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Last month marked the passing of accomplished graphic designer, typographer, publisher, and enthusiastic conversationalist, Peter Klaus Dorn. Born in Germany in 1932, Dorn came of age surrounded by “many atrocities,” his obituary succinctly notes. He served an apprenticeship as a compositor and studied graphic design in night classes, and in
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After weeks of reaching unpleasant milestones in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) region has just passed a significant milestone that is actually cause for celebration. As of Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, more than 50,000 residents in KFL&A have received their third dose of COVID-19 vaccine,
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The following is a submitted open letter to the City of Kingston Planning Committee from a group of residents concerned about the proposed plans for the Johnson Street Corridor at Portsmouth Avenue. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Planning Committee, The intent of
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St. Lawrence College (SLC) graduates have a new post-graduation opportunity thanks to a bridging partnership with Queen’s Engineering. A formalized agreement between the two schools will allow graduates from SLC’s Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program to pursue a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering at Queen’s, according to a release from SLC, dated Tuesday, Nov. 16,
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As Bushra Sbahi, 55, recounted how her family escaped Syria, she didn’t want the details known, just that it was “dangerous,” with “houses flattened,” and that she still fears for the safety of her three adult children left behind. “We were afraid. A lot,” Sbahi said. “I’m very happy and
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Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A Public Health, confirmed on Monday, Apr. 26, 2021 that a COVID-19 positive case travelled on multiple Kingston Transit bus routes. According to Public Health, the case travelled on the following routes, dates and times: Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021: Route 7 –
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Amid the uncertainty surrounding Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON, representatives from St. Lawrence College say that the partnerships it has with the financially unstable university should move forward, at least for students already enrolled. The college has two partnerships with Laurentian University, A Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing, and a
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Two recent graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College have launched a bursary to support upper year Civil Engineering students. Braedan Rogers and David Logan, 2020 graduates of the program, wanted to give something back to future students in the Civil Engineering Technology program. Last year
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The federal government has announced new funding for a group of organizations in the health and sciences sector of Kingston. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario), announced a FedDev Ontario investment of $3 million. The funding
Read more St. Lawrence College (SLC) has confirmed that a student living at its Kingston residence has tested positive for COVID-19. The college posted an update to their COVID-19 information page on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. The student is reportedly self-isolating. “Following established protocols, SLC continues to work closely with Kingston Frontenac
Read more St. Lawrence College (SLC) confirmed Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 that a second student in a program at the Kingston campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the college, this case is believed to be unrelated to a previous one reported last week. The new case is currently under investigation
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