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Today is an exciting day for both the PumpHouse Steam Museum and museum enthusiasts, as a new temporary exhibit opens the museum’s doors for another season of educational fun for all ages. On the Move: 400 Years of Transportation in Kingston is a vibrant and informative experience, curated by Tom
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The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, Sail Canada and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston have announced the 12 people who are part of the class of 2022 that will be inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame. The 2022 inductees into the Canadian Sailing Hall
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Following a two-year hiatus, the Township of South Frontenac is hoping to come back strong in 2022 by offering a full complement of summer swim and day camp programming. Unfortunately, according to a release from the Township, many organizations, including South Frontenac, are experiencing recruitment challenges in relation to hiring
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As part of the provincial government’s reopening strategy, the City of Kingston recreation facilities will reopen today, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The City shared the following details in a media release: Public skating and public swimming resume on Jan. 31. Fitness classes will resume on Feb. 1, with swimming lesson
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The first grant Awesome Kingston has awarded in 2022 went to the ‘Emergency Meeting of the Tobogganing Committee.’ The $1,000 micro-grant supports local projects the Awesome Kingston trustees think will help keep Kingston awesome. While difficult to sum up in a few brief sentences, the “Committee,” as they call themselves,
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UPDATE (Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022): Following an incredibly successful opening week at the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink, the Town of Gananoque has announced the implementation of a rotating schedule of activities that will establish dedicated ice time for both Shinny (Pick up Hockey) and Public Skating. According
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Members of the Frontenac County Economic Development Team invite all members of the public to support and participate in the next phase of their tourism sector development initiative by attending one of two virtual town hall meetings later this month. “We need your help to build the Frontenac Destination Development
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The Pete Petersen Basketball League has cancelled their 2021-22 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. “After careful consideration of all the COVID 19 factors in play in our community, we have come to the difficult decision that we will not be able to offer even an abbreviated 2021-22
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Improvement work on the K&P Trail is scheduled to begin today, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the Verona trailhead. According to a release from the County of Frontenac, project plans include levelling, grading, and paving the parking area; installing benches and picnic tables; improving electrical service to allow for new
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BGC South East has announced the reopening of Putt N’ Blast, in the Frontenac Mall, with all sales going to their organization to support children and youth programs across Kingston. On Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, Putt N’ Blast re-opened operations, now under the management of BGC South East (formerly Boys
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To recognize and raise awareness of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day), Kingston Police and Kingston Community Health Centre (KCHC) are holding a ceremonial bike ride. At 9 a.m., the ceremony, held at the KCHC parkette at 263 Weller Avenue, will begin with a
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Starting Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, individuals 12 and older will need to show proof they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated to enter City of Kingston recreational facilities and the Kingston Grand Theatre unless an exemption applies. According to a release from the City, dated Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, COVID-19 proof of vaccination checks will be performed in conjunction
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