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A Kingston man and a man from Barrie have been arrested and charged after turning themselves in at Kingston Police Headquarters nearly two weeks after their alleged involvement in a violent attack that left two victims injured. The altercation took place at a residence on Frontenac Street, just north of
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After nearly a two-year process, the City of Kingston has selected and announced the public art proposal to be installed in Victoria Park this summer. Kingston-based artist Nicholas Crombach’s ‘Horse and Cart’ will be a permanent sculpture at the recently-revitalized Victoria Park. Crombach’s proposal was selected by a jury made
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A downtown resident was hit by a parcel thief has released the photos from their security camera in an attempt to warn those in the neighbourhood. On Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, the resident had two parcels stolen from her front porch. The parcels were delivered by UPS, and the theft
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Around 1880 the land that now makes up Victoria Park was purchased by Council with a mind to the future needs and growth of the city. The land was fenced off, planted with trees and, for a number of years, a hay crop was taken from it. According to Horsey’s
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With less than two weeks remaining in 2015, the time has come to take a look back at the biggest headlines and most significant news stories that shaped Kingston this past year. Early in 2015, Kingstonians celebrated the grand opening of the Tett Centre, they city’s vibrant arts hub that’s
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Victoria Park is one of downtown Kingston’s larger public green spaces, contained by two city blocks, the 30,000 metres squared park is lined with dozens of mature trees and home to recreational infrastructure ranging from the popular winter skating rink to tennis courts. Established in 1876, Vic Park is undeniably
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Spring may be a bit slow getting to the party this year, but that hasn’t stopped Kingstonians of all ages from getting outside and enjoying our many parks and trails. Thinking back, I have tons of fond memories of entire days spent lazing about “studying” on the waterfront at Breakwater
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Exactly one month ago, Kingstonians were digging out from one of the biggest and nastiest snowfalls in recent history. Winter had arrived with a blustery and icy vengeance! Fast forward to today, exactly one month after Snowmageddon 2012, and the white, telltale signs of winter have all but vanished. While
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Once upon a time you could do it in restaurants, movie theatres, taxi cabs, and even in classrooms. Doctors prescribed certain brands as a cure all, and Hollywood would have you believe that all the cool kids are doing it. In case you haven’t figured it out, I’m referring to darts,
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Happy New Year! Not only is it hard to believe that it’s 2011, it’s ridiculous when you come to terms with the fact that it’s January. Take a look outside, and if your neck of the urbanized woods is anything like mine, you’ll be hard pressed to find a single,
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This is my very first time spending an entire summer in Kingston. I’m a musician and for the last 9 summers I had a pretty great job working near Hamilton. I decided to change things up this year now that I’m married and a home owner. It just seemed right
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