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“While officers may respond to complaints regarding specific by-law violations... the presence of a large number of people at Breakwater Park, in and of itself, is not a by-law violation,” said City of #Kingston By-Law Enforcement Services.
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Details: https://t.co/UwQpceYyvS

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Soon, the speed limit on County Road 9 will be reduced to 40 km/h for a trial period of one year as the result of a decision of Lennox and Addington County Council in an effort to preserve some of the old-growth trees in the area.
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Details: https://t.co/wwwzu8uJi2

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“They are an asset & we’ve got to have a plan to maintain them. And many, many of them are long overdue for some tender loving care,” Councillor Ryan Boehme said in support of a new motion to see #Kingston address city-wide path infrastructure.
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More: https://t.co/jBFR0Dx4Qs

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The American driver of a pickup truck that was towing another pickup truck in Central #Frontenac yesterday is now facing impaired driving charges.
The driver was stopped when an officer noticed a flat tire on the trailer being towed.
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Details: https://t.co/fXPz3USIsS

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“He made me lure multiple kids ranging in age from, like, 2 to 16,” a witness testified Tuesday in the #Kingston #trial of Michael Haaima.
The next day, she fled the remote testimony room under cross-examination.
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Full story: https://t.co/0QO0D7pp6R

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A 53-year-old from #Kingston was arrested today after an investigation in the alleged misuse of a power of attorney in a financial elder abuse case.
The investigation began in January 2024.
#YGK #Fraud #CrimeNews #SDG

Details: https://t.co/Z4vTuGkGLs

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Kingstonist News for July 20, 2026 https://t.co/n7P6Zk99us
1. Kingston man arrested in financial elder abuse investigation
2. SLC unions calling for 'urgent transparency' regarding college merger
3. Kingston hospital opens research lab to take patient healing to new level
& more!

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#ICYMI
“Our region is one of the last wild places between Toronto & Montreal. We... want to see thriving communities here, but we also want to ensure that we continue to see healthy ecosystems,” said David Schimpky, FABN's new Executive Director.
More: https://t.co/PJrBDuZZ5s

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"The fact the college doesn’t have planning for a merger as a goal — let alone its primary goal — for this fiscal year is mind boggling," said Gillian Axten, President of SLC Faculty Local 417.

More on the unions and upcoming college merger here: https://t.co/7LJt7TauMV

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The region’s only Biosafety Level 2 certified wet lab has officially opened, offering game-changing opportunities in #health, #medical, #bioscience, #biotechnology, & #LifeSciences research right here in #Kingston.
What this means for #YGK here: https://t.co/M3jaikiZ11

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"The rising cost of living continues to put pressure on many individuals and families... Every act of generosity helps ensure children and families have the tools and support they need to thrive,” said John DiPaolo, President, United Way KFL&A. https://t.co/Vj1HiTPPWO

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Kingston native Alex Young is one of 90 musicians selected from a pool of nearly 500 from across the country to join the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Canada's 2026 Canadiana Tour. The tour stops in Kingston this week. #YGK #Arts

Details here: https://t.co/lNzC7Vl9NK

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“He made me lure multiple kids ranging in age from, like, two to 16,” a witness testified Tuesday in the #Kingston #trial of Michael Haaima.
The next day, she fled the remote testimony room under cross-examination.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Court
Full story: https://t.co/0QO0D7pp6R

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With approx. 779 new residential units, 1,506 additional residents, and over 568,000 sq. ft of new commercial/industrial development expected over the next decade, significant investment in infrastructure is needed, #Napanee Council heard.
Details: https://t.co/2Z2umSqpHv

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A 53-year-old from #Kingston was arrested today after an investigation in the alleged misuse of a power of attorney in a financial elder abuse case.
The investigation began in January 2024.
#YGK #Fraud #CrimeNews #SDG

Details: https://t.co/Z4vTuGkGLs

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“Our region is one of the last wild places between Toronto & Montreal. We... want to see thriving communities here, but we also want to ensure that we continue to see healthy ecosystems,” said David Schimpky, FABN's new Executive Director.

More: https://t.co/PJrBDuZZ5s

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"The fact the college doesn’t have planning for a merger as a goal — let alone its primary goal — for this fiscal year is mind boggling," said Gillian Axten, SLC Faculty Local 417 President, in a statement.

More on the unions and upcoming college merger: https://t.co/7LJt7TauMV

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#ICYMI
Two local junior roller derby players are headed to the Junior Roller Derby Athletes World Cup in Scotland next summer as part of Team Canada. #YGK #YGKYouth
Kingstonist's Next Gen reporter caught up with one of the young skaters to learn more: https://t.co/wQQjJlJVep

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#UPDATE
Kingston Police have identified the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a collision involving a cyclist in the area of Montreal Street and Drennan Street near the end of June 2026. The investigation is ongoing.

Read the updated article: https://t.co/nqb5HU6iKM

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The region’s only Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) certified wet lab has officially opened, offering game-changing opportunities in #health, #medical, #bioscience, #biotechnology, and #LifeSciences research right here in #Kingston.
What this means for #YGK here: https://t.co/M3jaikiZ11