The decision to move forward with the development at 4085, 4091 and 4097 Bath Rd. has been delayed. Prior to Tuesday’s council meeting, environmental advocates in Kingston were calling for council to delay the decision to move forward with this development near Collins Creek, raising concerns with the impact on the surrounding forest and wildlife. When the motion came before council, Coun. Conny Glenn asked that the development be singled out for discussion. In addition to environmental concerns, Glenn also pointed out the pressure this would put on the already congested roads in the ..read more

By: Elena Koning, Queen’s University, Ontario; Elisa Brietzke, Queen’s University, Ontario, and Marco Solmi, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa In the mid-20th century, psychedelics were deemed illegal substances with little medical purpose, a high potential for abuse and a lack of safety. However, emerging evidence suggests the opposite; a potential role for these “mind-altering” substances in the treatment of conditions like depression, PTSD and substance use disorders. With an increasing cultural spotlight, there has been substantial economic growth of the psychedelic drugs market ..read more

For sports fans in Ontario, the lure of American football is undeniable. While Canada has its own gridiron traditions such as the CFL – a tournament in which the Toronto Argonauts have thrived in recent years – the spectacle and grandeur of the NFL is sometimes too appealing to ignore. However, choosing which team to support can be a somewhat arduous task. Fear not, as we are here to help you out, and with five months to go until the new season kicks off, it’s time to pick your colours now.  Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are the closest team to Ontario, making them a logical choice for ..read more

On Monday afternoon, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provided an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure and the ongoing work to repair it. While PSPC provided some details on the work that needs to be done, and will be completed in phases, the update provides no further clarity on how long repairs will take. “PSPC and its dedicated team of specialized engineers and contractors have begun work on the repairs for the Bascule Bridge through a phased approach,” the release reads. “The first phase involves strengthening various elements of the bridge and completing key existing contra ..read more

After nearly 100 days on the picket lines for civilian military workers in cities including Kingston, Non-Public Funds (NPF) workers will finally return to work this upcoming week. Employees represented by Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) have been at a crossroads with their employer, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), largely over discrepancies in pay between one base to another. CFMWS was the first to announce the end of the strike on their website, on Thursday saying they were awaiting the unions next steps. “We’re ple ..read more

Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by YGK News Staff The city is moving forward with plans to end aid provided to the sleeping cabins project run by Our Livable Solutions (OLS) with city support. Council voted in favour of city staff’s recommendations to relocate the cabins to Centre 70 in May for one final season before ending support for the program entirely at the end of September. OLS is seeking out a way to continue the program independent of the city, and have until the end of September to find privately owned land where the cabins can live. If OLS successfully finds this land, which some de ..read more

A sold out show at the Isabel Bader Centre celebrated the release of the RKY Summer Camp Album on Friday night. The album, a compilation of a variety of Kingston albums, is a benefit album that is supporting the Campership Fund of the Kingston area RKY Camp. On Friday, April 12 the Bader Centre welcomed a sold out benefit show with a number of performers from the album. It’s a project led by Aaron Holmberg, a Kingston area audio engineer and producer, and the Bader Centre’s Technical Director. Holmberg approached RKY camp with the idea of producing a benefit album in 2019, but the project was ..read more

Unions at Queen’s are considering coming together for future bargaining in an attempt to secure better deals across the board with the university. Leaders of several of the unions at Queen’s held a joint public assembly on April 4 on Queen’s campus for members to hear about how union leaders intend to approach the upcoming round of bargaining with Queen’s. The unions hope to follow in the footsteps of their peers at U of T in coordinating bargaining to try and secure better wages on a campus wide level. With about 5,000 members going back to the bargaining table this summer and fall across sev ..read more

Friday’s 5-1 loss to the North Bay Battalion spelled the end of the Kingston Frontenacs’ 2023-24 season and brief playoff run, improving upon their previous season where they missed the playoffs altogether. The Frontenacs were able to secure one win against the Central division leading Battalion, but ultimately just couldn’t hold off their offence – an issue that’s been prevalent all year and the team knows needs addressing. It’s a disappointing season for the Frontenacs overall, after falling short on a bid to host the Memorial Cup the team had an up and down season, and although it didn’t en ..read more

As Kingston prepares to welcome a mass influx of tourists on Monday, it appears the city will still have to contend with the closure of the LaSalle Causeway, with no new information available on when the crossing may be reopened. The Causeway was set to reopen on Monday after a weekend of construction, but an incident -which has not been shared- compromised an element of the bridge. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) released a statement saying there is work still to be done even before the bridge can be properly assessed. “PSPC advises all motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and ..read more