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• Temporary boil water advisory for Kingston's Countryside District

  07-08-2026 17:48 via thewhig.com
  
  Utilities Kingston has issued a boil water advisory for the Countryside District due to a technical issue that affected the Cana Water Treatment Plantsystem.According to the multi-utility provider, the issue has affected approximately 30 residents, all of whom will have received a notification letter.While the water treatment system has resumed normal operations, Utilities Kingston has advised residents to continue boiling their water until further notice. In a news letter, they said they antic
  
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• Chestmates Kingston to carry city flag in parade of breast-cancer survivors in France, before racing to win

  11-08-2026 20:27 via thewhig.com
  
  Jane Kitchen took a leisurely sight-seeing boat tour on a vacation in France just a couple of months ago, but she is prepared for a high-paced trip on the water when she returns to the country in two weeks.Kitchen, a retired history teacher in her 80s, will be paddling hard along with her friends on the Chestmates Kingston dragonboat team.“It’s something that we’ve been training for twice a week this summer, but we’ve been looking forward to it for a long time,” Ki
  
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• Defence presses Haaima complainant on allegations disclosed years after first police interview

  11-08-2026 20:15 via thewhig.com
  
  Editor’s note: the following story contains details around sexual assault that might be disturbing to some readers.Defence counsel for Michael Haaima spent two days at the end of July scrutinizing how one complainant’s account of their relationship changed over time, including confronting the woman with an allegation she did not simply omit from her first police interview, but appeared to deny when specifically asked about it.Natasha Calvinho’s cross-examination on Thursday, J
  
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• Driver and puppy rescued after cement truck overturns in South Frontenac

  11-08-2026 17:47 via thewhig.com
  
  A truck driver along with his four legged companion are lucky to be alive after a crash in South Frontenac.According to South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, crews were dispatched to the scene along Burnt Hills Road on Aug. 6 around 1 p.m.When they arrived on site, crews were notified that one individual was trapped in the truck, along with his puppy.According to Brad Smith, the deputy fire chief for South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, what crews were about to embark on was not going to be an easy
  
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• Hospital foundation's door-to-door campaign runs all week

  10-08-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Starting Monday and running all week, canvassers with the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) will begin the organization’s door-to-door monthly giving campaign.From August 10–15, trained canvassers will visit neighbourhoods across the city, giving residents a chance to financially support Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care through donations.In a release from UHKF, organizers said that the campaign is focused on recruiting donors
  
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• From curiosity to contagion: ‘The Silk Lining’ haunts Kingston’s TK Fringe

  10-08-2026 20:12 via thewhig.com
  
  Audiences arriving for The Silk Lining at this year’s TK Fringe Festival may think they’re settling in for a lecture from an ambitious young academic. What unfolds instead is a slow descent into obsession, cosmic dread and unsettling questions about reality itself.The one-man production from writer-director Dan Walmsley and performer Henry Korba-Babcock is among the shows featured at the TK Fringe, Theatre Kingston’s annual fringe festival operating within the larger Kick &
  
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• Kingston's new ferry terminal now open to the public

  10-08-2026 20:05 via thewhig.com
  
  The new Kingston ferry terminal has officially opened to the public.According to Frontenac Islands, access was permitted to the new building at the Kingston dock as of 10 a.m. on Monday.Officials have asked the public to follow signage and crew directions.Travellers looking for ferry service updates are being asked to visit Ontario 511 . Those with questions or concerns can contact the Wolfe Island Ferry Office by phone at 613-548-7227 or via email at [email protected]. — The Kingst
  
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• Kingston Fringe premiere brings ancient heroine into the modern boardroom

  10-08-2026 19:55 via thewhig.com
  
  A new Canadian musical made its premiere at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning over the weekend. as part of the TK Fringe Festival.Who is Esther reimagines the biblical story of Esther, the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and is celebrated for helping save her people from destruction. It has been adapted into a present-day corporate setting where workplace discrimination, misogyny and inclusion take centre stage.The production follows Esther, played by Zalyzza Govia, a newcomer
  
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• Kingston Police search for missing youth

  10-08-2026 18:15 via thewhig.com
  
  The Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old, named Klaira.According to police, Klaira was last seen on Aug. 8, around 1 p.m. in the area of Wright Crescent.Klaira is also known to frequent the Kingscourt area.Klaira currently has dark green hair and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and green sweatpants.Anyone with information regarding Klaira’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kingston Police at 613-549-4660 ext. 0.The Kingston Whig-
  
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• Desperate mother pleads for missing teenage daughter's return

  10-08-2026 18:15 via thewhig.com
  
  A Kingston mother is asking for the safe return of her daughter, who was last seen on Aug. 8.According to a report from Kingston Police, Klaira is described as a 14-year-old teen with dark green hair who was last seen wearing a black hoodie and green sweatpants. She’s 5 foot 3 inches tall and approximately 100 pounds.Her mother, Kassandra Williamson, said she was last seen entering the YMCA on Wright Crescent around 1 p.m. after being dropped off. But her mother believes she didn’t
  
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• Kingston city council considers closed meeting oversight policy change

  10-08-2026 17:32 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — City council is to consider a change in its closed meeting oversight policy.Since 2008, a subsidiary of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario was responsible for investigating complaints about closed-door meetings.Six years ago, those duties were assigned to Aird and Berlis LLP.AMO announced plans to end that program.The city had been paying $250 annually for administration plus legal fees related to investigations.On Tuesday night, city council is to decide if it wants
  
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• Enterprise councillor to retrace First World War relative’s final footsteps in France after 43-year search

  10-08-2026 15:11 via thewhig.com
  
  For more than four decades, Rob Fenwick wondered about the young soldier whose name was marked with a silver star on a memorial plaque at his hometown church.“He has the same name as me, Mom,” Fenwick recalled saying when he was seven or eight years old.This month, that curiosity will carry the Fenwicks across the Atlantic.Fenwick, a Stone Mills Township councillor, and his wife, Lisa, will travel to France to visit the grave of his cousin, Private Albert “Roy” Fenwick,
  
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• Kingston Sheep Dog Trials returns for 38th year

  10-08-2026 15:09 via thewhig.com
  
  Border collies and their handlers took to the fields at Grass Creek Park this weekend as the Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival returned for its 38th year.Despite intermittent showers, great crowds gathered as competitors from across North America offered spectators a close-up look at one of agriculture’s oldest and most demanding partnerships.The festival, organized by Kingston Sheep Dog Trials volunteers with support from the City of Kingston, is widely regarded as one of North America&
  
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• CSC objects to proposed heritage designation for former Pen building

  07-08-2026 21:55 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Correctional Service of Canada opposes a city plan to designate one of the federal department’s former office sites as a heritage building.The building, known as the Deputy Warden’s House and the Isabel Macneill House was built in 1911. Many of the other former CSC buildings near the intersection of Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and King Street have been designated as heritage buildings.“The subject property includes a representative and relatively rare
  
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• Over 100 motorcycles ride into Kingston to raise PTSD and mental health awareness

  07-08-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  One hundred and twenty-seven motorcyclists are expected to ride into Kingston Sunday as part of a cross-country event aimed at raising funds and awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health challenges while helping to reduce the stigma surrounding them.The Rolling Barrage is a charity that was formed in 2017 by Scott Casey after losing a friend to suicide.“In 1992, a buddy and I who joined the army together, we went to the former Yugoslavia and we came bac
  
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• Princess Street businesses report financial concerns amid roadway construction

  07-08-2026 20:14 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Business owners along Princess Street say ongoing construction, restricted pedestrian access, and limited nearby parking have caused steep declines in sales, leaving some owners worried they may not be able to remain open.The issue began in April when Princess Street became the site of the Williamsville Renew Project, which aims to provide the area with better sidewalks, improved roadways, cycle tracks, and more. The Whig spoke with three business owners, all of which operate d
  
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• Kingston golf pro Matt McQuillan passes away at the age of 45

  07-08-2026 20:08 via thewhig.com
  
  One of Kingston’s most accomplished golfers has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 45.Matt McQuillan was a Canadian professional golfer who earned his PGA Tour card, and as as a rookie, had three top-ten finishes. His biggest highlight came at the PGA’s John Deere Classic where he put up a third-place finish.According to his obituary, McQuillan was known as much for the warmth he shared with others as he was for his love of golf.“Whether on the course or in everyday life,
  
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• Kingston lawyer warns tenants to think twice before complying with eviction notice

  07-08-2026 18:25 via thewhig.com
  
  A Kingston lawyer is advising tenants who have been served with an N12 “Landlord Own Use” eviction notice to think twice before moving out.John Done, a barrister and solicitor with Kingston Community Legal Clinic , said his advice comes following two recent cases where tenants stood up to their landlords and as a result, were able to defeat eviction applications and remain in their homes.According to the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, a form N12, or “Notice to End your T
  
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• Survey suggests consistent concern about high-speed rail plan

  07-08-2026 17:58 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — There is little widespread support for adding Kingston to the Alto high-speed rail proposal and concerns persist about the the proposals overall cost and impact, according to a new survey.Common Ground Research, a newly founded independent, non-partisan research organization released the results of an online survey conducted between June 25 and July 18.The results showed public support for high speed rail, but not the Alto project as proposed. Of the respondents, 82 per cent st
  
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• Rudy brings Toronto-born burger chain to downtown Kingston

  07-08-2026 17:53 via thewhig.com
  
  Ontario burger chain Rudy has opened its first Kingston restaurant, marking the company’s 18th location as it continues a steady expansion beyond the Greater Toronto Area.The new restaurant at 263 Princess St. officially opened to the public Friday following a friends-and-family event Thursday that drew local content creators, members of the media and invited guests.The Toronto-founded company, which launched in 2016, has grown from a single location in Little Italy to restaurants across
  
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• Coalition for Better Rail researcher builds on Alto alternative

  07-08-2026 13:10 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The Alto high-speed rail proposal could cost a lot more than estimated and carry far fewer passengers that forecast, according to a research report from a citizen’s group backing an alternative to the project.The research report, to be presented in 10 chapters over the next five weeks, was a follow up and expansion of an alternative proposal put forward earlier this year by Dr. Andrew Hyett of the Coalition for Better Rail.The research report looked at the methodology, th
  
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• Weekend Spotlight Aug. 7-9: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

  06-08-2026 21:45 via thewhig.com
  
  1. Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Friday to Sunday, Aug. 7-9, Grass Creek Park: The 2026 Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival returns to Grass Creek Park Friday and runs to the finals on Sunday, for another weekend of fun for everyone. The festival brings back the competitive sport of trialing, as well as tons of family and pet-friendly activities. The festival also features a vendor village marketplace, local food vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, dog agility shows, face painting, birds of prey,
  
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• Gananoque Police Service charge a Kingston resident with drug trafficking

  06-08-2026 21:32 via thewhig.com
  
  A traffic stop in Gananoque has led to drug trafficking charges and the seizure of morphine pills.In a news release, Gananoque Police said the incident happened on Aug. 4 after an officer pulled a driver over for an expired licence plate.The driver provided verbal identification, but was unable to produce any physical identification. Further investigation determined that the driver’s licence was currently suspended.During the investigation, officers located a significant quantity of illeg
  
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• Tamarack Teddy Bear Party returns to BGC South East with dozens of new activities

  06-08-2026 20:12 via thewhig.com
  
  Once again, families have been invited to bring their favourite teddy bears to the local BGC South East for their Tamarack Teddy Bear Party , where children can enjoy dozens of activities, including the ever-popular Dr. Goodbear Clinic that gives well-loved stuffed companions a check-up.The event will take place at the BGC West End Community Centre in the Frontenac Mall on August 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.According to a news release, this year’s event will feature bouncy castles, fac
  
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• Kingston Access Bus suspends group recreational trips

  06-08-2026 20:09 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — Kingston Access Bus is scaling back its services temporarily as it rebuilds its staffing levels.In a letter to community groups, the service announced it would not be providing transportation for recreational trips for until at least Oct. 1.The move is designed to allow the agency to focus on providing transportation for clients with disabilities.In an interview, Bryan Basford, executive director of Kingston Access Bus, said a staffing shortage has prompted the decision.“
  
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• Parole board extends Kingston killer's day parole despite crystal meth relapse

  06-08-2026 16:10 via thewhig.com
  
  The Parole Board of Canada has granted six more months of day parole for Terry Douglas Kennedy, one of the men convicted in the 1991 murder of Kingston gas station owner Yvonne Rouleau, despite finding he experienced a significant setback during his first year in the community by using crystal methamphetamine.In a decision dated July 24, the board ordered that Kennedy’s day parole continue for another six months after it concluded he does not present an undue risk to society if he remains
  
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• Woman walking from Toronto to Ottawa calls for extension of disaster-related work permits

  05-08-2026 21:41 via thewhig.com
  
  Sefika Özlem Yaman Sahin is walking from Toronto to Ottawa to urge the federal government to extend work permits issued to Turkish and Syrian nationals following 2023 earthquakes.Yaman Sahin began the journey on July 19 and plans to arrive in Ottawa on Aug. 15. She said she is walking on behalf of approximately 6,000 TS2023 permit holders across Canada, many of whom face uncertainty as their three-year work permits approach expiry.“Time is very tight,” Yaman Sahin said, explain
  
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• Utilities Kingston begins upgrading of water, gas and electricity meters

  05-08-2026 20:32 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The city’s public utility launched a multi-year program to upgrade electric, water, and gas meters across the city.Utilities Kingston is installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 2.0 meters across the city.“Upgrading our metering systems is an important step in maintaining reliable service for our customers and preparing for the future,” Ben Solc, manager of meter services, said in a news release. “These upgrades will help improve safety, efficie
  
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• Kingston to introduce AI to planning process

  05-08-2026 20:05 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — The city is to begin using artificial intelligence to speed up its planning process.Staring Aug. 31, the city is to begin using Archistar AI PreCheck during the initial phase of applying for a building permit.According to a city news release, the program “assesses compliance with local zoning and building code requirements and ensures that submitted plans are complete with all necessary documents.”“The main priority in integrating AI PreCheck is to give applic
  
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• Cause of downtown fire that temporarily closed two establishments remains undetermined

  05-08-2026 18:22 via thewhig.com
  
  One of two downtown establishments in Kingston have reopened following a short closure after a fire broke out outside of Dianne’s Fish Shack and Smokehouse , and the RCHA Club Kingston .According to Kingston Fire and Rescue, crews were dispatched to 195 Ontario St. on Monday shortly before midnight.Firefighters arrived to see flames coming from an exterior garbage storage area attached to Dianne’s on Clarence Street.“The fire was determined to have originated in a garbage alco
  
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