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After one local farmer discovered the uphill battle of attempting to open a new meat processing facility to serve meat producers in the area, a public meeting to drum up support for the future of abattoirs in Kingston and surrounding areas took place on Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2021 at the
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I want to see our city grow. Not in a blind or wasteful way. Some things, like pollution, should not increase, nor should poverty. Both need to be reduced as quickly as possible. But smart, sustainable programs that create jobs and support environmentally friendly and socially responsible industries and initiatives
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Loving Spoonful’s GROW Project offers a year-round school garden-based food education program for nearly 900 students in and around Kingston, grades four through eight. “Our focus is on good food, community, collaboration, and environmental stewardship,” said Anne Munier, the coordinator at GROW Project. “We have workshops on things like food
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Have you heard of Glenn Green and Carol Vandenegel? These experienced paddlers have braved bears and high waves to follow old voyageurs’ routes, experienced breathtaking scenery, back-breaking portages, and, perhaps, a little more togetherness than many couples would find comfortable. They have spent the last three summers canoeing 8,515 km
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As the sun is setting earlier in the day, it is time for one of Kingston’s most beloved events to take over the grounds of the Memorial Centre. Each year, Loving Spoonful and the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market present their Night Market, and evening full of fun, entertainment, socializing, and,
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For Glocca Morra Grill’s Rhonda Evans, working in the food industry is like “wearing a comfortable pair of old shoes”. Rhonda grew up in her family’s restaurant, and was mentored along the way by doing every job imaginable. She went on to study and make art, then meet and marry
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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2016 has been a busy year in downtown Kingston for business openings and closures along the main drag. We were very sad to see mainstays like The Sleepless Goat close their doors but were equally thrilled to welcome new establishments such as Barcadia. Our downtown side streets saw some action
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Apple season has been in full swing for a couple of months now but there are still lots of delicious varieties to enjoy before the end of the month. This goes for pumpkins too. At this time of year, bundling up in a cozy sweater and making a short trip
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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I am greeted heartily when I walk through the door of the Rustic Spud, Kingston’s newest neighbourhood restaurant on the verge of downtown and Sydenham Ward, and asked if I prefer a seat in a booth or at the bar. Dining alone, I opt for the bar. Scott Lattimore, father
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