Alexandra Mazur
Online Reporter
Alexandra Mazur is an award-winning journalist who works on daily news but enjoys taking time for investigative pieces. She has won an RTDNA for a series on child abuse in the Belleville and Prince Edward County region, and has worked on other series that have impacted the Kingston region.
Originally from Windsor, Ont., she lived in the Ottawa area before making the move to Kingston. She has a master’s in journalism from Carleton University, a professional writing diploma from Algonquin College, and an English literature degree from the University of Ottawa. She has previously worked as the editor for Metroland Media’s Ottawa South News and was a features writer for Ottawa Life Magazine. She has also been published in other publications, such as The Hill Times, iPolitics, CBC Ottawa, the Windsor Star and various community newspapers.
Find her on Twitter @AlexandraMazur1
Video Archives
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Kingston, Ont., pastor describes charitable donations
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Kingston, Ont., pastor promises massive miracle to congregation
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Video compilation shows Kingston, Ont., pastor preaching against homosexuality, COVID-19 vaccine
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Queen’s infectious disease expert talks about COVID-19
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Vicki Schmolka talks about LPAT denial of Homestead Rideau Marina project
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Freight train derailment in Kingston, Ont., causes evacuations
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Make-A-Wish foundation grants Brockville boy’s wish to see Raptors game
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Curling fans scoop up souvenirs at the Kingston Brier
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Curling superfan marks 50 years at the Brier in Kingston
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Global Kingston’s Family First: The Frameworks family
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Global Kingston’s Family First: Baby Lucas’ story
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Global Kingston’s Family First: MacKinnon Brothers
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Education expert calls again for investigation of Limestone District School Board
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Kingston restaurant owner describes break-in in Collins Bay
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Concerns grow over funding for future of rural transportation service in Frontenac County
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Significant rain could turn to heavy freezing rain over the weekend in eastern Ontario
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A look back at 2019 with Mark Gerretsen
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A look back at 2019 with Ian Arthur
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A look back at 2019 with Mayor Bryan Paterson
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Footage from the massive fire in Kingston’s Williamsville district
Author Archives
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Kingston Health Sciences tightens visitor restrictions due Omicron variant of COVID-19Kingston Health Sciences Centre has paused visitation for some patients as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly through the local community.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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Queen’s, St. Lawrence move part of winter term online due to rising COVID-19 casesKingston post-secondary schools have decided to move most of their classes in the 2022 winter term online due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston community.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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1 location in Kingston to offer free rapid COVID-19 tests SaturdayFree rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at the Rideau Heights Community Centre in Kingston Saturday between 12:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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New COVID-19 restrictions implemented for Hastings, Prince EdwardThe acting medical officer of health for Hastings and Prince Edward has issued two new regulations to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the region.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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Kingston COVID-19 cases rise by more than 200 in one day for the first timeOnce again, the vast majority of cases are being found in the 18-to-29 age group. The health unit reported 216 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, for a total of 1,186 active.CanadaDec 15, 2021
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31 Kingston Health Sciences employees fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusalThe hospital organization said staff members already on leave for refusing COVID vaccination were given a last chance on Nov. 5. Thirty-one people have now been terminated.CanadaDec 15, 2021
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B.C., Nova Scotia, link Omicron spread to Queen’s University rugby championshipsDr. Bonnie Henry says the rugby championship, held in Kingston at Queen's University in late November, has 'spread Omicron in university communities across the country.'CanadaDec 15, 2021
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Kingston reaches over 1K active cases, 1 new death, 131 new COVID-19 cases addedKFL&A Public Health is recording a new virus-related death as well as and 131 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the region to more than 1,000 active cases.CanadaDec 14, 2021
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Omicron drives the spread of COVID-19 in Kingston, Ont., as cases rates reach over 350The health unit reported 359 new cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region since Friday, bringing active cases to 908. Just a week ago, the region was standing at 363 active cases.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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St. Lawrence College moves exams to ‘alternate delivery’ as COVID-19 cases riseIn response to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the region, St. Lawrence College has decided to pivot away from in-person exams starting Tuesday.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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New warming centre to open in Kingston by end of the monthThe new warming centre, which will be located on Concession Street, will open Dec. 27 and will offer a meal service at night, United Way KFL&A says.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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Kingston hospitals struggle with huge influx of COVID-19 careThe top doctors from all three eastern Ontario health units, and the head of KHSC, are pleading with the community to follow COVID-19 guidelines as hospitals get overwhelmed.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Suspected cases of Omicron linked to MacKinnon Brothers holiday marketThe health unit says anyone who went to the MacKinnon Brothers Holiday Market over Dec. 4 and 5 needs to self isolated and get tested for COVID-19.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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COVID-19: 131 new cases added in Kingston, 618 activeKFL&A Public Health is reporting 131 cases of COVID-19 on Friday alone, with more than 600 active cases in the region, both record-highs.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Queen’s students ask for online exams as Omicron suspected among school communityWith suspected cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 linked to Queen's University, many students are pushing the school to move exams online.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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KFL&A reaches over 500 active cases, adding 104 new COVID-19 infectionsAnother record-high single-day increase of 104 cases has brought the Kingston region to 507 active cases, a number never seen before over the course of the pandemic.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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Marmora Public School closed till new year due to COVID-19 outbreakHastings Prince Edward Public Health has closed Marmora Public School until Jan. 3, 2022, due to a worsening COVID-19 outbreak at the school.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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Omicron variant detected in Kingston, Ont. region in person with no travel historyKFL&A Public Health announced that the Omicron variant has arrived in Kingston. With this and rising case counts, the medical officer of health will implement more restrictions.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Ottawa man faces 26 hate-motivated charges for antisemitic posters: policeA 29-year-old Ottawa man has been arrested in connection to a string of antisemitic posters hung in the city's west-end over the last two months, police say.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Kingston MOH says COVID-19 vaccines keeping region from locking downDespite extremely high case counts in the KFL&A region, Dr. Piotr Oglaza says the area's high vaccination rates are allowing workplaces and schools to remain open.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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KFL&A Public Health records 88 new COVID-19 cases, highest ever daily case countThe health unit recorded the highest number of daily cases ever seen in the region Tuesday. Hospitalizations are also at an all-time high with 29 people being treated for COVID-19.CanadaDec 7, 2021
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Man charged with impaired driving causing death after fatal Quinte West crashOPP have charged a 23-year-old man with drunk and dangerous driving causing death after a double-fatal crash in Trenton this October.CrimeDec 7, 2021
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Kingston police drug unit arrests 4 in trafficking investigationKingston police say drug unit officers found fentanyl, meth and cash in a Division Street home late last month during a drug raid.CanadaDec 7, 2021
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44 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston region, 310 activeKFL&A Public Health recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19 over the course of the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 310 Friday afternoon.CanadaDec 3, 2021
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Lockdown implemented at Bath Institution during search for contrabandCSC says Bath Institution has been locked down while correctional officers search for contraband following a suspected throw-over.CanadaDec 3, 2021