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Memorial concert returns to Kingston for 2nd year

Kingston's Lake Ontario Park will be the home of the 2nd annual Perreault Fest next Saturday afternoon. The concert was launched by friends...
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Kingston’s Indian Road to be renamed Aki Road

Kingston city council voted to rename Indian Road to Aki Road on Tuesday.  After an 8-5 vote in...
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Kingston launches free sports equipment lockers at city parks

Kingston residents can now borrow sports equipment for free from self-serve lockers installed at 30 parks across...
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Isabel Turner Branch re-opens its doors to the public

On Saturday, Kingstonians gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of The Isabel Turner Library. After a long 20-month...
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Concerns prompt council to revise arena change room policy

Kingston City Council has directed staff to revise its ice allocation policy after concerns were raised about...
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Bresee defends Freedom Of Information overhaul as critics warn of sweeping limits on access

Just one day after Premier Doug Ford's government passed extensive changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information (FOI)...
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Kingston opts out of provincial “bring-your-own” alcohol event permits

Council has opted not to participate in Ontario’s new “bring-your-own” alcohol permit option for outdoor public events.  At...
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‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market

By: George Kofi Danso, Queen's University, Ontario Canada positions itself as a nation in need of skilled immigrants to address labour shortages, support an aging population and drive economic growth. But...
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Temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting takes effect in Kingston

At their last meeting, Council approved a bylaw to temporarily prohibit clear-cutting in the midst of several...
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Construction of Culligan Water Park enclosure delayed, pushing opening to late 2027

Kingston residents will have to wait longer than expected for the return of a major aquatic facility. At...
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Why Basement Flooding Is Rising in Ontario and How Homeowners Can Prevent It

Basement flooding is becoming a more frequent problem for homeowners throughout Ontario. What was once considered a...
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Kingston led research takes new look at healthy shoulder motion

Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Queen's University's Smith Engineering have released findings that could...
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