John Lawless

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• Kingston, Ont. man with rare cancer seeks community help for medical treatment

  David Tessier is going for medical treatment that isn't covered in Canada, forcing him to pay out of pocket for the life saving medication.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2023
• Kingston, Ont.’s west end becoming fastest-growing neighbourhood in the city

  The west end is seeing an explosion in development, from single-family homes to highrise apartment buildings.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Prescott, Ont. residents concerned over potential development on green space

  That plot of land is the only green space in the west-end neighbourhood, and town council voted to deem the land 'vacant' and surplus land.

  Environment

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Queen’s University students’ science experiment headed to International Space Station

  Students at Queen's University will be sending their experiment to the International Space Station to be conducted by astronauts.

  Science

  Dec 14, 2023
• ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ total solar eclipse will occur in Kingston, Ont.

  Kingston, Ont., has not been the location of a total solar eclipse in over 700 years, but will soon have one of the best seats in the house for one.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
• Public health unit merger talks draws concerns over staffing, services

  KFL&A Public Health is conducting a study that would see the organization merge with Hastings Prince Edward and Leeds Grenville Lanark public health units.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2023
• Napanee, Ont. council defers decision on gas plant expansion

  Climate activists and members of the community voiced their opposition to the proposal, with a large number of deputations stating their case to council.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2023
• Kingston adding more turning lanes to John Counter Boulevard, Montreal Street intersection

  The city hopes this project will help alleviate delays as traffic continues to get backed up at one of the city's busiest intersections.

  Traffic

  Nov 13, 2023
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• Belleville, Ont. overdose calls spike during the last week: ‘We have a crisis’

  Hastings-Quinte Paramedics responded to 90 calls for drug poisonings since last week, with one call resulting in death.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2023
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• 30 employees laid off at Kingston, Ont.’s battery recycling factory

  With 75 workers terminated across three locations, Kingston makes up nearly half of the company's layoffs.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
• Well-known Kingston, Ont. businessman, philanthropist passes away at 103

  Brit Smith passed away over the weekend at age 103, and leaves behind a legacy of business excellence and generosity.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
• Large power outage in Kingston, Ont. caused by trespasser: police

  Hydro One shut off the power deliberately out of an abundance of caution while police removed the person from the power station.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2023
• Another suspicious fire burns house in Napanee, Ont. region: police

  This fire took place two doors down from the garage fire on Monday, but police still haven't determined if the fires are connected.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2023
• Two fires in Napanee, Ont. region are connected: police

  The Ontario Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause of both fires, both of which have been deemed suspicious.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
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• Police investigating two suspicious fires in Napanee, Ont. region

  Police refused to comment on whether these two fires are connected, but have deemed both as suspicious.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
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• City of Kingston outlines areas for improvement in sports tourism industry

  Some of the areas that needed improvement were the number of ice pads and aquatic centres in the city.

  Economy

  Oct 17, 2023
• Eagle’s nest platform installed at Indigenous garden in Kingston, Ont.

  A large eagle's nest has been installed in Kingston's east end to help out any large birds looking for a new home in the Limestone City.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2023
• Audrey’s Costume Castle closes after nearly 40 years

  The owner of Audrey's says the store never fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Oct 11, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. teen wins nationwide Orange Shirt Day design contest

  Sophia Westcott, 16, won the contest as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada's recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2023
• Belleville, Ont. mayor says he intends to use ‘strong mayor’ powers

  Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says he plans to use the powers to obtain funds from the province to fund municipal projects. Ellis has until Oct. 15 to sign the papers.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2023
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• Drive-in movie theatre near Picton, Ont. up for sale

  The Mustang Drive-In movie theatre is now on the market, listed at just under $1.6 million.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Prince Edward County family losing 75-year-old family residence

  The McCormack family is being forced to move out of their summer fishing home after the federal government terminated their lease.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. families, students budgeting for back to school shopping

  Amid rising costs for everyday items, some Kingston families are finding creative ways to save money while back to school shopping.

  Education

  Aug 16, 2023
• Longtime Kingston, Ont. politician Hugh Segal passes away at 72

  Segal was a senator and chief of staff during the Mulroney administration. Segal was originally from Montreal but spent many years living in Kingston.

  Politics

  Aug 10, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. councillor cleared by integrity commissioner

  Councillor Ryan Boehme has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the integrity commissioner surrounding his vote in favour of hiring more firefighters.

  Politics

  Aug 3, 2023