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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 · 15h
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

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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 · 16h
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

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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 · 16h
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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 · 17h
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 · 18h
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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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 18h
Big Brothers Big Sisters of #Kingston, #Frontenac, Lennox and Addington ( #KFLA ) has now issued an official statement, advising their organization will cease operations at the end of October 2025. #YGK #InFrontenac #Update

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Big Brothers Big Sisters KFL&A provides clarification after closure news
(Kingston, Ontario) At the end of October 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBS) will be ceasing operations in Kingston, Lennox, Frontenac & Addington (KFL&A) after more than 50 years of service...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 19h
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According to organizers, the combined efforts of volunteers and divers in #Kingston alone saw the removal of over 400 kg of shoreline litter and more than 1,000 kg of underwater items and debris. #YGK #GreatLakes #CoastalCleanup #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/over-40...
Over 400 kg of litter removed from Kingston shoreline during Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup
(Kingston, Ontario) To close out September, more than 415 volunteers came together across Ontario to remove litter from Great Lakes’ shorelines, and more than 100 of them did so in Kingston.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 19h
“I don’t think we can shrink back and 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

Full story: 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 · 20h
#UPDATE
#Kingston Police are thanking the public for their assistance after two suspects allegedly involved in a theft from a local business have been identified.
Police would not say whether any arrests have been made. #YGK #CrimeNews

Updated article: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Update: Identified – Kingston Police look to identify suspects in theft from cash register
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police say two suspects involved in a theft at a local restaurant in late September have now been identified.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 22h
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“We’ve always been experimented on, whether physically or through legislation,” Ramon Kataquapit told those gathered in #Kingston last week.
“These bills can set a dangerous precedent for the future.” #onpoli #Bill5 #RingOfFire #YGK

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/youth-k...
'Youth keep getting stronger': Fight against Bill 5 continues – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) When Ramon Kataquapit took the stage in Kingston, he spoke about ladders. Not the kind used for climbing rooftops, but the kind each generation builds for the next.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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While Big Brothers Big Sister #KFLA may be ceasing operations, the mentor/mentee programming they've offered in the #Kingston region for more than 50 years will still be available, the organization expressed. #YGK

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/big-bro...
Big Brothers Big Sisters KFL&A provides clarification after closure news
(Kingston, Ontario) At the end of October 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBS) will be ceasing operations in Kingston, Lennox, Frontenac & Addington (KFL&A) after more than 50 years of service...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
You likely know that Morningstar Mission serves #Napanee, but did you know it supports people in Odessa, Deseronto, Newburgh, Bath, Tamworth, and Northbrook, too? #KFLA #LocalNews #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 · 1d
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Following $6M in restorations since closing in 2023, Bader College's model will now focus on "a variety of transformative, intensive, and experience-rich learning opportunities," according to Queen's University. #YGK #Kingston #QueensU

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/queens-...
Queen's University's Bader College to reopen in 2026 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Herstmonceux Castle, home of Queen's University's Bader College in East Sussex, United Kingdom, is set to reopen after structural issues caused the university to close the aging bu...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
According to organizers, the combined efforts of volunteers and divers in #Kingston alone saw the removal of over 400 kg of shoreline litter and more than 1,000 kg of underwater items and debris. #YGK #GreatLakes #CoastalCleanup #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/over-40...
Over 400 kg of litter removed from Kingston shoreline during Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup
(Kingston, Ontario) To close out September, more than 415 volunteers came together across Ontario to remove litter from Great Lakes’ shorelines, and more than 100 of them did so in Kingston.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“Last year, we felt we were reaching capacity. This year, we expect to get there,” said Kevin Alkenbrack of Morningstar Mission in #Napanee. “We are seeing people from all walks of life.”
#Housing #Homelessness #WarmingCentre #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/morning...
Morningstar's warming centre in Napanee to open in November
(Napanee, Ontario) With the busy summer season winding down, the work of warming centres is set to begin. In Napanee, the only warming centre available is run by Morningstar Mission.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“Despite being known for our rich farmland, our thriving farmers markets, this vibrant culinary scene, behind this abundance, many residents do struggle day-to-day to afford food,” said Tara Wood of the #PEC Food Collective. #FoodSecurity
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/hunger-...
'Hunger Lives Here': Campaign shines light on food insecurity in Prince Edward County
(Kingston, Ontario) Prince Edward County has the second highest food insecurity rate in the province, a fact obscured by its image as an agri-tourism destination. One-quarter of residents are food ins...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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Unlike today, there's no rain in the forecast for Saturday at this time, so the weather should make for a great final #Giveaway Day of 2025 in #YGK! #Kingston #KFLA #FreeStuff

Get all the details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/final-g...
Final Giveaway Day of 2025 comes October 11 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Time to take inventory of your belongings so you can (hopefully) give some of your unwanted items a second life with someone who wants them - Kingston's final Giveaway Day of 2025 ...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
“We’ve always been experimented on, whether physically or through legislation,” Ramon Kataquapit told those gathered in #Kingston last week.
“These bills can set a dangerous precedent for the future.” #onpoli #Bill5 #RingOfFire #Treaty9 #YGK

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/youth-k...
'Youth keep getting stronger': Fight against Bill 5 continues – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) When Ramon Kataquapit took the stage in Kingston, he spoke about ladders. Not the kind used for climbing rooftops, but the kind each generation builds for the next.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“As #Kingston nears the milestone of rostering all unattached patients, the next phase of the Family Physician Recruitment Program must shift toward succession planning,” says a report going to #Council tonight. #YGK #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/city-hall/ki...
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 · 1d
While Big Brothers Big Sister #KFLA may be ceasing operations, the mentor/mentee programming they've offered in the #Kingston region for more than 50 years will still be available, the organization expressed. #YGK

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/big-bro...
Big Brothers Big Sisters KFL&A provides clarification after closure news
(Kingston, Ontario) At the end of October 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBS) will be ceasing operations in Kingston, Lennox, Frontenac & Addington (KFL&A) after more than 50 years of service...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 1d
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“[Bill 5] gives the government the power to exempt companies or projects from any provincial law or regulation, and that could be your backyard in the future,” said #Kingston & the Islands MPP Ted Hsu. #YGK #onpoli #RingOfFire #Bill5

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/treaty-...
Treaty 9 members bring Bill 5 resistance movement on the road – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) When Cassie Chen heard there was a panel in Kingston about Ontario’s Bill 5, she knew she had to be there.
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
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Police say 35-year-old Zachary was last seen sometime last week in the area of #Kingston General Hospital. #MissingPerson #YGK #KFLA

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Kingston Police seek assistance to locate missing person – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police (KP) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual, Zackary (surname withheld). According to police,
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
Following $6M in restorations since it closed in 2023, Bader College's model will now focus on "a variety of transformative, intensive, and experience-rich learning opportunities," according to Queen's University. #YGK #Kingston #QueensU

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/queens-...
Queen's University's Bader College to reopen in 2026 – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Herstmonceux Castle, home of Queen's University's Bader College in East Sussex, United Kingdom, is set to reopen after structural issues caused the university to close the aging bu...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
“Despite being known for our rich farmland, our thriving farmers markets, this vibrant culinary scene, behind this abundance, many residents do struggle day-to-day to afford food,” said Tara Wood of the #PEC Food Collective. #FoodSecurity

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/hunger-...
'Hunger Lives Here': Campaign shines light on food insecurity in Prince Edward County
(Kingston, Ontario) Prince Edward County has the second highest food insecurity rate in the province, a fact obscured by its image as an agri-tourism destination. One-quarter of residents are food ins...
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The Kingstonist @kingstonist.bsky.social · 2d
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Police say that the investigation, which remains ongoing, has resulted in multiple arrests, and the seizure of firearms and “more than 72,000 illicit cannabis plants” on #Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. #KFLA #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/cannabi...
Cannabis farms ‘dismantled’ in Tyendinaga by over 15 police service branches
(Kingston, Ontario) For more than a week, the police presence in on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has been a comfort to some residents, while alarming to others.
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