Coronavirus: 2 more Kingston, Ont., nail salons ticketed for breaching public health guidelines
This now brings the total number of local nail salons that have breached safety protocols to seven. Continue reading
Instagram account ‘Stolen by Smith’ points to racism at Queen’s school of business
‘The time for change is now,’ says Kelly Zou, a fourth-year commerce student at Smith School of Business. Continue reading
Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Kingston
‘He’s a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather to many siblings and young ones,’ said one of Morris Charlton’s four children. Continue reading
Officials urge Kingston residents to ‘be kind to one another’ after visitors reportedly mistreated
‘There are individuals that are going to be in our community from elsewhere… They have a right to be in our community, treated with respect and dignity,’ said Dr. Kieran Moore. Continue reading
Sir John A. Macdonald plaques vandalized in Cataraqui Cemetery
Kingston police are investigating after Sir John A. Macdonald’s plaques in the Cataraqui Cemetery were found to be vandalized Thursday. Continue reading
Body of young man found in St. Lawrence River near Battery Park: Kingston police
A body was found in the St. Lawrence River near Battery Park on Canada Day, according to police. Continue reading
4 salons ordered to close in Kingston region over coronavirus issues
Four businesses in the Kingston region have been forced to close following COVID-19 restriction breaches, public health says. Continue reading
Kingston, Ont., servers concerned over increased coronavirus cases: ‘It is a little scary’
“Probably more than half of our guests have been from out of town,” said Morgan Shields, a server at Dianne’s Fish Shack and Smokehouse in downtown Kingston. Continue reading
Domestic violence death in Kingston being investigated as homicide: police
Kingston police are investigating the death of woman allegedly fatally injured during a domestic violence incident. Continue reading
Kingston, Ont., protesters ask city to remove City Park Sir John A. Macdonald statue
“It isn’t erasing history, it isn’t a slap in the face to the city of Kingston, it is simply trying to grant the level of recognition and dignity to thousands of people,” said Jesse Bell, who participated in Saturday’s protest. Continue reading
Kingston’s Third Crossing bridge construction still on track despite coronavirus pandemic
Construction of the long-awaited Third Crossing bridge is going according to plan. Continue reading
Kingston Pride parade goes virtual in 2020
“Pride is not something that you can cancel,” says Ted Robinson, who was the festival director for last year’s Pride festival. Continue reading
Kingston businesses looking forward to reopening under Stage 2
“I think everyone’s looking for the social interaction even though it will be at a distance,” says Troy Gadbois, a part owner of the Duchess Pub. Continue reading
BLM vigil organizer says people in Kingston’s Black community deal with racism regularly
Members of the local Black community want people to know that Kingston is not immune to racism. Continue reading
Body of missing teen found in Lower Beverley Lake
OPP say they recovered the body of a missing 18-year-old from Lower Beverley Lake Monday morning. Continue reading