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• Kingston Police joins OPP Bail Compliance Dashboard Initiative

  23-06-2026 18:23 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Police has officially joined the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), enhancing its ability to monitor high-risk offenders and strengthen public and officer safety.The provincial tool provides real-time access to cross-jurisdictional and inter-agency information, helping officers manage individuals released on bail for firearms-related offences and crimes against the person. By integrating the dashboard into its operations, Kingston Police is imp
  
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• Village Green cuts the ribbon on new long-term care home in Napanee

  23-06-2026 20:58 via thewhig.com
  
  NAPANEE — In a sun-drenched common room, residents, government officials and facility staff officially cut the ribbon on the brand new Village Green long-term care home Tuesday morning.The new long-term care facility, owned by Omni Quality Living, is located at the corner of Drive In Road and County Road 41 just north of the town of Napanee, replaces an older home of the same name in Selby, bringing the beds from 66 up to 128.Planning for the new facility began before the COVID-19 pandemi
  
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• Review board says inmate remains dangerous decades after Kingston abduction

  23-06-2026 19:06 via thewhig.com
  
  More than three decades after a forensic psychiatric patient walked away from Kingston Psychiatric Hospital, abducted a teenager from Lake Ontario Park and triggered a massive search that ended near Napanee, authorities recently concluded Denis McCullough remains a significant threat to public safety.The finding, contained in an Ontario Review Board decision, revisits one of the most dramatic criminal cases to emerge from the Kingston area in the 1990s and raises fresh questions about the stran
  
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• Federal offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant after breaching statutory release

  23-06-2026 16:05 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.According to a news release, he is wanted for breaching his statutory release.Saba is described as 51-years-old Middle Eastern male, five-foot-10, 200 pounds, with a bald head, brown eyes and a medium complexion.Saba is serving a six-month, six-day sentence for breach of long-term supervision order.The offender is known to frequent Milton,
  
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• Downtown Kingston strikes a chord with new public art installation

  23-06-2026 16:02 via thewhig.com
  
  Downtown Kingston is set to become an open-air showcase of music and art this summer with the launch of Play Me Kingston, a new public art initiative featuring 10 custom-designed guitar sculptures throughout the city’s downtown core.According to a news release, the installations will be created by local and regional artists and will celebrate Kingston’s rich musical heritage, marking the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert and the inaugural RoadTrip Music Fe
  
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• Cleanup removes more than 2,300 pounds of debris from Kingston waters

  23-06-2026 15:30 via thewhig.com
  
  Bicycles, tires and patio furniture are among the many items that get blown or thrown into Kingston’s waterways — a problem local divers are determined to tackle.On June 6 at Crawford Wharf, Neptune and Salacia Diving hosted the Kingston Waters Cleanup, which drew about 20 divers and 20 non-divers who worked to remove more than 2,300 pounds of debris from beneath the water’s surface. Among other waste, the divers removed roughly 20 tires from the water. Despite their success,
  
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• Queen’s University, Université de Sherbrooke partner to advance Canada’s AI-quantum computing ecosystem

  23-06-2026 14:08 via thewhig.com
  
  Canada’s ambitions to become a global leader in advanced computing received a major boost as Queen’s University and Université de Sherbrooke announced a new partnership to integrate cutting-edge AI supercomputing infrastructure with emerging quantum technologies. Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the collaboration aims to unite research excellence, innovation, and industry partnerships to drive economic growth, attract world-class talent, and reinforce C
  
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• Food bank sees green as Kingston’s Fines for Food pilot helps grow fresh produce

  23-06-2026 14:03 via thewhig.com
  
  In an unassuming grey shipping-style container, in the back of a commercial lot, is an acres worth of hydroponically grown produce that is grown, harvested and distributed weekly to Kingstonians in need through the local food bank .This unique pilot project, created in Kingston, is a collaboration between the company Growcer, the City of Kingston, RBC and Modern Niagara with the goal of supporting the Partners in Mission Food Bank with fresh locally grown produce all year round.The spark for th
  
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• Alto CEO says there are options to add Kingston to rail project

  22-06-2026 20:21 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The possible addition of Kingston to the Alto high-speed rail project is proof that the public consultation on the wide study corridors put forward by the company in January was a success, said the head of the Crown corporation.In an interview with The Whig-Standard following Monday morning’s announcement that a Kingston station would be considered, Alto chief executive officer Martin Imbleau said the the comments submitted during the public consultation process prompted
  
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• Alto to look at adding Kingston station to high-speed rail project

  22-06-2026 19:10 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The federal government is to consider adding a Kingston station to the Alto high-speed train project.Federal Transportation Minister Steve MacKinnon, speaking at Queen’s University Monday morning, said the city’s lobbying efforts during the public consultation period succeeded in getting it considered for a station.“Our experience, as we look around the world of these projects, is that cities with the profile of Kingston, cities that are kind of an hour away,
  
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• Kingston going all-out to honour The Tragically Hip's farewell concert

  22-06-2026 15:02 via thewhig.com
  
  It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since The Tragically Hip said goodbye to the country with their 2016 farewell tour before frontman Gord Downie’s untimely death at the age of 53 in 2017 from a brain tumour.The band’s final show of that cross-Canada trek in their hometown of Kingston on Aug. 20, 2016, saw 6,700 fans come together at a sold-out K-Rock Centre (now Slush Puppie Place), while outside the arena an additional 25,000 fans gathered together to watch the li
  
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• Kingston only Canadian city named in Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)'s Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2026

  22-06-2026 14:42 via thewhig.com
  
  The City of Kingston has again been named to the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) list world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities, the only Canadian community recognized in 2026.“ICF is thrilled to see Kingston return as a 2026 ICF Top7 Intelligent Community,” John Jung, co-founder, Intelligent Community Forum, said in a new release issued by Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO). “From its rich history with a modern innovation economy supported by nearly universa
  
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• Kingston delivers emergency stroke care faster than anywhere else in Ontario. Here's what you need to know to help them save your life

  22-06-2026 14:19 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — In the emergency room at Kingston General Hospital, front-line medical staff are saving lives through fast action, and through patient awareness.June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada. More than 108,000 strokes occur every year in the country, yet more than a third of Canadians don’t know the most common signs of stroke, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada .Dr. Albert Jin, a stroke neurologist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and the medical director of KHS
  
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• Kingston crowds flock to pro-pedestrian Princess Street for day of shopping, music and discovery

  22-06-2026 13:54 via thewhig.com
  
  Princess Street was transformed into a pedestrian hub of music, shopping and hands-on learning Saturday as more than 100 local businesses and community groups filled the downtown corridor for the season’s first Princess Street Promenade .From 10 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, the city’s main thoroughfare was a no-car zone, transforming it into a walkable festival. The day offered residents and visitors a mix of live entertainment, games and family-friendly activities. Organizers have said t
  
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• Kingston marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with dance, ceremony and storytelling

  22-06-2026 13:28 via thewhig.com
  
  Drumming, dancing and ancient ceremony filled Confederation Park on Sunday as Kingston’s Indigenous community gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, an event organizers said continues to grow in both size and significance every year.The day’s events featured performances, workshops and storytelling aimed at honouring the cultures and contributions of First Nations people — a national observance held each June 21 and rooted in the cultural importance of the summ
  
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• After a delayed start, strawberry season arrives at Wynn Farms

  22-06-2026 13:17 via thewhig.com
  
  A slightly delayed start hasn’t dampened optimism at Wynn Farms , where strawberry season is now underway and early indicators point to a steady, high-quality crop in the weeks ahead.“I think we’re a little behind — just a few days,” said Jim Wynn, owner and operator of the agri‑tourism farm on Highway 33. “I’d say like three or four days.”That modest delay aligns with broader trends across Ontario, where growers have reported a later‑
  
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• Crystal meth, weapons and cellphones recovered in major Collins Bay Institution seizure

  19-06-2026 21:20 via thewhig.com
  
  Staff vigilance at Collins Bay Institution has led to the seizure of multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items.Accoring to the Correctional Service of Canada , the seizures took place between June 12 and 15.The confiscated items included tobacco, marijuana, cannabis concentrate known as “shatter,” crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, edged weapons, and cellphones with accessories.Correctional officials estimate the institutional value of the seized items
  
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• STANDALONE PHOTO: Eyes on the road, sir!

  19-06-2026 20:19 via thewhig.com
  
  The Whig’s Elliot Ferguson captured this photo of a dog sporting sunglasses while Ferguson was about and about doing his Friday patrol for news.A day earlier, Ferguson captured the below photo of a rather upset-looking water snake.
  
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• Kingston youth showcase STEM solutions in Jr. Mayor’s Innovation Challenge

  19-06-2026 20:13 via thewhig.com
  
  Young innovators put their creativity and STEM skills on display at the second annual Jr. Mayor’s Innovation Challenge held at the BGC South East .Four teams, between the ages of 10 and 14, were tasked with identifying community issues and developing robotic solutions using science, technology, engineering and mathematics, work created at the 9,000-square-foot STEM & Robotics Centre at the BGC South East.As the largest facility of its kind in the region, it features a Makerspace with
  
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• Kingston’s only gay bar closes after six months

  19-06-2026 19:42 via thewhig.com
  
  After only having been open six months, the first gay bar in the city in nearly 20 years closed its doors on June 18.Bottoms Up, which officially opened on Jan. 3, was the first gay bar in Kingston since Shay Foo Foo in 2009. However, the endeavour was short-lived due to low turnout. After hosting its final mixer, Bottoms Up permanently closed on Thursday.The bar was on the lower level of the Renaissance, a hospitality venue that Paul Fortier has owned for the past 20 years. That floor was form
  
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• After five generations, rural family worries there may not be a sixth with threat of high-speed rail

  19-06-2026 18:37 via thewhig.com
  
  MELROSE — For Mary McAvoy, a walk around her family homestead is a stroll with family long departed.Just outside the house’s back door, maple trees have protected the house from wind and sun for 50 years.“I helped my uncle plant these maple trees. I was about 10,” she said.Do they make her feel old now?“Yeah, maybe, but I love them,” she replied.“The blue spruce over here, we planted that the year our youngest daughter was born,” she added. &ldquo
  
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• Kingston-area students unite in youth initiative for United Way

  19-06-2026 18:26 via thewhig.com
  
  A group of local high school students is helping decide how charitable dollars are spent in the community through a United Way initiative aimed at giving youth a direct voice in philanthropy.Launched last year by the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington , in partnership with two local school boards, the Youth United program encourages students to raise funds, learn about community needs and ultimately allocate money to local agencies themselves.The initiative is designed to &ldq
  
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• Mother, daughter set out to publish book inspired by The Toucan

  19-06-2026 14:48 via thewhig.com
  
  After retiring from her job as a nurse at Kingston General Hospital, Colleen Murphy decided to partner with her daughter, Madeline Clark, to write a book about the local Irish pub that has held such a strong role in the history of their family.In November 2025, the two began interviewing The Toucan’s regulars, previous owners, patrons, and anyone else who was interested in sharing their stories from the pub — no matter how bizarre or wild.They have since conducted 15 interviews, but
  
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• Scotiabank renews partnership with Queen's to help build AI-ready workforce

  19-06-2026 14:03 via thewhig.com
  
  Scotiabank is investing $2.5 million over five years in a renewed partnership with Smith School of Business at Queen’s University to help prepare Canada’s workforce for the growing demands of the artificial intelligence economy.According to a news release, the funding, provided through ScotiaRISE , Scotiabank’s 10-year, $500-million community investment initiative, will support applied research, experiential learning opportunities and the ongoing work of the Scotiabank Centre
  
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• Vanessa Mensah joins the race to be Kingston's mayor

  19-06-2026 13:53 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A career spent in helping underrepresented communities find their voices inspired Vanessa Mensah to launch a campaign for mayor.Mensah filed her campaign papers shortly after the nomination period opened in May but just announced her plans publically this week.Originally from Ghana, Mensah moved to Kingston in 2013 after her husband got a job here.She worked for five years as a manager of equity diversity and inclusion before leaving the city earlier this year and currently wor
  
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• Kingston surgeons perform first-of-its-kind brain surgery in Canada

  18-06-2026 18:57 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A pair of Kingston Health Sciences Centre neurosurgeons have performed a groundbreaking brain tumour surgery using a new device that allowed them to see cancer tissue in real time, for the first time in Canada.Drs. Jamie and Teresa Purzner operated on Rick Savoie, a Kingston patient with a recurring glioblastoma tumour, using a special handheld imaging device that allowed them to see brain tumour cells in real time during the surgery.The device, called Convivo and manufactured
  
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• Storms drench Kingston area with heavy rain, localized flooding concerns

  18-06-2026 17:16 via thewhig.com
  
  A line of heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms moved through eastern Ontario on Thursday, bringing the risk of significant rainfall, strong winds and localized flooding concerns to the Kingston region.Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning and watch for Kingston and surrounding areas Thursday morning, saying conditions were favourable for storms capable of producing heavy rain and damaging winds. Meteorologists warned gusts could reach up to 90 km/h as storms move qu
  
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• Weekend Spotlight June 19 to 21: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  18-06-2026 13:19 via thewhig.com
  
  1. National Indigenous Peoples Day Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. in Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St. : Honouring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through ceremony, performances, workshops and storytelling. Presented by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest with support from and in partnership with the City of Kingston. When and where? This event happens rain or shine. For more information, go to cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-event
  
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• 'Invisible struggles': CSC review reveals mental health challenges among correctional officers

  18-06-2026 13:10 via thewhig.com
  
  A recent review by the Correctional Service Canada has shed light on the significant mental health challenges faced by correctional service employees, which revealed how occupational stress, trauma and feelings of isolation can contribute to serious psychological injuries and, in some cases, suicide.The review was conducted following a number of deaths by suicide among correctional officers over the past 15 years. More recently in Kingston, Bradley Gleason, a correctional officer who worked at
  
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• Kingston manufacturer opens doors to showcase ‘human business’ model, new book

  18-06-2026 12:56 via thewhig.com
  
  At a time when most Canadian workers are disengaged on the job, a Kingston manufacturer opened its doors to showcase what it calls a different way of doing business — one built around people instead of profit.SnapCab hosted a public open house Wednesday alongside the launch of “A Human Business,” a new book by founder and CEO Glenn Bostock, inviting visitors inside its Railway Street facility to see how the company operates.The event comes as workplace engagement remains a per
  
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