KINGSTON Top 3
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Kingston hosting great lakes clean up
More than 250 volunteers in six Ontario communities will be picking up litter on shorelines on September 28.
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New car-sharing pilot program launches in Kingston
The vehicles are available for residents who don't own a car but need one occasionally.
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St. Lawrence Parks stay busy as summer heat drives tourism
The Parks Commission is encouraging residents and tourists to continue making the most of the region’s trails, beaches, and waterfront parks.
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Bats on the loose: Kingston sees spike in 9-1-1 calls over winged visitors in homes
Police ask that people who have problems with bats to call wildlife control and not tie up emergency lines.
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Council grants homeowner's request to remove heritage designation over insurance costs
Council is also asking the province why properties with the designation have higher insurance rates.
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Kingston developer opening doors to home ownership for renters
The Patry Group of Companies have introduced Keys in Hand program for tenants of their properties.
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Ontario doubles fire protection grant to boost firefighter safety and cancer prevention
In support of firefighers health.
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Ontario heat wave pushes power demand to near record levels
IESO says use peaked near 25,000 megawatts on Monday — the second highest since 2013 and second highest in 2025, behind only June 24.
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Kingston makes waves with expanded swim programs thanks to local partners
Step into Swim grant is funding Splash School, giving Grade 4 and 5 students extra swim time and lessons from certified instructors during school hours.
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Today is All Hands on Deck in Kingston
Donations are being collected in three locations for the Partners in Mission Food Bank.
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Loaded handgun, fentanyl and crystal meth seized in Kingston police raid
A 45-year-old Kingston resident and two young offenders from the Greater Toronto Area are facing charges.
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City of Kingston opens review of draft official plan
They say the new plan will address housing growth, business opportunities, and the environment.
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KFL&A activates water tanker plan to fight fires during dry conditions
The plan ensures a water tanker from the nearest mutual aid station will be dispatched to any reported fire in non-hydrant areas.
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Health experts warn about risky birth control myths spreading online
SEHU says they are seeing a rise in misinformation online about birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Think the car is safe? OPP checks reveal surprising results in local parks
The OPP auxiliary unit did a "Lock It or Lost It" campaign last week.
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Council votes to end Kingston and Area Taxi Commission
The City will take over taxi licensing and oversight in September 2026.
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Shop at the curb: Giveaway Day is back in Kingston
It is happening this Saturday throughout the city.
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Local clinic helps people with sleep disorders
Stats Canada reported around 858,900 adults in 2024 were affected by sleep apnea.
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OPP looking for missing Amherstview man
58-year-old Kelly was last seen Saturday morning on Park Crescent.
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Kingston taxi commission fights to survive ahead of council vote
The vote on dissolving the taxi commission is over the failure of producing financial documents.
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Parham Fair makes big comeback after alleged $20,000 theft
Correction to admission cost - Admission is by donation
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Local firefighters feeling the heat while battling wild fires
Crews needed 8 hours to contain a blaze in South Frontenac on Sunday.
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City eyeing new life and health sciences district near proposed new hospital
A report is being delivered to Council to enter into a memorandum of understanding and allocate $300,000 from the Working Fund Reserve.
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Ontario invests $7.7 million to support residential school survivors and burial investigations
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Snap, submit, win: Photo contest open at Gould Lake all August
The photo with the most community votes will win Cataraqui Conservation swag or an Annual Pass.
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OPP preaching patience during construction season
Drivers face double the fines if a driving infraction occurs in a construction zone.
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Clark sees pipeline as Canada’s energy connector
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes MPP says having an east-west energy corridor that has provinces working together would provide energy security in the face of tariffs.
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From rock bottom to 3,000 km: One veteran’s mission to fight PTSD stigma
Chad Kennedy is walking across Canada sharing his struggles with PTSD. He made a stop in at Echelon Wellness in Kingston.
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CAF warns of explosions during bomb disposal at CFB Kingston
It is happening Tuesday in the training grounds on the McNaughton side of the base.
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Hometown heroes: Napanee Express capture Canadian fast pitch championship
Teams from Ontario, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, Quebec, and Nova Scotia travelled to Napanee for the tournament.
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Kingston to implement total burn ban
No open-air fires allowed in both urban and rural areas due to hot, dry conditions.
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Man who started fatal Napanee fire gets 7 years in prison
A man who set a deadly fire in Napanee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and arson.
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Heat warning issued for Kingston area as temperatures soar to 40 with humidex
Temperatures will reach 33°C with humidex values up to 40
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Super window washers team up to brighten pediatric patients' day
For the 10th straight year, the crew from Elite Window Cleaning dressed up to clean the windows of KGH's pediatric ward.
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Partial burn ban now in effect for Greater Napanee
Under the partial ban, small campfires are still allowed.
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Boats, BBQs, and Campsites: SPCA Warns of Summer Pet Hazards
This is part of the No Hot Pets campaign running all summer long.
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More details on investigation into death of newborn baby
Investigators say the accused is not a resident of Kingston nor is she a Canadian citizen.
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Drought concerns rise as Cataraqui Conservation declares Level 1 low water condition
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UPDATE: Missing Napanee woman located alive and well
The 71-year-old was last seen Monday morning on Westplain Rd.
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Attempted abduction at Napanee soccer field leads to 14 criminal charges
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Stolen boat motor recovered in Arden
An arrest warrant is pending for the suspect.
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Perfect score for Kingston bowler
Hartwyn Urbanski bowled a 300 at Limestone Lanes Wednesday night.
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Donation helps KHSC install new AI cardiac diagnostic tool
Kingston is the first Canadian city to have Heartflow which is being used in the US and the UK.
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Canadian Blood Services urges O negative donors to give this summer
It’s a universal type, vital in emergencies!
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Meteorologist suggests weather in August will be same as July
David Phillips says the first week of the month will see more hot, dry weather.
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New late night route among service improvements to Kingston Transit
More buses added to several routes that will take effect September 1st.
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Mosquitoes carrying dangerous virus found in Prince Edward County
This is the second case of the West Nile Virus reported by the South East Health Unit.
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New downtown condo development being proposed on Metro lot
It will consist of two towers with 455 residentials units, grocery store will continue to operate there.
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Total fire ban in effect in South Frontenac
The ban is due to the recent hot dry weather.
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Ontario man's golf invention hits the big screen
Mario Caya invented BirTees in 2005 to teach his 3-year-old son to play golf, now its seen in Happy Gilmore 2.
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Injured motorcyclist connected to criminal investigation: OPP
A single-vehicle crash happened Thursday afternoon in Amherstview.
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Impaired driving crashes claim lives in eastern Ontario despite fewer cases
There have been 25 people killed in vehicle collisions this year, five were alcohol or drug-related.
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Kingston to see part of $1 million in AI funding to help doctors manage admin work