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• Kingston surgeons perform first-of-its-kind brain surgery in Canada

  18-06-2026 18:57 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A pair of Kingston Health Sciences Centre neurosurgeons have performed a groundbreaking brain tumour surgery using a new device that allowed them to see cancer tissue in real time, for the first time in Canada.Drs. Jamie and Teresa Purzner operated on Rick Savoie, a Kingston patient with a recurring glioblastoma tumour, using a special handheld imaging device that allowed them to see brain tumour cells in real time during the surgery.The device, called Convivo and manufactured
  
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• Storms drench Kingston area with heavy rain, localized flooding concerns

  18-06-2026 17:16 via thewhig.com
  
  A line of heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms moved through eastern Ontario on Thursday, bringing the risk of significant rainfall, strong winds and localized flooding concerns to the Kingston region.Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning and watch for Kingston and surrounding areas Thursday morning, saying conditions were favourable for storms capable of producing heavy rain and damaging winds. Meteorologists warned gusts could reach up to 90 km/h as storms move qu
  
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• Weekend Spotlight June 19 to 21: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  18-06-2026 13:19 via thewhig.com
  
  1. National Indigenous Peoples Day Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. in Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St. : Honouring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through ceremony, performances, workshops and storytelling. Presented by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest with support from and in partnership with the City of Kingston. When and where? This event happens rain or shine. For more information, go to cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-event
  
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• 'Invisible struggles': CSC review reveals mental health challenges among correctional officers

  18-06-2026 13:10 via thewhig.com
  
  A recent review by the Correctional Service Canada has shed light on the significant mental health challenges faced by correctional service employees, which revealed how occupational stress, trauma and feelings of isolation can contribute to serious psychological injuries and, in some cases, suicide.The review was conducted following a number of deaths by suicide among correctional officers over the past 15 years. More recently in Kingston, Bradley Gleason, a correctional officer who worked at
  
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• Kingston manufacturer opens doors to showcase ‘human business’ model, new book

  18-06-2026 12:56 via thewhig.com
  
  At a time when most Canadian workers are disengaged on the job, a Kingston manufacturer opened its doors to showcase what it calls a different way of doing business — one built around people instead of profit.SnapCab hosted a public open house Wednesday alongside the launch of “A Human Business,” a new book by founder and CEO Glenn Bostock, inviting visitors inside its Railway Street facility to see how the company operates.The event comes as workplace engagement remains a per
  
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