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Emergency shelters in Kingston have been full for months, and a number of individuals and organizations have been working to provide options for unsheltered individuals, especially in light of the very cold weather the area has been experiencing this winter, according to a release from Home Base Housing. As in
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Just in time for the predicted heaviest snowfall of the season, a selected few are moving into newly-constructed cabins on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. With the help of volunteers and sponsors, the team at Our Livable Solutions has worked to create functional and comfortable living spaces. Ten individuals will soon
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Update (Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022):In response to questions around the capacity for overnight stays and whether or not those staying at the Warming Centre as it is currently set up in advance of the official opening for overnight stays are given beds, Home Base Housing Executive Director Tom Greening explained
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Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at In From the Cold, a local emergency shelter operated by Home Base Housing. Officially declared on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, there are currently two case linked to the outbreak at the Montreal Street shelter. On the
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The seemingly surprise arrival and location of sleeping cabins at Kingston’s Portsmouth Olympic Harbour was heavily debated on the evening of Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, with neighbouring residents expressing their views both for and against the project. When Portsmouth Village and District homeowners, business owners, and residents found out by
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With Christmas drawing nearer and the weather getting colder, one Kingston business owner is embracing the spirit of giving, while also helping to address the needs of the community. On Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, Jimmy Hassan, owner of the Pizza Pizza location at 277 Bath Road, was joined by Ted
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It’s been nearly two years since the last warming centre was available for those in need in downtown Kingston, but that is about to change, according to the organizers behind a new such centre, scheduled to open in one week on Concession Street. The former Odd Fellows Hall, tucked away
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Community partners United Way KFL&A, City of Kingston, Lionhearts Inc. and Kingston Street Mission have announced that a warming and drop-in centre will be available to help provide respite from the cold, as well as services and support to local community members experiencing homelessness. The building that houses the Centre,
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Citing health and safety risks, the City of Kingston posted trespass notices at the barns on the Memorial Centre property on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. This comes after those seeking shelter were utilizing the barns earlier this month, seemingly allowed to do so with the City having
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Vulnerable populations camping in and around Belle Park in Kingston have been experiencing an increase in COVID-19 infection rates over the last few weeks, and while services have been provided for these individuals by the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) and other agencies, the rise of COVID-19 cases in these populations
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UPDATE (Nov. 4, 2021): The COVID-19 outbreak among clients of the Integrated Care Hub is now at 15 cases. Original article: The rising number of COVID-19 cases among clients of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) has resulted in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health declaring an outbreak at
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The following is a submitted Op/Ed article written by Doctors Jeremy Milloy and Kyla Tienhaara. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, the people of Boston will elect a new mayor. Why are we, two Canadians living in Kingston, excited
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