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• Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston elects PC’s John Jordan in 2025 provincial election - Kingstonist

  28-02-2025 05:40
  Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston elects PC’s John Jordan in 2025 provincial election  Kingstonist
  
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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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• Kingston Police investigate boat and trailer theft

  05-06-2026 20:57 via thewhig.com
  
  The Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle involved in the theft of a boat.According to police, it happened on May 4 , around 1:20 a.m. The suspect attended a business in the area of Highway 2 and Joyceville Road. While there, the suspect stole a white 14-foot Crestliner fishing boat and trailer.The suspect was last seen leaving the area in a silver Chevrolet pickup truck.Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Det
  
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• Kingston's renovated Isabel Turner library re-opens

  05-06-2026 20:30 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The city’s biggest west-end library returns to its home after a 19-month renovation to the building.The Isabel Turner branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library is to officially re-open Saturday.Renovations to the 29-year-old building included relocation of the main desk and multipurpose room and the creation of two new study rooms and a reflection and prayer room.“Library service has obviously changed a lot in the past almost 30 years,” explained chief l
  
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• Groundbreaking Kingston research shows exercise not only improves cancer outcomes, but costs health system less

  05-06-2026 20:24 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Researchers from Queen’s University have now demonstrated not only that cancer outcomes improve with prescribed exercise, but that helping post-treatment patients gain access to exercise programs leads to health-care system cost savings.Dr. Christopher Booth and researchers with the Canadian Cancer Trials Group at Queen’s University undertook a 17-year-long study to examine whether exercise could improve outcomes for colon cancer patients . Related'We were astounded
  
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• Weekend Spotlight June 5 to 7: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  05-06-2026 19:57 via thewhig.com
  
  1. Lobsterfest Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Portugese Cultural Centre, 959 Division St. : All you can eat fresh New Brunswick lobster. Tickets are $150 and there are a limited number of the 200 seats left. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting at 7 p.m. There will be entertainment, live music and silent auction. Lobsterfest has been running for 31 years supporting charities. This year the event is supporting Youth Diversion and the Partners In Mission Foodbank. For more information, chec
  
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• Kingston Police seize illicit fentanyl following street crime unit warrant

  05-06-2026 18:28 via thewhig.com
  
  Two individuals have been arrested and charged by Kingston Police following an investigation into drug trafficking at a home along Montreal Street.According to police, the investigation began in the spring of 2026. Members of the Kingston Police street crime unit initiated an investigation into individuals that were believed to be involved in the trafficking of fentanyl within the city.A search warrant was obtained under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for a residence located on
  
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• Churchills' legacy lives on through boys and girls club

  05-06-2026 18:15 via thewhig.com
  
  Edward and Anna Churchill are not well-known names in Kingston. If one Googles their names, one would find a long list of people thanking them, but not much else.Not that they would have cared. They are the type of people who just want to help others, and to help others quietly, without much fanfare, thank you very much.The world needs more people like Anna and Edward.I knew of them decades ago, shortly after my arrival in Kingston. I have been thinking about them since my recent chat with Tom
  
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• Local students continue to benefit from Beyond Classrooms Kingston

  05-06-2026 16:02 via thewhig.com
  
  Following the success of previous years, BGC South East has plans to continue its experiential learning with Beyond Classrooms Kingston,a unique initiative that allows students to continue learning beyond the walls of a traditional classroom.Offered through BGC South East, Beyond the Classrooms transforms Kingston’s museums, galleries, heritage sites and community spaces into living classrooms where students spend an immersive week exploring curriculum through hands-on learning, inquiry a
  
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• Witness's description of manipulation and deception comes before yet another interruption in Haaima trial

  05-06-2026 15:40 via thewhig.com
  
  A complainant whose testimony was delayed after Michael Haaima refused to attend court on Monday finally took the stand this week. In the midst of the woman’s testimony about a relationship she says was marked by deception, self-doubt, and manipulation, court proceedings were interrupted yet again on Wednesday by an injury to defence counsel.The witness, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, testified Tuesday and Wednesday in Haaima’s long-running judge-only trial before
  
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• Hsu echoes auditor's concerns over classroom violence, staffing shortages in school system

  05-06-2026 13:47 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston’s member of provincial parliament is sounding the alarm after Ontario’s auditor general raised concerns about increasing violence and instability in classrooms, pointing to staffing shortages — particularly among educational assistants — as a key factor affecting student safety and learning. In a special report on special education needs released May 12, the watchdog found that schools are struggling to keep pace with increasingly complex student needs, especial
  
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• More than 100 jobs cut at Invista's Kingston facility

  05-06-2026 12:47 via thewhig.com
  
  More than 100 workers at the Invista plant in Kingston have been given notice that their jobs will no longer be needed.Over a period of 48 hours, conversations were had with those impacted, which led to a series of four in-person staff meetings, the first of which happened Thursday morning.According to officials, layoffs will start as soon as June 21 and wrap up by Aug. 2, depending on the job.The meeting, which the Whig-Standard obtained a recording of, explained the reasoning behind the cuts
  
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• Health unit reports continued surge in stomach illness cases in Kingston

  04-06-2026 21:47 via thewhig.com
  
  Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is continuing to investigate cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Kingston area and is reminding residents of the steps they can take to prevent the spread of the gastrointestinal illness. People become sick with cryptosporidiosis when they eat food or drink water contaminated with the parasite Cryptosporidium. The illness is also spread through contact with infected feces from people or animals.The health unit says most people with cryptosporidiosis recover without
  
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• Providence Care to spearhead housing project at Providence Manor site

  04-06-2026 21:01 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are gifting the Providence Manor building to Providence Care, the health-care organization that they founded, to be developed into a new community-focused housing and health-care space.In a news release on Wednesday, Providence Care said that will take over ownership of the Providence Manor building, which houses their long-term care facility, at 275 Sydenham St. near downtown Kingston in the near future, as they work to transiti
  
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• Thousands of tulips spring across Queen’s campus

  04-06-2026 14:00 via thewhig.com
  
  Though dug up at the end of May, Queen’s University Facilities grounds operations manager Philip Wright hints that the beauty of the thousands of tulips that bloom there each year may lie in their ephemeral nature.As April rolled into May, the colourful tulips that bloomed all across Queen’s University campus served as a reminder that spring was just around the corner.Despite the life and colour that these tulips bring to campus, causing many to stop in their tracks and snap a photo
  
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• ‘Napanee Data Park’ raises questions as town courts energy-intensive industry

  04-06-2026 12:43 via thewhig.com
  
  A proposed 250-megawatt (MW) electricity load entity called “Napanee Data Park” is listed in Ontario’s grid interconnection queue, even as the Town of Greater Napanee says it has received no formal application for a data centre — raising new questions about who is behind the project, where it may be located and how much municipal officials knew when they rezoned industrial lands to permit data centres earlier this year.Public records show the town initiated a zoning byla
  
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• Napanee says Bridge Street cleanup deadline could be flexible by ‘weeks, not months’

  04-06-2026 12:25 via thewhig.com
  
  The Town of Greater Napanee says it is continuing to work with social service agencies, police and the owner of a Bridge Street property that was recently found by the court to be unfit and unsafe for human habitation.In a written response to Kingstonist on June 1, town communications staff confirmed that municipal officials have been holding regular meetings regarding 1388 Bridge St. following a court-ordered injunction requiring clean-up of the property.According to Kylie Huffman, communicati
  
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• Kingston lawyer allowed to surrender licence after unsuccessful appeals over trust fund misconduct

  04-06-2026 12:16 via thewhig.com
  
  The Law Society Tribunal recently upheld a decision allowing Kingston lawyer Brian Anderson Callender to surrender his licence after findings of professional misconduct involving client trust funds. In a decision released May 22, the tribunal’s Appeal Division dismissed appeals from both Callender and the Law Society of Ontario.Callender had argued that the original penalty — which permitted him to surrender his licence by March 26, 2025, or it would be revoked the following day &md
  
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• Haaima trial delayed after accused refuses transport to court, citing mental health concerns

  04-06-2026 12:00 via thewhig.com
  
  The judge-alone trial of Kingston tech entrepreneur Michael Haaima was delayed again on Monday after the accused refused to be transported from custody to court, citing mental health concerns.Haaima, who is facing 98 charges including sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, choking, threats, confinement, trafficking and child pornography and bestiality-related offences, was expected to appear before Justice Robyn Ryan Bell at the Frontenac County Court House on Monday as his Superior Cour
  
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• Kingston student earns top national science honour with new theory on universe's expansion

  04-06-2026 11:45 via thewhig.com
  
  A Grade 9 student from Kingston Secondary School is being recognized among Canada’s top young scientists after winning a major award at the country’s premier STEM competition — and advancing a theory that challenges current understanding of the universe.Liam Desre took home the Best Project Award – Discovery at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, where nearly 400 finalists from across the country competed for close to $2 million in prizes.His project proposes
  
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• ENT: Live music just a short ferry ride away

  03-06-2026 20:49 via thewhig.com
  
  With the recent run of warmer temperatures and sunnier skies, it’s safe to say “patio season” has finally arrived.Two of the best patios around, in my opinion, aren’t even in Kingston, but across Lake Ontario on Wolfe Island.In addition to having patios steps from Lake Ontario, the Hotel Wolfe Island and Spicer’s Dockside Grill offer serve up live music as well as food and drinks.Spicer’s, which used to be the Wolfe Island Grill years ago, will have a couple
  
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• Kingston Police attempting to locate missing youth

  03-06-2026 20:46 via thewhig.com
  
  The Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating missing youth named Christopher.The 16-year-old was last seen on June 2 around 9 a.m. in the area Van Order Drive and Norman Rogers Drive.He is described as Caucasian, five-foot-eight, 126 pounds, with dark blonde curly hair, blue eyes, and has a tattoo on his left forearm that says “2009.” It is unknown what Christopher was wearing last.Christopher has gone missing two other times this past February, where he wa
  
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• Teachers’ association donates $10,000 to support students in need across eastern Ontario

  03-06-2026 19:48 via thewhig.com
  
  A $10,000 donation from a local teachers’ union will help support students and families facing urgent financial challenges across eastern Ontario school communities, according to a press release on Tuesday.The Algonquin Lakeshore unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association has contributed the funds to the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation, a registered charity that provides emergency assistance to families within the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholi
  
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