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• Alto opponents call on federal government to withdraw support

  30-07-2026 20:47 via thewhig.com
  
  TORONTO — Opponents of the Alto high-speed rail project are calling for the federal government to do the same with it as it did with the Billy Bishop airport in Toronto.Federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon announced almost a week ago that the federal government was withdrawing support for the proposed expansion of the city centre airport.The move was a response to opposition from to the proposed expansion, MacKinnon stated.In response, 11 Conservative members of provincial par
  
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• Sharbot Lake cyclist 'happy to be alive' after ATV and bike collide

  30-07-2026 20:13 via thewhig.com
  
  Dave Miller’s Sunday afternoon began very much in the usual way.The Sharbot Lake resident has been cycling nearly every day since moving back to the region in summer 2025, and Sunday was no exception. But the day quickly shifted to a scenario that left Miller grateful to be alive.Miller set out on his bike for a ride on July 26 on the K&P Trail, a multi-use trail system on the old Kingston & Pembroke Railway bed that runs from downtown Kingston 180 kilometres to Renfrew.Leaving hi
  
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• Weekend Spotlight July 31 to Aug. 3: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  30-07-2026 19:57 via thewhig.com
  
  NOTE: Monday, Aug. 3 is the Civic Holiday — Most municipal and other government services will be closed. 1. Emancipation Day Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St. : The 2026 Emancipation Day theme is Honouring the Past, Empowering the Future. The City of Kingston observes Emancipation Day annually on Aug. 1, which commemorates the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 across the British Empire. The flag-raising ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m.
  
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• City Hall introduces visitor check-in process following security assessment

  30-07-2026 14:51 via thewhig.com
  
  Visitors to Kingston City Hall are now required to check-in at the building’s front reception desk as part of a new security procedure introduced this week.The process took effect July 28 and applies to residents, tourists, and other visitors entering City Hall during regular business hours. Signs inside the building will direct visitors to the reception area, where security staff will ask about the purpose of their visit and provide directions.Therol Peterson, facilities manager with the
  
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• Napanee council to leave concerned resident's naturalized grass be, for now

  30-07-2026 14:42 via thewhig.com
  
  Julie Bogdanowicz spoke to Greater Napanee council on July 28 about an order to mow that has her concerned for her carefully naturalized property, not to mention the ecosystem that relies on her dedication to naturalization.“This order has caused my family distress as it threatens the project we’ve been stewarding for five years,” said Bogdanowicz. “It is contrary to our values about caring for the land.”Throughout her property at 37 Dorland Dr., Bogdanowicz has pl
  
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• Greater Napanee council adopts updated official plan, awaits county's approval

  30-07-2026 14:23 via thewhig.com
  
  The Town of Greater Napanee council met on July 28, with several weighty discussions taking place, particularly about the final official plan update.Official plans, required by every municipality in Ontario under the province’s planning act, are considered aspirational documents, meant to guide future growth, development and change within the municipality.As per a staff report provided to council, the OP is intended not only to guide growth but also its associated impacts on the health of
  
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• Rideau Lakes Public Library, Rotary Club of Kingston host fraud awareness seminar

  30-07-2026 14:14 via thewhig.com
  
  A small but proactive group of 10 area residents gathered at the Elgin Community Hall for an engaging and informative fraud awareness seminar hosted by the Rideau Lakes Public Library (RLPL) in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kingston. Presenters John Farrow and Colleen Brayman led the session, offering practical guidance and real-world examples that highlighted the growing risks of fraud and the importance of staying vigilant.John, a longtime Rotarian with 36 years of service in the Rotary
  
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