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• Fight Ford organizers hope to expand support in Kingston

  06-07-2026 21:04 via thewhig.com
  
  Protesters, including members of Ontario labour organizations of the Fight Ford movement, gathered at Confederation Park on Saturday, where they protested Premier Doug Ford’s government and called for transparency.Protesters carried signs and handed out information sheets to Kingstonians as part of Fight Ford, a movement opposing Ford and members of the Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario.Gaelyn Scarlett, an organizer and volunteer for Fight Ford in Kingston, shared her understandin
  
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• Alto begins looking for suppliers to build high-speed rail line

  06-07-2026 19:35 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Crown corporation developing the high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City launched its outreach to businesses that may be interested in bidding for contracts related to the project.Late last month, Alto and its partner, Cadence, launched their initial market engagement process meant to gauge interest from businesses in “proposed early procurement activities, anticipated work packages and timelines for the first phase of construction between Ottawa and Mont
  
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• Kingston biotech firm continues developing climate-resilient canola, new federal backing

  06-07-2026 18:59 via thewhig.com
  
  As climate change brings longer droughts, more frequent heat waves and increasingly unpredictable growing conditions to Canada’s farm belt, a Kingston biotechnology company is working to help protect one of the country’s most important crops.Performance Plants Inc. is developing a new generation of canola designed to better withstand drought and heat while storing more carbon underground — a combination the company says could help farmers maintain yields as environmental press
  
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• Local comic book creators play a role in Kingston's first gaming expo

  06-07-2026 18:24 via thewhig.com
  
  Indie game developers, esports competitors, comic book creators, and pop-culture enthusiasts gathered at Slush Puppie Place this past weekend for the inaugural Eh! Game Expo.The event was a three-day festival that organizers hope will become an annual event in Kingston. The expo featured esports competition, cosplay, trading card games, artists and exhibitors from across Ontario and Quebec.The event also included the Fight for the Throne esports tournament, bringing competitive players together
  
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• Glenora ferry out of service until further notice due to mechanical issue

  06-07-2026 17:37 via thewhig.com
  
  The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has informed area residents and visitors that the Glenora Ferry has suspended service until further notice due to a mechanical issue.According to the MTO, the issue is in regard to the ferry’s shore ramp.Officials said the ferry will return to service after repairs are completed. Alternate access is available via County Road 49, Highway 62 and Highway 33.When service resumes, the ferry will return to the seasonal schedule through Thanksgiving Weekend.
  
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• Glenora ferry back in service following mechanical issue

  06-07-2026 17:37 via thewhig.com
  
  This article has been updated to reflect new information at 3:25 p.m. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has informed area residents and visitors that the Glenora Ferry is back in service following a mechanical issue to it’s shore ramp.According to the MTO, it went out of service Monday morning shortly after 10:30 a.m.Following repairs, it was back in service by 3:25 p.m.Alternate access to Prince Edward County is available by using County Road 49, Highway 62 and Highway 33.The ferry wi
  
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• 'It's a mental game': First women to join gruelling three-day paddle to Ottawa

  06-07-2026 17:29 via thewhig.com
  
  When Keisha Halladay first agreed to take part in the Yakathon, she envisioned paddling for a day.By the time the group gathered at Kingston Mills Locks for a final practice and equipment check before departure, she was packed for all three.Halladay is one of 28 kayakers who set out Sunday on this year’s Yakathon, a gruelling 200-kilometre paddle from Kingston to Ottawa that sees participants spend more than 50 hours on the water over three days.The annual challenge is marking its 11th ye
  
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• 'It's a mental game': First women to join grueling three-day paddle to Ottawa

  06-07-2026 17:29 via thewhig.com
  
  When Keisha Halladay first agreed to take part in the Yakathon, she envisioned paddling for a day.By the time the group gathered at Kingston Mills Locks for a final practice and equipment check before departure, she was packed for all three.Halladay is one of 28 kayakers who set out Sunday on this year’s Yakathon, a gruelling 200-kilometre paddle from Kingston to Ottawa that sees participants spend more than 50 hours on the water over three days.The annual challenge is marking its 11th ye
  
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