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photo of 3D printer creating ear straps for facemasks
News

3D printing entrepreneur makes face shields for free

May 10, 2021 Anna Stafford 0

Taylor Sweet, the founder of YGK3D, took a bad situation and did some good – printing face shields and ear straps for free to make up for shortages.

Arts

Kingston artists struggling after a year of COVID-19

March 15, 2021 Anna Stafford 0

The Arts Council has launched a campaign to rally community support for the arts sector, and will be introducing new funding later this month.

Claire Beach sits with a group of teachers who she just took on a forest therapy walk
Audio

Forest therapy: a walk to relax

February 22, 2021 Anna Stafford 0

Claire Beach doesn’t use a couch or clipboard – it’s all about the trees.

Arts

Kingston drag queen doing Valentine’s Day driveway shows

February 10, 2021 Anna Stafford 0

Performer hopes candy grams will expose more people to drag, and make Feb. 14 a bit more fun.

Photo of person working at the farmer's market pick up location. Individual is filling paper bag with food
Featured

Local food accessibility about inequality, not over-pricing

February 1, 2021 Anna Stafford 0

Members of the farming community are calling for a higher minimum wage or a basic income to make local food more widely accessible.

Front of Kingston's Sexual Assault Centre
Audio Stories

Kingston Sexual Assault Centre launches new platform

December 18, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

Kingston’s Sexual Assault Centre has launched a new online platform that offers more immediate support to survivors.

Photo of 2 volunteers for Operation Kindness outside a local Canadian Tired
Audio Stories

Kingstonians bring Christmas cheer to local nursing home

December 11, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

Three women in Kingston decided to deliver Christmas gifts to all the residents at a local long-term care home, founding a new organization in the process.

Image of Margi McKay who runs the Grownup Storytime program
Audio Stories

Grownups want storytime too according to Kingston librarian

November 30, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

Margi McKay runs the Grownup Storytime program at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, offering a sense of connection and comfort to participants.

Image of screening room box office
Audio Stories

Kingston’s Screening Room struggles through pandemic

November 17, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

The pandemic has threated the survival of the Screening Room, an independent movie theatre in Kingston, leaving it to depend on government support and local fundraising.

News

Integrated Care Hub moves into permanent location amid criticism

November 13, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A new hub of services for those experiencing homelessness and addiction has found a permanent location in Kingston, but nearby residents have expressed concern.

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