Jonna Semple
Videographer
Jonna Semple joined CKWS News Kingston as a videographer in 2014. As a Queen’s University graduate she was excited at the opportunity to call the Limestone City home once again. Jonna received a degree in English and Theatre at Queen’s and then headed to Seneca College for her Broadcast Journalism education.
After interning and freelancing with CKWS’s sister stations CHEX TV in Peterborough and Studio 12 in Oshawa, Jonna packed her bags and flew across the country for a full-time opportunity as a videographer with Shaw TV in Red Deer, Alberta, where she was able to develop and advance her skills.
Happy to be back in Ontario Jonna looks forward to future success with CKWS.
When not at work Jonna enjoys hiking, reading and playing with her rescued cat Abbie.
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Video Archives
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The Buy Nothing community “sprouts” in Kingston’s West end
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Elementary school garden dedicated to Indigenous learning vandalized
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Parents react to school zone safety recommendations
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Kingston nurse assists civilians in war torn Ukraine
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Body is discovered in a Charles Street fire
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Kingston police looking to identify alleged porch pirate
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Kingston’s homeless encampments become less visible as the season changes
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Kingston experts say COVID-19 numbers in our region have hit a plateau
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Elections Ontario says this year, there are more ways and opportunities to vote
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Ontario’s top doctor confirms sixth wave is upon us
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Kingstonians band together to bring Ukrainian children to Canada
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Survivor of Needle Spiking speaks out
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Neighbours of the Integrated Care Hub say they have health and safety concerns
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Harmonic Egg Kingston opens its doors
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Kingston area man identified as victim in workplace accident
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Outreach in the university district in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day
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Animal activists launch a lawsuit against the province for not shutting down a coyote hunting contest
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Supporters rally in downtown Kingston, urging the province to fund the Integrated Care Hub.
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Winner announced for this years Kinsmen Dream Home
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Kingston digs out after a storm with freezing rain and snow
Author Archives
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‘Hyper-local’ community group growing in Kingston’s west endA global community dedicated to creating neighbourhood connections and building friendships through the act of gifting unwanted stuff is expanding in the city's west end.CanadaAug 19, 2022
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Body of a woman discovered at Brockville waste disposal siteBrockville Police have confirmed that the body of an unidentified woman was discovered today at a waste disposal site.CrimeJul 22, 2022
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Mayor of Bancroft, Ont. confirms identity of child who died in hot car last weekBancroft, Ont., mayor Paul Jenkins confirmed 23-month-old Everett Smith died Thursday after being left in the car outside of North Hastings High School where his mother taught.CanadaJun 27, 2022
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Kingston, Ont., area health officials examining future of local vaccination effortsKingston public health experts are using the low infection rates for COVID-19 during the summer months to try and examine the future of local vaccination efforts.CanadaJun 24, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. parents react to school safety report crafted to prevent further tragedyAs a working group prepares to share school zone safety recommendations with council in Kingston, Ont., parents say more needs to be done to prevent future student fatalities.CanadaJun 15, 2022
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Pride display at Newburgh market targeted by vandalsMarket organizers say they woke up Monday morning to the news that their Pride display had been defaced with blue paint.CanadaJun 14, 2022
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A Kingston psychiatric nurse volunteers in war-torn UkraineA Kingston nurse has traveled halfway around the world to war-torn Ukraine to volunteer her time and help those directly affected by violent Russian attacks.CanadaMay 31, 2022
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Graduating class of 2022 at Royal Military College celebrate their fallen classmatesA memorial for the four officer cadets who lost their lives last month in a fatal crash at The Royal Military College took place during Thursday night's sunset ceremony.EducationMay 20, 2022
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Kingston police confirm body was found at Charles Street house fireAccording to Police a body was discovered inside a burned out Charles Street home and the police department is working with the coroner's officer to identify the person.InvestigationsMay 16, 2022
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Familiar names on the ballot in Kingston and the IslandsThe one-time Liberal stronghold was won by the NDP last election and is certain to see a change in who it is represented by at Queen's Park.PoliticsMay 9, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. residents call for traffic safety improvements after bus crashResidents of a Kingston neighbourhood are calling on the city to improve traffic safety along Centennial Drive after the latest crash involving a city bus.CrimeMay 6, 2022
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Holocaust survivor speaks to Kingston, Ont. students, shares message to stay away from hateAt the age of 15, David Moskovic was separated from his family and sent to a concentration camp. His message to students was one of kindness, acceptance and understanding.EducationApr 27, 2022
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Homeless shelters in Kingston, Ont. are running out of space, advocates sayHomeless shelters are seeing more people in need of services caused by the pandemic as they continue to operate with reduced capacity.CanadaApr 27, 2022
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COVID-19 numbers have hit a plateau in the Kingston region: expertsAccording to Kingston scientists, the COVID-19 infection rate has stabilized in the region, with the hope numbers will fall in the coming weeks.HealthApr 26, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. castle hits real estate marketThe historic home at 14 Sydenham Street in Kingston, Ont., the city's only castly, is listed for sale for the first time in half a century.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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Kingston voters gear up for June 2022 electionProvincial election day is June 2, and Elections Ontario says it is offering new voting options.PoliticsApr 22, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. area schools facing COVID-19-related staff shortages amid spikeSchools and school bus operators are feeling the pressure as COVID-19 related staff absences mount up, making it harder to operate at full capacity.CanadaApr 13, 2022
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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor confirms sixth wave is upon usOntario's top doctor says that the sixth wave of COVID-19 is here, but notes that vaccines are helping to soften the blow.CanadaApr 11, 2022
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Kingstonians band together to bring Ukrainian children to CanadaFive Ukrainian children in need of urgent medical care are now receiving it at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, thanks to the efforts of Kingstonians.HealthMar 29, 2022
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Queen’s student says she was victim of ‘needle spiking’ at downtown Kingston barA night out with friends took a terrifying turn for a Queen's university student earlier this month when she said she became the victim of an attempted 'needle spiking.'CanadaMar 25, 2022
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Neighbours of Kingston, Ont. Integrated Care Hub raise safety concernsPeople living near Kingston's Integrated Care Hub, which assists the unhoused community in securing safe services, are raising safety concerns now that the centre has new funding.CanadaMar 23, 2022
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Harmonic Egg Kingston opens its doors for holistic healingThere's a new way for people to practice self-care in Kingston and it comes in the form of light and sound therapy sessions inside a chamber called the Harmonic Egg.CanadaMar 22, 2022
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Belleville, Ont. community reeling following accident involving local familyFriends and family of the Kort family are trying to come to grips with an accident that took two lives and left the other four family members in hospital.CanadaMar 21, 2022
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Kingston area man remembered after workplace accident in Oshawa22 year old Daniel Vanheyst of Verona has been identified as the arborist killed in Oshawa during a tree removal.CanadaMar 18, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. prepares for St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsKingston Police, bylaw and health care services are prepared for mass St. Patrick's Day celebrations to hit the university district.CanadaMar 16, 2022