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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 · 13h
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

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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 · 14h
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

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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 · 15h
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

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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 · 16h
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

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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 · 16h
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.

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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 · 18h
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

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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 · 18h
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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 · 19h
#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

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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 · 19h
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

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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 · 20h
"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 · 21h
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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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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 22h
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"[The] message seemed clear: #VIA needs to do a better job consulting with impacted communities... & communicating ways to enhance ridership. In other words, do a better job training your people to put people on trains,” writes Hutchins.
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City Views – VIA Rail needs better training to serve all of its passengers – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston’s civic leaders are understandably furious over their recent snub by the nation’s passenger rail service.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 22h
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“A car had rear-ended a pick-up truck, with the car then rolling over in the ditch,” the OPP said of a #collision that occurred Thursday morning on #HWY401 in #Kingston. A local teen was subsequently arrested. #YGK #KFLA

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Kingston teen arrested after collision on Highway 401
(Kingston, Ontario) Police have arrested a driver after a collision involving a rollover occurred on Highway 401 within Kingston yesterday morning.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 22h
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In Part 2 of a two-part series, we continue the timeline of the alleged crimes of Michael Haaima, as well as a look back on the #testimony thus far in the "mega #trial" of the accused #Kingston sex predator. #YGK #CrimeNews

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Haaima trial so far: escalation, pedophilia, child pornography (Part 2) – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) As testimony has continued in the trial of Michael Haaima, so too has the development of patterns in the accused sex predator's alleged offences.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 23h
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Packages containing #contraband items that were seized at Collins Bay Institution last week are believed to have ended up on the federal #prison property via #drone drop, according to the Correctional Service of Canada. #YGK #KFLA

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Cellphones, cannabis seized at Collins Bay Institution – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Drone drops continue to plague the federal prison situated in the centre of Kingston, with multiple packages of contraband seized last week, according to the Correctional Service o...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
A reminder that the LaSalle Causeway will be closed to traffic for much of the day tomorrow, as will Ontario Street between Brock & Clarence Streets. #YGK #Kingston #KFLA #Construction

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Road closures and traffic delays, week ending October 17, 2025 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingstonist file photo. The following is a selection of the most significant road closures and expected traffic delays in and around the city of Kingston
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
Here are the results of the Pete Petersen Basketball League games played this week: www.kingstonist.com/news/pete-pe...
Pete Petersen Basketball League results of games played October 6 – 9, 2025 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Morrie Mignault of the Spurs goes up for a shot under the watchful eye of referee Luis Dematos in Biddy Division action from October 6. Mignault finished
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 3d
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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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
In a mock emergency, an earthquake struck #Napanee around 11 a.m. today.
Emergency management teams and volunteers are now working through the aftermath.
It's all part of an emergency preparedness exercise that will continue into tomorrow! #KFLA
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Mock earthquake hits Napanee for emergency preparedness exercise
(Napanee, Ontario) The Town of Greater Napanee, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is shaking things up in the name of being prepared.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
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In time for the #longweekend, The Bunker is reopening with new activities, like duckpin #bowling, alongside its mini-putt, multi-sports #simulators, and more – all in support of BGC South East. #YGK #Kingston #Youth #Kids #FamilyFun

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Boys and Girls Club reopens The Bunker in Kingston with new entertainment options for all ages
(Kingston, Ontario) As the weather gets colder, the local Boys and Girls Club, BGC South East, is reopening their indoor activity space just in time for fun indoors.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
“[The] message seemed clear: #VIA needs to do a better job consulting with impacted communities... & communicating ways to enhance ridership. In other words, do a better job training your people to put people on trains,” writes Bill Hutchins. #YGK
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City Views – VIA Rail needs better training to serve all of its passengers – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston’s civic leaders are understandably furious over their recent snub by the nation’s passenger rail service.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
“A car had rear-ended a pick-up truck, with the car then rolling over in the ditch,” the OPP said of a #collision that occurred yesterday morning on #HWY401 in #Kingston. A local teen was subsequently arrested. #YGK #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Kingston teen arrested after collision on Highway 401
(Kingston, Ontario) Police have arrested a driver after a collision involving a rollover occurred on Highway 401 within Kingston yesterday morning.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
In Part 2 of a two-part series, we continue the timeline of the alleged crimes of Michael Haaima, as well as a look back on the #testimony thus far in the "mega #trial" of the accused #Kingston sex predator. #YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Court

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/haaima-...
Haaima trial so far: escalation, pedophilia, child pornography (Part 2) – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) As testimony has continued in the trial of Michael Haaima, so too has the development of patterns in the accused sex predator's alleged offences.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
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“My kids are helping me to keep my head in the clouds with them as they dream about their future,” said #Kingston resident David Hatt of his #lottery #win.
“We’re going to be pinching ourselves for years to come!”
#YGK #KFLA

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Kingstonian becomes multimillionaire through lottery win
(Kingston, Ontario) There are few surprises in the mundane routine of waiting in the drive-thru line for your morning coffee, but for one Kingstonian, that very practice is where he discovered the sur...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 4d
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This week, #Kingston City Council heard that over 1/4 the city’s 114 rostering family #physicians, who are collectively caring for over 22K patients, are aged 60+, leading to a shift in strategy for the City. #YGK #KFLA

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Update: Approved – Kingston’s doctor recruitment strategy seeks more funding with a change in focus
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston’s ongoing effort to address a shortage of family doctors continues to make “significant progress,” according to a new report to City Council.
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