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Kingston, Ontario · KingstonTwo weeks ago, Queen’s University students studying at Bader College woke to the news that they would not be completing their year of studies in the UK as expected. Bader College is operated within the 600-acre Herstmonceux Castle estate, offering students in some programs at Queen’s an opportunity to complete their first year of studies in the historic castle. 180 students were in the UK to do just that for the 2023-24 school year, but on Nove…See the Story
Bader College to remain closed in 2024-25 with structural issues to college
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonThe Skeleton Park Arts Festival (SPAF) team has launched fundraising efforts to keep the beloved Skeleton Press going. The Skeleton Press is a quarterly paper serving the Skeleton Park neighborhood and surrounding area. They distribute over 6,000 issues throughout the Skeleton Park (also known as McBurney Park) neighborhood and the rest of the city each season. The Skeleton Press is unique publication, filled with content produced by community m…See the Story
The Skeleton Park Arts Festival kicks off fundraising efforts for The Skeleton Press
Prince Edward County, Ontario · Prince Edward CountyMembers of the Canadian Armed Forces will be in Prince Edward County this weekend for training exercises. The infantry training exercises will be held in an area of low density to avoid disruptions to the public as much as possible, taking place near the Mountain View Airfield in Ameliasburgh, right in the middle of rural farm land properties per an official Land Use Agreement. Between the relatively remote location and the limitations like us…See the Story
Canadian Army holding weekend training in Prince Edward County
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonHomeless advocates are concerned a new community standards bylaw could target those living on the streets in Kingston. The new bylaw was a response to complaints about safety, particularly in the downtown area. Other municipalities have similar bylaws, but Kingston’s version was criticized Tuesday night as a code of conduct for street folk.See the Story
Despite objections, Kingston council passes community standards bylaw
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonThe Ban Righ Centre, a resource for women-identified students on Queen’s campus, has gotten an early start to celebrating its 50th anniversary coming up in 2024 with a new campaign. Located at 32 Bader Lane, The Ban Righ Centre supports women-identified students, with a focus on mature women students at Queen’s. They provide resources like financial assistance, academic advising, as well as both practical and personal support. “The center is uni…See the Story
Queen’s Ban Righ Centre ramps up programming for upcoming 50th anniversary
Kingston, Ontario · KingstonAn independent panel of nursing experts sent by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) have begun an investigation into inadequate staffing concerns at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). The investigation, focused on KGH’s Connell 10 internal medicine unit, kicked off on Monday due to the ONA and members feeling that the “current work environment fails to support the delivery of quality, safe patient care and puts these vulnerable patients …See the Story
Independent Assessment Committee investigating KHSC
Plastics · KingstonA Federal Court judge ruled on Thursday that the federal government’s blanket ban of single use plastics was unconstitutional, but the changes may already be underway. The designation of all “plastic manufactured items” being toxic was determined to be too broad by Justice Angela Furlanetto, but many experts say the ban of most of these products would hold up against legal scrutiny. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has already said the Ca…See the Story
