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Queen’s University Researchers Joining with Top International Students

Queen’s researchers are connecting with international undergraduate students in a unique program designed to attract talent from around the world and introduce Canada as a leading research and innovation destination. This year, Queen’s welcomes six international students through the Globalink program, including Kaushal Baid from India, who arrived in May to work for three months… Keep Reading

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Mayor Encourages Public To Visit “Taste Of Kingston”

A message from from Kingston Mayor, Mark Gerretsen: This weekend marks the 14th annual Taste of Kingston food festival. On Saturday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kingstonians and visitors alike can come down to Confederation Park, across from City Hall, 216 Ontario St., to explore and taste food dishes from local restaurants.… Keep Reading

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Online Survey Seeks Public Input on Expansion of Smoking Bylaw

The City is seeking public input on a proposal to expand the Smoking Bylaw to ban smoking from a variety of public places. A Your Opinion survey, available at www.CityofKingston.ca/smoking, asks Kingstonians if they support a smoking ban in these places: Parks Playgrounds Sports and playing fields Seating areas (stadiums) Beaches Outdoor community meeting areas… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending June 29, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Christa Wallbridge, Project Manager – Business Development attended a Regional Economic Leadership Series at the Ambassador Conference Hotel on June 28. The Eastern Ontario Session of the Series was hosted by Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston and Quinte West Chambers of Commerce to lead and shape an economic… Keep Reading

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Mayor Mark Gerretsen’s Canada Day Message

We have always enjoyed a rich history in Kingston as Canada’s First Capital and home to Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. This weekend marks another exciting opportunity to celebrate Canada Day and Kingston’s unique relationship with the founding of our nation. On Sunday, July 1st residents and visitors can take part in… Keep Reading

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New Cross-Cultural Program Sending Queen’s U Students to Japan

Several Queen’s University students will be living, studying and working with Japanese students in both Japan and Canada this summer through a new international exchange program. The Cross-Cultural College program is a unique partnership with Japan’s Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) and is designed to give undergraduate students from both countries academic credits toward their degrees,… Keep Reading

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Kingston to Host Ontario Catholic Women’s League Convention

The Ontario Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada will gather in Kingston, Ontario, July 7 – 11, 2012 for the 65th Annual Provincial Convention. The event will be held at the Ambassador Conference Resort, 1550 Princess Street, Kingston. Over 350 members from across the province of Ontario are expected to come together… Keep Reading

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Local Teachers Recognized with J.C. McLeod Excellence in Teaching Award

Kristin Check, a kindergarten and special education teacher at Fairfield Elementary School, and Dave Axford, a communications technology teacher at LCVI have been selected by Trustees of the Limestone District School Board as this year’s recipients of the J.C. McLeod Excellence in Teaching Award. This “teacher-of- the-year” award recognizes the outstanding contribution of individual teachers… Keep Reading

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