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Mending our broken system begins with us

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
By: Bill Gervais
31 May 2024 at 12:20
Recent headlines have focused on the negative conduct of our politicians, especially at the federal level. This behaviour is most evident in the parliamentary practice known as question period. This designated 45-minute period of time offered each day the House of Commons sits allows members of Parliament an opportunity to ask questions of the government in order to hold it to account. Regrettably, after our political parties agreed to televise question period in 1977, it has been reduced to no more than an anger-filled screaming match. Instead of Parliament serving as a substitute argument for fisticuffs, as Winston Churchill proposed, it has become more like the Roman Colosseum, where politicians act as gladiators verbally attacking one another. Read More

Fundraiser will help support those with intellectual disabilities in Frontenac

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
By: Meghan Balogh
31 May 2024 at 08:44
A South Frontenac organization that provides educational programs for rural families with adult children living with intellectual and physical disabilities is nearing its fundraising goal as its June 1 deadline approaches. Read More

Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
By: The Whig-Standard
31 May 2024 at 08:43
Saturday, 1-3 p.m., at Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St.: Join Turtles Kingston for an educational day at Confederation Park to celebrate turtles. Learn about these fascinating creatures, their habitats and how people can help protect them. Enjoy a turtle identification challenge, how to move a turtle demonstrations, and even help create a turtle sculpture for Turtle Kingston’s upcoming art gallery. An event for the whole family to enjoy and appreciate the importance of turtle conservation. Turtle’s Kingston third annual Turtle Awareness Day is free. No need to register for tickets, just show up. Read More

Pandemic eroding child, maternal health gains

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
By: Geoffrey P. Johnston
31 May 2024 at 08:25
Even though COVID-19 continues to sicken, disable and kill people in every corner of the world while impeding the attainment of some of the health-related human development benchmarks adopted by the United Nations in 2015, delegates from around the globe have convened in Geneva, Switzerland, to continue the hard work of preparing for the next pandemic. Read More
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Bay of Quinte set to welcome Canada’s biggest long drive championship

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
By: Robin Brunet， Postmedia Content Works
30 May 2024 at 00:00
Belleville and Bay of Quinte have always been enjoyed by visitors for their natural beauty, small town heritage and abundance of festivals. But ask any golfer about the region, and they’ll immediately describe it as a sport destination.Β  Read More
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