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• Eddie Kingston Reflects On Decision To 'Quit' AEW - https://wrestletalk.com/

  06-03-2023 22:39 via news.google.com
  
  Eddie Kingston Reflects On Decision To 'Quit' AEW  https://wrestletalk.com/
  
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• Police investigate two thefts at a west-end business

  03-02-2026 20:00 via thewhig.com
  Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in two incidents at a west-end business. According to police, it happened on Dec. 2, 2025, and Jan. 16, 2026. The suspect attended the same businesses and stole a set of Bose headphones each time, valued at $429.99. The suspect is described as south Asian descent, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, with medium length curly dark hair and dark facial hair. At the time of both incidents, the suspect was weari
  
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• Concert in support of musical programming at BGC South East

  03-02-2026 18:54 via thewhig.com
  A special Valentine’s Day performance is being held at St. George’s Cathedral, all in support of youth who attend the BGC South East. According to a news release, the live orchestral concert entitled, “A Valentine’s Day Delight” is being presented by the Davies Charitable Foundation. It will feature the Hart House Orchestra, one of Canada’s leading university ensembles, with special programing including “elegant and timeless classics as well as rich symp
  
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• Elderly inmate dies while incarcerated at Millhaven Institution

  03-02-2026 18:45 via thewhig.com
  An 80-year-old inmate, who had been serving a two-year sentence at Millhaven Institution since April 25, 2025, has died. According to a news release from Correctional Service Canada, the individual died while in custody at the institution’s regional treatment centre in Bath. Due to a publication ban, the individual’s name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim. The police and the office of the coroner have been notified. As in all cases involving the death of an i
  
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• Individual caught impaired behind wheel in parking lot at Kingston Police Station

  03-02-2026 18:32 via thewhig.com
  Kingston Police didn’t have to go far to catch an impaired driver. According to police, the driver was found slumped over the vehicle’s steering wheel, asleep, while in the parking lot of its police station. It happened on Monday around 5 p.m., police said in a news release. The individual had attended the Collision Reporting Centre located within the front lobby of the Kingston Police Station in order to report a collision that took place earlier in the day. The individual spoke wit
  
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• Group alleges Kingston broke law by removing Sir John A. Macdonald statue

  03-02-2026 13:58 via thewhig.com
  A group in Kingston is taking local authorities to task for approving the 2021 removal of a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, alleging that the rushed action breached several local laws. The move is part of a wider campaign to roll back the actions of the summer of 2021, when the alleged discovery of 215 graves at a former Indian residential school sparked a nationwide wave of statue removals and name changes, many of them involving Macdonald. The Kingston case is notable in that the city was the
  
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• Kingston-area health tech companies share federal FedDev funding

  03-02-2026 13:49 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — Five health technology companies are to share more than $280,000 in federal funding. Helix Funding is meant to support early-stage and scaling life sciences businesses with a focus on innovation and accelerating commercialization. The funding is provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and delivered by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. “Helix Funding is a critical investment in the growth of our regional life sc
  
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• Police Association of Ontario shines spotlight on local officers

  03-02-2026 13:48 via thewhig.com
  For the 11th year in a row, the Police Association of Ontario has launched its Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Program. From Feb. 2 to March 6, Ontarians are encouraged to nominate a police officer in their community who has gone above and beyond to keep their city safe. According to a news release, there are five awards that officers can be recognized for: • On-Duty Difference Maker – Uniform Officer (a police officer who has gone above and beyond the expectations of the job
  
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• Kingston's Seniors Centre seeks input about possible name change

  03-02-2026 13:44 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — The city’s Seniors Centre is considering a name change as it marks its 50th anniversary. The Seniors Association Kingston Region is seeking input from the community about what a new name for the building at 56 Francis St. should be. “The term ‘Seniors Centre’ has served the association well for many years, but we’d like to consider a modern name that can help break down stereotypes, encourage participation from a broader audience, and reflect the dy
  
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• More contraband, unauthorized items seized at Collins Bay Institution

  03-02-2026 13:42 via thewhig.com
  A little more than a week after the latest contraband seizure at Collins Bay Institution, staff have discovered more unauthorized items at the multi-level security federal prison. On Jan. 29, staff found and seized a package containing tobacco, marijuana, as well as cellphones and cellphone accessories. According to the Correctional Service of Canada, the institutional value of this seizure was approximately $64,970. As a result, CSC has heightened its security measures such as ion scanners and
  
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• Kingston Police warn residents of taxi scam reportedly circulating the area

  03-02-2026 13:39 via thewhig.com
  The Kingston Police are warning the public about another recent taxi scam. According to a news release, the latest scam occurred on Jan. 31 around 1 a.m. The complainant was walking in the area of Princess Street and Alfred Street when they were approached by an person in need of help. The individual, who was described as a 20- to 25-year-old female of south Asian or Middle Eastern descent, five-foot-five with straight black hair, told the complainant she was from out of town and needed help pay
  
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• Ferry disruptions ahead as Howe Island terminal to undergo rehabilitation work

  02-02-2026 19:15 via thewhig.com
  Residents of Howe Island are being advised of a series of ferry disruptions as work on its ferry docks gets underway. According to the Township of Frontenac Islands, Clearwater Structures Inc. has been awarded the contract for the Howe Island Ferry Terminals by the Ministry of Transportation. The work involves the rehabilitation of the ferry docks at the Howe Island Mainland Side and Frontenac Islands Township side. While construction is scheduled to be completed by April 30, there will be a num
  
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• Coun. Gregory Ridge elected chair of Kingston Police Services Board

  02-02-2026 18:03 via thewhig.com
  The Kingston Police Services Board has elected Coun. Gregory Ridge as chair of its board following their meeting on Jan. 29. Ridge takes over for Gail MacAllister, who served as the chair from October 2025 to January. According to a news release from the Kingston Police Services Board, “Councillor Ridge brings a strong commitment to accountability, financial sustainability, transparency and collaborative governance.” The board is made up of local civilians to help ensure that adequat
  
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• Police investigating the death of an inmate at Bath Institution

  02-02-2026 16:32 via thewhig.com
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the death of an inmate at Bath Institution, west of Kingston. According to the OPP, on Jan. 29, shortly before 10 a.m., an inmate was located in medical distress in his cell. As a result, he was transported to a local hospital and was later air-lifted to a trauma centre in Toronto. The individual, a 49-year-old male, was pronounced deceased on Jan. 31. A postmortem examination has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. The OPP-led Jo
  
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• Federal Offender known to frequent Kingston wanted

  02-02-2026 16:13 via thewhig.com
  The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking for the public’s help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release. Tanner Sweet is described as a Caucasian male, 31 years old, 6 feet (183cm) tall, 160 lbs. (72kgs), with black hair, brown eyes, and several tattoos, including: ‘Script’ and a tear on his face “Sweet” on his neck Demon face on his right leg Lion, wolf, flames, script,
  
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• Federal offender known to frequent Kingston, apprehended

  02-02-2026 16:13 via thewhig.com
  Taylor Sweet, a federal offender who went unlawfully at large has been apprehended by the ROPE Squad in Flinton, Ontario. Sweet was originally wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of a breach of his statutory release. Sweet is serving a two-year and one day sentence for: Break, enter and commit theft Theft of motor vehicle Prohibited driving Unauthorized possession of a firearm Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition orderRelatedSpecial Investigations Unit called to investigate an
  
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• The Spirit of Winter is enchanting Kingston's Springer Market Square

  02-02-2026 11:31 via thewhig.com
  Downtown Kingston has transformed Springer Market Square into a winter wonderland, complete with an all-new snow dome village, an illuminated forest trail along Market Street, skating under the stars, wood-burning fires, s’mores pop-ups and more for the entire month of February. On Saturday, events director for Downtown Kingston, Jan MacDonald, walked through the square pointing out new features of the new and improved Spirit of Winter: Enchanted. “The deer are new, and the little sp
  
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• RMC grad to be first Canadian astronaut to circle the moon

  02-02-2026 03:34 via thewhig.com
  A Royal Military College graduate is set to become the first Canadian to circle the moon. Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, is one of four crew members who will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The launch could occur as early as Sunday, Feb. 8 (timelines were adjusted due to weather conditions) for the 10-day, one-million-kilometre journey. The 50-year-old Hansen will also be the first non-American to ever participate in a lunar mission, and
  
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• Blood, plasma donations needed as severe winter disrupts national supply

  02-02-2026 03:12 via thewhig.com
  Canadian Blood Services is making an urgent call for people across the country to donate blood or plasma as soon as possible. Winter conditions have led to fewer donations and left blood banks depleted, according to strategic communications specialist Alex Coucopoulos. “We want to make sure that donors can get to and from the donation centre safely,” Coucopoulos said in a telephone interview late Friday. “Understandably, some people may be hesitant, with all the snow and ice th
  
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• Protest turns physical on the steps of Kingston's City Hall

  02-02-2026 03:00 via thewhig.com
  A Stand United Canada protest in Kingston on Saturday turned physical when counter-protesters confronted demonstrators on the steps of City Hall. A small, right-wing, anti-Prime Minister Mark Carney rally of a half dozen protesters, who assembled on Ontario Street’s south side, was outnumbered when several left-wing factions took to the front steps of City Hall with flags, placards, loud music and a bullhorn. Nearly 40 individuals representing a pro-Palestinian group, LGBTQ rights, In
  
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• OPP investigating Bath Institution inmate’s death - Kingstonist News

  01-02-2026 18:59 via news.google.com
  OPP investigating Bath Institution inmate’s death  Kingstonist News
  
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• OPP investigating death of inmate at prison near Kingston, Ont. - CTV News

  01-02-2026 18:21 via news.google.com
  OPP investigating death of inmate at prison near Kingston, Ont.  CTV News
  
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• Local resident starts petition against closure of Kingston bus stop - Kingston Nub News

  01-02-2026 18:01 via news.google.com
  Local resident starts petition against closure of Kingston bus stop  Kingston Nub News
  
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• Betty Feijo - Kingstonist News

  01-02-2026 15:03 via news.google.com
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• Klahowya tops Kingston for district girls flag football championship - Kitsap Sun

  01-02-2026 04:30 via news.google.com
  Klahowya tops Kingston for district girls flag football championship  Kitsap Sun
  
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• Kingston Home & Garden Expo - Kingston Daily

  01-02-2026 02:47 via news.google.com
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• Sudbury drops close road game to Kingston - Sudbury News

  31-01-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Sudbury drops close road game to Kingston  Sudbury News
  
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• High speed-rail business case report doesn't rule out Kingston station - The Kingston Whig Standard

  31-01-2026 14:36 via news.google.com
  High speed-rail business case report doesn't rule out Kingston station  The Kingston Whig Standard
  
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• High speed-rail business case report doesn't rule out Kingston station

  31-01-2026 14:30 via thewhig.com
  KINGSTON — A high-speed rail line could include a stop in Belleville, Napanee or Kingston, according to a more detailed conceptual report released Friday. The 60-page Conceptual Design and Business Case report by Michael Schabas was a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications. Schabas is a Peterborough resident and expert in designing and implemented rail projects, systems and services in Canada, the UK and Australia. In the report, details about the
  
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• Special Investigations Unit called to investigate an arrest by the OPP

  31-01-2026 14:27 via thewhig.com
  The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Lennox and Addington County. According to a news release, on Nov. 12 shortly after 8 p.m., members of the Lennox and Addington OPP were called to a report of an unwanted person causing a disturbance. When police arrived on scene, a male was located and arrested in the area. He was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. The accused had indicated at the time that he had suffered an inju
  
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