Fawwaz Muhammad-Yusuf

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• Memo details massive cuts to Queen’s University’s Arts and Science budget

  A memo from the Faculty of Arts & Science Dean details plan's to eliminate a $30M deficit over the next two budget years. Austerity measures include a hiring freeze.

  Education

  Nov 27
• Questions remain as sleeping cabins program comes to an end

  Questions remain after Kingston city council voted in favour of ending funding for the sleeping cabins program in the spring of 2024

  Canada

  Nov 14
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• Kingston bus operators are being driven to quit due to abuse: union

  'A lot of our members don't feel backed up by management when these actions happen and no one wants to put up with that kind of abuse every day.'

  Canada

  Nov 8
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• Loyalist College suspends journalism programs indefinitely

  Citing declining registration numbers, Loyalist College has suspended both the photo journalism and journalism communications programs.

  Canada

  Nov 6
• Fall time change can lead to sleep disturbances: Queen’s professor

  Despite what appears to be an hour gained, a Queen's professor says the downsides of the fall time change outweigh the positives.

  Canada

  Nov 6
• Volunteers gather in Kingston to honour fallen soldiers

  Volunteers gathered at Kingston's Cataraqui cemetery to honour the almost 2,000 fallen soldiers resting on its grounds.

  Canada

  Nov 3
• Rising cost of living putting unprecedented pressure on Canadian food banks

  The rising cost of living across the country has left food banks with more users and fewer donations

  Canada

  Oct 25
• Bulk water price increase hanging rural Kingston residents out to dry

  Utilities Kingston announced the price of purchasing bulk water will be increasing by over 60% at the start of the new year

  Canada

  Oct 25
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• Sharbot Lake teacher wins Gilles Gagnier award for going above and beyond

  A high-school teachers hands on geography program won them an award from the Royal Canadian Geographic Society

  Canada

  Oct 24
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• Flu and COVID vaccines become available as winter approaches

  Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out to high risk individuals like seniors and young children. The general public will be able to get vaccinated starting October 30.

  Health

  Oct 18
• City of Kingston redeveloping Frontenac Mall into housing

  As part of a 25-year plan, the city of Kingston will be developing over 2,000 apartment units at the current location of the Frontenac Mall.

  Canada

  Oct 13
• Habitat for Humanity unveils new tiny homes for Kingston

  The Kingston chapter of Habitat for Humanity unveiled its latest effort to combat the housing shortage facing Kingstonians in the form of a number of tiny homes.

  Canada

  Oct 12
• With no permanent location in sight, sleeping cabins return to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

  As the search for a permanent location for the sleeping cabins continues, they return to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour for the winter season.

  Canada

  Oct 4
• Kingston artist looks to rebuild life after fleeing war torn Iraq

  A newcomer to Kingston fled to Canada from the conflict in Iraq and is trying to pull his life together through his art.

  Canada

  Sep 22
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• Kingston police charge individual with numerous weapons-related offences

  Kingston Police say a 26-year-old local is facing multiple charges relating to firearm possession and dangerous driving.

  Crime

  Sep 18
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• Search continues in Kingston for Lemoine Point vandal

  Kingston police are continuing their search for an individual they say has caused around $5,000 worth of damage to multiple parks across the city.

  Crime

  Sep 18
• Breakwater Park regulars mixed about weekend closure

  Regulars to Kingston's Breakwater park voiced their opinions about the recent decision to keep the park closed during the evenings this coming weekend.

  Canada

  Sep 8
• Over 300 cars displayed in Kingston to help raise money for cancer research

  Over 300 cars packed the Kingston Memorial Centre for the annual Limestone city car classic, an event that raises money for cancer research.

  Entertainment

  Sep 4
• Over 200 family members and friends say goodbye to longtime Kingston political figure

  Over two hundred friends and family members attended a private funeral for longtime political advisor Hugh Segal.

  Canada

  Aug 22
• Kingston’s Queen Street closure extended due to unexpected development

  The section of Queen street between Montreal and Sydenham will remain closed a little longer than planned due to ongoing construction.

  Canada

  Aug 18
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• Surprise test run has passengers feeling optimistic about Wolfe Islander IV

  A surprise test run of the long delayed Wolfe Islander IV left passengers impressed and optimistic about the prospect of the ferry coming into service..

  Canada

  Aug 16
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• Crawford Wharf hosts Kingston visit by 102-year-old Royal Canadian Navy ship

  HMCS Oriole makes a stop in Kingston as part of the annual great lakes deployment. The two masted ship is the oldest and longest serving ship in the Royal Canadian Navy.

  Canada

  Aug 15
• Federal funding application denial a setback for Kingston, Ont. youth hub

  Home Base Housings plans for a youth hub has taken a hit after $14M federal rapid housing initiative program denies the application.

  Canada

  Aug 14
• Former Startek building may have to be torn down, says owner

  The building in Kingston's east end has stood empty since 2020. Building owner Frank Casamatta says the building will be demolished if he can't find a tenant by October.

  Economy

  Aug 14
• Titanic-era steamship, S.S. Keewatin, expected to arrive in Kingston this fall

  Nine lifeboats from the S.S. Keewatin are now on display at the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes. The steamship is expected to arrive at the museum this fall.

  Canada

  Aug 10