Letter: Raising autistic children is hard, but there is support

Staff member at Millhaven Institution tests positive for COVID-19

Attendees, organizers address mask-less audience at Chamber of Commerce event

The Baby Grand to resume operations for small audiences

Letter: Thank you to LDSB for consistent masking approach

ETFO President says teachers nervous about school reopening

February 11, 2021February 25, 2021 Kingstonist 1 Comment autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, disabilities, letter, letter to the editor, masking policies, mental health and autism services, public safety, resources, safety

The following is a submitted letter to the editor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist. When I read the article Kingston Costco refuses service for mask non-compliance earlier this week, my heart went out to all involved. Being a single parent (divorced) to

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November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments Correctional Service Canada (CSC), COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers, healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19, inmate, masking policies, masks, Mike Shrider, Millhaven Institution

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has confirmed that a staff member from Millhaven Institution has tested positive for COVID-19. “The staff member is self-isolating at home” said Michael Shrider, spokesperson for CSC. “CSC and Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health have been working in partnership to address this situation.

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October 19, 2020October 20, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Bryan Paterson, COVID-19, Covid-19 precautions, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront, Ian Arthur, in-person meeting, Mark Gerretsen, mask-less attendees, masking policies, meeting, State of the City event

On Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City event, hosting Kingston’s three political leaders who briefed those in attendance about the current state of the city, particularly through a COVID-19 lens. But it wasn’t long before those online pointed out

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October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments City of Kingston, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 screening, Dianne Zemba, face mask policy, face masks, Grand Theatre, hand hygiene, masking policies, physical distancing, Public Health guidelines, Regina Rosen Auditorium, rental fees, safety protocols, The Baby Grand Theatre

The City of Kingston’s Baby Grand Theatre is set to reopen for audiences of up to 20 people, starting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. “We are very excited to start to welcome small live audiences and performers back to the Baby Grand stage,” said Dianne Zemba, Theatre Manager for the

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September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kingstonist 0 Comments coronavirus, COVID-19, face masks, Kindergarten, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Krishna Burra, letter, Limestone District School Board, masking policies, pandemic, Primary students, teachers, universal masking policy

The following is a submitted letter to the editor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Director Burra and Trustees, I wanted to take a few moments to thank all Trustees, student Trustees, Director Burra and Senior Staff at Limestone District School Board (LDSB) for

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August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments ALCDSB, Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, back to school, chief medical officer, children, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. David Williams, education, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), ETFO, health and safety, kids, Kingston, LDSB, Limestone Branch, Limestone District School Board, Limestone local, mandatory mask mandate, masking policies, masks at elementary schools, Minister Stephen Lecce, Ministry of Education, pandemic, physical distancing, Premier Doug Ford, President Jane Roberts, school, teachers

The President of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) local branch says teachers are apprehensive heading into the school year during a pandemic. She also called Premier Doug Ford’s message to teachers unions yesterday ’insulting.’ “It’s time for teachers to step up,” Ford told the media on Thursday, Aug.