Emergency notification heard in downtown Kingston a planned test by Queen’s University
Test part of planned upgrades to Queen's University emergency notification system
Canada
May 1
Queen’s holds 2nd annual ‘second-hand shuffle’
An annual event at Queen's university allows students to donate clothing, appliances and furniture after moving out, which is then available for free to members of the community.
Canada
Apr 28
Queen’s University offers Taylor Swift-centred law seminar
Beginning this September, Queen's University will begin offering a class in its law program titled Law (Taylor's Version), centred on the pop sensation herself.
Canada
Apr 23
Over 100 years of history with the Queen’s Observatory in Kingston
As history shows, the Queen's Observatory has been a staple of Kingston for over a hundred years. But it's a history not quite easy to piece together.
Canada
Apr 21
Renewed tensions over Queen’s Park keffiyeh ban brewing
A debate around the Arab headdress erupted on Thursday after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a ban from Speaker Ted Arnott "divides" people and called for it to be reversed.
Politics
Apr 22
Ontario MPP says she will continue to defy keffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park
The 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.
Canada
Apr 25
Here’s what is coming to the 2024 Queen City Ex
The Queen City Ex will kick off on Wednesday, July 31 and end on Sunday, August 4 at the REAL District.
Canada
May 7
Queen’s Grad Club faces multiple challenges, in ‘urgent need’ of cash
Following a post on Kingston's reddit forum, many eyes turned to the Grad Club as it weathers a storm, including financial troubles and its board leaving.
Canada
Apr 18
Pop-up market at Queen’s University celebrates female entrepreneurs and artists
The Goodes Hall Spring Pop-Up market saw stalls of female artists and entrepreneurs getting a chance to sell their art to the public.
Canada
Apr 17
Law (Taylor’s Version): 1st-ever Taylor Swift law course in Canada comes to Queen’s University
The law professor and self-described Swiftie teaching the class is expecting heightened student interest in the course.
Entertainment
Apr 19
Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
Roadblock cleared: Ontario’s Highway 413 moving forward after governments reach agreement
An agreement between Ottawa and Queen's Park to allow the Ford government's signature Highway 413 project to proceed has been ratified by a federal judge.
Politics
Apr 15
1 dead, 2 injured after triple shooting on sidewalk in downtown Toronto
Toronto police say a 30-year-old man has died and two others have been injured after a triple shooting on a sidewalk in the downtown area early Thursday.
Crime
Apr 11
Tensions erupt at Queen’s Park over keffiyeh ban as government MPPs walk out
The issue first surfaced in the house last Thursday, when PC MPP Robin Martin defied Doug Ford and voted to block an attempt to lift the prohibition on wearing the Arab headdress.
Canada
Apr 23
Ford government divided over Speaker’s ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park
Legislative assembly Speaker Ted Arnott recently banned the Arab headdress inside Queen’s Park and said people wearing it were making a political statement.
Politics
Apr 18
Montreal drag queen and Metropolitan Orchestra bring story hour to Bourgie Hall
Music and sequin filled Bourgie Hall on Sunday as drag queen Barbada de Barbades put on a show with the Metropolitan Orchestra for a merging of 'very beautiful' performances.
Canada
Apr 14
Ontario legislature keffiyeh ban partially overturned as political fighting continues
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles previously challenged Premier Doug Ford to get his caucus in line and work to overturn a ban on wearing the Arab headdress inside Queen's Park.
Politics
May 6
Q and A: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex’s newest MPP Steve Pinsonneault
After his win, Steve Pinsonneault spoke with 980 CFPL to discuss his goals at Queen's Park, his time as a civic politician, and what comes next for the MPP-elect.
Canada
May 3
Queen’s University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity
One of Canada's top medical schools says it is changing its admissions process to reduce "systemic barriers" facing low-income and diverse candidates seeking to become doctors.
Education
Apr 2
Ontario NDP sets ultimatum for legislature keffiyeh ban, threatening to defy rules
Marit Stiles said that if Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not push to overturn a ban on the keffiyeh at Queen's Park, she and her entire caucus would defy the rule.
Politics
Apr 26
