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Dragonboats festival  Share  
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The Water Warriors, a dragon boat team from CFB Kingston returns from a race in the afternoon during Saturday's 12th Annual Kingston Dragon Boat Festival at Doug Fluhrer Park. [more]
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World wide photo callShare  
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Photographers, from beginners to pros, joined Kingston photographer and instructor Jonathan Sugarman, July 24, in Confederation Basin for the World Wide Photo Walk. [more]
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CONVERSATIONS - Beaver's streetShare 
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There sits the house. And the famous lawn. The one that brought about great trouble. Not for me. For Coach. We were visiting his hometown, meandering down streets and into parks that helped shape the man, a trip back to the "Leave it to Beaver" era. [more]
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Big top’s arrival brings protestShare 
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The circus is coming to town, with its dancing dogs and performing elephants. And protesters. Members of Kingston Animal Trust (KAT) will be protesting the arrival of the Shrine Circus, which comes to the K-Rock Centre Wednesday, August 4 for two shows. [more]
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Kingston hockey hero commemorated with muralShare  
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Five months ago, a familiar scene took place in living rooms across Kingston: families gathered around the television set watching as the Canadian women's team beat the Americans in the gold medal game in Vancouver. [more]
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Promenade down Princess Street for car-free festival Share 
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If you're planning on visiting the downtown area this Saturday, get your walking shows on because Princess Street, from Division Street all the way down to Ontario, will be closed to vehicular traffic for the first annual Princess Street Promenade. [more]
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Egg-cellent donationShare  
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Kinsmen Club of Kingston president Mark Donovan (left) and member Les Donovan flank Sandy Singers, Executive Director Partners in Mission Food Bank, as they juggle plastic eggs in celebration of a $5,000 donation, annually for the next three years, from the club. [more]
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Big bass weekendShare  
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Mathieu Pigeon, of Ottawa, and Bob Izumi show off the bass they caught on the third day of the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing at Confederation Park Saturday. Pigeon netted 43.6 lbs. of bass while Izumi caught 52.2 lbs. [more]
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Mountain of trashShare  
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Derek Ochej, public education and promotion co-ordinator, leads a tour of the Kingston Area Recycling Centre off Lappan's Lane Saturday during their annual open house. The group stands by a large pile of recycled paper, everything from flyers to cereal boxes. [more]
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Inaugural Macdonald Festival a successShare  
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Kingston's first-ever Macdonald Festival recently wrapped up a month of performances in downtown parks and streets, as well as K-Rock Centre and Bellevue House, and organizers are claiming the venture a success. [more]
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In The ArtsShare  
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Beloved musical Blood Brothers, Willy Russell's incredibly popular musical, wraps up its run at the Thousand Islands Playhouse July 31. [more]
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What’s OnShare  
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Take advantage of free concerts at Confederation Park, Lions Civic Gardens and Market Square. Confederation Jazz plays Friday, July 30, 7 pm, at Market Square; Confederation Park concerts: Roger James Saturday, July 31at 12:30 pm; Kyra & Tully: Tuesday, Aug. [more]
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One step forward for abused women and childrenShare  
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The women and children of Interval House have moved a step forward in regaining their independence as the long- awaited Second Stage Housing is ready for occupancy. [more]
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Win passes to Thousand Islands PlayhouseShare 
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DRAWS FOR THURSDAY JULY 29 NOTE......USE draws banner along top of page This week you have a chance to win tickets to two different shows at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. First up is Master Harold and the Boys, written by Athol Fugard and directed by Nigel Shawn Williams. [more]
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Restoration of The Spirit of Sir John A. right on trackShare 
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1095 Restoration After more than 40 years of resting at the same location in Confederation Basin, Engine 1095, decommissioned in 1958, will soon be leaving the station. The engine, better known as The Spirit of Sir John A., won't travel far, however. [more]
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The Pita Pit marks anniversary with free pitasShare 
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It's the story of the little pita that grew: The Pita Pit, a fast food chain with a healthy twist that started right here, on Princess St., in 1995. [more]
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Wild parsnips a health menace along local roadsidesShare  
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There is a new danger lurking along our roadsides, fields and trails when you head out for a walk in the wild this summer. What looks like a colourful wildflower is actually a toxic plant that could burn your skin and hurt your eyes. [more]