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Behind the scenes at Kingston’s COVID-19 assessment centre

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Beechgrove Complex, COVID-19, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 response, Dr. David Pichora, Dr. Kieran Moore, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Kristen Lipscombe, Leon's Centre, Memorial Centre

On Saturday, Sep. 26, 2020, Kingston’s Community COVID-19 Assessment Centre (AC) opened at its new location at the Beechgrove Complex,

MPP Arthur announces NDP plan for jobs, financial security

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments accommodations, COVID-19, economic impact of COVID-19, economic recovery, equality in the workplace, financial security, food sector, future layoffs, insurance gouging, job loss, jobs, Kingston, Kingston and the Islands, MPP Ian Arthur, Ontario NDP, payroll, Provincial NDP, restaurant jobs, Save Main Street plan, tourism and hospitality, woker safety

MPP Ian Arthur addressed the media on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 to announce an NDP plan for jobs and financial

Opinion Soapbox

Opinion: As the 2020 KP Tour season closes, change is needed

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment Carceral Cultures Research Initiative, colonialism, COVID-19, criminal justice, former prison guards, former prisoners, Justin Piche, Kevin Walby, Kingston, Kingston Pen Tours, Kingston Penitentiary, KP tours, Linda Mussell, policing, prison tourism, racial profiling, racism, St. Lawrence Parks Commission, The Untold Stories on Kingston Penitentiary Tours, tourism

Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece. The views and opinons expressed do not necessarily reflect those of

Dr Moore addresses community as active COVID-19 cases rise

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments contact tracing, Covid Alert, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 testing, Dr. Kieran Moore, enforcement, KFL&A Public Health, Medical Officer of Health, Queen's University, SeQure app

Kingston’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore is asking the public to be aware as the number of COVID-19

DSF to showcase winners of their Birth Story Contest with a Birth Sharing Circle

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments birth experiences, Birth Sharing Circle, Birth Story Contest, COVID-19, Doula Support Foundation, doulas, local event, online events, positive birth culture, virtual event, writing contest

The Doula Support Foundation is holding a free online event, the Birth Sharing Circle, to celebrate writers, birthers, and birth

Increase of COVID-19 cases concerns Medical Officer of Health

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Cris Vilela 0 Comments COVID-19

Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has announced a change in the community status level

KFL&A Public Health issues stern reminder on self-isolation requirements

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Class order, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Kingston Police, section 22

Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health is reminding people with COVID-19 symptoms or a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis to

KHSC releases updated COVID-19 testing guidelines, new centre opens Saturday

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Beechgrove, Beechgrove Complex, COVID-19, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 response, COVID-19 testing, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Leon's Centre, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ontario government

The Ontario government has tightened the criteria for people seeking COVID-19 tests, as long lineups at assessment centres have been

Campus Health News

Positive case of COVID-19 in Queen’s University residence

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments COVID-19, COVID-19 case in residence, COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 protocols, COVID-19 response, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), positive case of COVID-19, Queen's University, self-isolation, student in residence

A student who lives in residence at Queen’s University has tested positive for COVID-19. Queen’s has been advised by Kingston,

Public Health Board shares COVID-19 test lineup concerns

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Beechgrove Complex, COVID-19, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 testing, Dennis Doyle, Dr. Kieran Moore, Jeff McLaren, Jim Neill, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Lennox and Addington Community General Hospital, Leon's Centre, Mary Rita Holland, Public Health Ontario

Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health’s board is bringing their concerns about long lines at Kingston’s COVID-19 assessment

Queen’s Psychology students seeking young adults to participate in study

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments alcohol and cannabis use, COVID-19, Department of Psychology, graduate students, Master of Science students, psychology student, Queen's University, questionnaire, study survey, substance use, young adults

Two Master of Science (MSc) candidates in the cognitive neurosciences program within the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University launched

City City Hall News Opinion

Building back better: Doubling down on Council’s Strategic Priorities

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Robert Kiley 1 Comment Councillor Robert Kiley, COVID-19, equality, Foster Healthy Citizens and Vibrant Spaces, healthcare, improve roads and transportation, Improve walkability, Increase Housing Affordability, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Leadership on Climate Action, opinion, pandemic, property tax, review of strategic priorities, strategic priorities, taxation

On Thursday evening this week, as we near the midpoint of the City Council term, councillors and the mayor will

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