The cost of maintaining, installing and removing the temporary modular bridge at the site of the LaSalle Causeway is costing Canadian taxpayers $10.5 million, the Whig-Standard has learned. Read More
In authoritarian states, press freedom and the right to freedom of expression are suppressed and journalists are persecuted for merely telling the truth. Read More
A long vacant downtown Napanee building could soon be transformed into a much-needed medical hub, as the Council of the Town of Greater Napanee prepares to decide whether to sell the municipally owned property at 12 Market Sq. Read More
As he reminisced about his life, Edward Mitchell Bannisterβs strength of spirit and sheer determination had been the only way for the Black artist to reach his goals. Read More
Greater Napanee is βready for business,β and a new report to council proposes a strategy to enhance the townβs competitiveness for industrial development. Read More
After nearly two weeks of testimony, the jury at a coronerβs inquest into the deaths of five men at Collins Bay Institution has concluded that all five deaths were accidental, each involving fentanyl toxicity. Read More
A Kingston man faces a number of charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation after a package was seized by officers at Canada Border Services Agency. Read More
A rather lengthy pursuit involving the Amherstview Jets (the chaser) and the Picton Pirates (the chasee) that began a month ago has entered tie territory. Read More
The Town of Greater Napanee Council met to discuss some unfinished business during a special council meeting on the evening of Feb. 3. Items for discussion included a budget report that outlines key financial figures, a memorandum of understanding between the town and the Rotary Club of Napanee regarding a proposed covering for Market Square, and the new municipal accommodation (MAT) tax rate. Read More
A 26-year-old woman from Windsor has been arrested and her child has been taken to Family and Childrenβs Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington following an interaction with Kingston Police. Read More
A 35-year-old man from Sharbot Lake faces numerous firearms related charges following an ongoing investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police East Region Community Street Crime Unit. Read More
Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 3, staff at Collins Bay Institution seized various packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, all of which were the result of a suspected drone drop. Read More
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking for the publicβs help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release. Read More
Downtown Kingston has transformed Springer Market Square into a winter wonderland, complete with an all-new snow dome village, an illuminated forest trail along Market Street, skating under the stars, wood-burning fires, sβmores pop-ups and more for the entire month of February. Read More
Decades of patient-donated tumour samples are now housed under one roof at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), with the hope of advancing cancer research and clinical trials. Read More
A 33-year-old provincial police officer faces two charges of impaired operation of a vehicle following an incident in Stone Mills Township, northwest of Kingston. Read More
It was getting late, and Kelvin Norrisβs mother asked him to go outside to unplug the Christmas lights. Kelvin stepped outside β and was never seen again. Read More
Residents who use Centre 70 area located at 100 Days Rd. will have to find another location following a burst pipe that has forced the city to close the recreational facility. Read More
Fifty-four-year-old Craig Berry of KingstonΒ faces multiple charges following an investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driving examinations in the city and Greater Toronto Area. Read More
The trial of alleged Kingston sex predator Michael Haaima was to have resumed Monday after an adjournment of nearly two months, but the scheduled day of testimony was lost after all anticipated witnesses were unable to attend due to illness and severe weather conditions. Read More
Mmmβ¦ the chewy, delicious candy with a distinctive flavour is a Canadian favourite, produced by two brothers in 1895 at their newly-established factory in St. Thomas, Ont. Made with high-quality butter and real cream, Edinburgh Toffee was one of the early specialties at Kerrβs Candy, with many more sweet developments to come. Read More