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MP Gerretsen demands Kingston stop on proposed high-speed rail lineMP Mark Gerretsen is calling on the federal government to add a Kingston stop to the proposed Alto high-speed rail line, citing the city's high train ridership.CanadaFeb 12
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Health care, trade tensions dominate Kingston’s annual State of the City eventLeaders from all three levels of government addressed critical issues ranging from hospital funding to shifting U.S. trade relations at Kingston’s annual State of the City event.CanadaJan 13
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Kingston residents demand halt to Mile Square Forest clear-cuttingCollins Bay residents are demanding an immediate stop-work order on the rapid clear-cutting of Mile Square Forest, clashing with the landowner over farming exemptions.CanadaMar 20
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Kingston councillor demands federal plan for permanent LaSalle CausewayAs the two-year anniversary of Kingston's temporary LaSalle Causeway approaches, a local councillor is petitioning the federal government for a permanent bridge solution.CanadaMar 11
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Kingston and South Frontenac mayors unite against proposed Alto rail routeRegional leaders are calling on the federal government to move the $60-to $90-billion Alto rail project to the Highway 401 corridor and include a mandatory stop in Kingston.CanadaMar 9
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Kingston goes back to the drawing board on Block 4 conference centreThe City of Kingston is re-evaluating its plans for a new downtown conference centre on Block 4 after failing to reach a final agreement with its preferred developer.CanadaMar 12
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Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposuresSoutheast Public Health is warning Kingston residents of possible measles exposures at three local locations following a newly confirmed case of the highly contagious virus.HealthFeb 24
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Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end reportA new year-end report shows that Kingston police officers used force less frequently in 2025 compared with the year prior, with overall incidents dropping to 63 from 73 in 2024.CanadaFeb 26
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Blizzard slams into northeastern U.S., with intense snow and travel bansMillions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday.EnvironmentFeb 23
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Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project running into rural oppositionA proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City is facing growing opposition from some rural Ontarians and Quebecers.PoliticsMar 4
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South Frontenac opposes proposed high-speed rail lineSouth Frontenac council has voted unanimously to oppose the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, citing fears it will divide the municipality and harm farmland.CanadaFeb 5
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Burst pipe forces immediate closure of Centre 70 Arena for remainder of seasonA burst pipe has closed Kingston's Centre 70 Arena for the season, leaving hockey leagues scrambling. The aging rink was already slated for potential decommissioning.CanadaJan 28
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Rural groups fight proposed high-speed rail route through South FrontenacRural groups in South Frontenac are fighting a proposed high-speed rail route, warning it will sever trails and farms. Council is set to vote on a motion opposing it.CanadaJan 30
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Toronto-area gets slammed with major snowstorm, weather alert upgradedEnvironment Canada has upgraded its snowfall weather alert for the Greater Toronto Area after the region got hit with a major snow storm on Thursday.WeatherJan 15
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Online voting ‘more inclusive’ for residents, Woodstock mayor saysWoodstock is the latest municipality in Ontario to add online voting as an option in its elections, with the goal to increase engagement among voters.PoliticsJan 7
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Police identify 20-year-old victim fatally shot near U of T Scarborough campusToronto police said they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound in an area near the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus.CrimeDec 24, 2025
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Ontario, Quebec and Maritimes under numerous winter warningsSnow, freezing rain and high winds are expected in various parts of Canada, with multiple warnings and special weather statements in effect across the country.WeatherDec 28, 2025
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2025From movie and television stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2025
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Snow warnings for parts of Ontario. Here’s what to expectSnowfall warnings are in place for several parts of Ontario with several centimetres of snow having already fallen in many communities.WeatherNov 30, 2025
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Reggae legend, pioneer and actor Jimmy Cliff dead at 81Cliff was a native Jamaican with a spirited tenor and a gift for catchphrases and topical lyrics who joined Kingston’s emerging music scene in his teens.EntertainmentNov 24, 2025