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Researcher Assists in Commercializing Discoveries at PARTEQ Innovations

Susan Cole is the first-ever Researcher-in-Residence at PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer arm of Queen’s University. The former Queen’s Deputy Provost and PARTEQ board member will help mentor and assist researchers in the life sciences who are considering protecting their discoveries for the purpose of commercialization. Dr. Cole will be working closely with Michael Wells,… Keep Reading

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Lack of Snow Means Changes to Feb Fest Events

Feb Fest kicks off today and runs through to Sunday, Feb 3.  Centered around and at the rink in Springer Market Square, many popular elements of the festival will return to engage and entertain Kingstonians and visitors for the ninth straight year. But ‐ the lack of snow is causing organizers to change some of… Keep Reading

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Mayor Gerretsen Congratulates New Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne

In a statement released this week, Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretsen offered his congratulations to Kathleen Wynne, the new Premier Designate of Ontario. Wynne, who was elected to lead the Liberal party on Saturday, became the first female and first openly gay premier of Ontario. The Mayor’s message to Wynne, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending January 25, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development On February 7, KEDCO will host a Doing Business with Government session by the Supplier Outreach Network of Ontario (SONO). SONO brings together representatives from the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government to provide assistance to the supplier community as well as small and medium sized… Keep Reading

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City Makes Changes To Low-Income Rent & Utility Assistance

Kingston, Ontario — The City’s newly-structured Low Income Assistance Bank Program offers low-income households from the City and the County, support with their rent and energy-source costs. “This program is intended to help households maintain their housing when faced with the possibility of eviction due to rental arrears, or to maintain their energy source(s) when… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending January 18, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Carey Bidtnes, Human Resources and Labour Market Specialist, and Melissa Shorrock, Project Coordinator – Business and Marketing Development, will be supporting the Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine Canadian Residents Matching Service (CaRMS) interviews in Kingston on January 22, 23, 29 and 30 by welcoming medical residents… Keep Reading

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Student Initiative to Improve Mental Health Support

For Queen’s Law students Jaclyn Greenberg (pictured left) and Naheed Yaqubian, doing well is more than just getting the best grades and good jobs—it’s about mental health and well-being. So the two students teamed up with the administration at Queen’s to launch a new project aimed at reducing stigma about mental health issues and, most… Keep Reading

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Social Media Buzzing Over “Nikita” Filming in Kingston

Under cloudy skies today, Nikita Films took over Kingston’s Market Square and surrounding downtown streets to film scenes for the WB Television series “Nikita”. Exterior filming is taking place on Market Street and King Street on January 14 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Since production will prevent the public from using the Market Square’s skating… Keep Reading

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IBM Canada Funds Local Research Projects

Five innovative research projects from Queen’s University are receiving funding from the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP), a new research and development initiative funded by IBM Canada. “The SOSCIP initiative supported by IBM Canada is an exciting new opportunity for researchers at the School of Computing,” says Director Selim Akl. “Access to state-of-the-art… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update for January 14, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Registrations are still being accepted for the third annual Live and Work Kingston 2013 Career and Lifestyle Fair. The event, hosted by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Queen’s University Career Services and St. Lawrence College will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Grant Hall at Queen’s… Keep Reading

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Federal Funds Help Foreign Students Experience Queen’s University

As she approached the final years of her commerce degree, Mexican student Maraly Quistian had an urge to study abroad and gain new experience. She chose Queen’s for its high-calibre School of Business (QSB). But she wouldn’t have been able to make it happen without the help of scholarships granted through the Canadian government’s Department… Keep Reading

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