Author Archive: Robert John

 
Queen’s University Takes Action, Makes Progress on Coroner Recommendations

Queen’s University Takes Action, Makes Progress on Coroner Recommendations

The Regional Coroner who made recommendations to Queen’s after the accidental deaths of two students in Fall 2010 says he is satisfied with the university’s...

 
 
Study: Acid Damaged Lakes May Take Decades to Recover

Study: Acid Damaged Lakes May Take Decades to Recover

The ecological recovery of lakes damaged by industrial emissions could take decades longer than originally expected, even when acidity levels in many lakes have...

 
 
Public Invited to Vote on Naming New School in Kingston East

Public Invited to Vote on Naming New School in Kingston East

The Transitions Advisory Group (TAG) requested community input for potential names for the Limestone District School Board’s new school in Kingston East as...

 
 
Queen’s University Chancellor Awarded Vanier Medal

Queen’s University Chancellor Awarded Vanier Medal

Queen’s Chancellor David Dodge is the recipient of the 2011 Vanier Medal, one of the highest forms of recognition for Canadian public administrators. Dr. Dodge,...

 
 
Queen’s University Writing Centre Evolves to Meet Student Needs

Queen’s University Writing Centre Evolves to Meet Student Needs

The Writing Centre at Queen’s University is increasing its focus on its core mandate, providing programs and one-on-one academic writing tutoring for undergraduate...

 
 
Williamsville Main Street Study To Be Presented February 2

Williamsville Main Street Study To Be Presented February 2

The findings and recommendations of the Williamsville Main Street Study will be presented at a public open house at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 in Memorial Hall,...

 
 
KEDCO Update: Week Ending January 13, 2012

KEDCO Update: Week Ending January 13, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development John-Paul Shearer, Director of Business Development along with a local industry leader...

 
 
Queen’s University Professor Named to the Order of Canada

Queen’s University Professor Named to the Order of Canada

Noel James (Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering) was recently appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to geology and carbonate...

 
 
Queen’s University Research Provides Hints on How Children Learn to Talk

Queen’s University Research Provides Hints on How Children Learn to Talk

Researchers have discovered that children under the age of two control speech using a different strategy than previously thought. During the study at Queen’s...

 
 
Kingstonians Invited To Mayor’s Annual New Year’s Levee

Kingstonians Invited To Mayor’s Annual New Year’s Levee

All citizens are invited to come out and meet Mayor Mark Gerretsen; City Councillors; John Gerretsen, Member of Provincial Parliament, and Ted Hsu, Member of Federal...