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The “ecologically sensitive” lands surrounding Loon Lake in Central Frontenac have now been added to a conservation network north of Kingston which spans more than 2,000 hectares, according to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Loon Lake, which is situated in northern Central Frontenac Township just west of Third Depot
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The Kingston Police Force is “proud to be joining forces with law enforcement agencies across North America” for the “single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative” throughout the continent, the local police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. “Operation Clear Track” aims to reduce the number of railway crossing and trespassing incidents
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Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) are working on an answer to a question that has surfaced many times throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: Why does the virus seem to more seriously affect certain patients more than others? According to a release from KHSC, dated Thursday, Sept 2, 2021, the
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UPDATE (Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021) The total burn ban in place for South Frontenac will be lifted, effective Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 at 8 a.m. This means that South Frontenac residents may return to having open air fires, including open air cooking fires, camping fires, and approved incinerator or brush
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Applications are now being accepted for $1.5 million in grants aimed at supporting local businesses, not-for-profits, recreation organizations and artists. According to a release from the City of Kingston, dated Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021, the City and its community partners have created four grant programs to support businesses who may
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The City of Kingston, KFL&A Public Health and Kingston Police are asking residents to continue to avoid gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Residents hosting or attending a gathering could receive a charge under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020, Health Protection and Promotion Act,
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Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has released his findings in an officer involved pursuit on Highway 401. Martino determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a collision shortly after a pursuit on Highway
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Smitty’s Family Restaurant & Lounge has made some changes to their Annual Pancake Days, at their location at 2376 Princess Street, next to Bennett’s Furniture. Every year on Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day, Smitty’s raises money to help with the upcoming Easter Seals Fundraising efforts, according to a
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a statement today, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, to ensure everyone is aware of how they are supporting efforts to limit transmission of COVID-19. Frontline OPP members will be enforcing provisions of the Reopening Ontario Act (A Flexible Response to COVID-19; ROA), 2020 and will
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Due to the ongoing hot and dry conditions, Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) has issued a partial open air burn ban today, Wednesday July 8, 2020. Burning wood waste and/or brush is prohibited under this partial burn ban. Small, controlled fires are permitted. Fires no larger than 45cm wide by
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Kingston Police, Frontenac Paramedics and Kingston Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the breakwater area near Battery Park at the bottom of Gore Street on July 1, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m. after a member of the public observed the body of a young adult male floating in the water.
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In an effort to help keep residents informed during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of South Frontenac has launched a new online form to accept questions from the community. “South Frontenac Council wants to ensure that residents feel equipped with the information they need during this difficult time. In
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