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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Letter to the Editor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. For the past two years, we have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. There is another epidemic occurring, however. Workplace overwork and burnout is now a major
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*Paid Business Feature* Winter weather can be dangerous and unpredictable. That’s why Gan Chev has put together a collection of helpful tips and reminders to help drivers stay safe on the roads. Should the unthinkable happen, and you find yourself in need of bodywork due to an accident or any
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Despite being launched into a fourth iteration of ‘lockdown’ until Jan. 27, local restaurants remain resilient and adaptable in the face of COVID adversity. As the city with the most restaurants per capita in the country, Kingston’s restaurant scene isn’t one without competition or creativity! Over the past two years,
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*Paid Business Feature* The Keep Refillery Kingston, which recently opened its doors at 206 Princess Street, is an exciting, new and tangible solution to the single-use plastics crisis. The beautifully renovated and inviting space offers all-natural, cruelty-free, and biodegradable products for you and your home. The idea behind The Keep
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After her granddaughter, Niesha Ncube, lost a battle with cancer, Kingston’s Sipho Ibeakanma has launched a project this Christmas, providing women and girls facing hair loss with handmade African Roots-inspired hair-scarves. Ibeakanma hopes to donate a custom handmade Niesh Hair-Scarf Wig (The Niesh) to every local woman or girl who
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*Paid Business Feature* Chris James, a high-end fashion retailer in downtown Kingston that specializes in expert advice on fashion and style — including personalized consultations to both men and women looking for the right pieces and a perfect fit — has recently launched an online store to continue to support
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According to Futurpreneur, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant repercussions for every industry, particularly small business owners and entrepreneurs, but many entrepreneurs saw the pandemic as an opportunity to start a new business and fulfill the community’s needs. Futurpreneur, formed in 1996, is a national non-profit organization that provides financing,
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*Paid Business Feature* For more than four years, Handy Fairies has been taking the chore out of cleaning for individuals and families in the Kingston area. In October 2017, Phuong MacNeil began cleaning the houses of her neighbours after being laid off from her role as a software engineer. Having
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*Paid Business Feature* For the past 24 years, Timeless Memories Wedding & Event Planning has supported countless happy couples as they prepare for their big day. From venues, catering, and décor, to exhibitor coordination and scheduling for the big day, Timeless Memories will help organize your needs make sure all
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*Paid Business Feature* This December, Sherlock’s Escapes is launching a new escape room: Scandal in Kingston. The search for Sherlock Holmes continues in this third instalment, which leads detectives through an engaging and Kingston-themed set of puzzles. “Our lead detective here at Sherlock’s Escapes Detective Agency is Sherlock Holmes. Unfortunately,
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The Honourable Justice Graeme Mew of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released his written reasons for endorsing a Section 22 Order for violation of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act against J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub owner, Kelly Hale. Mew also ordered
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A Kingston-based organic grocery store, located on downtown Princess Street, has garnered Gold Level in the Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards for 2021. Presented annually by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), the award amounts to $5,000, and the winner was selected among the participating stores and
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