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Local family sets up self-isolation trailer for ER nurse during pandemic

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Tori Stafford 7 Comments bylaw, bylaw enforcement, City of Kingston, coronavirus, COVID-19, cul-de-sac, ER Nurse, family, front line healthcare worker, Kingston, neighbours, pandemic, RV, self-isolation, state of emergency, trailer, west end

The family of a local front line ER nurse is working with the City of Kingston after a resident reported

Easter church services flyer circulated in error

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Canada Post, church services, City Christian Centre, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Kieran Moore, Easter, error, Kingston, Kingston Alliance Church, Kingsway Christian Church, Mayor Bryan Paterson, no services, Pastor Andrew Belaire, physical distancing, self-isolation, social distancing, Third Day Worship Centre, virtual services

Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) is reiterating the urgent need for

KFL&A Public Health releases details on 17 latest COVID-19 cases in region

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment 17 new cases, 2019-nCoV, community spread, coronavirus, COVID-19, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), self-isolation, social distancing, travel

On Monday, Mar. 30, 2020, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health confirmed that the number of cases of

KFL&A Public Health confirms 17 cases of COVID-19, releases details

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment case 17, contact transfer, coronavirus, COVID-19, details of cases, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), new cases, self-isolation, travel, unknown cause

There are now 17 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) region, KFL&A Public Health

Frontenac County News

North Frontenac declares state of emergency

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments closure of township buildings, coronavirus, COVID-19, Frontenac County, Kingston, Mayor Ron Higgins, North Frontenac, self-isolation, social distancing, state of emergency

With “evidence of community spread” in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) region, the Township of North Frontenac has

City to open new space for vulnerable population at former Fairfield West site

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment City of Kingston, COVID-19, Fairfield West, homeless, housing, retirement home, self-isolation, social distancing

After a flurry of activity at the former Fairfield Manor West for the past few days, City officials have now

Family Health News

Public Health addresses concerns about public parks and COVID-19

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments 2019 novel coronavirus, children, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Azim Kasmani, kids in parks, Kingston, outdoor activity, outdoor play, parks, play, playground equipment, risk of transmission, self-isolation, social distancing, the spread of COVID-19

As the sun shone down on Kingston and the area this past weekend, many people experiencing the stir-craze of self-isolation

The clarity and hope of COVID-19

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Robert Kiley 1 Comment 2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, clarity, connecting, coronavirus, corporations, COVID-19, governments, greed, healthcare, healthcare workers, hoarding, hope, humanity, inspiration, isolation, Kingston, life planning, living wage, municipal government, pandemic, Robert Kiley, self-isolation, the envrionment, unions, vaccines

It has been almost three months since I wrote a column for the local press. Between balancing my day job

Update: Postponed – Power outage planned for University District and Alwington areas

March 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Alwington area, COVID-19, delayed, Kingston, planned power outage, postponed, self-isolation, tree trimming, University District, Utilities Kingston

Update (Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020): As part of Utilities Kingston’s response to the current COVID-19 epidemic, the utility provider has