Local News KINGSTON
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67's crashes party, beats Frontenacs in OHL opener
Vandenberg with a hat trick for Ottawa in 6-2 victory.
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Police arrest Hamilton youth after threats made towards religious institution in Kingston
The 15-year-old is facing charges; investigators say there are no further threats.
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Queen's look to spoil Waterloo's homecoming weekend
The Gaels head on the road for a second straight week.
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Kingston unveils massive new mural that transforms a downtown parking garage
The artwork by Abby Gowland spans 10 large panels above the Bagot St. entrance of the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage.
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Kingston set to step up for seniors with first-ever Grand Parade
It is a fundraiser for Oasis, a Kingston-founded program that brings activities and services directly to older adults living in naturally occurring retirement communities.
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Frontenacs pumped as they get set for OHL season opener
Kingston welcomes the Ottawa 67s to Slush Puppie Place on Friday.
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Air and rail travel on the minds of business community at inaugural Mayor's Breakfast
Bryan Paterson took questions at the event hosted by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
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Sip for a cause: McDonald’s Coffee Day supports local Alzheimer Society
50 cents from every hot beverage sold will support the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
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SIU probes Kingston cruiser-bike collision
Police were attending a disturbance call near Barrie and Johnston early Tuesday morning.
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Kingston community walks shoulder to shoulder for veterans in 2025 Canadian Walk for Veterans
The walk takes place this Saturday.
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City releases schedule for leaf and brush collection
Brush collection starts on Sept. 22, Oct. 27 for leaves.
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Kingston rolls out the welcome mat to eight new doctors
This brings the total number to 33 since the launch of the physician recruitment program in 2022.
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Major camping boost coming to Bon Echo and Sandbanks Provincial parks
The province is investing close to $60 million into provincial parks.
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Jeanne Beker headlines Kingston’s ELEVATE her. event for women and gender-diverse attendees
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Kingston police drug use initiative shows surprising results
The initiative, in partnership with Addictions and Mental Health Services KFLA, wrapped up on Sept. 3.
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Students shocked as schools crack down harder on cellphones this year
The policy was first introduced in 2024.
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Gananoque Beer Store to close amid province-wide changes
The closure will take effect on Nov. 16.
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The 98.3 FLY FM $10,000 Fugitive is on the loose!
Think you can track them down?
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Puppy doing well after swallowing bone at Kingston Ribfest
A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up to help cover expenses.
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SLC students plan walkout in support of support staff
Students will be walking the picket lines along with striking workers on Thursday.
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Input being sought on physician working group in Frontenac County
Two sessions are taking place that will share ideas and experiences regarding primary healthcare in the region.
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Kingston calls on residents to lead climate action projects in their neighbourhoods
Those interested have until Oct. 16 to apply.
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Deadline approaching to vote for Best of Kingston and Area 2026 contest
Voting ends Wednesday at 5 pm.
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From proposal to pitch: Kingston secures League1 Ontario Team
Games will be played at CaraCo Field at the INVISTA Centre.
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Good golly MOLLI! KHSC brings new breast health technology to Kingston
MOLLI was developed by a team at Sunnybrook led by a Queen's alumnus.
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Kingston's former Davis Tannery site cleared for major waterfront redevelopment
Council will review a detailed report on the project at tonight's meeting.
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Hsu mum on whether to run for Ontario Liberal leadership
The MPP for Kingston and the Islands lost out to Bonnie Crombie in 2023.
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Kingston becomes home to Canada's first digital air traffic facility
The temporary facility is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
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Kingston police warn residents to protect packages as porch pirate thefts rise
Police believe thieves are targeting packages left unattended on doorsteps and apartment lobbies.
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Kingston Fall Fair wraps up with record crowds and thrilling events
More than 25,000 came through the gates at the Memorial Centre over the 4 days.
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Bear spray incident forces early shutdown of fall fair on Saturday
Police are looking for a suspect in that case; two youths were arrested in a separate incident.
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CSOFC conducting military training in Kingston this week
Personnel will be performing exercises on land and water, some carrying personal weapons.
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Hundreds gather in Kingston for inspiring 45th Terry Fox Run
The event raises money for the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research.
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Gaels expect air show against Varsity Blues this weekend
Queen's takes one of the better offences in OUA in U of T on Saturday.
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Kingston wollastonite manufacturer makes deal to help climate project
450,000 tonnes of the CO2-absorbing material will be distributed to farms.
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Kingston officer injured after struggle with suspect on Division Street
Treated and released
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Fatal wrong-way crash shuts down Highway 401 in Kingston for hours
Highway reopened early this afternoon
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$7.5K raised after Kingston brain injury survivor completes climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Megan Wheatley took on the world's tallest free-standing mountain and reached the summit.
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Kingston police release suspect description after brazen washroom theft at west-end store
A cell phone was left unattended, it was gone when the victim returned to retrieve it.
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Manufacturing delays could mean Frontenacs won't have jerseys in time for OHL season
The team is one of four in the CHL that have not received their jerseys, season starts next Friday.
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Gananoque updates parking bylaw: tire clamping now in effect for out-of-province vehicles
The initial amendment targeted vehicle with Quebec license plates.
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Ontario college support staff strike begins
St. Lawrence College pledges to keep classes running
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Kingston food bank celebrates grand opening with new facility and shopping model
New facility and client-friendly shopping model aim to better serve Kingston families in need.
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Longtime ALCDSB education director announces retirement in 2026
David DeSantis spent more than 32 years in Catholic education.
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St. Lawrence College tops in sustainability index
The college scored a 58.84 on AASHE's STARS rankings.
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Kingston launches accessibility awards to honour community champions
Nominations are open until Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.
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Providence Care connecting patients with primary care
Program helps life after hospital
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Napanee resident charged after church and playground vandalized with hate symbols
The incident occurred the morning of Sept. 5.
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OPP hoping $50K will lead to solving cold murder case
56-year-old William Neil was shot dead near Yarker on February 14, 1992.
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Organizers, vendors, visitors happy with Kingston Ribfest and Craft Beer Show
Plenty of ribs, beer, and more were enjoyed over the three days at the Memorial Centre.
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Kingston launches survey to shape future of child care services
The feedback will help develop the City’s 5-Year Service System Plan.
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Early morning fire destroys Creekford Rd. building
It took over five hours before Kingston Fire and Rescue were able to put out the blaze.
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Glass discovery forces Culligan Water Park to close early for the season
The park was initially set to close for the season on Sept. 17.
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Impaired driver, vehicle infractions uncovered during OPP blitz on Wolfe Island
More than 300 vehicles were stopped on Saturday.
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Foul odour causes Duncan McArthur Hall to close for the day
A noxious smell was detected inside that may have come from construction work.
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City planning to do road work on a stretch of Princess St. next year
A pair of public information sessions is taking place at the Memorial Centre.
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Vehicles damaged by falling garbage from moving pick-up truck
It happened Sunday afternoon along a stretch of Highway 7 in Central Frontenac.
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Kingston fans celebrate Captain Canuck’s 50th anniversary with creator visit
Co-creator Richard Comely met with fans at Nexus comic shop.
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City opens public input on budget process
There is an online survey and a pop-up booth at this weekend's Princess St. promenade.
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Paladins edge Gaels in tribute to Lou Jeffries
RMC went up 3-0 in annual hockey scholarship game, ended up beating Queen's 4-3.
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Local radio host 'surprised' to be included in list of Kingston's top young professionals
WOW FM's Sideshow is one of 40 under 40 released by KEDC.
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Kingston city council takes a creative approach to address homelessness
The scattered-site model represents a shift from large transitional housing complexes toward smaller, community-based options.
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Kingston police ask for help identifying suspects in multiple thefts
Four thefts happened in the area of Bath and Armstrong in August of 2024 and August of 2025.
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Kingston fire ban changes: what you can and can’t burn right now
Kingston Fire & Rescue has lifted the city-wide total burn ban and replaced it with a partial ban effective Sept. 5
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Kingston to see part of $1 million in AI funding to help doctors manage admin work