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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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The mystery behind the building that’s been erected on Innovation Drive over the past months has come to an end as Coca-Cola’s Coke Canada has announced it as the site of its newest facility here in Kingston. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, Coke Canada announced they are “investing in new
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A venture that began from the mudroom-sized home refillery during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harlowe Green has grown organically due to local communities supporting the venture, and small businesses promoting it and partnering with it. It is a sustainable living venture along with a small shop supporting
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Attention all gamers, thrill-seekers, kids, and kids at heart! Kingston’s newest centre for fun and activity for those of all ages is now open, seven days a week! After the COVID-19 pandemic saw the closure of many of Kingston’s family-friendly activity centres and entertainment venues, one west end hub is
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Kingston’s own Donna Gillespie, CEO of Kingston Economic Development Corporation (EcDev), has been named the Ontario East Economic Development Officer of the Year. The award, bestowed by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) was announced at the opening ceremonies of the Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) being held
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A Napanee business owner who posted what he considered a well-intentioned video to Facebook about why he wouldn’t turn away unvaccinated people has had a change of mind due to pressure from his landlord and KFL&A Public Health. Jay Bradley, President of Disco Ball Events Rollerskating, initially posted the video
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Quinn’s Meats, Yarker’s long-established abbatoir, has plans to increase their meat-processing capacity in a move that will benefit local farmers. Darold and Kara Enright, who purchased Quinn’s Meats earlier this year, said they also are working on upgrading their on-site store “to make room for more locally grown and produced
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Kingston Economic Development Corporation (Kingston EcDev) has won a Gold Rank for its Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston, a project in the category of Partnerships with Educational Institutions from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) 2021 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The honour was announced on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021,
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As the world moves toward rechargeable batteries in consumer electronics, industrial energy storage, and green vehicles, recycling and reclaiming the materials from these lithium ion batteries has become increasingly important. Li-Cycle has been developing technology to recycle rechargeable lithium ion batteries and separate the important components in order to sustainably
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Awesome Kingston’s September grant was awarded to ‘Algi,’ a project devoted to developing a sustainable and delicious vegan protein. The $1,000 micro-grant supports local projects the Awesome Kingston trustees think will help keep Kingston awesome. Algi was founded by two Queen’s University students who are frustrated by the current climate
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