Kingston Latest News
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Hazel McCallion’s son, who pitched Mississauga NHL team, puts mayoral bid on icePeter McCallion, the son of former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who hoped to bring an NHL team to the city, has dropped out of its mayoral race.Canada15 mins
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Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, QuebecDozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.Health52 mins
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Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’A recent spring food drive in Barrie, Ont. fell $100,000 short on their financial goal. It's part of a growing trend across Canada.Canada8 hours
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Do Canadians have an appetite for electric vehicles? Experts are dividedWith billions being pumped into EV manufacturing, and more cars poised to hit the market, do Canadians want to buy those cars in the first place?ConsumerApr 25
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Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levelsAamjiwnaang First Nation, in southwestern Ontario., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzeneEnvironmentApr 25
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Campaign based on ‘shock value’ seeks to raise awareness of syphilis across KingstonWith the Kingston region seeing double the rate of syphilis compared to the rest of the province, a campaign is underway to raise awareness of the disease.HealthApr 25
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Food Basics relocation to Kingston’s Trillium District welcomeA Food Basics grocery store joins the list of other businesses operating out Trillium District. It was initially located at the Frontenac Mall.CanadaApr 25
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Ontario MPP says she will continue to defy keffiyeh ban at Queen’s ParkThe black and white checkered scarf, typically worn in Arab cultures and often used to symbolize solidarity with Palestinians, was banned by the Speaker as a 'political' symbol.CanadaApr 25
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‘Sciatica was gone’: hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian firstLondon Health Sciences Centre was home to the first ever robot-assisted direct lateral spinal surgery in Canada. Dave Meyn said when he woke up from surgery, the sciatic was gone.HealthApr 25
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Man charged with triple attempted murder following stabbings in Madoc Twp.: OPPCentral Hastings OPP say a man assaulted a taxi driver and then a man and woman in a home before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. He was arrested along Hwy. 62.CrimeApr 25
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Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 monthsThe winning ticket for the Feb. 20 Lotto Max draw was purchased at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The couple is from Lakeside, Ont.CanadaApr 25
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Honda’s $15B Ontario EV plant marks ‘historic day,’ Trudeau saysJustin Trudeau, Doug Ford and Honda executives are expected to announce the automaker is building an electric vehicle battery plant in Alliston part of a $15-billion investment.CanadaApr 25
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They stayed at an ‘absolute gem’ of a Dublin hotel. Now these councillors face questionsHundreds of receipts obtained by Global News show how two councillors and three staff from the City of Brampton spent thousands on flights and hotels during a trip to Ireland.PoliticsApr 25
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‘Pretty scary’: Ill Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica finally recovering in CanadaThe daughter of a seriously ill Ontario man who was stranded in a Costa Rica due to a lack of available hospital beds back home is relieved now that he's recovering in Canada.CanadaApr 24
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Marchand leads Bruins over Maple LeafsBrad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs.SportsApr 24
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Sold-out crowd gathers in Kingston’s downtown theatre to view Point Frederick documentaryThe screening of a short documentary on Point Frederick in Kingston saw a sold-out crowd making their way to The Screening Room downtown.CanadaApr 24
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United Way KFL&A announces new fundraising campaign chairIn a press release on Tuesday, the organization said new campaign chair Joanne Langlois has been a volunteer off and on for the last 30 years.CanadaApr 24
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No timeline provided for reopening of Kingston’s LaSalle Causeway as repairs continueIn an interview with Global News on Monday, Kingston's mayor Bryan Paterson said he's working to get more information on the closure.CanadaApr 24
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Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DLThe Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury.SportsApr 24
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Greater Napanee elects interim fire chief amid leave of absenceWith its Chief and Deputy Chief on abrupt leave, the Town of Greater Napanee acted quickly to replace the vacant seat with an interim chief.CanadaApr 24
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Kingston businesses to sue federal government over LaSalle Causeway closureBusiness owners plan to sue the federal government over delays in bridge overhaul, trapping vessels and risking jobs. Legal action imminent.CanadaApr 24
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Big warm-up to follow blast of cold air in southern OntarioSome of the coldest temperatures since last month are expected in southern Ontario, but it won't last with a big warm-up on the way.WeatherApr 24
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No more sick notes? Why the Ford government wants to eliminate doctors notes for illnessThe Minister of Labour will table legislation that would prohibit employers from asking for a sick note for the three days of provincially mandated sick leave.HealthApr 24
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Leafs winger William Nylander out for Game 3William Nylander seems to be getting closer.SportsApr 24
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Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401The province says that when the changes take effect roughly 36 per cent of its highway network will have a speed limit of 110 km/h.TrafficApr 24