A Queen’s University student is continuing a project she started last year which helps international students get a little more accustomed to the Canadian Winter.
The Queen’s winter coat exchange was started last year by Heather Poechman. Those in need of winter clothes can visit room 238 of the John Deutsch Centre, where Poechman has been storing gently used winter jackets, scarves, toques other items of clothing.
“We had about twenty coats on average last year. We had 50 coats this year, and within a week of having this project up and running I was down to one coat,” Poechman said. “So obviously this is a much-needed program. Obviously, it’s very much in use.”
- State of emergency declared in Peguis, Fisher River ahead of potential flooding
- Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival to be held as ‘part of healing’ from tragedy 1 year ago
- Raptors fall to Cavaliers in Game 1 as Toronto returns to playoffs
- Nova Scotia’s provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
-
![]()
Can Alberta deliver on its economic vision amid so much uncertainty? -
![]()
‘My business would go elsewhere:’ Toronto travelers react to Air Canada suspending routes amid fuel crisis -
![]()
In rare show of unity, MPs say Canada’s Arctic sovereignty requires urgent action -
![]()
Canada Post announces addresses which will lose door-to-door delivery in its 1st phase
Get breaking National news
She adds the program is geared towards international students who may not have been prepared for how cold Kingston gets this time of the year.
Those looking to get in touch with Poechman to donate items can do so at 12hnp@queensu.ca
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.