Tag: Kingston Penitentiary
My father has been the source of much of my curiosity about local history. He is often the one who can cite our family history, and usually knows something …
For ten years, Kingston WritersFest has brought noted authors to town to discuss their work and read from their latest book. Aspiring writers have taken the influences of the …
By Bill Gowsell Very rarely will people pay money to go to prison, but that’s what my Dad and I did recently at Kingston Penitentiary. Well, my stepmother paid …
Since tours of Kingston Penitentiary began in 2016, the popular attraction for tourists and locals alike has contributed approximately $1.54 million to local youth homelessness initiatives through the United …
In 2010, the Harper government announced significant budget cuts, which included the closure of six prison farms across the country. Many Kingstonians took issue with the decision, as both …
