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Queen’s University Faculty Association to hold strike vote

Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) members have been in the midst of a vote to authorize a potential strike after 40 days of bargaining...

Annual Women’s Art Festival awards first bursary to local artist

The Kingston Women's Art Festival honoured Sumera Kahn as the recipient of its first bursary on Saturday at the annual festival in City Park. Khan...

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Annual Women’s Art Festival awards first bursary to local artist

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The Kingston Women's Art Festival honoured Sumera Kahn as the recipient of its first bursary on Saturday at the annual festival in City Park. Khan...

Kingston marks Emancipation Day with messages of freedom and hope

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Kingston community members came together on Saturday to commemorate Emancipation Day in Confederation Park as experts on equity, inclusion and diversity reflected on a...

MEGABike fundraiser brings United Way partners to downtown Kingston

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On Wednesday, the United Way KFL&A team and community partners gathered in Springer Market Square to launch a new fundraising event for the community. The...

New Queen’s hockey coach excited to lead team with passion

With a little over a month to go before fall semesters begin at universities throughout the province, and a short time after that the...

Breakwater Park crowds spark discussion about more swimming areas

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Growing crowds at Breakwater Park are highlighting the demand for public swimming access in Kingston, even as the city promotes other waterfront destinations.The city...

Kingston volunteers replace tents after tornado hits Belle Park encampment

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Volunteers replaced damaged tents and essential supplies at Kingston's Belle Park after a tornado swept through eastern Ontario, leaving members of the city's unhoused...

Kingston’s Indian Road to be renamed Aki Road

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Kingston city council voted to rename Indian Road to Aki Road on Tuesday.  After an 8-5 vote in favour of the renaming, Aki, the Ojibway...

Kingston launches free sports equipment lockers at city parks

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Kingston residents can now borrow sports equipment for free from self-serve lockers installed at 30 parks across the city. The announcement was made on...

Isabel Turner Branch re-opens its doors to the public

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On Saturday, Kingstonians gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of The Isabel Turner Library. After a long 20-month renovation, the library was officially reopened, and...

Concerns prompt council to revise arena change room policy

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Kingston City Council has directed staff to revise its ice allocation policy after concerns were raised about equitable access to arena change rooms. Deputy Mayor...

‘Exactly the wrong message’: Ma, Hsu criticize province after latest OHIP defeat

Kingston and the Islands Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Ted Hsu says Ontario should stop prolonging its legal dispute with Kingston physician Dr. Elaine...

Kingston based author nominated for prestigious award

The debut novel from an author based in Kingston is among 16 finalists in Ontario to be nominated for the Trillium Book Prize, celebrating...

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 moving pieces surrounding tree protection in the...

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 their last meeting, Council received an update...

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

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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...

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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

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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...