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• MEGABike ride will support United Way in Kingston

  22-07-2026 20:45 via thewhig.com
  
  Residents, local businesses, and workplaces are coming together to make a difference, one pedal at a time.For the first time, a unique 30-seat group MEGABike will roll through the community as teams raise money for the United Way KFL&A.Combining teamwork, impact, and plenty of fun in support of local programs that help people across the region.Organizers say every dollar raised will stay local, helping fund services that strengthen the community and provide support to those who need it most
  
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• Complainant says she secretly documented Haaima because she feared no one would believe her

  27-07-2026 17:42 via thewhig.com
  
  A complainant whose testimony underpins 17 charges against Michael Haaima testified on July 23 that as a teenager she secretly photographed the man she says groomed and sexually exploited her because she feared no one would believe her if she ever reported the abuse. Those exhibits — including photographs, hospital records, and threatening text messages — were the focus of Thursday’s testimony.The woman, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, told Kingston’s S
  
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• Kingston Police marks 185 years by looking to the future at Community Fun Fair

  27-07-2026 14:18 via thewhig.com
  
  Children bounced through obstacle courses, families toured police vehicles and the latest e-bikes were on display as Kingston Police celebrated a milestone few Canadian police agencies can claim —185 years of service.The annual Community Fun Fair at police headquarters on Division Street on Saturday was designed as a family event, but it also offered residents a chance to reflect on the long history of a police service that traces its roots to Dec. 20, 1841.That’s when Kingston&rsqu
  
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• Odessa blends tradition, wildlife education and roaring engines at 191st annual fair

  27-07-2026 13:55 via thewhig.com
  
  From prize-winning preserves and children’s baking exhibits to birds of prey soaring overhead and cars colliding in the demolition derby, the 191st Odessa Fair offered a mix of agricultural tradition and family entertainment that has drawn visitors to the village for generations.Hosted by the Odessa Agricultural Society, the three-day fair featured tractor pulls, horse and pony events, poultry and rabbit shows, a vendor market and homecraft competitions, alongside attractions such as Meet
  
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• Wolfe Island finally fulfills a postwar promise

  27-07-2026 13:38 via thewhig.com
  
  Nearly 80 years after Wolfe Island residents first proposed a permanent tribute to local veterans, the community has just now completed a cenotaph that organizers say fulfills a promise that has been pending since the end of the Second World War.Historical records show the idea of a veterans memorial was being discussed on Wolfe Island in 1946, when plans were developed for a memorial park south of Marysville. The park officially opened on June 26, 1946, with reports indicating a memorial gate
  
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• Kingston Police arrest three individuals following suspicious activity call

  24-07-2026 21:06 via thewhig.com
  
  Three individuals are facing multiple charges following a report on a suspicious vehicle on July 23.According to Kingston Police , the call came in around 8 p.m. in the 1500 block of Westbrook Road.Police said the vehicle was seen dropping off two individuals who were wearing black masks.Responding officers were able to find the two masked individuals in the rear yard of a residence standing beside an open door.After being confronted, one of the individuals fled on foot, however, was taken into
  
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• Three individuals charged with human trafficking after being tracked down in Kingston

  24-07-2026 21:03 via thewhig.com
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged three people from Quebec with human trafficking after tracking the cellphone of a missing youth to a rest stop on Highway 401 in Kingston.According to the OPP, officers were contacted by Peel Regional Police around 1 a.m. Thursday. about the missing youth.Police were able to locate the vehicle at the Kingston ONRoute along Highway 401 a short time later. A search of the vehicle found that two of the passengers were victims of human traffic
  
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• New report reveals Kingston Police answered 92 mental health calls in a 20-day span

  24-07-2026 19:20 via thewhig.com
  
  A new report from Kingston Police shows officers responded to 92 mental health-related calls between June 1-20, averaging about three calls a day, with daily totals peaking at eight.According to deputy chief Scott Gee, the public-facing report captures new, more accurate data points compared to previous months.“For example, a lot of our total calls in the past ranged from 20-40, and you’re seeing this one show as 92. When we started looking at our audits and our mental health report
  
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• Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board candidate hopes to tackle educational assistant shortage

  24-07-2026 18:32 via thewhig.com
  
  Michael Sammon has decided to run for ALCDSB trustee for Kingston and Frontenac Islands and aims to prioritize educational assistants if elected.Sammon, a retired custodian for the ALCDSB, submitted his paperwork last week for the upcoming October election.Sammon detailed one of the main reasons he wants to run in an interview with YGK News.“I want to run because I want to make sure the education dollars are spent on what matters most,” Sammon said.According to the Ontario Education
  
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• Four Kingston residents charged in massive child exploitation investigation

  24-07-2026 17:57 via thewhig.com
  
  A joint investigation involving the Ontario Provincial Police and 25 other police services have charged 63 individuals with online child exploitation, four of whom are from Kingston.Through the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy) 51 victims were also identified in the fight against online child exploitation.As part of Project Time, a coordinated provincial effort identified those who prey on
  
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• Ontario commits $302K to help Kingston businesses navigate tariffs, find new markets

  24-07-2026 14:52 via thewhig.com
  
  The Ontario government is investing $302,000 in a Kingston-led initiative aimed at helping businesses cope with ongoing trade uncertainty.The plan is to diversify beyond the U.S. market and build new supply chains as tariff pressures continue to ripple through the economy.The funding, announced Thursday at Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) on King Street, will support a two-year, $492,000 program delivered under Ontario’s Trade-Impacted Communities Program , a provincial i
  
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• Weeks after Napanee long-term care centre grand opening, veteran caregivers speak out about struggles

  24-07-2026 14:22 via thewhig.com
  
  Just weeks ago, community leaders, provincial officials, and long-term care executives gathered in the bright atrium of Greater Napanee’s new Village Green Long-Term Care Home to celebrate what they described as a new era in care for local seniors.Throughout the ceremony on June 23, one word surfaced again and again: dignity.Omni Quality Living President and CEO Raheem Hirji told guests that every detail of the new 128-bed home had been designed with dignity in mind. Ontario Minister of L
  
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• Festival hopes to make Wolfe Island a destination for dance fans

  23-07-2026 21:27 via thewhig.com
  
  It was last summer that James Street first got the idea of staging a professional dance festival on Wolfe Island, the inaugural edition of which takes place Friday and Saturday.He had just performed at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the longest-running professional dance festivals in the United States. It offers both indoor and outdoor performances at its Massachusetts campus.“It was magical being there – there were even fireflies at night,” he recalled. “The whole time I
  
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• Transport Action Canada supports Kingston high-speed rail stop, with concerns

  23-07-2026 21:00 via thewhig.com
  
  Transport Action Canada, the national public transportation advocacy organization, is offering its support to the potential addition of a Kingston stop in the Alto high-speed rail project, but the organization says it also has a few “concerns.”As reported in the Whig on June 22, Federal Transportation Minister Steve MacKinnon said during a media event at Queen’s University that the city’s lobbying efforts during the public consultation period succeeded in getting it cons
  
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• Kids take over Kingston landmark as Murney Tower revives popular museum day

  23-07-2026 19:38 via thewhig.com
  
  Children stepped into the spotlight at Kingston’s Murney Tower Museum on Thursday as the historic site revived its Kids Take Over the Museum programThe event offered a day of free, hands-on activities designed to introduce young visitors to local history.The event invited children aged five to 12 to explore the museum through scavenger hunts, crafts, guided tours and interactive workshops inside the 1846 Martello tower, one of Kingston’s historic military fortifications and part of
  
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• Kingston Police to host annual community fun fair

  23-07-2026 19:06 via thewhig.com
  
  Families are invited to enjoy a day of free activities as the Kingston Police Community Fun Fair returns this Saturday.The family-friendly event will take place at the Kingston Police Headquarters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Community members can enjoy a variety of activities, including:BBQ hot dogs, refreshments and freezies; Face painting and balloons; Bouncy castles and obstacle courses; Mini police cars; Police vehicle and equipment displays; Drone demonstrations.“It’s going to be a w
  
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• Vehicle completely destroyed by fire in an Amherstview retirement residence parking lot

  23-07-2026 19:03 via thewhig.com
  
  A vehicle that was parked at Windsor Retirement Residence in Amherstview has been completely destroyed after it caught on fire Wednesday.Photos of the fire, which were shared on social media, show the back of the vehicle engulfed in flames.A nearby vehicle also sustained damage from the blaze.At this time, no injuries have been reported, and no additional information has been shared from Loyalist Township Fire and Emergency Services regarding the cause.This story will be updated as more informa
  
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• New executive director seeks to strengthen education, conservation in Frontenac Arch Biosphere

  23-07-2026 15:12 via thewhig.com
  
  David Schimpky, who stepped into the role of executive director for the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) in April, says the first few months on the job have been pleasant. He says he has discovered the strength of the people around him and is supported by a fantastic board and a wonderful staff team.“We all share a strong commitment to being an outstanding UNESCO Biosphere Region in a way that works in this area. We want to do this by listening attentively to folks, responding to o
  
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• United Way KFL&A annual backpack campaign returns to help students start the year strong

  23-07-2026 13:52 via thewhig.com
  
  As the school year approaches, the United Way KFL&A’ s annual backpack campaign is returning to help ensure local students (junior kindergarten to Grade 12) have the tools they need to succeed.The campaign calls on residents, businesses, and workplaces to donate new backpacks, school supplies or financial contributions to support children and youth in need, helping ease the financial burdens on families.According to a news release, in 2025 more than 1,800 children and youth started th
  
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• Napanee homeowner challenges bylaw calling for naturalized property to be mowed

  23-07-2026 13:42 via thewhig.com
  
  Julie Bogdanowicz has been working on naturalizing her rural, residential property for several years and has spent a considerable amount of money doing so.Now, the Napanee property owner is facing an order to mow. Currently, her property boasts a curated collection of native plants, some of which have attracted the attention of the town for their height.The order comes as the result of what Bogdanowicz described as an archaic bylaw that doesn’t even differentiate between plant species, bu
  
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• Weekend Spotlight July 24 to 26: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  23-07-2026 13:06 via thewhig.com
  
  1. Fort Henry Tattoo Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m. at Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Dr. : The iconic Fort Henry Tattoo returns for an unforgettable evening celebrating tradition and talent at Fort Henry, where history comes alive. Top-ranking Bands from across Ontario join the renowned Fort Henry Guard Drums for a night of musical celebration featuring performances of fife, brass, pipe and drums. Fort Henry’s historic Parade Square comes to life with displays of musical and military excellency
  
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• ENT: Immersive play kicks off this year's Kick & Push theatre festival

  22-07-2026 21:32 via thewhig.com
  
  Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin had always thought a caretaker would be an interesting subject for a theatre production.“Even at a young age,” he said, “I was intrigued by them.”He was drawn, he explained, to the fact that custodians typically toil in solitude and their work often taken for granted. They are the “invisible ghosts in our establishments,” he said.“I remember all the custodians that were in my elementary school and high school,” he recalled
  
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• Province approves $21.4M for new elementary school in Kingston's growing west end

  22-07-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  A long-planned elementary school in Kingston’s fast-growing west end has cleared a major hurdle after the Ontario government approved $21.4 million in funding.Announced by the Ministry of Education on June 29, the funding will support construction of a new 407-student elementary school in the Westbrook borough of Kingston for the Limestone District School Board.According to the province, the initiative is part of a province-wide school infrastructure program that is expected to create mor
  
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• Teen's photos of bite marks, bloody nose, bruising introduced in Haaima trial

  22-07-2026 20:25 via thewhig.com
  
  Editor’s note: this story contains graphic information about sexual assault that may be upsetting to some readers.A complainant in the trial of Kingston man Michael Haaima testified on Monday that she was repeatedly assaulted during their relationship, as the Crown introduced photographs she said documented bruises, bite marks, and other injuries she attributed to him.The woman, whose identity is protected by a standard publication ban, had previously begun her testimony in May 2026. She
  
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• St. Lawrence College’s new nursing programs address demand for specialized care

  22-07-2026 19:11 via thewhig.com
  
  St. Lawrence College is expanding its continuing nursing education curriculum with three new online certificate programs.The change is designed to help registered nurses develop specialized skills in order to meet a growing demand across the health-care system, according to a news release from the college on Monday.The college will launch new certificates in mental health nursing, registered nurse critical care nursing—neonatal intensive care (NICU), and registered nurse perianesthesia nu
  
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• Urgent care hours updated at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston

  21-07-2026 20:25 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Health Sciences Centre has updated its hours for both its Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and Emergency Department (ED) at Hotel Dieu Hospital.According to a post on social media, the changes will be implement starting July 22.The Urgent Care Centre will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. along with weekend hours running from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.“These updated hours are designed to provide patients with more consistent and predictable access to the UCC. In the past, the UC
  
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• Canada launches new hub to advance military drone and autonomous technology

  21-07-2026 20:21 via thewhig.com
  
  The federal government is launching a new centre focused on developing and testing drones and autonomous technologies for the Canadian Armed Forces.The announcement was made by Defence Minister David J. McGuinty on July 14, with a goal of strengthening Canada’s defence industrial base and improve military capabilities.“Drones are changing the way modern militaries operate, and Canada must be ready to develop, test and adopt these technologies at speed,” said the honourable Dav
  
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• Contraband and unauthorized items seized from Joyceville Institution

  21-07-2026 20:13 via thewhig.com
  
  Correctional staff at Joyceville Institution have seized contraband and unauthorized items from the multi-level federal prison.According to a news release from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the items were confiscated on July 18.The items seized included tobacco, marijuana, hashish, and cell phones and accessories with a total estimated institutional value of approximately $83,310.As a result, CSC has increased measures to prevent contraband from entering it’s prisons, includin
  
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• Resident pitches proposed integrated rail system

  21-07-2026 14:17 via thewhig.com
  
  HAVELOCK — A resident living in the path of Alto’s proposed northern route has pitched an alternative that could combine the high-speed train travel and commuter rail needs.Havelock resident Richard Kent published his proposal online Monday for the CanConnect Integrated Rail System.The fully electric rail route would cost between $55 billion and $75 billion and run along the existing CN Rail route between Toronto and Quebec City, with stations at communities along the route.The alte
  
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• KCHC hosting free barbecue event to raise awareness about hepatitis C

  20-07-2026 20:57 via thewhig.com
  
  Kingston Community Health Centres is hosting a special event to bring hepatitis C awareness and health-care services to the community.KCHC’s Street Health Centre, at the corner of Barrack and Bagot streets, is hosting a free barbecue on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to connect community members with hepatitis C education, testing and support in a welcoming, stigma-free environment.“Hepatitis C is often called the ‘silent killer’ because many people have no symptoms unt
  
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