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Amherstview Foodland’s Pumpkinfest raises thousands to feed the needy

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Amherstview, Christmas Hampers, COVID-19 pandemic, Foodland, fundraiser, Halloween, halloween pumpkin, Jason Bellamy, Lions Club of Amherstview, Napanee, pumpkins, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

Amherstview Foodland has raised nearly $5000 for the Lions Club of Amherstview during their month-long Pumpkinfest initiative. During the month

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OPP officers rescue injured owl in Madoc

January 28, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments barred owl, Central Hastings, Dave Kirkwood, hoot owl, Kenny Fuentes, Kingston, Lahey Road, Madoc, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), owl rescue, Queen's Football, Queen's University, rescued owl, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

Two officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are being credited with rescuing an owl

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A guide to Halloween in Kingston 2019

October 31, 2019November 2, 2019 Tori Stafford 1 Comment costumes, donating pumpkins, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), fire safety, food allergies, Halloween, Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary, Kingston, Kingston Fire and Rescue, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Pumpkin Parade, safety, safety tips, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, teal pumpkins, trick or treating

While the weather isn’t doing us any favours in terms of ideal Halloween conditions, tradition (and fun for the little

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Save your jack-o-lanterns for the Pumpkin Parade in downtown Kingston

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Tori Stafford 4 Comments Confederation Park, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), jack-o-lanterns, Kingston, Pumpkin Parade, reusing pumpkins, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, Student Wellness Services

This Friday, after all of the ghosts and goblins have disappeared for another year, area residents will find themselves wondering

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Fundraiser highlights relationship between SLC and Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

March 28, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments apex predators, canids, charity, coyotes, coywolf, coywolves, ecosystems, fundraiser, habitat, internship, Julia Envoy, Kingston, Leah Birmingham, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, St. Lawrence College, students, Sue Meech, Veterinary Assistant program, Veterinary Technician program, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife rescue, wolves

When someone spots a coyote in the area and posts about it on social media, it seems to spread like

Leo’s Corner: The little animal charity making a big difference

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 Ryan Llera 0 Comments Andrea Levangie, Animal Angel Rescue Foundation, animals, cats, charity, dogs, Friends of Willow, fundraiser, horses, Human Society, Kingston, Leo's Corner, OSPCA, pets, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, Sheba's Haven, support

‘Tis the season of giving, but for one animal lover and friend to the animals, giving is a year-round endeavour.

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Edwards, Reid play Wildlife Reserve benefit Tuesday at Grand Theatre

December 10, 2018 Chris Morris 0 Comments fundraiser, Grand Theatre, Iain Reid, Kathleen Edwards, live music, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

When singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards and author Iain Reid take the stage at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday evening for Holiday

Six snapping turtle hatchlings released back to the home they almost never got to know

September 19, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments animal rescue, at-risk species, Dr. Ryan Llera, Kingston, Kingston Veterinary Clinic, Mabyn Armstrong, Murvale Creek, preservation, protection, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, snapping turtles, turtles, Turtles Kingston

If you’ve lived in the Kingston and the area for any length of time, chances are you’ve noticed just how