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Early in the morning of Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, Kingston Fire and Rescue attended a large house fire on Malvern Terrace. At approximately 2:16 a.m., KFR responded to the 900 Block of Malvern Terrace for the reported structure fire and noted that heavy smoke and fire conditions were present on
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A house fire in the Rideau Heights neighbourhood in Kingston’s north end has resulted in over $200,000 in estimated cost of damages and the apparent death of a dog. The fire broke out at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28. 2021, and began in a room at the back
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Update (Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at 3 p.m.) According to Kingston Fire and Rescue, no injuries were sustained as a result of the structure fire on John Street just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The fire broke out in the basement of the residence and was quickly
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One week ago, the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) acted as host, bringing together members of the local media, and representatives from those agencies and organizations currently working together to address the issues facing Kingston’s unhoused and vulnerable populations around colder weather, COVID-19, and service provision.
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While winter doesn’t officially arrive until December 21, winter weather has already hit the Kingston area. The City of Kingston, alongside Utilities Kingston and Kingston Fire & Rescue, is reminding residents of ways to stay safe during the winter season. In a media release, the organizations provided the following winter-related
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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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Update (Monday, Nov. 29, 2021): At approximately 5:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) responded to the 300 block of York Street for a reported burn complaint at the Memorial Centre Barns. According to the KFR, upon arrival, fire crews observed heavy smoke and flames
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A structure fire in downtown Kingston sent two people to hospital and resulted in an estimated $100,000 in damages, according to Kingston Fire and Rescue. At approximately 8:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, Kingston Fire and Rescue were called to the 100 block of Rideau Street, where a two-storey
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While many street signs were stolen from the University District in downtown Kingston during September and October, three of those signs have now been recovered. According to Kingston Police, officers have been “been investigating a number of occurrences in regards to the thefts of the street signs this fall” in
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On Thursday, Oct. 28, Kingston Fire and Rescue (KFR) held a media event to explain some of the fire prevention and safety tips to keep in mind this Halloween. “We know everyone is excited to celebrate Halloween, but one thing that should remain consistent is our attention to fire safety!” said KRF Fire
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Residents in the area of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) may have noticed an increase in military and civilian police traffic in the vicinity on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. 2 Military Police Regiment Detachment Kingston, CFB Kingston, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Kingston Police, and Kingston Fire and
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Residents in the area of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) may notice an increase in military and civilian police traffic in the vicinity on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. 2 Military Police Regiment Detachment Kingston, CFB Kingston, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Kingston Police, and Kingston Fire and Rescue will
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