Kingston Latest News

• The Toronto ‘condo comeback’ is here to stay, real estate analysts say

  Analysts say new entrants into the housing market are just the first leg of the condo comeback story.

  Money

  2 hours
• Masai Ujiri signs new deal with Raptors

  The architect of the Toronto Raptors' championship team is staying with the NBA squad.

  Sports

  3 hours
• 2 Quinte region residents win $5M, $100,000 in OLG lotteries respectively

  Two people in the Quinte region have brought home big wins after purchasing OLG lottery tickets.

  Canada

  5 hours
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• Small plane crash-lands on road east of Carleton Place

  OPP say the lone occupant of the aircraft was not injured in the crash, which caused damage to a hydro pole. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

  Canada

  5 hours
• No serious injuries from propane tank explosion south of Carleton Place: OPP

  Police say the explosion took place at a home on Timberwood Drive in Carleton Place, but no serious injuries have been reported.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Ontario issues new COVID-19 child-care guidance, centres seek clarity

  Ontario is sending updated guidance on COVID-19 protocols to child-care centres, including allowing singing indoors and letting visitors in the centres.

  Health

  6 hours
• NDP’s Andrea Horwath walks back comments opposing mandatory vaccinations for education workers

  Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath reversed her position opposing mandatory vaccinations for education workers Thursday in the face of heavy criticism.

  Politics

  6 hours
• Wanted federal offender known to frequent Kingston, Toronto, Chatham

  OPP are looking for 50-year-old Rejean Hermel Perron, who was last seen walking away from his halfway house in Kingston on July 30.

  Crime

  6 hours
• Ontario reports more than 200 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths with 12 due to data cleanup

  The death toll in the province has risen to 9,374 as 14 more deaths were recorded. However, the ministry of health said 12 of those deaths occurred earlier this year.

  Health

  8 hours
• Kingston parents react to Ontario’s back to school plan

  Parents at Kingston's City Park react to schools reopening. And the consensus is - all of them want their children and grandchildren back in the classrooms.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Local youth hub hosts vaccine clinic for at risk youth

  One Roof Youth Hub hosted a youth focused vaccine clinic on August 4th. There’s games, a BBQ and AC inside and will commence again on August 18th 2021.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Ontario’s investment in improving school air quality provides benefits beyond pandemic, experts say

  "In a school, those benefits are things like improved performance on standardized tests, lower absenteeism for the students, reduced asthma frequency and severity ..."

  Health

  Aug 4
• HPEPH asking Trenton graduation party attendees to be tested for COVID-19

  The health unit is asking residents who attended a graduation party and two subsequent parties in Trenton to get tested for COVID-19.

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Ontario court dismisses government’s appeal of ruling that struck down student fee opt-out

  A lower court had previously struck down the government's so-called Student Choice Initiative, but the government took the case to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

  Politics

  Aug 4
• Ontario government backtracks and allows high-contact sports after back-to-school guidance released

  Dr. Kieran Moore said the initial decision meant sports like hockey and basketball wouldn't be allowed indoors. He said officials got feedback from health units and sports groups.

  Education

  Aug 4
• Ontario’s education minister says more money for ventilation, HEPA filters coming by 1st day of school

  "The net-new component would be on the HEPA units and yes our commitment is to have those units within those schools, in those classrooms, within the first day of September."

  Education

  Aug 4
• More new wildfires expected in northwestern Ontario, total of 109 active

  Four new wildfires have been reported in the region, bringing the area's total active fires to 109.

  Environment

  Aug 4
• KHSC loosens visitor restrictions as local COVID-19 situation improves

  Kingston Health Sciences Centre will now allow two visitors to visit those staying in inpatient areas of the hospital due to consistently low COVID-19 case counts.

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Ontario provides $49M to festivals, events to help COVID-19 pandemic recovery

  Ontario says COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the tourism and culture industries, and the investment will help organizations that are finding new ways to safely operate.

  Health

  Aug 4
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• Devil Lake area north of Kingston now protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada has acquired a 0.83 square kilometre property on Devil Lake, about 40 kilometres north of Kingston.

  Environment

  Aug 4
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• Ontario to open 2 temporary G2/G road test centres to clear backlog with more sites in September

  The two temporary road test locations for G and G2 licences will open on Aug. 9 in Guelph and Oshawa, with four more opening in the Toronto and Hamilton areas in September.

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Another man charged after Gananoque Pride crosswalk vandalized for 2nd time

  For the second time in just over a week, a Pride crosswalk in Gananoque was defaced by a passing driver, local police say.

  Crime

  Aug 4
• Ontario reports 139 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

  The death toll in Ontario has risen to 9,360 as 11 more deaths were recorded. However, the ministry of health indicated seven deaths were from 2020 following data cleaning.

  Health

  Aug 4
• Ontario’s back-to-school plan encouraging, but lacks vaccine policy: experts

  Emphasis on masking, ventilation and cohorts is a key part of the provincial guidance, experts say, as Ontario schools prepare to resume full-time in-person learning.

  Education

  Aug 3
• Teen Olympian skateboarders inspire next generation of skater girls in Toronto

  Stephanie Battieste launched 'Babes Brigade' six years ago, offering skateboarding lessons to females of all ages. She's seen an uptick in interest since the Olympics.

  Canada

  Aug 3