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• Canada: Plan to attract CPL teams to Kingston abandoned - StadiumDB.com

  25-03-2025 17:17
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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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• ENT: Immersive play kicks off this year's Kick & Push theatre festival

  22-07-2026 21:32 via thewhig.com
  
  Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin had always thought a caretaker would be an interesting subject for a theatre production.“Even at a young age,” he said, “I was intrigued by them.”He was drawn, he explained, to the fact that custodians typically toil in solitude and their work often taken for granted. They are the “invisible ghosts in our establishments,” he said.“I remember all the custodians that were in my elementary school and high school,” he recalled
  
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• Province approves $21.4M for new elementary school in Kingston's growing west end

  22-07-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  A long-planned elementary school in Kingston’s fast-growing west end has cleared a major hurdle after the Ontario government approved $21.4 million in funding.Announced by the Ministry of Education on June 29, the funding will support construction of a new 407-student elementary school in the Westbrook borough of Kingston for the Limestone District School Board.According to the province, the initiative is part of a province-wide school infrastructure program that is expected to create mor
  
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• MEGABike ride will support United Way in Kingston

  22-07-2026 20:45 via thewhig.com
  
  Residents, local businesses, and workplaces are coming together to make a difference, one pedal at a time.For the first time, a unique 30-seat group MEGABike will roll through the community as teams raise money for the United Way KFL&A.Combining teamwork, impact, and plenty of fun in support of local programs that help people across the region.Organizers say every dollar raised will stay local, helping fund services that strengthen the community and provide support to those who need it most
  
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• Teen's photos of bite marks, bloody nose, bruising introduced in Haaima trial

  22-07-2026 20:25 via thewhig.com
  
  Editor’s note: this story contains graphic information about sexual assault that may be upsetting to some readers.A complainant in the trial of Kingston man Michael Haaima testified on Monday that she was repeatedly assaulted during their relationship, as the Crown introduced photographs she said documented bruises, bite marks, and other injuries she attributed to him.The woman, whose identity is protected by a standard publication ban, had previously begun her testimony in May 2026. She
  
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• St. Lawrence College’s new nursing programs address demand for specialized care

  22-07-2026 19:11 via thewhig.com
  
  St. Lawrence College is expanding its continuing nursing education curriculum with three new online certificate programs.The change is designed to help registered nurses develop specialized skills in order to meet a growing demand across the health-care system, according to a news release from the college on Monday.The college will launch new certificates in mental health nursing, registered nurse critical care nursing—neonatal intensive care (NICU), and registered nurse perianesthesia nu
  
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• Urgent care hours updated at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston

  21-07-2026 20:25 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Health Sciences Centre has updated its hours for both its Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and Emergency Department (ED) at Hotel Dieu Hospital.According to a post on social media, the changes will be implement starting July 22.The Urgent Care Centre will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. along with weekend hours running from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.“These updated hours are designed to provide patients with more consistent and predictable access to the UCC. In the past, the UC
  
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• Canada launches new hub to advance military drone and autonomous technology

  21-07-2026 20:21 via thewhig.com
  
  The federal government is launching a new centre focused on developing and testing drones and autonomous technologies for the Canadian Armed Forces.The announcement was made by Defence Minister David J. McGuinty on July 14, with a goal of strengthening Canada’s defence industrial base and improve military capabilities.“Drones are changing the way modern militaries operate, and Canada must be ready to develop, test and adopt these technologies at speed,” said the honourable Dav
  
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• Contraband and unauthorized items seized from Joyceville Institution

  21-07-2026 20:13 via thewhig.com
  
  Correctional staff at Joyceville Institution have seized contraband and unauthorized items from the multi-level federal prison.According to a news release from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the items were confiscated on July 18.The items seized included tobacco, marijuana, hashish, and cell phones and accessories with a total estimated institutional value of approximately $83,310.As a result, CSC has increased measures to prevent contraband from entering it’s prisons, includin
  
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• Resident pitches proposed integrated rail system

  21-07-2026 14:17 via thewhig.com
  
  HAVELOCK — A resident living in the path of Alto’s proposed northern route has pitched an alternative that could combine the high-speed train travel and commuter rail needs.Havelock resident Richard Kent published his proposal online Monday for the CanConnect Integrated Rail System.The fully electric rail route would cost between $55 billion and $75 billion and run along the existing CN Rail route between Toronto and Quebec City, with stations at communities along the route.The alte
  
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• KCHC hosting free barbecue event to raise awareness about hepatitis C

  20-07-2026 20:57 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Community Health Centres is hosting a special event to bring hepatitis C awareness and health-care services to the community.KCHC’s Street Health Centre, at the corner of Barrack and Bagot streets, is hosting a free barbecue on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to connect community members with hepatitis C education, testing and support in a welcoming, stigma-free environment.“Hepatitis C is often called the ‘silent killer’ because many people have no symptoms unt
  
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• Portion of Bath Road reopened following water main break

  20-07-2026 17:30 via thewhig.com
  Kingston Police have reopened a portion of Bath Road following a water main break that closed the road between Armstrong Road and Centennial Drive.According to police, the closure happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. Monday, but reopened just before 11 a.m. RelatedGreater Napanee raises development charges as infrastructure costs top $100MFor Kingston comedian Dave Hudson, epilepsy fundraiser is deeply personal
  
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• Long-delayed Haaima trial testimony ends abruptly as witness bolts from cross-examination

  20-07-2026 17:28 via thewhig.com
  
  Nearly a year after a key witness’s testimony was interrupted by an extended legal dispute over what evidence could be heard at trial, the woman returned to the stand this week to complete her evidence in the ongoing trial of Michael Haaima. But what was expected to be the conclusion of her testimony instead became another unforeseen interruption in the already lengthy proceedings.After resuming her testimony on July 14 via Zoom, the witness began to undergo cross-examination by defence l
  
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• Greater Napanee raises development charges as infrastructure costs top $100M

  20-07-2026 14:42 via thewhig.com
  
  The council of the Town of Greater Napanee has approved higher development charges after updating the town’s growth-related capital program, which now identifies more than $100 million in water, wastewater and planning projects needed to support future development.At its meeting on July 14, council unanimously approved an updated Development Charges Background Study and amendments to the town’s development charges bylaw following the completion of the statutory public consultation p
  
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• Controversial conference presentation sparks protest on Queen’s University campus

  20-07-2026 14:14 via thewhig.com
  
  The sidewalk outside Goodes Hall at Queen’s University became the site of a protest on July 15, with a few dozen protesters taking issue with an on-campus conference.Run by the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP), the conference took place over July 14 and 15, focusing on national defence. The protesters were specifically focused on one of the papers being discussed at the conference, titled “Israel’s Reserve Forces: Military and Civilian Capital i
  
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• Kingston's Myers does more than just sing other people's songs

  20-07-2026 13:52 via thewhig.com
  
  Over his 50-year career, Michael K. Myers is best known for singing the songs of others.“I grew up playing covers for people. People like the covers — they dance to them,” he explained over the phone.And he should know. The Kingston crooner currently sings with the popular Big Phat Horn Band, which celebrates its 13th anniversary at the RCHA Club next weekend, and fronts his own jazz ensemble, which performs Wednesday evening in the amphitheatre behind City Hall.And if those m
  
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• For Kingston comedian Dave Hudson, epilepsy fundraiser is deeply personal

  20-07-2026 13:47 via thewhig.com
  
  Determined teams strained against a 37,000-pound fire truck in downtown Kingston on Sunday, turning a test of strength into a public show of support for people living with epilepsy.The 13th annual Pull Together for Epilepsy Fire Truck Pull drew crowds to the front of Kingston City Hall to watch first responders race to pull a Kingston Fire & Rescue truck 100 feet.The distance is symbolic. Organizers with Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario said it represents the roughly one in 100 Canadians livi
  
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• Former base commander Bill Richard remembered as military leader who helped shape modern Kingston

  20-07-2026 13:38 via thewhig.com
  
  Retired brigadier-general William Shane “Bill” Richard, a former commander of CFB Kingston whose influence stretched far beyond the military, is being remembered as a community builder whose leadership helped transform both the city and some of its most important institutions.Richard, who died July 7 at age 77, spent nearly four decades in the Canadian Armed Forces before dedicating much of his retirement to health care, education and community service in Kingston, his adopted homet
  
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• Wildfire smoke and heat are serious risks to pets, expert warns

  20-07-2026 13:22 via thewhig.com
  
  As wildfire smoke drifts across parts of Ontario and summer temperatures threaten to climb again, veterinarians are urging pet owners to take many of the same precautions recommended for vulnerable people.Heather Quilty, a registered veterinary technician and program manager for clinical learning with VetStrategy , said pets can experience respiratory irritation, eye and nose discomfort, and in some cases serious breathing problems when air quality deteriorates.“We really do worry about t
  
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• Federal funding helps Kingston biotech firms tackle cancer detection, food safety

  17-07-2026 20:56 via thewhig.com
  
  Two Kingston biotechnology companies are using support from Ontario Genomics ‘ BioCreate — an accelerator program to advance technologies in health and food safety.BioCreate is a five-year and $11.6-million accelerator initiative funded by Ontario Genomics and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. It provides selected startups with $150,000 in funding, mentorship and access to industry networks.Since launching in 2023, the program has supported 32 companies c
  
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• Misuse of accounts comes to light at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Kingston

  17-07-2026 20:40 via thewhig.com
  
  Congregants of St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in Kingston have been made aware of a “financial issue” in regard to its pastor, Friar David Collins.According to a statement from the Office of the Archdiocese of Kingston , Archbishop Michael Mulhall said the financial issue had to do with Friar David’s use of the church’s financial accounts.“Friar David met with the Chancellor of Temporal Affairs, Ken Hall, at the Chancery Office to explain the significant fina
  
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• RCMP Musical Ride receives 'unbelievable response' from Napanee community

  17-07-2026 20:08 via thewhig.com
  
  NAPANEE — Thousands of spectators filled bleachers and spilled onto the grass around the central arena at the Napanee Fairgrounds on Thursday night to witness one of Canada’s oldest equestrian traditions.The RCMP Musical Ride is a century-long tradition that continues today, with red-clad officers performing choreographed mounted drills on the iconic black horses which are bred and raised at the RCMP stables in Ottawa.Napanee Fair Board vice-president Annie Manion said that the even
  
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• KFPL hosting summer reading party at newly reopened Isabel Turner branch

  17-07-2026 19:42 via thewhig.com
  
  The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is holding a drop-in Summer Reading Party at the Isabel Turner Branch on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for teens and adults working on their Summer Reading Challenge, or for those who just want to curl up with a good book in a welcoming atmosphere with others who enjoy reading.According to the release, the Summer Reading Party brings together everything readers love about the Library: a cozy atmosphere, bookish conversation, live music, games and activities,
  
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