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  1. Pedestrian struck by vehicle dies in hospital, Kingston Police investigating The 75-year-old woman was rushed to hospital where she died of her injuries.

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  2. Weekend Spotlight: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend 1. Princess Street Promenade Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Downtown Princess Street: A one-day festival that promotes active living and community involvement in the downtown. Many will remember some of the amazing activities from Promenades past, and downtown businesses and community groups are sure to amaze again. It welcomes 100-plus businesses and community groups for a day of family fun and discovery as they bring their interesting wares, exciting activities, exclusive sales and more to Princess Street.

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  3. Kingston smile cookies raise $177K for child and youth mental health Smile cookie funds donated to KHSC for 21 years running

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  4. Kingston asked to delay changes to its planning rules KINGSTON — A citizens organization that keeps tabs on city policy and procedure is calling out proposed changes to documents that govern planning and development.

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  5. Kingston Transit expansions include Westbrook route, on-demand service KINGSTON — The city is to spend more than $1 million on a set of transit expansions, including a pilot project extending bus service to the Westbrook neighbourhood and development of an on-demand transit system for low-density areas.

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  1. Entertaining: Skeleton Park Arts Festival returns to its roots It’s the summer solstice this week (Thursday, actually), so that can only mean one thing: the return of the annual Skeleton Park Arts Festival.

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  2. Collision involving pedestrian closes intersection for Kingston Police investigation The investigation is surrounding a collision that took place just before 2 p.m.

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  4. Kingston city council chooses not to silence train whistles KINGSTON — City council derailed a proposal to look for ways to eliminate nighttime train whistles in the west side of the city.

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  5. Ontario honours Napanee firefighter for saving motorist A firefighter with Greater Napanee Fire Service has been awarded a medal for saving the life of a driver he pulled from a burning car.

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  6. Garrett's Legacy Act fulfils Napanee father's promise to his late son Dave Mills celebrates the life of his teenaged son Garrett, who died after an unanchored soccer net fell on him in 2017, as law establishing requirements for safe usage of movable soccer goals that are used by members of the public receives royal assent

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      1. Kingston Police charge individual after officers spat on, bitten Kingston Police were attempting to arrest an individual when they resisted, spitting and bitting officers.

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      2. Kingston Police investigating downtown stabbing The stabbing occurred early Sunday morning and the victim was rushed to hospital.

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      4. OPP investigating fatal collision on Highway 7 The location of the collision is between Kaladar and Sharbot Lake.

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      5. Kingston firefighters battle overnight house fire KINGSTON — Kingston Fire and Rescue firefighters were at the scene of a house fire in a residential neighbourhood in the city’s west side Monday night.

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      6. Food bank to move into new, bigger facility next year The Partners in Mission Foodbank will relocate to a nearby building with twice the space as its current one early next year, its executive director announced Monday.

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      1. Public health alerts to multi-day heat warning for Kingston region Environment Canada is warning that Humidex values could reach as high as 45 C.

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      2. Sharbot Lake collision results in OPP charging Toronto driver OPP said the collision was caused by one driver attempting to pass another by using the right shoulder.

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      4. Investigation continues into Bobs Lake boat collision that killed three people Three young people killed, five others injured after speed boat, fishing boat collided after dark on Bob's Lake last month.

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      5. Thousands join the 2SLGBTQIA+ party during annual Pride parade Annual parade started on the grounds of the Memorial Centre before making its way down Princess Street to City Hall, complete with a police escort closing roads off as the celebration made its way downtown.

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      6. Kingston’s Welcoming Streets project extended to year’s end Kingston city council has voted to extend “Welcoming Streets,” a program aimed at assisting street-involved people and business owners in the downtown core.

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      1. Motion to ensure Kingston Police target diverse populations while recruiting As of Dec. 31, 2023, only four per cent of Kingston Police officers identified as a visible minority.

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      2. Queen's researcher examines how larger bodies can find 'joy in movement' People in larger bodies often 'taught to fight against their body'

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      4. Kingston's Belch, Harris receive honorary diplomas from SLC A pair of Kingstonians who’ve dedicated their professional lives to helping others were to be bestowed with honorary diplomas Friday by St. Lawrence College.

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      5. Causeway navigation channel to be open by June 30, government says KINGSTON — The navigation channel through the LaSalle Causeway is scheduled to be open by June 30.

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      6. Hughson Group pledges $1 million to Boys and Girls Club South East The Boys and Girls Club South East is getting a million-dollar boost from a local construction company.

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      1. Kingston Police lay charges after robbery victim struck in head with hammer The victim agreed to help the accused get to a west-end location, when they arrived the accused attacked them.

        June 14, 2024 News

      2. Thirty years after her murder, Kingston man remembers his mother as a 'mom to everyone' Alva Morgan was brutally slain by her estranged husband in 1994, a crime that left her youngest son broken, struggling. On the 30th anniversary of her death, Brian Morgan faces his demons to pay tribute to his mother

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      4. Kingston to consider options for silencing night train whistles KINGSTON —City council is to decide whether to continue looking at ways to silence nighttime train whistles through the west side of the city.

        June 13, 2024 News

      5. Firefighters train to survive worst-case scenarios in Kingston KINGSTON — Firefighters from across Ontario, including seven from Kingston Fire and Rescue, took part in an intensive training course this week at Centre 70.

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      6. Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend 1. Kingston Pride Parade, Community Fair and Pride in the Square Saturday, at noon, starting at Memorial Park and moving down Princess Street to City Hall: Be part of the vibrant energy at Pride Parade. March together, spread joy and champion equality for all. The community fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Confederation Basin, featuring over 40 local vendors, artists and exhibitors. Pride in the Square is from 7-11 p.m. in Springer Market Square, featuring drag, dancing, refreshments and more. For a full list of all Kingston Pride activities, check out kingstonpride.ca/2024 .

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      1. Entertaining: Festival sees artists offer their takes on technology In addition to being one of the organizers of this year’s Festival of Live Digital Art, or FOLDA, Adrienne Wong is also one of the performers.

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      2. Collision on Highway 401 in Kingston results in charges from OPP The crash resulted in major damage to both vehicles and debris scattering the highway.

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      4. Kingston Grand Theatre show a key fundraising event for Martha's Table Empty Boards 2024 an evening of food and music on June 21

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      5. KingstonMP says food affordability a priority after voting down NDP motion Kingston and the Islands MP Mark Gerretsen voted against a proposed motion last week in the House of Commons that called for reforms to the Nutrition North Program and pressure to be placed on grocery chains to lower the price of essential food items.

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      6. Kingston individual charged in violent robbery, resisting arrest A business's employee was thrown against a wall before their merchandise was stolen.

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