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While many people have struggled with being unable to see their loved ones over the holidays, those residing in long-term care or retirement homes are feeling the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic more than most. But the kind gestures and efforts of students at 20 area elementary and high schools
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With the holidays less than two weeks away, the Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit has released reminders and tips for safe driving practices during this historically busy travel season. In the spirit of the season, the following twelve tips were provided by the Traffic Safety Unit: 1. Prepare your vehicle
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It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are only a few weeks away. Residents in the Kingston area are celebrating with wonderfully decorated homes, yards, and gardens. From holiday lights and evergreen boughs to inflatable Santas and snowmen galore, residents in and around the Kingston area are truly celebrating the
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Perhaps you wanted to gift your loved one an iPad or surprise your kids with a new Xbox gaming console this year. Or maybe you’re finally ready to reward yourself with a shiny new car this holiday season. Well, you might want to rethink that wish list. With the current
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Indoor social activities and misrecognition of symptoms have contributed to Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s new all-time high of 304 active cases of COVID-19, which was noted on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) at Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH), gave
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The holiday season can be a challenge for parents, especially managing their children’s mental health needs. The Maltby Centre is offering support to parents through a special free social media livestream – Navigating your child’s mental health over the Holiday Season. The 25-year-old children’s mental health agency in Kingston, Frontenac,
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This week, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are kicking off their Festive R.I.D.E. campaign and reminding Ontarians that keeping impaired drivers off our roads includes important preventative measures taken by citizens, not just police. According to a release from OPP, the citizens of Ontario have stepped up significantly this year, placing
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Every year the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA)’s pewter ornament collection helps mark the beginning of the winter holiday season, and this year is no exception. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, the Downtown Kingston! Business Improvement Area (BIA) announced the five new ornaments for the collection, and this year
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Kingston’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released a COVID-19 community update heading into the holiday season. Data for the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health region is trending in a good direction, he said, as the area heads into the Christmas and New Year Holidays,
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Kingston’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore released a new video this week, telling Kingston, Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) constituents they could be on course for a COVID-19 “disaster.” “We’re in a higher risk environment now,” he said on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. “Our case counts have never
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The Township of South Frontenac has released the list of address of households who are participating in their South Frontenac Shines Holiday Lights contest. In early November the Township encouraged residents to decorate their yards and houses for the holiday season. During the evenings of December 11th, 12th and 13th,
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are running a Festive R.I.D.E. campaign this year, in hopes of preventing impaired driving over the holiday season. Between robust mandatory alcohol screening laws, vigilant citizens and dedicated officers, the Ontario Provincial Police reminds drivers they’ll have plenty to worry about if they choose to
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