Queen’s University divestment easier said than done, says business expert
Pro-Palestinian protesters' demand that Queen's University divest from Israeli-linked investments faces complexities, a business expert says.
Canada
May 15
Officials deem barricades surrounding Queen’s University encampment a fire hazard
Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University are calling for the institution to divest out of investments in Israeli-linked companies.
Canada
May 17
Protesters set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University in Kingston
A pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University in Kingston was set up on May 10. Since then, the university has called out what it says were aggressive acts.
Canada
May 14
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
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 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
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
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
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
Queen City Pride cancels flag-raising, bars Sask. Party from Pride Month celebrations
Queen City Pride announced it is excluding the Sask. government from Pride celebrations next month, stating 'we do not believe the current Saskatchewan government is our ally.'
Canada
May 13
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
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
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
Celeb-inspired prom looks pulled straight from the Cannes red carpet
Here are some prom-perfect looks straight from the stars that can totally inspire any style queen this prom season.
The Curator
May 21
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
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
