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Kingston, Ontario · KingstonThe decision to move forward with the development at 4085, 4091 and 4097 Bath Rd. has been delayed. Prior to Tuesday’s council meeting, environmental advocates in Kingston were calling for council to delay the decision to move forward with this development near Collins Creek, raising concerns with the impact on the surrounding forest and wildlife. When the motion came before council, Coun. Conny Glenn asked that the development be singled out fo…See the Story
Council delays decision to move forward with controversial development
NFL · KingstonFor sports fans in Ontario, the lure of American football is undeniable. While Canada has its own gridiron traditions such as the CFL – a tournament in which the Toronto Argonauts have thrived in recent years – the spectacle and grandeur of the NFL is sometimes too appealing to ignore. However, choosing which team to support can be a somewhat arduous task. Fear not, as we are here to help you out, and with five months to go until the new season …See the Story
Which NFL Team Should You Support as an Ontarian?
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonOn Monday afternoon, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provided an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure and the ongoing work to repair it. While PSPC provided some details on the work that needs to be done, and will be completed in phases, the update provides no further clarity on how long repairs will take. “PSPC and its dedicated team of specialized engineers and contractors have begun work on the repairs for the Bascule Bridge…See the Story
Timelines unclear as LaSalle Causeway work to happen in phases
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonAfter nearly 100 days on the picket lines for civilian military workers in cities including Kingston, Non-Public Funds (NPF) workers will finally return to work this upcoming week. Employees represented by Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) have been at a crossroads with their employer, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), largely over discrepancies in pay between one base to …See the Story
Non-Public Funds workers in Kingston set to return to work
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonThe city is moving forward with plans to end aid provided to the sleeping cabins project run by Our Livable Solutions (OLS) with city support. Council voted in favour of city staff’s recommendations to relocate the cabins to Centre 70 in May for one final season before ending support for the program entirely at the end of September. OLS is seeking out a way to continue the program independent of the city, and have until the end of September to f…See the Story
Council votes to move forward with sleeping cabin wind down
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonA sold out show at the Isabel Bader Centre celebrated the release of the RKY Summer Camp Album on Friday night. The album, a compilation of a variety of Kingston albums, is a benefit album that is supporting the Campership Fund of the Kingston area RKY Camp. On Friday, April 12 the Bader Centre welcomed a sold out benefit show with a number of performers from the album. It’s a project led by Aaron Holmberg, a Kingston area audio engineer and pr…See the Story
Kingston artists release camp fundraising album
Unions · KingstonUnions at Queen’s are considering coming together for future bargaining in an attempt to secure better deals across the board with the university. Leaders of several of the unions at Queen’s held a joint public assembly on April 4 on Queen’s campus for members to hear about how union leaders intend to approach the upcoming round of bargaining with Queen’s. The unions hope to follow in the footsteps of their peers at U of T in coordinating barga…See the Story
Queen’s unions explore unifying for negotiations
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonFriday’s 5-1 loss to the North Bay Battalion spelled the end of the Kingston Frontenacs’ 2023-24 season and brief playoff run, improving upon their previous season where they missed the playoffs altogether. The Frontenacs were able to secure one win against the Central division leading Battalion, but ultimately just couldn’t hold off their offence – an issue that’s been prevalent all year and the team knows needs addressing. It’s a disappointin…See the Story