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The following is a submitted letter to the Editor, written by a Queen’s University student. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Seemingly deaf to the calls from Public Health officials for increased caution as case counts explode across the province, Queen’s University has made
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The already-saturated Kingston rental market – which is particularly short on listings in the downtown area – is about to see at least 360 students clamouring for a place to live after being turned away from residence buildings at Queen’s University. The University is offering residence spots to incoming students
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While Kingston Police reported a relatively quiet Homecoming weekend, it was less than quiet for those students living in Queen’s residence buildings where fire alarms were pulled at multiple locations on the night of Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Kingston Fire and Rescue reported to seven fire alarm calls at residence
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Earlier this week, Queen’s University hosted an open house about their proposed student residence development, and those in attendance voiced both opposition and support of the project. The development is expected to house approximately 325 beds, and will be located on Albert Street, just south of Union Street. Two existing
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On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, Queen’s University planners held their second open house in the atrium of Mitchell Hall to show students and local neighbours their plans for a new residence building of approximately 325 beds which will be located on Albert Street, just south of Union Street. The new
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Residents who were planning to move in this past Friday are now able to move into the new student residence building at 630 Princess Street. On Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, City officials met with the owner of the building, according to a press release from the City of Kingston. “Staff
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