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• Kingston Police see increase in thefts from vehicles this holiday season

  24-12-2025 19:44 via thewhig.com
  The Kingston Police are reminding the public to secure valuables while shopping after seeing an increase in vehicle thefts. According to police, the investigations indicate many of these thefts involve packages and personal items left visible inside parked vehicles. They say offenders may target vehicles in shopping centre parking lots and residential areas, particularly when items such as shopping bags, electronics, purses, or backpacks are easily seen through windows. Police say these incident
  
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• Downtown Kingston fire results in approximately $1 million in damages

  24-12-2025 19:19 via thewhig.com
  Officials with Kingston Fire and Rescue have put a damage estimate to the downtown fire located at 354-358 King Street East at approximately $1 million. The fire, which originated at 354 King Street East, home to The Shuroop sushi restaurant, started within the food preparation/dishwashing area of the kitchen, Kingston Fire said. It then spread through the building’s framing into the attic space which affected both the commercial occupancies below and five residential units located on the
  
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• Downtown Kingston fire results in approximately $1 million dollars in damages

  24-12-2025 19:19 via thewhig.com
  Officials with Kingston Fire and Rescue have put a damage estimate to the downtown fire located at 354-358 King Street East at approximately $1 million. The fire, which originated at 354 King Street East, home to The Shuroop sushi restaurant, started within the food preparation/dishwashing area of the kitchen, Kingston Fire said. It then spread through the building’s framing into the attic space which affected both the commercial occupancies below and five residential units located on the
  
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• Frontenac II being brought in as a temporary vessel to help Wolfe Islanders

  24-12-2025 17:15 via thewhig.com
  Dozens of Wolfe Island residents were happy to make it back home Tuesday, after being stuck in Kingston with no ferry to take them back to the island. On Tuesday the Quinte Loyalist ferry was brought over from Glenora to take the Wolfe Islander IV’s place after it failed due to electrical issues. A photo on Facebook showed the excitement on the residents’ faces as they sat boarded inside a bus brought in by McCoy bus services.As many were able to make it home for Christmas Eve, MPP T
  
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• Frontenac Island resident calls for township mayor to resign

  24-12-2025 17:13 via thewhig.com
  MARYSVILLE — A Howe Island resident is calling for “immediate resignation” of the mayor of Frontenac Islands Township. In a letter to township council member and residents, Stephen Sorensen wrote that Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers’ legal action against the township showed she can no longer lead the council. “Recent events have moved well beyond disagreement or political tension and have now entered the realm of institutional dysfunction and public embarrassment,&rdquo
  
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• Wolfe Islander IV woes continue as mechanical issues stop service - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 23:36 via news.google.com
  Wolfe Islander IV woes continue as mechanical issues stop service  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Kingston mayor explains veto of common council's rent stabilization resolution - Spectrum News

  23-12-2025 23:23 via news.google.com
  Kingston mayor explains veto of common council's rent stabilization resolution  Spectrum News
  
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• Kingston Police warn of increase in reports of thefts from vehicles - Kingstonist News

  23-12-2025 22:44 via news.google.com
  Kingston Police warn of increase in reports of thefts from vehicles  Kingstonist News
  
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• Kingston woman wins F150 in BGHF lotto - Quinte News

  23-12-2025 21:33 via news.google.com
  Kingston woman wins F150 in BGHF lotto  Quinte News
  
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• Kingston mayor breaks with council, vetoes rent-control resolution - The Real Deal

  23-12-2025 21:30 via news.google.com
  Kingston mayor breaks with council, vetoes rent-control resolution  The Real Deal
  
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• Downtown Kingston fire causes around $1M in damages - Kingstonist News

  23-12-2025 21:25 via news.google.com
  Downtown Kingston fire causes around $1M in damages  Kingstonist News
  
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• Kingston Police remind the public to secure valuables while shopping due to increase in vehicle thefts - inquinte.ca

  23-12-2025 20:30 via news.google.com
  Kingston Police remind the public to secure valuables while shopping due to increase in vehicle thefts  inquinte.ca
  
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• Wolfe Islander IV service halted again as mechanical issues linger - Kingston Daily

  23-12-2025 20:03 via news.google.com
  Wolfe Islander IV service halted again as mechanical issues linger  Kingston Daily
  
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• Electrical Restore Launches 24/7 Emergency Electrical Restoration Services in Lakewood, Colorado - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 19:05 via news.google.com
  Electrical Restore Launches 24/7 Emergency Electrical Restoration Services in Lakewood, Colorado  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• ‘Not simply Kingston’s hospital’: City Council seeks unified regional voice for major hospital build at new location - Kingstonist News

  23-12-2025 19:01 via news.google.com
  ‘Not simply Kingston’s hospital’: City Council seeks unified regional voice for major hospital build at new location  Kingstonist News
  
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• Township of Frontenac Islands purchases Horne's Ferry Dock - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 18:50 via news.google.com
  Township of Frontenac Islands purchases Horne's Ferry Dock  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Township of Frontenac Islands purchases Horne's Ferry Dock

  23-12-2025 18:49 via thewhig.com
  The Township of Frontenac Islands has moved forward with the Acquisition of Horne’s Ferry Dock, a historic ferry landing on Wolfe Island at Port Alexandria. According to a news release, Council agreed to acquire the property following a review of the matter in a closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits confidential discussion regarding proposed or pending land acquisitions. “The Horne’s Ferry Dock has long served as a key waterfront asset
  
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• Single vehicle collision leads to impaired arrest - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 18:48 via news.google.com
  Single vehicle collision leads to impaired arrest  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Single vehicle collision leads to impaired arrest

  23-12-2025 18:45 via thewhig.com
  A 52-year-old from Gananoque has been arrested and charged after crashing their vehicle into a guardrail in the area of Ventura Drive and Resource Road. According to Kingston Police, it happened on Dec. 14 shortly before 5:30 p.m. While parked in the area, police saw the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed before crashing. Upon approaching the crashed vehicle, and through the course of investigation, officers were able to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The
  
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• Weekend and New Year's Eve Spotlight: Things to do in Kingston area - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 18:01 via news.google.com
  Weekend and New Year's Eve Spotlight: Things to do in Kingston area  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Weekend and New Year's Eve Spotlight: Things to do in Kingston area

  23-12-2025 17:59 via thewhig.com
  1. CAL Causeway ClassicDec. 27-30 at Invista Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd.: Take part in or watch the CAL Causeway Classic – a holiday house league hockey tournament. The CAL and Fort Henry Minor Hockey invite your team to participate in our annual holiday season house league tournament. The Causeway Classic is played on pads at the Invista Centre and at the Constantine Arena, at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. The CAL has a club system, and teams are considered to be regular to strong B-leve
  
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• Wolfe Islander IV woes continue as mechanical issues stop service

  23-12-2025 17:45 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — After storms and crew shortages kept the Wolfe Islander IV at the dock last week, ongoing mechanical issues have prevented the ferry from running since Monday. The ferry is tied up at the Kingston terminal while mechanics try to make repairs, the Ministry of Transportation said. “The Wolfe Island ferry is experiencing an electrical issue and remains out of service,” the MTO announced on social media and via an email update list Tuesday morning. “We continue to
  
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• Wolfe Islander IV woes continue as electrical issues stop service

  23-12-2025 17:45 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — Ferry passengers began moving on and off Wolfe Island Tuesday afternoon after a ferry from Glenora was brought over to take the Wolfe Islander IV’s place. Photos and video posted online showed passengers cuing up to board the Quinte Loyalist ferry at the Crawford Wharf. The Quinte Loyalist was to run between there and Marysville but because the smaller ferry can’t dock at the terminals no vehicles are being transported. After storms and crew shortages kept the W
  
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• Alan Blair - Kingstonist News

  23-12-2025 14:22 via news.google.com
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• Photos of 2025: Elliot Ferguson's sports picks - The Kingston Whig Standard

  23-12-2025 14:13 via news.google.com
  Photos of 2025: Elliot Ferguson's sports picks  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Photos of 2025: Elliot Ferguson's sports picks

  23-12-2025 14:07 via thewhig.com
  It wasn’t by design, but I photographed a lot of sports in 2025: Two national championships on ball diamonds in Kingston and Napanee, a couple of provincial high school championships, the annual CORK regatta. There was even an appearance by the Goodyear blimp this year and an international youth chess championships (which is a sport, according to the International Olympic Committee).
  
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• Kingston 4TB NVMe SSD receives tempting 39% discount in this Amazon deal - PC Guide

  23-12-2025 14:05 via news.google.com
  Kingston 4TB NVMe SSD receives tempting 39% discount in this Amazon deal  PC Guide
  
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• What's Good in Kingston: Donating blood during the Holidays - Kingston Daily

  23-12-2025 12:01 via news.google.com
  What's Good in Kingston: Donating blood during the Holidays  Kingston Daily
  
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• Snow problem? Kingston brings neighbours together to clear winter hazards - Kingston Daily

  23-12-2025 12:01 via news.google.com
  Snow problem? Kingston brings neighbours together to clear winter hazards  Kingston Daily
  
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• Port Alexandria dock now under Township ownership - Kingston Daily

  23-12-2025 12:01 via news.google.com
  Port Alexandria dock now under Township ownership  Kingston Daily
  
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• Holiday health care guide released for Frontenac, Lennox and Addington - Kingston Daily

  23-12-2025 12:01 via news.google.com
  Holiday health care guide released for Frontenac, Lennox and Addington  Kingston Daily
  
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• Kingston Launches Dual Portable SSD Storage Solution - Bisinfotech

  23-12-2025 10:11 via news.google.com
  Kingston Launches Dual Portable SSD Storage Solution  Bisinfotech
  
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• More work needed for ferry service from Wolf Island to Kingston, Ont. - WWNY

  23-12-2025 00:10 via news.google.com
  More work needed for ferry service from Wolf Island to Kingston, Ont.  WWNY
  
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• Community donations doubled to support Kingston health care through year-end UHKF Matching Gift Challenge - frequencynews.ca

  22-12-2025 22:35 via news.google.com
  Community donations doubled to support Kingston health care through year-end UHKF Matching Gift Challenge  frequencynews.ca
  
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• ‘Devastating’ fire leaves two buildings damaged in downtown Kingston - Kingstonist News

  22-12-2025 21:59 via news.google.com
  ‘Devastating’ fire leaves two buildings damaged in downtown Kingston  Kingstonist News
  
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• Late-night fire guts downtown restaurant, damages nearby buildings - The Kingston Whig Standard

  22-12-2025 21:46 via news.google.com
  Late-night fire guts downtown restaurant, damages nearby buildings  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Kingston Police arrest impaired driver after single vehicle collision - Kingstonist News

  22-12-2025 21:24 via news.google.com
  Kingston Police arrest impaired driver after single vehicle collision  Kingstonist News
  
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• Holiday cheer can turn dangerous behind the wheel - Kingston Daily

  22-12-2025 21:20 via news.google.com
  Holiday cheer can turn dangerous behind the wheel  Kingston Daily
  
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• What’s open and closed in Kingston over the holidays as Christmas and New Year’s approach - Kingston Daily

  22-12-2025 21:15 via news.google.com
  What’s open and closed in Kingston over the holidays as Christmas and New Year’s approach  Kingston Daily
  
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• ‘Snow Angels’ connects volunteers and those in need of shovelling services - Kingstonist News

  22-12-2025 20:35 via news.google.com
  ‘Snow Angels’ connects volunteers and those in need of shovelling services  Kingstonist News
  
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• Vehicle crash leads to impaired arrest - Kingston Police

  22-12-2025 20:29 via news.google.com
  Vehicle crash leads to impaired arrest  Kingston Police
  
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• Raiders win pair heading into holiday break - The Kingston Whig Standard

  22-12-2025 19:34 via news.google.com
  Raiders win pair heading into holiday break  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• What’s closed over Christmas and New Year’s in Kingston? - The Kingston Whig Standard

  22-12-2025 19:04 via news.google.com
  What’s closed over Christmas and New Year’s in Kingston?  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• What’s closed over Christmas and New Year’s in Kingston?

  22-12-2025 18:59 via thewhig.com
  As the festive season is upon us and people turn to quality time with family and friends, the city is reminding residents that the break can interrupt some business operations and municipal services. There is no green bin or garbage collection on Dec. 25 and 26. Collection will occur two days after regularly scheduled collection. There is no collection on Jan. 1. Collection will occur the day after regularly scheduled collection. Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC): The recycling depot a
  
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• Downtown Kingston buildings damaged by fire - CTV News

  22-12-2025 18:56 via news.google.com
  Downtown Kingston buildings damaged by fire  CTV News
  
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• Walmart Canada matches in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 - The Kingston Whig Standard

  22-12-2025 17:12 via news.google.com
  Walmart Canada matches in-store kettle donations up to $100,000  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• Walmart Canada matches in-store kettle donations up to $100,000

  22-12-2025 17:08 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — As households across the country prepared for the holidays, many kept in mind the less fortunate while shopping and gave generously to The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign – and Saturday was an opportunity to double their donation. During the annual Fill the Kettle Day, Walmart Canada generously matched dollar-for-dollar kettle donations at all participating Walmart stores across the country, up to a maximum of $100,000. The retail giant welcomed The Salvation Army
  
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• Late-night fire guts downtown restaurant, damages nearby buildings

  22-12-2025 15:53 via thewhig.com
  A fire that started late Sunday night in downtown Kingston has left a restaurant gutted while damaging the building next door. While there was plenty of property damage, no one was injured in the fire, Kingston Fire & Rescue says. According to a news release issued by the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area, the fire started at 354 King St. E., which houses The Shuroop Sushi Bar and Ramen House. The fire spread through the basement, main floor and second floor. The fire then spread t
  
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• Late-night fire damages downtown Kingston buildings

  22-12-2025 15:53 via thewhig.com
  While there was property damage, no one was injured in a fire that broke out just before midnight Sunday in a historic building downtown, Kingston Fire & Rescue says. According to a news release issued by the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area, the fire started in the basement of 354 King St. E., which houses the Shuroop Sushi Bar and Ramen House. The fire spread to the main and second floors, destroying both. The fire then spread to the building next door, which is home to A-One Cl
  
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• Fire tears through downtown Kingston: two historic buildings damaged - Kingston Daily

  22-12-2025 15:14 via news.google.com
  Fire tears through downtown Kingston: two historic buildings damaged  Kingston Daily
  
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