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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 present a major step towards towards an...
Sentencing delayed for Napanee PSW who stole more than $12K from client
A Napanee personal support worker who admitted stealing more than $12,000 from a vulnerable client will have her sentencing delayed as she awaits further...
Common Plumbing Problems in Older Ontario Homes Most Homeowners Miss
Older homes across Ontario have a special kind of appeal. Whether it’s the craftsmanship, the layout, or simply the history behind them, they offer...
Queen’s AMS president Jana Amer resigns amid mounting pressure, incoming president to assume role...
Amid mounting pressure, Jana Amer has resigned as the 156th president of Queen’s University's Alma Mater Society (AMS).
The resignation follows a motion brought forward...
Bottoms Up brings back dedicated Queer space to Downtown Kingston
A 17-year-long gap in Kingston’s community has finally been filled.
Bottoms Up, Kingston’s newest queer bar, opened its doors to the public on January 3rd....
Canada’s largest cancer research tumour bank moves to new home at KHSC
KHSC will be the new home of samples collected from decades of cancer clinical trials as the Tumour Tissue Data Repository (TDDR) and Queen’s Laboratory...
Museum of Healthcare renamed as the Canadian Museum of Healthcare
The Museum of Healthcare is entering a new chapter, announcing it will now be known as the Canadian Museum of Healthcare.
Located in the Ann...
Wolfe Islander III returns to service
The Wolfe Islander III is back in service after weeks of disruption, but uncertainty around the future of ferry service remains.
The disruption began Dec....
Council urges Province to support KHSC redevelopment project
Council has unanimously supported a motion calling on the Province of Ontario to prioritize and fund the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) redevelopment project.
KHSC...
Council reconsiders dockage fee policies for community-focused vessels
At their last meeting, Council unanimously voted to explore options to waive or discount dockage fees for select vessels.
The motion, brought forward by Councillor...
Kingston innovation sets new standard for brain cancer research
A team at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen’s University has developed a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed surgical biopsy capsule that could transform how scientists study...
Council moves ahead with non-resident recreation fees for 2026
At their last meeting, Council voted to implement a 15 per cent user fee for recreation facility programming, room bookings, and facility rentals, along...
City launches review of property standards bylaws to address neighbour disputes
Council unanimously endorsed a motion at their last meeting aimed at addressing disputes between neighbours.
Moved by Councillor Jimmy Hassan and seconded by Councillor Brandon...
Queen’s condemns offensive video following outcry from students and union
Queen's University has released a statement condemning a video that has circulated on social media which includes transphobic and anti semitic content, and was...
A peaceful Homecoming season, but students say the spirit was missing
Queen’s University Homecoming and “foco” wrapped up with an unusually quiet stretch in the University District this year, prompting mixed reactions.
For Bylaw and Kingston...
Queen students ready to take on ultramarathon for cancer research
Three Queen's students will be taking part in a self-organized ultramarathon they've referred to as "Laps for Life" on Saturday in an effort to...
New studio ready to turn Kingston into hub for animation
As Kingston looks to continue to grow as a home for film and television production, the city will soon have a full fledged animation...
Something wicked this way walks: Witches’ Walk returns to raise spirits and funds for...
Kingston’s witchiest tradition takes flight again this Friday, Oct. 24, as the Witches’ Walk returns to raise funds for Kingston Interval House, which provides shelter and support...
Kingston musicians take center stage at Ontario Folk Music Awards
Two Kingston artists will be returning to the city as award winners following Wednesday night's presentation of the 2025 Ontario Folk Music Awards in...
Crow and Cardinal share the perch as Kingston’s official City Birds
After a tight race that saw over 1,650 votes cast, Kingston has officially named two City Birds: the Crow and the Cardinal.
The tie came...
KHSC team gets green light for clinical trials on psilocybin microdosing
Kingston's hospital network will be the site of the first ever Health Canada approved clinical trials examining daily, at-home use of micro doses of...
Kingston City Council calls for commitment from VIA Rail
After backlash from Kingston and other communities in eastern Ontario forced VIA Rail to postpone a decision that would see services in Kingston cut...
Great Lakes Museum named Ontario’s Top Small Museum in milestone year
The Great Lakes Museum in Kingston has been named Ontario’s Choice for Top Small Museum, Art Gallery, or Historic Site for 2025, capping off...
Kingston School of Art finds new home at Providence Village
After months of uncertainty following the decision to give up their location at the corner of Princess St. and Victoria St., the Kingston School of Art (KSOA)...
Council rejects increase and maintains greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 30% by 2030
Council has voted to maintain its current corporate greenhouse gas reduction target of 30% by 2030, after considering but ultimately rejecting a proposed increase...























