City announces major changes to Love Kingston Marketplace initiative following public criticism
Last Thursday, Princess Street between Division and Ontario streets was transformed, with the south lane closed to traffic for pedestrian use. Continue reading
Blasting at Napanee, Ont., quarry concerns nearby residents: ‘It was never this big before’
The owners, Al White Landscaping and Excavating, circulated a letter to the area homeowners on May 12, advising the residents that the blasting would be taking place. Continue reading
Kingston hospital worker tests positive for coronavirus, patient care unit under quarantine
Health officials said Sunday a Kingston General Hospital health-care worker has tested positive for coronavirus. Continue reading
Recreation, leisure businesses benefit as Kingston residents head outdoors amid COVID-19 reopening
With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions slowly being loosened, the push to engage in outdoor activities is benefitting local recreation and leisure businesses in Kingston, Ont. Continue reading
Kingston chiropractors reopen, adapt to new measures amid COVID-19
As of June 1, several regulated health professionals in Ontario are now allowed to open their doors again amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Westport boy aims to raise $3,000 to support building wells in developing countries
$3,000 is 10 year old Finley Johnston’s fundraising goal to support building wells in developing nations. Continue reading
Royal Kingston Curling Club thanks Trillium Retirement and Care Community employees
Curling club members showed up with $25 restaurant gift cards for each employee at Trillium. Continue reading
Kingston waives patio fees for local businesses: ‘It’s certainly going to help out’
Businesses with sidewalk patio’s have their fees waved by the city. Continue reading
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health expanding COVID-19 testing
KFL&A Public Health Chief Medical officer says regions COVID-19 testing is equal to or greater than provincial average per 100,000 people. Continue reading
COVID-19 restrictions raise new challenges amidst Public Health heat advisory
The heat wave in southern Ontario has both health and municipal officials working hard to address the situation that is expected to last until Thursday.Dr. Azim Kasmani, a public health resident and physician through Queen’s University, is anticipating people will be outside and using municipal parks. Story continues below Being outside is good for people’s… Continue reading
Frontenac paramedics talk about work safety changes during COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Frontenac paramedics are responding to calls. Continue reading
Kingston municipal politicians eyeing expansion of Princess Street Promenade event
Kingston politicians look at expanding the promenade to help downtown businesses. Continue reading
Kingston city council votes to proceed with non-profit housing corporation merger
While the city is ready to move forward, the municipality still needs to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s stamp of approval. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Kingston equestrian business reopens, provincial parks open for day use
People take advantage of loosened COVID-19 restrictions and head outdoors. Continue reading
Kingston, Ont., poet laureate writes coronavirus pandemic poem
‘All People,’ a poem about the coronavirus pandemic, has been penned by Kingston Poet Laureate Jason Heroux and is a first in a new series. Continue reading