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Students from high schools across Kingston gathered at one of the city’s busiest intersections to show their opposition to a recent Supreme Court ruling that ‘voluntary extreme intoxication’ may be used as a defence in cases involving violent crimes. The ruling, which was made on Friday, May 13, 2022, declared
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Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating two police-involved incidents that occurred at the demonstrations in Ottawa – and is urging anyone who has information, including video, to come forward. One of the incidents involved a local woman from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. According to the SIU, preliminary information gathered suggests
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Kingston has been extremely successful at combating the “shadow epidemic” of drug poisoning deaths and overdose, but a lack of funding now threatens that success, according to a dedicated group of community advocates who hope to bring this to the attention of the provincial Ministry of Health. This Friday, Feb.
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The following is a submitted Op/Ed written by Kingston City Councillor and local teacher, Robert Kiley. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. I don’t know about you, but when I tune into the tenor of debate in Canada and think about the last three
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Kingston Police and the City of Kingston are aware of a “downtown slow roll” protest in support of the “Freedom Convoy” and are advising motorists of anticipated traffic disruptions from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. According to a release from the City, it is anticipated
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The Honourable Justice Graeme Mew of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released his written reasons for endorsing a Section 22 Order for violation of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act against J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub owner, Kelly Hale. Mew also ordered
Read more J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub owner, Kelly Thompson Hale, made his second appearance in court Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. This time, Hale argued that a Section 22 Order for violation of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act should be overturned. Justice Graeme Mew, of
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About a dozen demonstrators gathered at the corner of Sir John A. Macdonald and Princess streets Thursday, Jul. 22, 2021 to raise awareness of the “critical condition” in long-term care (LTC) homes. “The Ford government has to take firm action to correct the critical condition [in long-term care homes]. He
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The Sir John A. History and Legacy Working Group held a meeting Monday, Jun. 14, 2021 in preparation for the Special Council Meeting to be held by the City of Kingston on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 to debate the fate of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park.
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Local school bus operators in Kingston held a drive-by demonstration outside Limestone District School Board (LDSB) headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. They were protesting a provincially mandated Request for Proposal (RFP) process initiated the night before by Tri-Board Transportation Services, who award school bus contracts in the area. Approximately
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A group of activists gathered early on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 to stage a demonstration against the Trans Mountain Pipeline. About 15 people met at the Pollution statue along the King Street West waterfront at 6:30 a.m. to hang banners, distribute flyers and hold a small vigil. Their demonstration coincided
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A demonstration in solidarity with Kingston’s homeless took place outside City Hall Tuesday evening. Starting at 6:30 p.m. The Kingston District Labour Council (KDLC), the Katarokwi (Kingston) Union of Tenants and other concerned citizens said they were protesting the eviction of people living in Belle Park, as well as the
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