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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 · 6h
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
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/mock-ea...
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 · 7h
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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

Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/communi...
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 · 7h
“[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
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/city-vi...
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 · 8h
“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 · 10h
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 · 11h
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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

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
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 · 12h
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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

Updated article here: www.kingstonist.com/city-hall/ki...
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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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 13h
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 #Kingston #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/cellpho...
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 · 16h
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With #Thanksgiving Weekend upon us, we've collected all the need-to-know info on what's #open and #closed this #holiday Monday here in #YGK!
#Kingston #KFLA

Details on #transit, #waste collection, #shopping, and more here: www.kingstonist.com/news/whats-o...
What’s open and closed in Kingston for Thanksgiving 2025
(Kingston, Ontario) Ah, Thanksgiving! A time when the leaves on the trees reflect the colours of a brilliant campfire, family and friends gather to eat all of their favourite holiday foods, and someon...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
The Phase 2a #ClinicalTrial will examine the at-home use of low-dose #psilocybin to treat generalized anxiety disorder, according to #Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC).
#YGK #MentalHealth #HealthCare #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/first-h...
First Health Canada-approved at-home psilocybin trials launched in Kingston
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has announced the launch of the first ever Health Canada-approved at-home psilocybin clinic trials.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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

All the details: www.kingstonist.com/news/communi...
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 · 1d
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With the #trial on hold for a week, we're breaking down what's happened so far in #court with a succinct timeline of the alleged assaults, rapes, and other crimes carried out by Michael Haaima from 2007 to 2022. #YGK #Kingston #CrimeNews
Part 1: www.kingstonist.com/news/massive...
Massive trial of alleged sex predator Haaima on hold: a look back so far (Part 1) – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The trial of an accused serial sex predator is not at all like TV or film dramas would have you believe. It is long and arduous, and the shock and horror present themselves not as ...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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Police say that, since July, a series of ongoing incidents of mischief have occurred in the Henderson Place area, including damaged vehicle windows and thefts from vehicles. #YGK #Kingston #PSA #CrimeNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
Police investigating series of incidents in Henderson Place neighbourhood – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are advising residents in the Henderson Place area of a series of incidents that began this summer.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
“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

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
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 · 1d
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Police are looking to identify the #suspect in an #arson that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in the area of Montreal and Queen Streets in downtown #Kingston.
#YGK #KFLA
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
Police look to identify suspect in downtown Kingston arson investigation
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are requesting public assistance to identify the suspect in an ongoing arson investigation.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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A single-vehicle collision with a concrete pole yesterday on Bath Road sent the driver of that vehicle to hospital with "life-threatening injuries."
#YGK #Kingston #KFLA

Full story here: www.kingstonist.com/news/bath-ro...
Bath Road Collision leads to life-threatening injuries – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are currently investigating a collision that toppled a light post and sent a driver to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
This week, #Kingston City Council heard that over 1/4 the city’s 114 rostering family physicians are aged 60+, collectively caring for more than 22K patients.
This has led to a shift in strategy for the City. #YGK

Details in the updated article here: www.kingstonist.com/city-hall/ki...
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.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“I don’t think we can shrink back & be complacent,” said #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson, urging other eastern #Ontario municipalities to voice their concerns.
“We are not going away on this issue.”
#YGK #KFLA #VIA #Train #onpoli #canpoli
Details: www.kingstonist.com/city-hall/ge...
‘Get your act together’: Kingston councillors chide VIA Rail over confusing business model
(Kingston, Ontario) The City of Kingston wants VIA Rail to ensure local passengers won’t get kicked trackside in future changes to its train service.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
With just one day left in the week before #Thanksgiving Weekend, we've collected all the need-to-know info on what's #open and #closed this #holiday Monday here in #YGK!
#Kingston #KFLA

Details on #transit, #waste collection, #shopping & more here: www.kingstonist.com/news/whats-o...
What’s open and closed in Kingston for Thanksgiving 2025
(Kingston, Ontario) Ah, Thanksgiving! A time when the leaves on the trees reflect the colours of a brilliant campfire, family and friends gather to eat all of their favourite holiday foods, and someon...
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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Police are looking to identify the #suspect in an #arson that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in the area of Montreal and Queen Streets in downtown #Kingston.
#YGK #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
Police look to identify suspect in downtown Kingston arson investigation
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are requesting public assistance to identify the suspect in an ongoing arson investigation.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
With the #trial on hold for a week, we're breaking down what's happened so far in #court with a succinct timeline of the alleged assaults, rapes, and other crimes carried out by Michael Haaima from 2007 to 2022. #YGK #Kingston #CrimeNews

Part 1 here: www.kingstonist.com/news/massive...
Massive trial of alleged sex predator Haaima on hold: a look back so far (Part 1) – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The trial of an accused serial sex predator is not at all like TV or film dramas would have you believe. It is long and arduous, and the shock and horror present themselves not as ...
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
Police say that, since July, a series of ongoing incidents of mischief have occurred in the Henderson Place area, including damaged windshields and vehicle windows, and thefts from vehicles. #YGK #Kingston #PSA #CrimeNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
Police investigating series of incidents in Henderson Place neighbourhood – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are advising residents in the Henderson Place area of a series of incidents that began this summer.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
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You likely know that Morningstar Mission serves those in #Napanee, but did you know it supports people in Odessa, Deseronto, Newburgh, Bath, Tamworth & Northbrook, too? #KFLA #FoodSecurity #Homelessness

Coming events to support Morningstar here: www.kingstonist.com/news/fall-20...
Fall 2025 fundraisers to benefit Morningstar Mission in Napanee
(Napanee, Ontario) Two coming events in Napanee aim to benefit Morningstar Mission, which opens its warming centre for the season on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
Police are looking to identify the #suspect in an #arson that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in the area of Montreal and Queen Streets in downtown #Kingston.
#YGK #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
Police look to identify suspect in downtown Kingston arson investigation
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are requesting public assistance to identify the suspect in an ongoing arson investigation.
www.kingstonist.com
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
A collision involving a cargo van & a concrete pole has sent the driver to hospital. This occurred on Bath Road, where #traffic is currently reduced to a single lane in each direction between the #Kingston Centre & Palace Road. #YGK #Collision

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/bath-ro...
Bath Road Collision leads to life-threatening injuries – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are currently investigating a collision that toppled a light post and sent a driver to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”
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