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• Kingston Ukrainian festival marks 57 years as war reshapes community

  15-06-2026 13:12 via thewhig.com
  
  More than half a century after it began, Kingston’s Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival is drawing packed crowds once again — not only as a celebration of culture but as a reflection of a community reshaped by war and migration.The annual event, hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston , marked its 57th year this weekend, making it one of the longest-running Ukrainian cultural festivals in the country. The two-day festival features Ukrainian cuisine, cultural exhibits, crafts a
  
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• Where the Haaima trial stands after two more months of testimony

  15-06-2026 22:25 via thewhig.com
  
  The trial of Michael Haaima is once again on hold.After a brief court appearance on June 12 to address procedural matters, the trial was adjourned until July 6.The adjournment marks the end of a two-month block of testimony that saw witnesses describe allegations of manipulation, coercion, humiliation, delayed disclosure, and the ways women connected with one another after learning of allegations against the accused.Haaima, 41, is on trial before Justice Robyn Ryan Bell in the Ontario Superior
  
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• Kingston candidates continue to file for municipal election

  15-06-2026 22:05 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Nine more candidates filed nomination papers in recent days to stand in October’s municipal election.Among the candidates are two incumbents seeking re-election.Ryan Boehme is running for his third term representing Pittsburgh District.On the opposite side of the city, veteran city councillor Lisa Osanic, the longest serving council member, is seeking her sixth term in office.Of the current city councillors, only Countryside’s Gary Oosterhof has yet to declare wheth
  
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• Cornwall resident killed in motorcycle collision near Sydenham

  15-06-2026 22:03 via thewhig.com
  
  A 71-year-old Cornwall man has died following a motorcycle collision in South Frontenac Township .The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has launched an investigating into the fatal crash, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on June 12 on Burnt Hills Road.Police say officers responded to the single-vehicle motorcycle collision and found the rider suffering from fatal injuries. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation remains ongoing. RelatedPolice make seco
  
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• Swim, sail, support: July 4 event will raise funds for children, youth with physical disabilities

  15-06-2026 19:20 via thewhig.com
  
  Easter Seals Ontario is looking for swimmers to participate in their first ever Swim the Lake , a new community fundraising event taking place on July 4.According to a news release, the open-water swim is in partnership with the Kingston Yacht Club. It will be followed by the much-anticipated Summerfest Regatta , creating a full day of waterfront festivities dedicated to supporting local children and youth living with physical disabilities.Funds raised through the event will help Easter Seals O
  
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• Swim, Sail, Support: July 4 event will raise funds for children and youth with physical disabilities

  15-06-2026 19:20 via thewhig.com
  
  Easter Seals Ontario is looking for swimmers to participate in their first ever Swim the Lake , a new community fundraising event taking place on July 4.According to a news release, the open-water swim is in partnership with the Kingston Yacht Club. It will be followed by the much-anticipated Summerfest Regatta , creating a full day of waterfront festivities dedicated to supporting local children and youth living with physical disabilities.Funds raised through the event will help Easter Seals O
  
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• Kingston Frontenac Public Library summer reading challenges return for readers of all ages

  15-06-2026 13:54 via thewhig.com
  
  With the end of the school year closely approaching, it signals the return of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Summer Reading Challenges.All Summer Reading Challenges are free with a library card and open to all ages. Participants can register at any KFPL branch or online through Beanstack and the challenges will run from Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, Aug. 22.“Advancing literacy is at the core of our mission, and summer is one of the most important times to keep that momentum
  
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• Three decades of dedication: Kingston Police Community Volunteers mark 30 years

  15-06-2026 13:45 via thewhig.com
  
  For three decades, a dedicated group of volunteers has been helping strengthen the connection between Kingston Police and the community they serve. This year, the Kingston Police Community Volunteers celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking thousands of hours of service provided by residents who have supported public safety initiatives, community events, crime prevention programs and outreach efforts across the city.Chris Phelan, the coordinator of the Kingston Police Community Volunteers, has
  
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• Queen’s researchers warn of warming Arctic impact on Canada’s ‘Northern Great Lakes’

  15-06-2026 13:24 via thewhig.com
  
  Canada’s vast northern lakes — little known compared to their southern counterparts — are undergoing rapid ecological change driven by climate warming, according to new research led by Queen’s University scientists.In a paper published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake and Lake Hazen — sometimes dubbed Canada’s “Northern Great Lakes” — have all crossed
  
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• Kingston rolls out 30 free sports equipment lockers in parks across city

  15-06-2026 13:19 via thewhig.com
  
  In a new initiative, funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Kingston welcomed 30 Equip Sport lockers parks across Kingston. These lockers, maintained by Equip Sport, offer self-serve free sports equipment that simply requires participants to download the Equip Sport app and scan the locker’s QR code to get access to equipment from basketballs to frisbees.At 11 a.m. on Thursday, a crowd of around 20 people met at Molly McGlynn Park to celebrate the installation of one of the Equip Sp
  
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• Ice woes force cancellation of a long-anticipated hockey homecoming, but Matt Kenny's story remains

  15-06-2026 12:59 via thewhig.com
  
  A mechanical failure at Kingston’s Invista Centre forced the cancellation of a long-anticipated homecoming game Saturday morning, but for Matt Kenny, the moment was never just about hockey.It was about coming home.The game — part of Matt’s Hockey Homecoming & Community Pride Skate — was set to be the centrepiece of a Pride weekend event bringing together former teammates, young players and community members. But a refrigeration issue that began Friday left the ice un
  
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• Kingston Pride celebrates colour, community and healing

  15-06-2026 12:43 via thewhig.com
  
  A swirl of colour, music and community spirit filled Kingston’s waterfront Saturday as hundreds gathered for the annual Pride parade and community fair — a celebration organizers said reflected both resilience and connection within the city’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.The Kingston Pride Community Fair ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Confederation Park, showcasing local artists, small businesses and community groups, before the parade stepped off at noon from the Memorial Centre and w
  
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• The optimist: Line Spike founder determined to continue his vision

  12-06-2026 21:55 via thewhig.com
  
  Jeremy Campbell swings open the metal gate and walks 20 feet into a farmer’s field of thigh-high grass and stops. He points toward the fence in the distance.“So, one stage there, one stage where we had it last year and again this year, another stage over here,” the Line Spike Frontenac music festival founder said, gesturing toward a neighbouring field. “It could be a two- or three-stage massive festival as it grows over time.“We’re centrally located between O
  
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• Aki Road the leads in renaming of Indian Road in Kingston

  12-06-2026 21:22 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Aki Road could be the new name for Indian Road if city council votes in favour of a staff recommendation.A staff report to be considered Tuesday night would also see Indian Road Park renamed Odamino Park.The southern portion of the road would be renamed McMahon Avenue.The changes come a year after council voted to replace the name Indian.If adopted, Kingston would join a growing list of Canadian municipalities that have removed “outdated and derogatory” terms for In
  
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• Aki Road leads in renaming of Indian Road in Kingston

  12-06-2026 21:22 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Aki Road could be the new name for Indian Road if city council votes in favour of a staff recommendation.A staff report to be considered Tuesday night would also see Indian Road Park renamed Odamino Park.The southern portion of the road would be renamed McMahon Avenue.The changes come a year after council voted to replace the name Indian.If adopted, Kingston would join a growing list of Canadian municipalities that have removed “outdated and derogatory” terms for In
  
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• Queen’s student wins international Nature photo competition

  12-06-2026 20:40 via thewhig.com
  
  While scrolling Instagram, Haolun (Allen) Tian, Queen’s PhD student, stumbled across a post stating Nature’s annual photo competition was accepting submissions. A month later, Tian learned his image had been selected as one of the top five winners for the best photo of Scientist(s) At Work in the world, attracting international recognition as Nature is widely considered one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.In September 2021, Tian used his drone to snap a fli
  
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• Kingston surgeons performing new, advanced cardiac procedure

  12-06-2026 19:40 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Kingston Health Sciences Centre surgeons are now performing a new minimally-invasive cardiac procedure that will help older and frail patients access heart valve repairs without major open-heart surgery, a medical innovation that is helping Kingston to become a leading cardiac centre in the country.Surgeons at KHSC have now performed their first Tricuspid valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (T-TEER) using the TriclipTM G5 platform, which the hospital organization says marks
  
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• BGC South East brings reading to life with new digital learning platform

  12-06-2026 19:26 via thewhig.com
  
  A new digital tool developed by BGC South East is helping children build reading skills in a fun and affordable way. The organization has created an app and web-based learning platform called True Phonics, designed to engage young readers through interactive activities and games, while keeping costs low for families and educators.While the club currently has a reading clinic , it can be expensive for some families and time consuming. There is also a long waitlist.“We realized we never cou
  
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• BCG South East brings reading to life with new digital learning platform

  12-06-2026 19:26 via thewhig.com
  
  A new digital tool developed by BGC South East is helping children build reading skills in a fun and affordable way. The organization has created an app and web-based learning platform called True Phonics, designed to engage young readers through interactive activities and games, while keeping costs low for families and educators.While the club currently has a reading clinic , it can be expensive for some families and time consuming. There is also a long waitlist.“We realized we never cou
  
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• Kingston Police looking for blue GMC Sierra, trailer linked to hit-and-run incident

  12-06-2026 18:08 via thewhig.com
  
  The Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run incident.According to police, it happened on June 11 around 6:30 p.m.A blue GMC Sierra truck towing a trailer struck the rear of a vehicle several times while turning onto Gardiners Road from Cataraqui Woods Drive.The truck, then continued northbound on Gardiners Road.The driver of the truck was described as a white male, approximately 50 to 60 years old, with spiky grey hair.Anyo
  
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• Napanee eyes provincial infrastructure funding despite concerns over tight deadline

  12-06-2026 17:38 via thewhig.com
  
  Greater Napanee is preparing to pursue a share of new provincial infrastructure funding that could help pay for major housing-related projects, but Council heard Tuesday that the opportunity comes with financial risks and an unusually tight application deadline.The Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026, meeting of Council at the South Fredericksburgh Hall, 2478 County Road 8, Napanee, saw councillors direct staff to return to a special session on Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026, with draft application materials for O
  
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• Tom Green brings rural life to the spotlight in new Ontario farmhouse talk show

  12-06-2026 14:58 via thewhig.com
  
  On a quiet Canadian farm in rural Ontario, surrounded by rolling countryside and the rustic charm of an 1857 farmhouse, comedian and broadcaster Tom Green has brought a fresh twist to the traditional talk show.On his new series, titled The Tom Green Farm , the comedian and broadcaster brings guests on a hands-on rural adventure. From feeding farm animals and riding horses, to paddling across nearby lakes, Green has blended comedy, music, culture and country living to the show that offers candid
  
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• Queen’s students help support animal welfare in Kingston

  12-06-2026 14:29 via thewhig.com
  
  The whoops and hollers of student housing often include woofs and meows, as Queen’s students help to support Kingston’s animal welfare through fostering.According to Gord Hunter, executive director at the Kingston Humane Society, Queen’s students make up roughly 25 per cent of foster homes for the shelter, with between 40 and 60 animals being fostered by Queen’s students. He said the value of Queen’s students to Kingston animal fostering cannot be understated.Hunte
  
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• Kingston pitches itself to World Cup visitors heading to Toronto

  12-06-2026 14:09 via thewhig.com
  
  With the world’s eyes currently on Toronto, Kingston is hoping visitors will shift their focus a little farther east.This year marks Canada’s first time hosting the men’s FIFA World Cup and Tourism Kingston has spent six months preparing for a rise in international and domestic tourists as a result.As the host city of six matches, Toronto is expecting more than 300,000 visitors for the World Cup games that take place between June 12 to July 2. For Kingston businesses, this is
  
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• Couple hopes to take graphic novel characters from page to screen

  11-06-2026 22:04 via thewhig.com
  
  Some people believe that coming out of the closet is the final chapter of the story, but that wasn’t the case for Mark Julien.The Kingston-based illustrator and author is currently working on Faith, the sequel to his first graphic novel, 2019’s Justin Case and the Closet Monster: Hope.Faith, as it’s titled, will also be autobiographical and picks up where the first one left off – with the main character finally acknowledging his true self.“This new book is really a
  
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• Police make second arrest in murder investigation in Perth

  11-06-2026 19:06 via thewhig.com
  
  Ontario Provincial Police have made a second arrest in connection to an ongoing death investigation north of Kingston.According to police, the investigation stems back to the afternoon of April 12 when officers were called to Last Duel Park in Perth. One person was found with life-threatening injuries.The victim, 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards from Ottawa, was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased.A 46-year-old of Perth was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in relat
  
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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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