
Bill Hutchins
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Bill Hutchins is a veteran News Anchor at CKWS-TV in Kingston, Ont. He has anchored the station’s flagship news program, CKWS News @ 6, since 1997.
In addition to his daily anchoring duties, Bill enjoys leaving the desk occasionally to cover stories, especially City Hall issues, while helping with daily story assignments and assisting videographers.
Born in Toronto, Bill attended the Radio and Television Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and got his first taste of electronic journalism as the part-time News Director at the campus radio station in 1983 while still a student.
His professional career started in 1984 as a newscaster and reporter at Toronto radio stations CKEY, CFRB and CKFM and also as a writer for Broadcast News before moving to Kingston with his family in 1990 when he joined CKWS TV as a reporter. Bill has two children and enjoys movies, travel and freelance writing. To contact Bill, just send him an email.
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Video Archives
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Kingston’s Marine Museum of the Great Lakes unveils plans to acquire Titanic-era steamship
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Dr. Kieran Moore explains why the Kingston-area hasn’t moved to ‘Yellow’ status with a surge of COVID-19 cases.
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Queen’s University to welcome 200 international students to Kingston campus for the winter semester
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Kingston citizens group ‘in it to win it’ in fight over downtown condo project
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Randy Hillier says Ford government has lost the trust of voters
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Former news anchor describes battle with painkiller addiction
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Red light cameras a possibility in Kingston
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Daniel Woolf looks back at 10-year career as Queen’s University principal
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Kingston architectural historian comments on fire at Notre Dame Cathedral
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Kingston MPP says 2019 budget is all ‘booze and branding’
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Insights into why Randy Hillier was expelled from Tory caucus
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Beyond the Headlines: Using the term “Syrian refugee”
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Classroom cellphone ban
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Queen’s political expert says its time for Trudeau to show he’s sorry for SNC-Lavalin
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Kingston city councillor Rob Hutchison explains why millions of extra dollars are needed for better roads and more affordable housing
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Global Kingston’s 2018 year in review
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Outgoing Gananoque mayor defends last minute council decisions
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Beyond the Headlines: What killed the Capitol Condo
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President of Frontenac Heritage Foundation says Capitol Condo rejection sets a precedent
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Work begins on Kingston’s third crossing
Author Archives
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City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard cartsThe City of Kingston is looking to automate the collection of curbside trash and green bins within the next few years, but says the switch will not result in layoffs.PoliticsAug 15
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2 new highrise condos proposed for downtown KingstonTwo developers have proposed two new highrises in Kingston, one on the footprint of the downtown GoodLife building and the other next to the courthouse.CanadaJul 25
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Kingston police spent $140K policing St. Patrick’s Day weekendKingston police have come out with the final tab to keep the peace during St. Patrick's Day weekend in the University District.CanadaApr 13
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Internal MTO memo says new Wolfe Island ferry could result in 90-minute serviceOntario transportation officials have outlined the pros and cons of pressing the new Wolfe Island ferry into service this spring before the expanded docks are ready.PoliticsMar 2
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Inflation, supportive housing put pressure on Kingston tax bills this yearKingston homeowners can expect to pay more on their property tax bills this year. City staff recommend a property tax hike of three per cent in 2023.PoliticsFeb 27
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Kingston to lease its blue box sorting plant when curbside service shifts to waste producersOntario’s blue box collection service will undergo some big changes starting later this year that will impact municipalities across the province.ConsumerFeb 9
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Kingston Frontenacs bid to host 2024 Memorial CupThe Ontario Hockey League club has announced its intention to enter a host city bid for the Canadian junior hockey tournament when it is held in June of 2024.SportsNov 23, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. police chief announces retirement after 38-year careerKingston's first female police chief announced Thursday she will be retiring next year after a 38-year career on the city's force.CanadaNov 17, 2022
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Former Kingston, Ont. mayor Harvey Rosen dead at 73Former Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen has died at 73 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, just a week after his portrait was unveiled at City Hall.PoliticsSep 9, 2022
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Former Kingston mayor Harvey Rosen to be honoured with portraitKingston’s 94th mayor will be honoured in a special portrait unveiling ceremony at city hall early next month. Harvey Rosen served as the city’s mayor from 2003 to 2010.CanadaAug 22, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. developer wins lengthy legal battle to build two apartment towers in the downtownHomestead Land Holdings Ltd. has won a lengthy legal battle to construct 19 storey and 23 storey buildings on lower Queen Street in downtown Kingston.PoliticsJun 17, 2022
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Kingston Centre’s Canadian Tire store makes plans to relocateThe Canadian Tire store at the Kingston Centre is making tracks from one side of the mall property to the other with a new larger retail store, automotive centre and garden centre.ConsumerJun 14, 2022
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Going green in the ground: Kingston to allow natural burialsKingston wants to give residents the option of burying loved ones in a more sustainable way. Natural green burials involve no embalming, no vault and no grave marker.CanadaJun 8, 2022
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Kingston Public Market to offer beer, wine and more locally-sourced foodSome big changes are in the works to bring Ontario’s oldest outdoor market into the 21st century, including beer and wine samplings with food.ConsumerApr 26, 2022
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Citizen committee says next Kingston, Ont. council deserves ‘modest’ pay raise, more supportThe City of Kingston is growing, and civic leaders deserve more money to run it. An ad hoc committee says future council members deserve a 'modest' pay raise in 2023.PoliticsMar 22, 2022
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Kingston launches red-light cameras at several collision-prone intersectionsAfter years of study and political debate, red-light cameras will be making their debut on the streets of Kingston this week. The automated cameras begin operation March 1.CanadaFeb 28, 2022
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Kingston police warn community of ‘high risk’ offender’s releaseKingston police have issued a public safety notice about the release of a high-risk offender. They say Christopher Watts, 61, is on statutory release.CrimeFeb 25, 2022
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Kingston buys prime waterfront from federal government for token sum of $2The City of Kingston is the proud new owner of a basin — as in, Confederation Basin. Council approved the purchase of the prime water lot in front of City Hall.PoliticsFeb 2, 2022
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Date set for appeal of Homestead high-rise project, while City of Kingston stays on sidelinesA court date has been set in the latest chapter of a long-running battle over a heritage versus high-rise project in downtown Kingston.CanadaJan 12, 2022
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Major residential development planned for Kingston’s Frontenac MallKingston’s Frontenac Mall is poised for a major transformation that would involve most of the sprawling commercial property at 1300 Bath Rd. converted into residential apartments.PoliticsJan 11, 2022
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Downtown Kingston’s Queen Street ripe for redevelopment, no shortage of ideasThe new year could bring a new opportunity to re-imagine the future of Queen Street in downtown Kingston.PoliticsJan 7, 2022
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Prominent Belleville, Ont. businessman passes awayThe city of Belleville, Ont., has lowered municipal flags following the death of prominent businessman Richard Courneyea.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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Kingston’s 2022 budget deliberations wrap up with 2.1% tax increaseAfter three days of meetings this week, Kingston council approved a 2.1 per cent budget increase for next year, which will amount to about $75 extra per household in 2022.CanadaNov 26, 2021
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Kingston’s Integrated Care Hub faces political review over its effectiveness, securityJust over a year after it opened, Kingston's Integrated Care Hub (ICH) is going under the political microscope after council approves a third-party review of its effectiveness.PoliticsNov 25, 2021
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Kingston councillors open 2022 budget discussions with projected 2.4% tax hikeKingston city councillors will open the books on the 2022 election year budget this week, which includes a property tax hike of 2.4 per cent.PoliticsNov 23, 2021