What they’re saying: Why this climate strike is so important
September 20, 2019
As more than 600 residents followed the lead of area students to strike for climate action, we paid attention and asked those leading the charge why today is so …
Tag: Ian Arthur
Kingston students take to the street to strike for climate action
September 20, 2019
Sparked by a global movement and following weekly strikes in front of City Hall, over 600 students and residents from across Kingston gathered at market square to show support …
Should beer and spirits be allowed in farmers’ markets?
August 7, 2019
In July, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a report, “Unleashing the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Sector,” providing recommendations to Queen’s Park on how the government can …
Kingston celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day
June 21, 2019
The Kingston National Indigenous Peoples Day annual celebration took place Friday, June 21, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Community booths, vendors, and local drummers, singers, and …
Boys and Girls Club of Kingston floored by $80,000 OTF Capital Grant
June 12, 2019
On Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2019, the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area unveiled a brand-new, low impact sport court floor. The West End Hub location’s upgraded …
Potential amalgamation of Kingston and area health units sparks concern
May 17, 2019
The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health unit may soon be absorbed into a larger public health entity as part of the provincial government’s plan …
Climate strike at Confederation Park calls for action on climate change
May 3, 2019
Despite the overcast weather, the crowd came out to Confederation park Friday afternoon, May 03, 2019 to urge politicians and their fellow citizens to take action on climate …
Students walk out in protest of cuts and changes to education
April 4, 2019
Hundreds of students could be seen throughout the city and county today as they walked out of school and voiced their concerns about the changes and cuts to education …
Kingstonians take to the streets as part of international climate strike
March 15, 2019
Kingstonians take to the streets as part of international climate strike Anywhere from 300 to 800 people gathered in the streets of Kingston throughout the day, joining those in …
MPP Ian Arthur eager to take on new role as environment and sustainability critic
August 27, 2018
Kingston and the Islands’ MPP Ian Arthur will certainly be busy in Queen’s Park having recently been appointed the environment and sustainability critic for the Ontario New Democrats. Ontario …
MPP Ian Arthur reacts to ‘disappointing’ throne speech
July 12, 2018
The 42nd Parliament of Ontario has officially opened with Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell’s speech from the throne at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jul. 12, 2018. The speech echoed many of …