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  09-04-2024 18:19
  
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• Gruelling Kingston-to-Ottawa kayak run sheds light on men’s mental health crisis

  11-06-2026 11:48 via thewhig.com
  
  Before dawn breaks over Kingston Mills on July 5, a group of kayakers will push off into the Rideau Canal and begin a gruelling, three-day paddle they hope will spark conversation about a crisis often left unspoken.About two dozen participants are set to take part in the annual “Yakathon,” a 200‑kilometre kayak trek from Kingston to Ottawa that organizers say will take more than 50 hours of paddling. The event aims to raise awareness and support for the Canadian Mental Health
  
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• Police issue fresh warning as paving scammers target Kingston homeowners

  11-06-2026 11:41 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Police are once again warning residents to be on guard against door-to-door paving scams after receiving reports of individuals offering discounted driveway paving services to homeowners.The scam typically involves individuals approaching homeowners claiming they are already completing work in the area and can offer a reduced cash price for driveway paving.According to police, victims are often asked to pay up front before work begins. In many cases, the work is either left unfinished,
  
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• High-speed rail opponents march on Parliament Hill

  10-06-2026 22:47 via thewhig.com
  
  OTTAWA — Hundreds of mostly rural residents and farmers marched on Parliament Hill Wednesday to protest the proposed Alto high-speed train project.About 750 people from Quebec and Ontario met on the Confederation Bridge between the two provinces before marching to the Parliament Hill.The protest, organized by Quebec farmer organizations, was an opportunity for residents living along the study route to vent their frustration directly at the federal government.“It’s absolutely c
  
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• ENT: Two festivals return this weekend, another announces it's moving

  10-06-2026 21:34 via thewhig.com
  
  While it’s a quieter time of the year as the school year nears its end, there are a few festivals taking place this weekend.The YGK Craft Beer Fest returns to Fort Henry Hill on Saturday, and, in addition to beverage and food vendors aplenty and artisan booths, there will be live music on two stages to keep you entertained.Appearing on the main stage will be Lukas Oak (1:15-2 p.m.); Brass Over Tea Kettle (2:35-3:20); Piner (3:55-4:40); Run Maggie Run (5:30-6:30); and School House (6:45-7:
  
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• Amherstview resident charged in following sexual assault investigation

  10-06-2026 21:24 via thewhig.com
  
  A 24-year-old Loyalist Township man has been charged following a sexual assault investigation in Amherstview, according to the Ontario Provincial Police .Members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment were called to a parking lot in Amherstview on the morning of June 7 after a report of a sexual assault. Investigators say the victim and the accused had prior contact before the incident.Police say the victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatmen
  
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• Amherstview resident charged following sexual assault investigation

  10-06-2026 21:24 via thewhig.com
  
  A 24-year-old Loyalist Township man has been charged following a sexual assault investigation in Amherstview, according to the Ontario Provincial Police .Members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment were called to a parking lot in Amherstview on the morning of June 7 after a report of a sexual assault. Investigators say the victim and the accused had prior contact before the incident.Police say the victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatmen
  
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• Kingston college student wins national gold in esthetics competition

  10-06-2026 21:22 via thewhig.com
  
  A St. Lawrence College student has earned national recognition after winning gold in esthetics at a major national skills competition that drew hundreds of competitors from across the country.Emma Amalfi, a student in the college’s esthetician program, claimed top honours at the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition , held May 28–29 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. The event brought together more than 500 students and apprentices competing in over 40 skilled trade and technolog
  
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• Kingston playwright sees his work, name used as clue on Jeopardy!

  10-06-2026 20:18 via thewhig.com
  
  “He’s the Kingston playwright and director whose name was part of a question on Jeopardy! Monday evening.”“Who is Craig Walker?” is the correct answer.Walker, who also teaches drama at Queen’s University, was surprised to see his name appear onscreen in the popular quiz show (Jeopardy! offers answers for which contestants provide the question).The clue – worth $400 in a Double Jeopardy category titled “That word is a mouthful!” — was:
  
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• Napanee council moves to continue sale of cemetery interment rights

  10-06-2026 20:06 via thewhig.com
  
  The resale of interment rights, from plots to niches, was brought before Greater Napanee council on June 9. Since 2012, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has allowed third-party sales of unused or unwanted interment rights. Sonia McLuckie, Cemetery Administrator, provided a report on the matter.In the report, McLuckie outlined several options for council, and recommended that they continue to allow the sale of interment rights, with some criteria. In addition to permitting third-party
  
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• Residents say Napanee plant approval could delay noise controls until 2038

  10-06-2026 19:43 via thewhig.com
  
  Two Ontario residents have asked the provincial government to review Atura Power’s environmental approval for the Napanee Generating Station expansion, arguing that the approval could allow key noise control measures to be delayed until 2038 while the expanded facility continues operating.Jesse Walden and Eva Tolkin, both of Prince Edward County, filed an Application for Review earlier this month seeking changes to the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) that was issued by the Ministr
  
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• Weekend spotlight June 12 to 14: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  10-06-2026 18:35 via thewhig.com
  
  1. Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival 2026 Saturday (noon to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.) at Regiopolis Notre Dame High School, 130 Russell St. : A beloved Kingston tradition returns this weekend as the Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival celebrates its 57th anniversary, bringing two vibrant days of Ukrainian culture, music, dance, food, and community to the city. This long-running festival is one of Canada’s oldest and most cherished Ukrainian cultural celebrations. For generations, the f
  
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• Citizens coalition raises alarm about Kingston's water system plan

  10-06-2026 12:45 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A citizens group has raised concerns about a plan to create an independent corporation to manage the city’s water and wastewater services.The Coalition of Kingston Communities said the proposal to create a municipal services corporation to oversee water and wastewater services would calve off about one-quarter of the city’s assets, valued at about $3.2 billion, into a public corporation the coalition described as being largely outside city council oversight and cont
  
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• Carney, Poilievre debate high-speed rail ahead of Wednesday's rally

  09-06-2026 22:49 via thewhig.com
  
  OTTAWA — On the eve of Wednesday’s protest against the Alto high-speed rail proposal, the prime minister and leader of the opposition squared off in the House of Commons about the project.In Tuesday’s question period, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre traded insults across the aisle in the first two questions of the day.“The prime minister is asking Canadians to pay $90 billion for a high-speed train that will destroy farms in Quebec wit
  
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• Donation will bolster emergency care in southeastern Ontario, says hospital organization

  09-06-2026 21:03 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A $1.25-million donation is helping Kingston Health Sciences Centre acquire new, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and critical care technology for Kingston General Hospital’s emergency department and Hotel Dieu Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre.The donation from Kingston philanthropist Stephen Sorensen will help purchase two fixed digital radiography (X-ray) systems, one for each hospital site, a new mobile digital X-ray system in the emergency department at KGH, a v
  
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• Great Lakes Museum earns top honour as Ontario’s best small museum for 2026

  09-06-2026 20:57 via thewhig.com
  
  The Great Lakes Museum has been named Ontario’s Top Small Museum (under 100,000 annual visitors) in Attractions Ontario’s 2026 Ontario’s Choice Awards , a prestigious recognition that celebrates excellence in visitor experiences across the province.The award reflects the museum’s ongoing commitment to preserving and sharing Canada’s rich maritime heritage while engaging visitors through innovative exhibits, educational programming, and community initiatives. Chosen
  
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• Staff at Collins Bay Institution seize contraband, unauthorized items

  09-06-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  Staff vigilance at Collins Bay Institution led to the seizure of multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items over a two-week period, according to federal correctional officials.The interceptions occurred between May 20 and June 5, at the multi-level security institution, preventing the prohibited items from entering the facility and underscoring ongoing efforts to maintain the safety and security of inmates, staff and the public.The items seized included tobacco, marijuana, &
  
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• Kingston infant death case moves closer to trial as preliminary inquiry concludes

  09-06-2026 19:41 via thewhig.com
  
  A preliminary inquiry into the case of a woman charged with second-degree murder and child abandonment has concluded in Kingston, moving the matter one step closer to a possible trial in Superior Court.Justice Janet Robb presided at the Ontario Court of Justice at 279 Wellington St., where the inquiry concluded on June 5. A preliminary inquiry, also known as a preliminary hearing, is not a trial and does not determine whether an accused person is guilty or innocent. Instead, the judge must deci
  
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• Amherst Island Radio faces internal conflict after grant dispute leads to manager's exit

  09-06-2026 16:11 via thewhig.com
  
  Amherst Island Radio , a fully independent radio station that broadcasts from two locations — Stella and Bath — is facing shockwaves after losing its station manager and volunteer of more than 15 years.Eric Tremblay had been the station manager for almost a year. Just before his contract was up for renewal, he said decided not to take on the role again, citing a sequence of events that occurred back in April with the station’s board of directors.At the time, there were 11 volu
  
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• Kingston-area opponents to attend Ottawa Alto protest

  08-06-2026 20:36 via thewhig.com
  
  CENTREVILLE — Wednesday’s planned protest on Parliament Hill is an opportunity for opponents of the Alto high-speed rail proposal to bring their message directly to the country’s leaders, local activists said.On Wednesday, residents from the rural areas around Kingston are planning to join a gricultural producers from Mirabel, Argenteuil and Deux-Montagnes in Ottawa for a peaceful protest against the Alto project.Local groups, including Save South Frontenac, Save Stone Mills a
  
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• ‘It felt really degrading’: Witness describes alleged humiliation, delayed disclosure in Haaima trial

  08-06-2026 17:16 via thewhig.com
  
  Editor’s note: This article refers to alleged incidents of sexual assault and other offences, which readers may find disturbing. On June 4, a witness in the trial of Kingston tech entrepreneur Michael Haaima testified about a “degrading” incident, explained why she waited years to report allegations involving child pornography, and described Haaima’s continued efforts to contact her after his arrest.Haaima is on trial before Justice Robyn Ryan Bell in Superior Court in Ki
  
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• Local gardens take centre stage at Kingston’s Climate Summit tour

  08-06-2026 17:05 via thewhig.com
  
  From seed saving to growing little forests, Kingston gardeners are planting resilience.On June 4, the second and final day of Kingston’s second annual Climate Summit hosted atSt. Lawrence College, the participants split into three tours, including an innovation tour of the college campus, a neighbourhood climate action tour, and a biodiversity, food, and resilience tour.On the biodiversity and food tour, around 20 participants travelled by chartered bus, led by two members from ICLEI Cana
  
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• ‘Destined to come together’: Verona dealership’s 90th anniversary underscores shared family roots

  08-06-2026 13:56 via thewhig.com
  
  VERONA — For two families whose roots run deep in rural eastern Ontario, a milestone anniversary this month is about more than marking time — it’s about the bonds that tie generations together through community, culture and shared history.Revell Ford, a family-run dealership that first opened its doors in 1936, is celebrating 90 years in Verona with a community event June 13.Country music duo The Abrams will perform as part of the June 13 celebration in the parking lot across
  
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• ‘Once a nurse, always a nurse:' KGH alumni celebrate 130 years

  08-06-2026 13:45 via thewhig.com
  
  More than a century after their training began, graduates of the Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing gathered this weekend to celebrate a milestone few alumni groups in Canada can still claim.Nearly 120 former nurses attended a luncheon marking the 130th anniversary of the KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Association, reconnecting over shared memories of long shifts, strict discipline and lasting friendships.“It’s a connection to a big part of my life,” said Winn (Keyes) McKn
  
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• Pickup truck crashes into west-end Kingston animal hospital

  08-06-2026 13:35 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Police and Kingston Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle accident at a 24-hour animal hospital in the city’s west end Friday night.Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 9:51 p.m. to the Kingston Regional Pet Hospital at 1381 Midland Ave., where a late-model white Ford pickup truck had smashed into the building’s storefront.First responders found extensive damage both inside and outside the facility. A washroom was closed off with caution tape and declared out o
  
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• From bees to burials, Earth Fest Kingston highlights local climate efforts

  08-06-2026 13:32 via thewhig.com
  
  A rainy morning gave way to sunshine and steady crowds at Confederation Park for Earth Fest Kingston on Saturday.The family-focused celebration included live music, hands-on activities and environmental education marking the end of Canadian Environment Week. Organizers aimed to inspire appreciation for nature while highlighting climate challenges and solutions.Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week encourages Canadians to protect the environment and recognize the country’s natural
  
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• Roller disco event helps kick off Pride celebrations in Kingston

  08-06-2026 13:22 via thewhig.com
  
  A roller disco celebrating queer joy and community connection brought dozens of skaters to the Kingston Memorial Centre over the weekend, helping to kick off a busy stretch of Pride-related events in the city.The Rainbow Pride Roller Disco, held Saturday evening, marked the second annual event organized by local skating group Quad Squad . The two-hour gathering blended music, skating and fundraising for Kingston Roller Derby.Organizers said the event was intentionally timed to coincide with the
  
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• Police issue alert over jewelry swap thefts in Kingston

  06-06-2026 12:21 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Police have urged residents to be cautious when approached by three people in a white vehicle who have been involved in jewelry swap thefts.According to a news release, one victim reported being approached on June 4 just before 1 p.m. in the area of Renda Street and Henderson Boulevard.A resident was gardening in their front yard when a white vehicle parked unannounced at the end of their driveway.The vehicle occupants, two males and one female, all were described as having a darker co
  
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• Concerns prompt Kingston council to revise arena change room policy

  06-06-2026 12:17 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston city council has directed staff to revise its ice allocation policy after concerns were raised about equitable access to arena change rooms.Deputy Mayor Wendy Stephen first became aware of the issue when she heard that girls on a local co-ed hockey team did not have access to appropriate change room space.“This is 2026, this should not be happening,” said Stephen in an interview with YGK News.Upon further review, Stephen found that the City of Kingston ice allocation policy
  
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• Cookbook a first for Napanee food blogger

  05-06-2026 21:24 via thewhig.com
  
  Back when chef Andrea Mut and her family last lived in Toronto, their home was located in an area nicknamed “The Pocket” because it was inaccessible from three of its four sides.“And in that house, I had a tiny, tiny little kitchen. It’s probably a quarter of the size of this kitchen,” Mut said as she looked around her current one in Napanee.“I thought it was kind of appropriate: ‘The Pocket’ neighbourhood and the little ‘Pocket Kitchen&rsqu
  
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