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Heather Denise has 1668 articles published.

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Nurses Want Attacks to Stop, Patients Criminally Charged

All 150 registered practical nurses (RPNs) from across Ontario, who attending a conference on violence this week at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront (pictured), reported that they have been assaulted at work. They point to underfunding that leaves staff vulnerable to increased patient aggression. And nurses say there is a gender bias in new provincial… Keep Reading

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Popular Owl Hoot & Coyote Howl Hike Returns

Local families are being invited to learn about two of the most “mysterious winter forest residents” as part of the CRCA Owl Hoot & Coyote Howl Hike. The event takes place at 6:30 pm on Saturday, January 23 at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Since these animals are quite shy and stealthy, organizers say… Keep Reading

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Kingston Volunteers Sought for City Committee Positions

The City of Kingston is seeking advice from local citizens who are interested in local history and heritage conservation or in housing and homelessness. Seven committee positions are available to be filled with Heritage Kingston and another position has opened with the housing and homelessness advisory committee. “Becoming a member of a committee offers residents… Keep Reading

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Join the K-Town Countdown this New Year’s Eve

Kingston celebrates New Year’s Eve with the K-Town Countdown:  free community activities in and around the Rogers K-Rock Centre – ending with fireworks over Confederation Basin at the family-friendly hour of 9 p.m. The K-Town Countdown starts at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 at Rogers K-Rock Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way. It’s  the… Keep Reading

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Springer Market Square Rink is Open

The ice on the Springer Market Square rink is ready for action! Skating in the Square is free from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily all winter long weather-permitting. Accessible public washrooms, a change/warming area and small lockers (bring your own lock) are available in the lower Market Wing of City Hall via the north… Keep Reading

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Tree of Hope Reaches Toy Target, Cash Donations Still Needed

The Tree of Hope campaign, one of Southeastern Ontario’s oldest Christmas appeals, reports it has filled nearly all of the Christmas gift wishes for nearly 900 people in Kingston, Napanee, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. However, the campaign is still critically short on donations of money and big ticket items, especially new baby cribs, according to… Keep Reading

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City Lists Ways to Welcome Refugee Families to Kingston

If you’re one of the many people interested in refugee settlement, there are many ways to help. Sponsor a family For general information about the federal government’s private sponsorship of refugees program visit their website. For local information and supports in sponsoring refugees, contact Kingston Community Health Centre’s Immigrant services at refugee@kchc.ca or 613-544-4661. Make… Keep Reading

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Toys for Tickets Collects 269 Toys for Kingston Children

The 2015 Toys for Tickets program has collected 269 toys, representing $2,710 in parking fines. Kingston motorists were allowed to pay their parking fines with toys again this year on December 3 and 4. The toys, now under the tree at City Hall’s Payment Centre, will be distributed to children over the holidays. The annual program, which… Keep Reading

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Have Snow Much Fun in the Square on December 11

Plan to kick-off your holiday season with Snow Much Fun – a free family-friendly festival from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 in Springer Market Square. “Snow Much Fun is about having active and festive outdoor fun with your community in the warm heart of Kingston,” says Sue Hitchcock, special events coordinator for… Keep Reading

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Queen’s University Adds Rembrandt Painting to Art Centre

A third Rembrandt painting has been added to Queen’s University’s Agnes Etherington Art Centre, courtesy of Alfred Bader (Sc’45, Arts’46, MSc’47, LLD’86) and his wife, Isabel Bader  (LLD’07). The 1658 signed Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo will become part of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre’s permanent collection. “I am grateful the Baders have entrusted us with… Keep Reading

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