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• Festival hopes to make Wolfe Island a destination for dance fans

  23-07-2026 21:27 via thewhig.com
  
  It was last summer that James Street first got the idea of staging a professional dance festival on Wolfe Island, the inaugural edition of which takes place Friday and Saturday.He had just performed at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the longest-running professional dance festivals in the United States. It offers both indoor and outdoor performances at its Massachusetts campus.“It was magical being there – there were even fireflies at night,” he recalled. “The whole time I
  
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• Transport Action Canada supports Kingston high-speed rail stop, with concerns

  23-07-2026 21:00 via thewhig.com
  
  Transport Action Canada, the national public transportation advocacy organization, is offering its support to the potential addition of a Kingston stop in the Alto high-speed rail project, but the organization says it also has a few “concerns.”As reported in the Whig on June 22, Federal Transportation Minister Steve MacKinnon said during a media event at Queen’s University that the city’s lobbying efforts during the public consultation period succeeded in getting it cons
  
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• Kids take over Kingston landmark as Murney Tower revives popular museum day

  23-07-2026 19:38 via thewhig.com
  
  Children stepped into the spotlight at Kingston’s Murney Tower Museum on Thursday as the historic site revived its Kids Take Over the Museum programThe event offered a day of free, hands-on activities designed to introduce young visitors to local history.The event invited children aged five to 12 to explore the museum through scavenger hunts, crafts, guided tours and interactive workshops inside the 1846 Martello tower, one of Kingston’s historic military fortifications and part of
  
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• Kingston Police to host annual community fun fair

  23-07-2026 19:06 via thewhig.com
  
  Families are invited to enjoy a day of free activities as the Kingston Police Community Fun Fair returns this Saturday.The family-friendly event will take place at the Kingston Police Headquarters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Community members can enjoy a variety of activities, including:BBQ hot dogs, refreshments and freezies; Face painting and balloons; Bouncy castles and obstacle courses; Mini police cars; Police vehicle and equipment displays; Drone demonstrations.“It’s going to be a w
  
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• Vehicle completely destroyed by fire in an Amherstview retirement residence parking lot

  23-07-2026 19:03 via thewhig.com
  
  A vehicle that was parked at Windsor Retirement Residence in Amherstview has been completely destroyed after it caught on fire Wednesday.Photos of the fire, which were shared on social media, show the back of the vehicle engulfed in flames.A nearby vehicle also sustained damage from the blaze.At this time, no injuries have been reported, and no additional information has been shared from Loyalist Township Fire and Emergency Services regarding the cause.This story will be updated as more informa
  
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• New executive director seeks to strengthen education, conservation in Frontenac Arch Biosphere

  23-07-2026 15:12 via thewhig.com
  
  David Schimpky, who stepped into the role of executive director for the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) in April, says the first few months on the job have been pleasant. He says he has discovered the strength of the people around him and is supported by a fantastic board and a wonderful staff team.“We all share a strong commitment to being an outstanding UNESCO Biosphere Region in a way that works in this area. We want to do this by listening attentively to folks, responding to o
  
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• United Way KFL&A annual backpack campaign returns to help students start the year strong

  23-07-2026 13:52 via thewhig.com
  
  As the school year approaches, the United Way KFL&A’ s annual backpack campaign is returning to help ensure local students (junior kindergarten to Grade 12) have the tools they need to succeed.The campaign calls on residents, businesses, and workplaces to donate new backpacks, school supplies or financial contributions to support children and youth in need, helping ease the financial burdens on families.According to a news release, in 2025 more than 1,800 children and youth started th
  
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• Napanee homeowner challenges bylaw calling for naturalized property to be mowed

  23-07-2026 13:42 via thewhig.com
  
  Julie Bogdanowicz has been working on naturalizing her rural, residential property for several years and has spent a considerable amount of money doing so.Now, the Napanee property owner is facing an order to mow. Currently, her property boasts a curated collection of native plants, some of which have attracted the attention of the town for their height.The order comes as the result of what Bogdanowicz described as an archaic bylaw that doesn’t even differentiate between plant species, bu
  
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• Weekend Spotlight July 24 to 26: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  23-07-2026 13:06 via thewhig.com
  
  1. Fort Henry Tattoo Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m. at Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Dr. : The iconic Fort Henry Tattoo returns for an unforgettable evening celebrating tradition and talent at Fort Henry, where history comes alive. Top-ranking Bands from across Ontario join the renowned Fort Henry Guard Drums for a night of musical celebration featuring performances of fife, brass, pipe and drums. Fort Henry’s historic Parade Square comes to life with displays of musical and military excellency
  
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