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Kingston candidates continue to file for municipal election
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (187+ words) Mayor Bryan Paterson expected to announce his plans Tuesday afternoon. 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…...
Cornwall resident killed in motorcycle collision near Sydenham
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (88+ words) The Kingston Whig Standard 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…...
Swim, sail, support: July 4 event will raise funds for children, youth with physical disabilities
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (388+ words) 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…...
Exclusio Announces International Expansion to New Markets
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (205+ words) As the creator economy continues to reshape the global digital landscape, Exclusio stands out through its creator-first approach. As part of the expanded offering, creators in newly served regions can keep up to 95% of their earnings, one of the most…...
Kingston Frontenac Public Library summer reading challenges return for readers of all ages
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (333+ words) 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…...
Three decades of dedication: Kingston Police Community Volunteers mark 30 years
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (844+ words) Chris Phelan, the coordinator of the Kingston Police Community Volunteers, has been a part of the team from the very beginning. For him, looking back on 30 years has been very rewarding. "It means a lot of work. A lot of…...
Kingston rolls out 30 free sports equipment lockers in parks across city
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (482+ words) The City of Kingston partners with Equip Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities 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…...
Kingston Ukrainian festival marks 57 years as war reshapes community
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (1117+ words) 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…...
Ice woes force cancellation of a long-anticipated hockey homecoming, but Matt Kenny's story remains
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (1743+ words) 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. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter,…...
Kingston Pride celebrates colour, community and healing
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (921+ words) 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 2 SLGBTQIA+ community. The Kingston Pride…...