#ICYMI While a new study found 90% of patients at KHSC waited 37.7 hours to get an inpatient bed in 2024/25, KHSC said those wait times were 25.4 hours. But the authors of the study said wait times continue to climb across #Ontario. #YGK #KFLA #onpoli Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/failure...

Today, former eastern Ontario lawyer, Gregory Castellano, appeared before the Napanee Ontario Court of Justice for a plea hearing, where he entered guilty pleas to multiple criminal offences, including two counts of sexual assault. #CourtNews Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/eastern...

“The issue appears to be that the clinics vaccinated too many people too efficiently, resulting in payments that, in retrospect, OHIP decided were higher than it expected,” Dr. Ma said of the continuing dispute over COVID-19 vaccination clinic billings. Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/dr-elai...

“This record-setting Spring 2026 round is a powerful reflection of what becomes possible when people choose to invest in their community... for the long-term wellbeing & resilience of Kingston & area,” said Stacy Kelly, Executive Director of the CFKA. More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/31-loca...

#ICYMI "The proposed urban boundary expansion would cut into the natural areas we have left. Kingston is already below critical ecological thresholds and cannot afford further losses,” said Annette Burfoot of Building Kingston’s Future. #YGK Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/a-natur...

The trial of Michael Haaima appears to be turning on a difficult & deeply uncomfortable question: how courts should interpret adult relationships that appear consensual, but which witnesses later describe as psychologically manipulative, coercive, & frightening. www.kingstonist.com/news/things-...

#ICYMI We have put together a list of what’s open and closed on the Victoria Day #holiday, Monday, May 18, 2026, as well as information regarding affected City of Kingston services. #Kingston #YGK #OpenClosed Take a look: www.kingstonist.com/news/whats-o...

“Come to Public Works headquarters and connect with the people who help keep Kingston running smoothly year-round. There will be lots of equipment, vehicles & machines for kids and kids at heart!” said Karen Santucci, Director of Public Works and Solid Waste. www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...

The simulation lab will provide an invaluable space for teams to practice a variety of skills from high-pressure cardiac arrests & pediatric emergencies to medication safety procedures and communication during stressful situations. #YGK #Health Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/donatio...

#ICYMI Movies in the Square brings eight popular, family-friendly movies to downtown Kingston this summer. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy films on the big screen on Thursday evenings. #YGK #Summer See the movie lineup here: www.kingstonist.com/news/movies-...

A preliminary inquiry continued yesterday with testimony from forensic pathologist Dr. Alfredo Eugene Walker, in the case of a woman charged after an infant was allegedly found deceased and another child abandoned inside a #YGK apartment. Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/forensi...

#ICYMI The Kingston clinic will take place at Walmart on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. #YGK #Prevention #Screening More details on the Mole Mobile unit here: www.kingstonist.com/news/mobile-...

#ICYMI “'Forever Hip' is our way of saying thank you to a band that means so much to Kingston residents and to Canadians across the country,” said Danika Lochhead, Director, Arts & Culture Services at the City. See the "Hip" summer events line-up here: www.kingstonist.com/news/event-s...

#ICYMI At this week's meeting of #Napanee Council, the race directors of the now disbanded Napanee Heritage Race made a significant contribution to the Town's in-town trail development project. #KFLA Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/napanee...

While a new study found 90% of patients at KHSC waited 37.7 hours to get an inpatient bed in 2024/25, KHSC said those wait times were 25.4 hours. But the authors of the study said wait times continue to climb across #Ontario. #YGK #KFLA #onpoli Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/failure...

Movies in the Square brings eight popular, family-friendly movies to downtown Kingston this summer. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy films on the big screen on Thursday evenings. #YGK #Summer See the movie lineup here: www.kingstonist.com/news/movies-...

The Kingston clinic will take place at Walmart on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. #YGK #Prevention #Screening More details on the Mole Mobile here: www.kingstonist.com/news/mobile-...

"The proposed urban boundary expansion would cut into the natural areas we have left. Kingston is already below critical ecological thresholds and cannot afford further losses,” said Annette Burfoot of Building Kingston’s Future. #YGK Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/a-natur...

“'Forever Hip' is our way of saying thank you to a band that means so much to Kingston residents and to Canadians across the country,” said Danika Lochhead, Director, Arts and Culture Services at the City of Kingston.  See the "Hip" summer events line-up here: www.kingstonist.com/news/event-s...

At this week's meeting of #Napanee Council, the race directors of the now disbanded Napanee Heritage Race made a significant contribution to the Town's in-town trail development project. #KFLA Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/napanee...

We have put together a list of what’s open and closed on the Victoria Day #holiday, Monday, May 18, 2026, as well as information regarding affected City of Kingston services. #Kingston #YGK #OpenClosed Take a look: www.kingstonist.com/news/whats-o...

#ICYMI “The St. Helen’s property should not simply become another speculative real estate transaction. It is a rare institutional waterfront asset with enormous potential for long-term public benefit,” one #Kingston resident writes. #YGK #canpoli Full letter: www.kingstonist.com/culture/opin...

#ICYMI The Town of Gananoque is warning vendors and applicants to remain cautious after reports of fraudulent emails targeting those connected to the #Gananoque Farmers’ and Craft Market. #Scam Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/scam-em...

#ICYMI With 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of the start of the canal's construction, there are plenty of ways to explore the #RideauCanal this season to mark the occasion! #YGK #KFLA #Kingston Details: www.kingstonist.com/culture/park...

The debate was long and followed a lengthy presentation, making Hydrostor's proposed Quinte #Energy Storage Centre one of the focal points of last night's meeting of #Napanee Council. #KFLA #LocalNews Details on how Council came to a decision here: www.kingstonist.com/news/signifi...

#ICYMI As the #trial of Michael Haaima resumed Monday, a witness returned to the stand where she discussed her disclosures to police, her fear for her safety, & her efforts to contact other women allegedly connected to Haaima. #YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/witness...

#ICYMI "The festival came about because I moved back here and I was really feeling how there's a lack of venues in the city... we don't really have a DIY space in the same way that there has been in the past," organizer Jenny Lapp told Kingstonist. Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/new-gue...

“For now… it is business as usual. But looking out 10-15 years… City needs to adopt new strategies to increase the revenues flowing into municipal coffers without putting an added burden on taxpayers,” Bill Hutchins writes. #YGK #Kingston Full column: www.kingstonist.com/city-views/c...

“The St. Helen’s property should not simply become another speculative real estate transaction. It is a rare institutional waterfront asset with enormous potential for long-term public benefit,” one #Kingston resident writes. #YGK #canpoli Full letter: www.kingstonist.com/culture/opin...

The Town of Gananoque is warning vendors and applicants to remain cautious after reports of fraudulent emails targeting those connected to the #Gananoque Farmers’ and Craft Market. #Scam Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/scam-em...

With 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of the start of the canal's construction, there are plenty of ways to explore the #RideauCanal this season to mark the occasion! #YGK #KFLA #Kingston Details: www.kingstonist.com/culture/park...

#UPDATE Kingston Police issued a release saying that the missing person, who was potentially in Belleville, has been located safely. Kingstonist has removed previous posts to avoid confusion. Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

#ICYMI "[The fundraiser] is a perfect opportunity to get to practice some new skills, like serving, customer service, working our merchandise table, and stuff like that," said BSC Executive Director Amber Potter, who shared that they raised almost $2,000. More: www.kingstonist.com/news/tea-par...

#ICYMI "From the outside, it may look like a simple shipping container, but step inside, and you’ll discover something unexpected," the City of #Kingston said of an immersive & interactive #art installation opening next week. #YGK #PublicArt #Nature Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/public-...

#ICYMI The OPP, alongside family members and the community, gathered for a bridge dedication ceremony in honour of Const. Richard Arnold Beard & Const. Mont Alexander Wood, who lost their lives while serving in the line of duty in the Napanee area. Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/bridges...

#ICYMI A 60-year-old inmate, who cannot be named due to a court ordered publication ban, died at Joyceville Institution on Monday of "apparent natural causes," according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). #YGK #KFLA #Kingston Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/csc-rep...

#ICYMI Four members of the #Kingston community have been recognized by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) for their outstanding efforts in creating a comforting learning environment for all involved. #YGK More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

#ICYMI “Each year, I’m inspired by the creativity and insight young people bring to this program. Mayor for a Day is a chance for students to get involved, share their ideas, & see firsthand how local decisions are made,” said #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...

As the #trial of Michael Haaima resumed yesterday, a witness returned to the stand where she discussed her disclosures to police, her fear for her safety, & her efforts to contact other women allegedly connected to Haaima. #YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/witness...

"From the outside, it may look like a simple shipping container, but step inside, and you’ll discover something unexpected," the City of #Kingston said of an immersive & interactive #art installation opening next week. #YGK #PublicArt #Nature Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/public-...

#ICYMI The woman accused in the death of her child appeared in a #Kingston #court yesterday, nearly two years after the infant was located deceased. #YGK #CrimeNews #KFLA #LocalNews Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/prelimi...

#ICYMI More than four years after the initial vaccination clinics occurred, #Kingston physician Dr. Elaine Ma is one step closer to ending her legal battle with #OHIP, which had ordered the doctor to pay back more than $600,000. #YGK #KFLA #onpoli #court Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

"The festival came about because I moved back here and I was really feeling how there's a lack of venues in the city... we don't really have a DIY space in the same way that there has been in the past," organizer Jenny Lapp told Kingstonist. #YGKMusic Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/new-gue...

The OPP, alongside family members, community leaders, and partners, gathered for a bridge dedication ceremony in honour of Const. Richard Arnold Beard and Const. Mont Alexander Wood, who lost their lives while serving in the line of duty in the Napanee area. www.kingstonist.com/news/bridges...

#ICYMI “That area is one of the last pieces of waterfront that we have in the city. It’s going to be critical for us to preserve that for public use,” #Kingston Councillor Conny Glenn said of the newly listed St. Helen's Complex property. #YGK #KFLA Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/in-the-...

A 60-year-old inmate, who cannot be named due to a court ordered publication ban, died at Joyceville Institution yesterday of "apparent natural causes," according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). #YGK #KFLA #Kingston Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/csc-rep...

Four members of the #Kingston community have been recognized by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) for their outstanding efforts in creating a comforting learning environment for all involved. #YGK More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

#UPDATE According to #Kingston Police, 37-year-old Quentin, previously reported missing, has been located safely. Kingstonist will remove all previous posts on this case to avoid any future confusion. #YGK #KFLA #GoodNews Updated article: www.kingstonist.com/news/missing...

“Each year, I’m inspired by the creativity and insight young people bring to this program. Mayor for a Day is a chance for students to get involved, share their ideas, & see firsthand how local decisions are made,” said #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...

"[The fundraiser] is a perfect opportunity to get to practice some new skills, like the serving, the customer service, working our merchandise table, and stuff like that," said BSC Executive Director Amber Potter, who shared that they raised almost $2,000. More: www.kingstonist.com/news/tea-par...