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Editorial note: The following is a letter to the editor from a reader expressing her personal experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist. In April 2020, I began by delivering meals for VON. I also accepted a position as
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For the second year in a row, the Partners in Mission Food Bank was forced to cancel their annual Food Blitz. Instead, the organization created a virtual donation drive and was completely blown away by the support from the community. Dan Irwin, Executive Director of the Partners in Mission Food
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Parenting has often been compared to walking through a minefield. Each step filled with stress and gratitude, where roadblocks and unexpected detours are common, and missteps are feared. Parenting a child who is experiencing difficulties with their mental health? Well, you might as well add a blindfold to that minefield
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The Ontario Museum Association (OMA) presented the OMA Awards of Excellence 2020 at the OMA’s first virtual Conference, on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. The accomplishments of the Award Recipients will be showcased in a social media campaign starting today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. The 2020 OMA Annual Conference is inspired
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This week, April 19-25, is celebrated across Canada and around the world as National Volunteer Week. It’s estimated that across Canada, around 12.7 million people are active volunteers. Karla Weber, current President of the Kingston & Area Association of Administrators of Volunteers (KAAAV), notes that volunteerism is a key underpinning
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Kingston’s fourth “Catch The Ace” draw winner was chosen on Wednesday night at The Loyal Oarsman, and the winning ticket, number 99000418012, earned its owner $168 with a draw of the 9 of clubs in envelope number 43. The ace remains up for grabs as the draw enters its fifth
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Kingston’s second “Catch The Ace” draw winner was chosen on Wednesday night at The Loyal Oarsman, and the winning ticket, number 99000199015, earned its owner $294 with a draw of the 8 of hearts in envelope number 38. The ace remains up for grabs as the draw enters its third
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Kingston’s first “Catch The Ace” draw winner was chosen last night at The Loyal Oarsman, and the winning ticket, number 99000111002, earned its owner $546 with a draw of the 2 of clubs in envelope number 29. The ace remains up for grabs as the draw enters its second week,
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Lorna Lutz is a semi-retired professional who, as they say has “fire in her bones.” She is a longstanding volunteer for Kingston WritersFest, who loves meeting and socializing with new people, and engaging in good political debate. Lorna is a consummate artist; texture, colour and fabrication excite her. She enjoys
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The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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Following the first day of Summer and last day of school, the time has finally come to bust out your favorite red and white flare and celebrate Canada Day in Kingston. Similar to year’s past, there’s a full day of activities that largely take place in and around downtown Kingston and Grass Creek Park. In addition
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