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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · Nov 18
We have been asked to create a “starter pack” of #Kingston and area residents on Bluesky to make it easier for people to connect with each other here. If you’re one and would like to be included, please like or comment on this post and we’ll follow and add you! #ygk
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 3h
Mayor Terry Richardson emphasized the importance of the audit's findings, with Councillor Mike Schenk agreeing – though Schenk voiced concern that the Town’s cash balance is low compared to its deferred revenue and reserve funds. #KFLA #Napanee
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Greater Napanee’s 2023 audit: Financial challenges and path forward
(Napanee, Ontario) Greater Napanee Treasurer Ellen Hamel has described the Town’s 2023 financial situation as "a perfect storm," with staffing changes, complex accounting updates, and internal process...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4h
“I see all kinds of common sense in the work you’ve done & that you’ve focused on in-town #trails to start,” #Napanee Mayor Terry Richardson told the Trails Committee. “ I think those are extremely achievable in the not-too-distant future.”
#KFLA

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Trail Committee aims to develop north-south, east-west walking routes in Greater Napanee
(Napanee, Ontario) Greater Napanee Council heard from Dave Milligan and Tom Touzel of the ad hoc Trails Committee at their meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4h
A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of two Quebec residents and a “significant drug seizure” near Millhaven Institution, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. #KFLA

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Quebec residents arrested after smuggling attempt intercepted at Millhaven Institution – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) A multi-agency investigation has led the arrest of two Quebec residents and a “significant drug seizure” near Millhaven Institution, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 5h
Earlier today, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, Cataraqui Conservation and the Low Water Response Team extended the Level 3 Low Water Condition for the Cataraqui Region due to continued #dry conditions and lack of #rainfall. #drought

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Cataraqui Conservation extends Level 3 low water condition – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Level 3 Low Water Condition for the Cataraqui Region has been extended due to continued dry conditions and lack of rainfall.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 6h
According to the OPP, collisions over the Thanksgiving long weekend led to four fatalities in #Ontario. At the same time, police laid more than 4,000 speeding charges across the province, and 170 charges for impaired driving. #YGK #KFLA

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Province-wide ‘Operation Impact’ sees more than 8,000 traffic charges laid over Thanksgiving weekend 2025 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released their results from Operation Impact, a national initiative that targets dangerous driving behaviours on roadways during the Thanks...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 6h
The Food Sharing Project, which provides nutritious food to all 88 schools in #KFLA, is thrilled with announcements from the federal and provincial governments to increase funding to school food programs. #SchoolFood

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Letter: Food Sharing Project shares gratitude for provincial, federal school food announcements – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Food Sharing Project, which provides nutritious food to all 88 schools across KFL&A, is thrilled with announcements from the federal government and the Province of Ontario on F...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 7h
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Starting Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, the Vinyl Records Sale in support of the #Kingston Symphony will offer thousands of LPs, CDs, DVDs, and more, including audio equipment and rare items! #vinylrecords #YGK #Music #Sale #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/turn-up...
Turn up, tune in: Fall Vinyl Records Sale in support of Kingston Symphony
(Kingston, Ontario) A favourite bi-annual event of music lovers throughout Kingston and beyond, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers’ will host their Vinyl Record Sale across four days this week.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 8h
#ICYMI
The City said that it is excited to welcome alumni back for #Homecoming, while reminding the Queen’s community of the University District Safety Initiative, which will be in effect from Friday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Nov. 2. #YGK

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City of Kingston asks 2025 Homecoming participants to celebrate safely and responsibly
(Kingston, Ontario) As Queen’s University’s Homecoming weekend approaches, the City of Kingston said that it is excited to welcome alumni back to their alma mater, while reminding the Queen’s communit...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 10h
"This community electronic waste and household battery drive provides an opportunity for residents to participate in environmental initiatives," said Loyalist Township Mayor Jim Hegadorn. #KFLA

The drive takes place on Saturday. More details: www.kingstonist.com/news/e-waste...
E-waste and battery recycling drive coming to Amherstview Fire Station
(Kingston, Ontario) Loyalist Township is hosting an electronic waste and household battery recycling drive to "encourage the responsible disposal of electronic waste and protect the environment," acco...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 10h
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The event will feature mocktails, music, & #mammograms, giving attendees the chance to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while accessing life-saving breast #screening and #education, KHSC said. Everyone is welcome to attend. #YGK

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/breast-...
Breast Imaging Kingston hosts mocktails, music, and mammograms evening event
(Kingston, Ontario) In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) Breast Imaging Kingston (BIK) team is holding an event aimed at making breas...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 11h
#ICYMI
October is Plantiful continues this year. Aimed at educating the public about the environmental benefits of plant-based foods, the most recent submission reflects on #food sovereignty in the Northwest Territories.

Full #opinion piece: www.kingstonist.com/food-and-dri...
Opinion: Reflections on Food Sovereignty from the Northwest Territories – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) When Yves Veggie Cuisine announced it was closing shop, I entered a short, but emotionally intense, period of mourning.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 11h
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The Correctional Service of Canada did not specify a cause in the death of Yohanna Chol, who had been serving a life sentence at Joyceville Institution for second-degree murder. #YGK #Kingston #Ottawa

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/39-year...
39-year-old inmate dies at Joyceville Institution – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has announced that an inmate at Joyceville Institution has died while in their custody.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 12h
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Two people are facing multiple charges after the OPP investigated two separate incidents in Loyalist Township over Thanksgiving weekend. The OPP said both arrests involved charges for impaired driving related offences. #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/la-opp-...
L&A OPP make two arrests over Thanksgiving weekend – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Two people are facing multiple charges after the OPP investigated two separate incidents in Loyalist Township over Thanksgiving weekend.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 12h
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"You voted on who should be Kingston’s official City Bird, and both the cardinal and the crow received the most votes. They will jointly share the title as Kingston’s official City Birds," the City said. #YGK #OfficalBird

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Both cardinal and crow selected as Kingston's official City Bird – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) In mid-September, the City of Kingston put out an invitation for residents to vote on Kingston's official City Bird. Last week, the results came in:
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
Starting Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, the Vinyl Records Sale in support of the #Kingston Symphony will offer thousands of LPs, CDs, DVDs, and more, including audio equipment and rare items! #vinylrecords #YGK #Music #Sale #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/turn-up...
Turn up, tune in: Fall Vinyl Records Sale in support of Kingston Symphony
(Kingston, Ontario) A favourite bi-annual event of music lovers throughout Kingston and beyond, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers’ will host their Vinyl Record Sale across four days this week.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
The City said that it is excited to welcome alumni back for #Homecoming, while reminding the Queen’s community of the University District Safety Initiative, which will be in effect from Friday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. #YGK

More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...
City of Kingston asks 2025 Homecoming participants to celebrate safely and responsibly
(Kingston, Ontario) As Queen’s University’s Homecoming weekend approaches, the City of Kingston said that it is excited to welcome alumni back to their alma mater, while reminding the Queen’s communit...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
According to the OPP, of the 1,698 charges laid over the #thanksgiving2025 long weekend, 982 were for speeding, and 29 were for stunt driving. #EasternOntario #YGK #KFLA #RoadSafety

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/opp-lay...
OPP lay nearly 1,700 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend 2025 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the results of ‘Operation Impact,’ carried out over the Thanksgiving long weekend in 2025.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
The event will feature mocktails, music, and #mammograms, giving attendees the chance to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while accessing life-saving breast #screening and #education, KHSC detailed. Everyone is welcome to attend. #YGK

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/breast-...
Breast Imaging Kingston hosts mocktails, music, and mammograms evening event
(Kingston, Ontario) In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) Breast Imaging Kingston (BIK) team is holding an event aimed at making breas...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
October is Plantiful continues this year. Aimed at educating the public about the environmental benefits of plant-based foods, the most recent submission reflects on #food sovereignty in the Northwest Territories.

Full #opinion piece here: www.kingstonist.com/culture/opin...
Opinion: Reflections on Food Sovereignty from the Northwest Territories – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) When Yves Veggie Cuisine announced it was closing shop, I entered a short, but emotionally intense, period of mourning.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
The Correctional Service of Canada did not specify a cause in the death of Yohanna Chol, who had been serving a life sentence at Joyceville Institution for second-degree murder. #YGK #Kingston #Ottawa

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/39-year...
39-year-old inmate dies at Joyceville Institution – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has announced that an inmate at Joyceville Institution has died while in their custody.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“Many attendees... are seeking out #fossils or natural #gemstones to add to their collections & others are there to purchase tools & books related to their craft – or some... one-of-a-kind #jewellery,” organizers said. #YGK

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Gem Storm 2025 set to 'rock' St. Lawrence College October 17 to 19 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) This fall, rock and gem enthusiasts will gather at St. Lawrence College (SLC) for the Kingston Lapidary & Mineral Club (KLMC)’s 54th annual Gem Storm.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
#UPDATE
The installation of the #interactive #art piece 'The Clearing' has been extended and will now remain at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre for the public to experience until Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. #YGK #Kingston #KFLA

Details on the exhibit here: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-agn...
Agnes offers free immersive and interactive art installation – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) A new participatory art installation, supported by the City of Kingston Arts Fund and the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and featuring contributions from local artists, is open to th...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
Two people are facing multiple charges after the OPP investigated two separate incidents in Loyalist Township over Thanksgiving weekend. The OPP said both arrests involved charges for impaired driving related offences. #KFLA

More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/la-opp-...
L&A OPP make two arrests over Thanksgiving weekend – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Two people are facing multiple charges after the OPP investigated two separate incidents in Loyalist Township over Thanksgiving weekend.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
"You voted on who should be Kingston’s official City Bird, and both the cardinal and the crow received the most votes. They will jointly share the title as Kingston’s official City Birds," the City said. #YGK #OfficalBird

More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/both-ca...
Both cardinal and crow selected as Kingston's official City Bird – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) In mid-September, the City of Kingston put out an invitation for residents to vote on Kingston's official City Bird. Last week, the results came in:
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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The Kingston Frontenacs started off the Thanksgiving Weekend by thumping the Peterborough Petes 9-1.

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Frontenacs kick off thanksgiving weekend in winning fashion – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Photo via Kingston Frontenacs The Frontenacs were humming at Slush Puppie Place Friday night, beating the Peterborough Petes 9-1 in the Petes’ first trip
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