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• CSC objects to proposed heritage designation for former Pen building

  07-08-2026 21:55 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Correctional Service of Canada opposes a city plan to designate one of the federal department’s former office sites as a heritage building.The building, known as the Deputy Warden’s House and the Isabel Macneill House was built in 1911. Many of the other former CSC buildings near the intersection of Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and King Street have been designated as heritage buildings.“The subject property includes a representative and relatively rare
  
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• Over 100 motorcycles ride into Kingston to raise PTSD and mental health awareness

  07-08-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  One hundred and twenty-seven motorcyclists are expected to ride into Kingston Sunday as part of a cross-country event aimed at raising funds and awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health challenges while helping to reduce the stigma surrounding them.The Rolling Barrage is a charity that was formed in 2017 by Scott Casey after losing a friend to suicide.“In 1992, a buddy and I who joined the army together, we went to the former Yugoslavia and we came bac
  
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• Princess Street businesses report financial concerns amid roadway construction

  07-08-2026 20:14 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Business owners along Princess Street say ongoing construction, restricted pedestrian access, and limited nearby parking have caused steep declines in sales, leaving some owners worried they may not be able to remain open.The issue began in April when Princess Street became the site of the Williamsville Renew Project, which aims to provide the area with better sidewalks, improved roadways, cycle tracks, and more. The Whig spoke with three business owners, all of which operate d
  
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• Kingston golf pro Matt McQuillan passes away at the age of 45

  07-08-2026 20:08 via thewhig.com
  
  One of Kingston’s most accomplished golfers has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 45.Matt McQuillan was a Canadian professional golfer who earned his PGA Tour card, and as as a rookie, had three top-ten finishes. His biggest highlight came at the PGA’s John Deere Classic where he put up a third-place finish.According to his obituary, McQuillan was known as much for the warmth he shared with others as he was for his love of golf.“Whether on the course or in everyday life,
  
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• Kingston lawyer warns tenants to think twice before complying with eviction notice

  07-08-2026 18:25 via thewhig.com
  
  A Kingston lawyer is advising tenants who have been served with an N12 “Landlord Own Use” eviction notice to think twice before moving out.John Done, a barrister and solicitor with Kingston Community Legal Clinic , said his advice comes following two recent cases where tenants stood up to their landlords and as a result, were able to defeat eviction applications and remain in their homes.According to the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, a form N12, or “Notice to End your T
  
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• Survey suggests consistent concern about high-speed rail plan

  07-08-2026 17:58 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — There is little widespread support for adding Kingston to the Alto high-speed rail proposal and concerns persist about the the proposals overall cost and impact, according to a new survey.Common Ground Research, a newly founded independent, non-partisan research organization released the results of an online survey conducted between June 25 and July 18.The results showed public support for high speed rail, but not the Alto project as proposed. Of the respondents, 82 per cent st
  
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• Rudy brings Toronto-born burger chain to downtown Kingston

  07-08-2026 17:53 via thewhig.com
  
  Ontario burger chain Rudy has opened its first Kingston restaurant, marking the company’s 18th location as it continues a steady expansion beyond the Greater Toronto Area.The new restaurant at 263 Princess St. officially opened to the public Friday following a friends-and-family event Thursday that drew local content creators, members of the media and invited guests.The Toronto-founded company, which launched in 2016, has grown from a single location in Little Italy to restaurants across
  
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• Temporary boil water advisory for Kingston's Countryside District

  07-08-2026 17:48 via thewhig.com
  
  Utilities Kingston has issued a boil water advisory for the Countryside District due to a technical issue that affected the Cana Water Treatment Plantsystem.According to the multi-utility provider, the issue has affected approximately 30 residents, all of whom will have received a notification letter.While the water treatment system has resumed normal operations, Utilities Kingston has advised residents to continue boiling their water until further notice. In a news letter, they said they antic
  
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• Coalition for Better Rail researcher builds on Alto alternative

  07-08-2026 13:10 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Alto high-speed rail proposal could cost a lot more than estimated and carry far fewer passengers that forecast, according to a research report from a citizen’s group backing an alternative to the project.The research report, to be presented in 10 chapters over the next five weeks, was a follow up and expansion of an alternative proposal put forward earlier this year by Dr. Andrew Hyett of the Coalition for Better Rail.The research report looked at the methodology, th
  
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