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Traffic and public safety news in Kingston and area.
🚔🚑🚒 Centennial Drive between Taylor Kidd Boulevard and Davis Drive remain closed following an earlier collision that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries.
November 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
🚔🚒🚑 Collision at Edgar and Centennial. Expect prolonged closure.
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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"The 34 drivers who were arrested all had their licences suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for 7 days, plus they each have a scheduled court appearance," the OPP detailed after the first week of the Festive RIDE program.
www.kingstonist.com/news/34-impa...
34 impaired driving charges laid in eastern Ontario during first week of Festive RIDE programs – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The first week of the OPP's Festive RIDE program resulted in 34 motorists facing impaired driving charges in eastern Ontario.
www.kingstonist.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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The $57.3 million operating budget for 2026, which represents a 5.97 per cent increase over this year's budget, was approved today by the #Kingston Police Service Board, alongside a $2.3 million capital budget.
#YGK #policing
Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Kingston Police board approves $57.3M budget for 2026, citing inflation, staffing pressures – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Police Service Board has approved a 2026 operating budget of $57.3 million, a 5.97 per cent increase over 2025, along with a $2.3 million capital budget.
www.kingstonist.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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#ICYMI
In this wonderfully wintry season, shop local and try some new #experiences to bring warm wishes and cheer to your friends and family, even ahead of the holidays! #YGK #GiftIdeas

See what's on offer here: www.kingstonist.com/news/celebra...
Celebrate the holiday season in the Kingston area with festive outings, activities, and gifts – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) This holiday season, shop local and try some new experiences to bring holiday cheer to your friends and family, even ahead of the holidays!
www.kingstonist.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision on Hwy2 EB after Howe Island/Joyceville rd
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Please help us welcome Mason McIlroy, one of the newest members of the Kingstonist #NextGen Team, bringing #youth culture content to our readers in #YGK/#Kingston, #KFLA, and beyond the weeks and months ahead!
#Journalism #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/introdu...
Introducing Mason McIlroy, newest member of the Kingstonist Next-Gen Journalism program
(Kingston, Ontario) My name is Mason, and I have lived in Kingston, Ontario, for all 17 years of my life. I am interested in local journalism because I love my city, and I would like to support it by ...
www.kingstonist.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Each bid not only gets you closer to winning a fantastic item but also contributes to meaningful projects. 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting local initiatives, scholarships, and international humanitarian efforts. #Auction

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/rotary-...
Rotary Community Auction: 28 Years of Giving Back – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston's Rotary Community Auction is back for its 28th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever!
www.kingstonist.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚒 🚔🚑 Structure fire on Barnsley Cres.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Pedestrian struck by car, Old Colony at TKB.
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision on 401WB near SJA.
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
⚠️ Report of 2 deer crossing Tanner Dr near Bath Rd.
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision in 1500 block of Bath Road.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
⚠️ Broken down vehicle on westbound JCB immediately west of Division, partially blocking the right lane.
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision on 401WB between Odessa and Napanee.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Signing off now that the worst is behind us.

Many thanks to all 1st responders/essential workers who braved the elements to keep everyone safe & sound.

Thanks also to those of you taking the time to subscribe to Kingstonist to support the work I do - truly appreciated!
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🚒 Structure fire, 700 block of King St East, Gananoque.
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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The first winter storm of 2025 appeared to surprise many drivers and led to dozens of collisions through the region on Sunday afternoon and evening. www.kingstonist.com/news/traffic...
First winter storm of 2025 leads to dozens of collisions in Kingston and surrounding area – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Highway 401 westbound closed during one of about a dozen collisions during a winter storm on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Photo via MTO. The first winter storm
www.kingstonist.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🚒🚑🚔 Collision on Princess near Westbrook.
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
🚔🚒🚑 Collision on 401WB near Odessa.
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision on 401WB approaching Gardiners Rd.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🚒🚔🚑 Collision on Hwy2 between Odessa and CR4.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM