Draft bylaw makes Open Air Burning permit free of charge
On September 1, 2020, Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) first requested public input on an open-air burning bylaw aimed at
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City reminds residents to fall back and check life safety alarms this weekend
The City of Kingston reminds residents to set their clocks back one hour this weekend. Daylight saving ends in the
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Update: Homecoming fire alarm pulls at Queen’s cost KFR over $9,700
Update (Monday, Nov. 2, 2020):Upon further review of the Kingston Fire and Rescue (KFR) activity log and dispatch information for
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Police seek suspect after fight sends man to hospital
Kingston Police are urging a suspect involved in a violent altercation in downtown Kingston to turn himself in. The incident
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Emergency responders encourage use of emergency location finding app
Local first responders are urging residents to download an app that could be essential in emergency situations where an exact
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Fatal collision on Bayridge Drive
Update (Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.): On the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, the Limestone District School
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University investigating multiple ‘malicious fire alarm pulls’ over Homecoming
While Kingston Police reported a relatively quiet Homecoming weekend, it was less than quiet for those students living in Queen’s
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Fire Prevention Week gives residents a chance to win with local restaurants
Fire Prevention Week kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, and Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR), in partnership with KFLA
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Update: Suspect in Ford Street assaults facing multiple charges
Update (Friday, Sept. 25, 2020) Kingstonist has learned the identity of the suspect involved in the serious assault and subsequent
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Local firefighters mark 19 years since 9/11
There are few events that those the world over recall unfolding as though they happened just yesterday, but for thousands,
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KFR seeking input on an open-air burning bylaw
A new bylaw has been proposed to address concerns surrounding open-air burning in Kingston. Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) is
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Kingston Police arrest local male for impaired and dangerous driving
A male driver that caused a single vehicle collision is now facing charges after he was found to be under
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