzanowski is a parent to an autistic son, Steven, in a province that has failed to provide recovery supports and emergency services for students with special needs affected by rolling
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed in response to a recently published article regarding the COVID-19 media briefing delivered by Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A Public Health, on Friday, May 27, 2022. I am writing to offer some rebuttal to the recent Friday, May
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted statement with details on an upcoming event in support of the former employees at Lennox and Addington Interval House, who were terminated after the ratification of an agreement following a nearly-six-month-long strike. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted overview of the upcoming Before the Summer Fine Art Show, written by the show’s organizers. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. After two very disappointing cancellations because of COVID-19, the next ‘Before the Summer Fine Art Show’
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece regarding Ramadan in Kingston, and the changes the community has faced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Ramadan in Kingston has always been about the community coming together. From the
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece regarding the City of Kingston’s proposed ‘New Zoning Bylaw Project’ and the ‘Central Kingston Growth Strategy (CKGS),’ which will be decided on at a Special City Council Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily
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