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Personal experience inspires local advocate to raise awareness about the misunderstood autoimmune condition

Partnership with the Ministry of Transportation focuses on education, compliance and prevention

Prospective candidates have until Aug. 21 to file nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election, while voters are encouraged to confirm they are on the voters' list before Aug. 12.

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation will visit neighbourhoods across the city to recruit monthly donors supporting local hospitals.

For a 5th straight year Gananoque's Bi-lingual Music event, Le Festiviles was once again a hit across the Town last week.

It is the 10th year of the event which raises funds and awareness of PTSD.

Police seized 1,300 morphine pills worth over $12K.

Applications are being accepted for the program.

Why Ontario leads Canada in tornadoes, according to Environment Canada.

A developer is proposing to build more than 170 units on a lot on Centennial Dr.

Grassland restoration project will target shrinking habitat for Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark.

OPP say there could be more victims as the investigation continues.

Terry Douglas Kennedy has been granted another six months, he is serving a sentence in the murder of in 1991.

The July 9 incident affected internet access, email service and a variety of online systems used by students, faculty and staff.

The disagreement includes staff transfers, reassignments and layoffs when positions are eliminated.

Several road closures, lane reductions and paving projects are expected.

New Business Licensing Bylaw outlines which businesses need licenses and what they must pay.

The Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites, is seeking community volunteers to serve as jurors during the upcoming peer-review process.

OPP and RCMP were out patrolling the waters when they detected an object floating out in the middle of the lake.

Investigators say a recent variation of the scam instructs victims to visit their bank and withdraw money before purchasing gift cards from local retailers while remaining on the phone with the caller, who continues to pose as a bank employee.

Dr. Allan Drummond believes the early months of the pandemic changed how many front-line health-care workers viewed their profession.

OPP investigators say a transport truck was disabled on the westbound shoulder when it was struck by a westbound passenger vehicle.

More than 100 local businesses and community groups participated.

Emancipation Day was held at Confederation Park and included a flag raising, music, youth participation and community displays.

A warrant is out for 55-year-old Rejean Perron who is serving time for violating a long-term supervision order and obstructing a peace officer.

More than 4,000 charges were laid during the Civic long weekend in 2025.

Make sure pets are in a safe place where it is cool and not under the sun.

Utilities Kingston is beginning a multi-year AMI 2.0 upgrade program this summer.

Promotion to League 2 will have to wait for the women while the men's fate will be decided on Saturday.

City services, transit, recreation facilities and more will see changes on Aug. 3.

New tool will flag missing documents and potential compliance issues, but staff will make final decisions.

It will now go this Saturday night at Centennial Park.

The threats come as the U.S. pushes for major changes to CUSMA, the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.

They say widespread flooding is not expected but localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Donations have fallen about 20 per cent since early June according to Canadian Blood Services.

Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan is one of 11 that issued a joint statement.

A number of groups took turns operating the 30-seat bicycle around downtown Kingston.

Second annual concert promises and exciting evening of music and connection with neighbours.

The study being conducted by the University of Guelph is looking to create a complete picture of life in rural communities.

92 units will be built in Verona that will utilize communal servicing.

The event has surpassed the $4 million mark after raising close to $400K this year.

Carolyn V says she plans on saving for the future and making repairs to her home.

Some areas can expect to get 100 millimetres of rain by Wednesday.

Dr. Kerstin de Wit is one of 13 Canadian doctors collaborating on a longitudinal study on the well-being of emergency room physicians.

Domino's will be the exclusive pizza provider while supporting BGC initiatives including Pink Shirt Day.

The Traffic Safety Unit along with the Ministry of Transportation stopped 30 vehicles last Wednesday.

They received $15K from the Anne and Edward C Churchill Foundation that will support their educational and community programming.

Around 300 cadets from across Canada got to meet with professionals in every industry including ones outside the military.

MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company near Bath is one of hundreds that will be allowed to sell their beer in other provinces.

Jonathan Fowler was last seen in July 2019 and could be in the Kingston area; $50,000 reward being offered.

A young man and his mother helped bring a woman in distress to safety.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health has received an update on the development of its 2026-28 Strategic Plan during its regular monthly meeting in Kingston.

Brandon Perry returns to Kingston as the Gaels’ 13th head coach after a championship coaching career.

Kingston says the new visitor access process is a proactive safety measure and not in response to a specific threat.

Families can begin enjoying the accessible play space ahead of the official grand opening celebration in September

Construction work in Odessa is moving forward, with officials saying the County Road 2 and bridge reconstruction project remains on schedule.

Police say officers found two masked individuals outside a Westbrook Road home and seized a loaded handgun, cocaine and cash.

Seizure follows suspected drone drop at the facility

The tariff list includes Canadian wine, whisky and dairy goods

If it looks too good to be true, it likely is

Update designed to reduce the need for early patient registration closures

A Vermont driver is facing impaired driving charges after a traffic stop in Central Frontenac Township

David Phillips explains what warrants a warning and what to watch for in the sky

Program expands to include weekends and holidays

Three new online certificate programs being offered

Kingston pastor removed from active ministry as investigation continues

Northern Reach Network says donations and shares are urgently needed to help animals displaced by ongoing wildfires, with support from the Kingston Humane Society.

City announces 2026 Rural Community Program Fund recipients supporting local events, recreation and community initiatives

Flag-raising ceremony, art exhibition and family activities planned at Confederation Park on Aug. 1.

Community members and first responders join forces to raise money for Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario

New BSL-2 laboratory at Providence Care Hospital aims to support research, innovation and commercialization