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• Where the Haaima trial stands after two more months of testimony

  15-06-2026 22:25 via thewhig.com
  
  The trial of Michael Haaima is once again on hold.After a brief court appearance on June 12 to address procedural matters, the trial was adjourned until July 6.The adjournment marks the end of a two-month block of testimony that saw witnesses describe allegations of manipulation, coercion, humiliation, delayed disclosure, and the ways women connected with one another after learning of allegations against the accused.Haaima, 41, is on trial before Justice Robyn Ryan Bell in the Ontario Superior
  
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• Kingston candidates continue to file for municipal election

  15-06-2026 22:05 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Nine more candidates filed nomination papers in recent days to stand in October’s municipal election.Among the candidates are two incumbents seeking re-election.Ryan Boehme is running for his third term representing Pittsburgh District.On the opposite side of the city, veteran city councillor Lisa Osanic, the longest serving council member, is seeking her sixth term in office.Of the current city councillors, only Countryside’s Gary Oosterhof has yet to declare wheth
  
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• Cornwall resident killed in motorcycle collision near Sydenham

  15-06-2026 22:03 via thewhig.com
  
  A 71-year-old Cornwall man has died following a motorcycle collision in South Frontenac Township .The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has launched an investigating into the fatal crash, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on June 12 on Burnt Hills Road.Police say officers responded to the single-vehicle motorcycle collision and found the rider suffering from fatal injuries. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation remains ongoing. RelatedPolice make seco
  
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• Swim, sail, support: July 4 event will raise funds for children, youth with physical disabilities

  15-06-2026 19:20 via thewhig.com
  
  Easter Seals Ontario is looking for swimmers to participate in their first ever Swim the Lake , a new community fundraising event taking place on July 4.According to a news release, the open-water swim is in partnership with the Kingston Yacht Club. It will be followed by the much-anticipated Summerfest Regatta , creating a full day of waterfront festivities dedicated to supporting local children and youth living with physical disabilities.Funds raised through the event will help Easter Seals O
  
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• Swim, Sail, Support: July 4 event will raise funds for children and youth with physical disabilities

  15-06-2026 19:20 via thewhig.com
  
  Easter Seals Ontario is looking for swimmers to participate in their first ever Swim the Lake , a new community fundraising event taking place on July 4.According to a news release, the open-water swim is in partnership with the Kingston Yacht Club. It will be followed by the much-anticipated Summerfest Regatta , creating a full day of waterfront festivities dedicated to supporting local children and youth living with physical disabilities.Funds raised through the event will help Easter Seals O
  
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• Kingston Frontenac Public Library summer reading challenges return for readers of all ages

  15-06-2026 13:54 via thewhig.com
  
  With the end of the school year closely approaching, it signals the return of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Summer Reading Challenges.All Summer Reading Challenges are free with a library card and open to all ages. Participants can register at any KFPL branch or online through Beanstack and the challenges will run from Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, Aug. 22.“Advancing literacy is at the core of our mission, and summer is one of the most important times to keep that momentum
  
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• Three decades of dedication: Kingston Police Community Volunteers mark 30 years

  15-06-2026 13:45 via thewhig.com
  
  For three decades, a dedicated group of volunteers has been helping strengthen the connection between Kingston Police and the community they serve. This year, the Kingston Police Community Volunteers celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking thousands of hours of service provided by residents who have supported public safety initiatives, community events, crime prevention programs and outreach efforts across the city.Chris Phelan, the coordinator of the Kingston Police Community Volunteers, has
  
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• Queen’s researchers warn of warming Arctic impact on Canada’s ‘Northern Great Lakes’

  15-06-2026 13:24 via thewhig.com
  
  Canada’s vast northern lakes — little known compared to their southern counterparts — are undergoing rapid ecological change driven by climate warming, according to new research led by Queen’s University scientists.In a paper published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake and Lake Hazen — sometimes dubbed Canada’s “Northern Great Lakes” — have all crossed
  
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• Kingston rolls out 30 free sports equipment lockers in parks across city

  15-06-2026 13:19 via thewhig.com
  
  In a new initiative, funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Kingston welcomed 30 Equip Sport lockers parks across Kingston. These lockers, maintained by Equip Sport, offer self-serve free sports equipment that simply requires participants to download the Equip Sport app and scan the locker’s QR code to get access to equipment from basketballs to frisbees.At 11 a.m. on Thursday, a crowd of around 20 people met at Molly McGlynn Park to celebrate the installation of one of the Equip Sp
  
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• Kingston Ukrainian festival marks 57 years as war reshapes community

  15-06-2026 13:12 via thewhig.com
  
  More than half a century after it began, Kingston’s Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival is drawing packed crowds once again — not only as a celebration of culture but as a reflection of a community reshaped by war and migration.The annual event, hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston , marked its 57th year this weekend, making it one of the longest-running Ukrainian cultural festivals in the country. The two-day festival features Ukrainian cuisine, cultural exhibits, crafts a
  
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• Ice woes force cancellation of a long-anticipated hockey homecoming, but Matt Kenny's story remains

  15-06-2026 12:59 via thewhig.com
  
  A mechanical failure at Kingston’s Invista Centre forced the cancellation of a long-anticipated homecoming game Saturday morning, but for Matt Kenny, the moment was never just about hockey.It was about coming home.The game — part of Matt’s Hockey Homecoming & Community Pride Skate — was set to be the centrepiece of a Pride weekend event bringing together former teammates, young players and community members. But a refrigeration issue that began Friday left the ice un
  
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• Kingston Pride celebrates colour, community and healing

  15-06-2026 12:43 via thewhig.com
  
  A swirl of colour, music and community spirit filled Kingston’s waterfront Saturday as hundreds gathered for the annual Pride parade and community fair — a celebration organizers said reflected both resilience and connection within the city’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.The Kingston Pride Community Fair ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Confederation Park, showcasing local artists, small businesses and community groups, before the parade stepped off at noon from the Memorial Centre and w
  
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