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Kingston and the Islands Member of Parliament (MP) Mark Gerretsen was in Innovation Park to announce a substantial investment from the federal government to support “early-stage cleantech companies in southern Ontario.” Gerretsen made the announcement today, Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible to
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was joined by local dignitaries from every level of government at Queen’s University today, Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022, to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment to build a first-of-its-kind industrial scale cathode and precursor materials manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. This investment of about C$1.5 billion by Umicore
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Update (Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022):Following MPP Ted Hsu publicly addressing his stance on women’s rights to access medical treatments, including abortion, the rally previously scheduled to take place on Thursday, Jun. 30, 2022, outside MPP Hsu’s office has been relocated. “As an Ontario Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament, I commit
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In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, MP Mark Gerretsen’s office is looking for members of the community to nominate constituents who have demonstrated Her Majesty’s qualities of public service, dedication, and commitment to bettering our community and deserve to be recognized as such. Having experienced a difficult two
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The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, appeared at the YMCA on Wright Crescent in Kingston today, Tuesday, Apr.19, 2022, to speak about the federal government’s “Budget 2022 investments to make life more affordable in Kingston and Eastern Ontario.” Blair
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The following is a submitted open letter to Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson, also sent to MP Mark Gerretsen, written by a Kingston resident. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Mayor Paterson, I am sure many Kingston residents are wondering this week: who in
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Students and community members from Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College (SLC) met on the evening of Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, both in person and virtually at Queen’s to discuss supports available for Ukrainian students living here in Kingston. More than 50 students attended the event in person and more
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Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston and the Islands, faced criticism from members of the Opposition on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, for voting against a Conservative motion that condemned the use of blackface. That action, Gerretsen explained, has been taken out of context and used as a political distraction.
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Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, together with Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced over $6.9 million in funding Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, for rural internet initiatives. The money will go to
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Thanks to a donation of 171 hectares of land by two generous neighbours in Frontenac County, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, that Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program has reached an important milestone: Canadians have donated over one billion dollars worth of
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Kingston, along with seven other municipalities in Eastern Ontario, will now have access to Rogers Communication’s 5G network, which aims to improve wireless service and connectivity across the country. Together with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), Rogers announced on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, that it has extended its 5G
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Ian Arthur, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Kingston and the Islands, will not be seeking re-election in 2022, and will focus on pursuing business opportunities in Kingston, particularly in the housing sector. Arthur made the announcement via social media on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. “Representing the people of Kingston
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