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The following is a submitted Op/Ed, with an explanatory foreword by the author, followed by excerpts from an interview between the author, a Queen’s University Professor, and some of her students. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. While it may be willful thinking that
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The Pete Petersen Basketball League has cancelled their 2021-22 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. “After careful consideration of all the COVID 19 factors in play in our community, we have come to the difficult decision that we will not be able to offer even an abbreviated 2021-22
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The following is a submitted Op/Ed article. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. After a series of seemingly contradictory, closely-timed pandemic announcements from various levels of government, I have COVID whiplash. I literally have a headache. Maybe you do, too? For but three examples:
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Students will be returning to in-class learning on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, only two days later than previously scheduled, announced Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Dr. Kieran Moore, in an online press conference this afternoon. This, along with several changes to testing and isolation guidelines, were the main
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“The question really is for Glenn Vollebregt (SLC CEO and president) and all the other college presidents: Why are they letting College Employer Council put the students through this when there’s no need?” Grant Currie, President, SLC Faculty Union, OPSEU Local 417 Negotiations have broken down between St. Lawrence College
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At their meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, Frontenac County Council announced the selection of Denis Doyle, Mayor of the Township of Frontenac Islands, as Warden of Frontenac County for 2022. Previously, Doyle served as Deputy Warden for Frontenac County, a position that will be filled by Ron Higgins, Mayor
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With local case rates at the highest levels Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) have experienced so far during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are wondering about the vaccination status of these daily cases. On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for KFL&A Public
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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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Over 40 Kingston community members—including front-line workers, grocery store clerks, the mayor, and volunteers—will be the subject of a commemorative book honouring their work during the pandemic. We saw amazing things happen here [in Kingston] during the pandemic. It’s something that hopefully we never have to live through again, but
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In many ways, 57-year-old Eric Gagnon seems like your typical Amherstview retiree: he enjoys spending time with his family, reading a good book, and pursuing an engrossing hobby. It’s this hobby, however, that has garnered him a fair bit of attention around Kingston in recent years because – well –
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Dozens of people filled the dance floor at The Spot nightclub in downtown Kingston the night of Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in violation of at least one COVID-19 government mandate, and possibly a second. The incident, which prompted a source who preferred to remain anonymous to record the happenings, was
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For the 15th year in a row, Kingston City Council has proclaimed October as Islamic History Month. Inaugurated in 2007, Islamic History Month is a nationwide celebration that seeks to share the history, heritage and culture of Muslims with fellow Canadians. The theme for Islamic History Month 2021 is Muslims
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