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Last night’s Kingston City Council meeting was a busy one, with several big items on the agenda. While nothing has been decided yet, it seems the new bridge has enough support to move forward, but we won’t know for sure until the fall at the earliest.

The Kingston Frontenacs ended their short winning streak last night in a heartbreaker against the Barrie Colts. This leaves them one loss away from missing the playoffs for the first time in five years.

Tonight, Cantabile starts previews for its new musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Spire. Tickets are only $20!

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  • Water main replacement at Main and Division

  • Reduced lanes on Taylor Kidd

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Animal Justice challenges Queen’s stance on dog research after Ontario ban

Animal Justice challenges Queen’s stance on dog research after Ontario ban

by Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
May 21, 2026

Ontario’s newly passed ban on invasive medical research involving dogs and cats appears poised to directly affect Queen’s University’s controversial hemophilia dog colony, despite the university saying it remains unclear how the legislation will impact existing research programs.

2026 Summer Company program to support 12 new Kingston area ventures

2026 Summer Company program to support 12 new Kingston area ventures

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

Kingston Economic Development has announced the student entrepreneurs who have been selected for the 2026 Summer Company program, launching 12 new ventures across Kingston.

Multiple packages seized at Collins Bay Institution over Mother’s Day weekend 2026

Multiple packages seized at Collins Bay Institution over Mother’s Day weekend 2026

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

Over Mother's Day weekend, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-security-level federal correctional institution located on Bath Road in Kingston.

CFB Kingston advises of ‘routine exercise’ taking place

CFB Kingston advises of ‘routine exercise’ taking place

by Tori Stafford
May 21, 2026

Those travelling in and around CFB Kingston on Friday may see uniformed and armed members of the military.

Provincial funding aims to connect more KFL&A residents to primary care by summer 2027

Provincial funding aims to connect more KFL&A residents to primary care by summer 2027

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

The Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT) has received $3.62 million from the Ontario government to attach up to 8,500 community members to a family physician or nurse practitioner by the summer of 2027.

KPP Concerts brings fifth edition of Spring Reverb to downtown Kingston

KPP Concerts brings fifth edition of Spring Reverb to downtown Kingston

by Emily Wright
May 21, 2026

KPP Concerts is gearing up for its fifth edition of Spring Reverb, a four-day showcase of concerts, workshops, and panels featuring musicians from Kingston and beyond.

Suspected drone drop at Joyceville Institution results in seizure of edged weapon, drugs

Suspected drone drop at Joyceville Institution results in seizure of edged weapon, drugs

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

Earlier this month, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

Kingston Secondary Schools hosts first Battle of the Bands

Kingston Secondary Schools hosts first Battle of the Bands

by Rayne Fraser
May 20, 2026

For the very first time, Kingston Secondary School (KSS) hosted a Battle Of The Bands. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, five student bands performed in front of their family, teachers, and peers.

Kingston Police seek assistance to identify possible voyeur

Kingston Police seek assistance to identify possible voyeur

by Jessica Foley
May 20, 2026

Kingston Police are seeking assistance in identifying an individual reportedly involved in multiple acts of voyeurism in the Earl Street area.  

Katarokwi Indigenous Market returns to downtown Kingston after one-year hiatus

Katarokwi Indigenous Market returns to downtown Kingston after one-year hiatus

by Emily Wright
May 20, 2026

After a one-year hiatus, the Katarokwi Indigenous Market will be running again in Confederation Park throughout the summer.

Kingston’s critical Official Plan and urban growth boundary decisions pushed to next council term

Kingston’s critical Official Plan and urban growth boundary decisions pushed to next council term

by Bill Hutchins
May 20, 2026

Kingston City Council has decided to shelve any decisions surrounding the contentious Official Plan (OP) and proposed urban boundary expansion for another year.

Located: Kingston Police seek assistance to locate missing person last seen driving Kia Carnival van

Located: Kingston Police seek assistance to locate missing person last seen driving Kia Carnival van

by Jessica Foley
May 20, 2026

Kingston Police have released an image and are seeking public assistance in locating a missing person, 39-year-old Alexander.

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Animal Justice challenges Queen’s stance on dog research after Ontario ban

by Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
May 21, 2026

Ontario’s newly passed ban on invasive medical research involving dogs and cats appears poised to directly affect Queen’s University’s controversial hemophilia dog colony, despite the university saying it remains unclear how the legislation will impact existing research programs.

2026 Summer Company program to support 12 new Kingston area ventures

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

Kingston Economic Development has announced the student entrepreneurs who have been selected for the 2026 Summer Company program, launching 12 new ventures across Kingston.

Multiple packages seized at Collins Bay Institution over Mother’s Day weekend 2026

by Jessica Foley
May 21, 2026

Over Mother's Day weekend, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-security-level federal correctional institution located on Bath Road in Kingston.

CFB Kingston advises of ‘routine exercise’ taking place

by Tori Stafford
May 21, 2026

Those travelling in and around CFB Kingston on Friday may see uniformed and armed members of the military.

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‘We continue to be blown away by the generosity’: Quinte West Tims Hortons’ ‘Smile Cookie Campaign’ raises more than $52,000 for Trenton hospital

by Natalie Hamilton
May 21, 2026

$20 million-plus in funding announced for new wastewater treatment plant in Prince Edward County

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May 21, 2026

New outreach team targets gaps in health care across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

by Hollie Pratt-Campbell
May 22, 2026

Eastern Ontario communities raise $138,010 for local youth through United Way’s Move for Youth challenge

by Emily Wright
May 21, 2026

New outreach team targets gaps in health care across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

by Hollie Pratt-Campbell
May 22, 2026

Eastern Ontario communities raise $138,010 for local youth through United Way’s Move for Youth challenge

by Emily Wright
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