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The Secret 3K celebrates gender equality with virtual event

February 19, 2021February 24, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Afghan Sports Trust, documentary, gender equality, International Women's Day, safe and inclusive spaces, The Secret 3K, The Secret Marathon, virtual event

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, The Secret 3K will take place in Kingston, and around the world. During the week

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École secondaire catholique Marie-Rivier wins Hockey Canada competition

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments athletic abilities, Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques Centre-Est (CECCE), francophone institution, hockey, Hockey Canada, Hockey Canada Skills Academy, Marie Rivier secondary, national competition, young athletes

Students in the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Kingston’s École secondaire catholique Marie-Rivier were recognized and rewarded by Hockey Canada

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YMCA announcement regarding provincial lockdown

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments donations, health and fitness, lockdown restrictions, membership payments, memberships on hold, Rob Adams, School Age Care, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

After the provincial government announced a temporary province-wide lockdown beginning on December 26, the YMCA of Eastern Ontario released details

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YMCA announces partnership with Artillery Park members

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, fitness programs, memberships, mental health, physical activity, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Membership holders for Artillery Park Aquatic Centre can now take advantage of the facilities at the YMCA, thanks to a

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City says Artillery Park will reopen for recreational use in mid-November

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Artillery Park, Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, drop-in use, facility reopening, Integrated Care Hub, multi-use facility

The Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, located at 382 Bagot Street, will re-open for recreational use in mid-November under the province’s

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Opinion — Bike theft boom of 2020: Time for action?

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments bicycle theft, bike theft, Carla Teixeira, COVID-19, cycling, Frontenac Cycle Sport, Kingston, Kingston Police, OpEd, opinion

The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist.

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YMCA launches their annual campaign to continue building history

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments building history, campaign, fundraiser, fundraising campaign, Strong Communities fundraiser, YMCA fundraiser, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Did you know, the YMCA has been part of the DNA of Canada since 1851, having pioneered many important Canadian

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Registration for City of Kingston swimming lessons opens today

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, City of Kingston, COVID-19 protocols, swimming lessons

The City of Kingston has announced that they will be running swimming lesson programming at the Boys & Girls Club

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Local organizations ready to welcome kids and families back to fall programming

September 12, 2020September 19, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Cantabile, COVID-19, extracurricular activities, family activities, Improbable Escapes, Kingston Aeros, Kingston Gymnastics Club, Music for Young Children, safety precautions, sponsored

With the return of school, parents may be wondering what safe and fun activities are open for business this fall.

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Kingston’s Quiet Streets pilot program ready to launch

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment active transportation, Albert Street, barricades, City of Kingston, Clergy Street, COVID-19, cycling, downtown Kingston, Earl Street, King's Town District, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation, Love Kingston Marketplace, Mack Street, pedestrian friendly streets, physical distancing, quiet streets pilot project, rollerblading, rollerskating, rolling, scooters, Sydenham District, walking, wheelchairs, Williamsville

The Kingston Quiet Streets pilot initiative is set to launch on the week beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, according to

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Pete Petersen Basketball League officially suspends 2020-2021 season

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Cris Vilela 0 Comments Pete Petersen Basketball League; just for the fun of it

After a months-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular Pete Petersen Basketball League has officially suspended its 2020-2021

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Local YMCA readies to reopen in September

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments aqua programming, COVID-19, face masks, fitness classes, kids activities, Kingston YMCA, pandemic, Phase 3, Phase Three, physical distancing, pools, provincial framework for reopening, reopening, Rob Adams, September 1, Stage 3, Stage Three, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Over the next month and a half, residents can expect to see a flurry of activity at 100 Wright Crescent,

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