Tag: volunteers

Tree of Hope campaign ‘best ever’ in over 100 years

Lucas Mulder December 19, 2018

The annual Tree of Hope campaign run by the Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has reached a historic achievement after helping over 800 kids. The …

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Urgent need for turkeys to fill Tommy’s Christmas Hampers

Tori Stafford December 18, 2018

After a difficult year that saw his restaurant have to close its doors due to no fault of his own, you’d think Tommy Hunter has enough on his mind …

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Learn about other cultures by doing something meaningful this holiday season

Nour Mazloum December 14, 2018

“Befriending newcomers is such a rewarding experience and I feel I am doing something really worthwhile and purposeful,” said Jackie Hassefras, a KEYS family team volunteer. During the month …

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Lake Ontario water level breaks new record

June 16, 2019 4 Comments

According to the International Joint Commission, Lake Ontario has reached a record 75.90 m (249.02 ft), exceeding the previous record peak of 75.88 m (248.95 …
Indigenous community takes issue with Kingston Pride

June 14, 2019 2 Comments

Kingston Pride kicks off this weekend, and while many are eagerly excited for the opportunity to celebrate inclusion, some members of the community have …
City committee recommends council ban election signs …

June 14, 2019 1 Comment

On the evening of Thursday, Jun. 13, 2019, minutes before the Raptors’ historic tip-off, five members of city council were themselves making history. Together, …
New soup restaurant opens in downtown Kingston

June 18, 2019 1 Comment

A new restaurant has occupied the once-vacant storefront at 342 Princess Street — and you can be certain you won’t hear anyone yelling ‘No …
A Strategic Look: Priority #3 – Demonstrate …

June 14, 2019 1 Comment

Beginning in early January and, through public consultation and a number of additional special meetings, Kingston City Council set out its five strategic priorities through …
Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Kennel cough

June 18, 2019 No Comments

Following a number of social media posts discussing how kennel cough is being spread throughout the area, Dr. Ryan Llera took some time away …
The Glorious Sons to play outdoor concert …

June 18, 2019 1 Comment

During the June 18, 2019 meeting of Kingston City Council, following a lengthy discussion was made regarding other noise exemptions at the site, a motion …