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Public Health Issues Heat Alert for June 24 and 25

KFL&A Public Health has issued a heat alert for today, June 24, 2013 and tomorrow, June 25, 2013, to advise residents that the hot and humid weather may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the humidex is expected to reach 36 or higher. Humidex values describe how the hot and humid weather feels to the average… Keep Reading

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Creating a Community Where Alcohol is Only a Part of Good Times

Have you ever wondered why most people drink alcohol? In a 2012 public opinion survey of alcohol use in Kingston, the most common reasons Kingston respondents gave for drinking alcohol included: “for entertainment, to be sociable, and to relax.” Ninety-eight percent of respondents believe entertainment is a common or very common reason to drink alcohol.… Keep Reading

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Immunization Campaign Begins Next Week for Kingston area

Starting next week, KFL&A residents can begin rolling up their sleeves to prevent the spread of influenza. The annual immunization campaign kicks off  at three clinics in the Kingston area: Queen’s School of Medicine on Monday, October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Frontenac Mall on Wednesday, October 31 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.… Keep Reading

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Free Event Offers Fun Fitness Activities for Seniors in Kingston

A free event hosted by KFL&A Public Health and the YMCA will celebrate healthy, active living for seniors in Kingston this coming Tuesday, September 25. The ‘Stay Active’ program will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the YMCA of Kingston, 100 Wright Cres (map). Seniors attending the evnt will have… Keep Reading

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Kingston Area Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Between June and October, Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health collect and test mosquitoes from various sites in the city for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV).  In recent weeks, the presence of WNV has been detected at one of those sites. Other locations in Ontario have also detected the presence… 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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