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Since 2012, employees from Novelis have been volunteering their time to offer hands-on help with United Way projects here in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A). This year, that work will see Kingston Youth Shelter get some much-needed renovations, as Novelis employees install new flooring, and paint three rooms at
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Last week, Frontenac County announced their first annual Business Award winners during their Campfire Business Retreat. On Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at RKY Camp in Central Frontenac, five of the 39 nominated businesses were recognized with an award after a casual afternoon conference and networking reception. According to a press
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On Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, Sensient Technologies Corporation announced the expansion of Sensient’s natural colour production capabilities at the company’s River Street facility here in Kingston. According to a release from the company, Sensient invested more than $400 thousand dollars in advanced natural colour dispersion equipment to meet the growing
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People and businesses in Frontenac County will be celebrated next month with the new Frontenac Business Awards. According to a release from the County, the awards will recognize those who demonstrate key qualities of being a business ambassador and the invaluable contributions they make to the community and economy in
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Passengers who used VIA Train 651, a daily commuter train on the Kingston-Toronto corridor, were left stranded in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic when numerous trains across Canada were cancelled due to a drop in ridership. However, at the end of June 2022, VIA Rail Canada resumed most
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The 26th Business Excellence Award winners were recognized at The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The Business Excellence Awards, presented by title sponsor MNP and partner sponsor Bell, are “dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by
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Kingston Economic Development Corporation (Kingston EcDev) won a Gold Rank for the Kingston-Syracuse Pathway, a collaboration in the category of Regionalism and Cross-Border Collaboration from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The honour was announced during the IEDC Annual Conference in Oklahoma City,
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Earlier this year, SnabCab announced an expansion plan for their Kingston manufacturing facility. Mayor Bryan Paterson toured the building with CEO and Founder Glenn Bostock on July 21, 2022, to learn about the company’s history, culture, and systems. According to a release from the company, a builder has been chosen
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Queen’s University students, alumni, and enthusiasts can support Kingston area charities while wearing the newest styles in University swag. Oil Thigh Designs (OTD) is a student-run, not-for-profit organization at Queen’s University that donates 100 per cent of all proceeds to various local and global charities. Last year, six organizations received
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A diplomatic delegation of 12 European and Asian countries visited Kingston earlier this month. Hosted by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (Kingston EcDev), the visit was part of the corporation’s initiatives to promote investment attraction and collaboration to support bilateral trade and foreign direct investment in Kingston and the region.
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The first-ever two-storey building with a 3D-printed basement is under construction at Division Street and Adelaide Street in Kingston by nidus3D, a Kingston-based 3D Construction Printing company. According to Jay Sachdev, the company’s spokesperson, by using 3D construction printing (3DCP), nidus3D is able to create climate-resilient homes at significant savings
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Food services will continue as usual at Queen’s University’s Donald Gordon Centre after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Aramark Canada announced they have reached a tentative agreement, narrowly averting strike action. The CUPE Local 229 represents the trades, maintenance, grounds, custodial, and food service workers of Queen’s
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