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Kingston's latest Local Wire update covers a couple's cross-country road trip for Home Hardware, ongoing road closures due to construction, and a legal battle over blue-plate registration transparency. The episode also touches on a mayoral candidate's proposal for for-profit housing in the city.

Kingston residents should plan for road closures during the annual Kingston-Forty Fort Memorial Day Parade and check the weather for overcast skies and rain. A new community garden by Plant People in Riverside aims to boost urban farming and support local food banks, while the Snowbirds' suspension raises concerns about military morale.

Kingston families are calling for better accessibility at Slush Puppie Place as children grow larger, and major road closures are set for the Kingston-Forty Fort Memorial Day Parade. A new nonprofit community garden is launching in Kingston to promote sustainability and education, while Kenorland Minerals secures a top-up agreement with Sumitomo and Centerra.

Kingston police are increasing patrols to tackle high-risk driving ahead of the Victoria Day weekend, following a recent SIU report on an Amherstview incident. Local advocates are pushing for better accessibility at Slush Puppie Place and urging drivers to help snapping turtles cross roads safely during their migration season.

Kingston families are pushing for better accessibility at Slush Puppie Place due to growing children and safety concerns, while Turtles Kingston asks drivers to help snapping turtles cross roads safely. Kingston Police are increasing enforcement to tackle high-risk driving during Victoria Day, and the Special Investigations Unit closed a case in Amherstview without further action.

Kingston police detain man with firearm after threatening remarks at downtown high school prom, while the city prepares to replace its historic day dock with a new tour boat transfer dock. Rent prices in Kingston remain among Canada's highest, and the Kingston Climate Summit returns with astronaut Chris Hadfield as keynote speaker.

Kingston police detained a man after he brandished a firearm outside a high school prom in downtown Kingston, with charges expected later this week. The city also moves forward with replacing its historic day dock with a new tour boat transfer dock to boost tourism and economic growth.

Kingston police are seeking public help to identify a voyeur following reports of suspicious behavior in downtown areas, while Kingston General Hospital faces overcrowding with patients in storage rooms. A major road closure is in effect on Route 3 after a crash, and Kingston Secondary Schools launched their first Battle of the Bands event.

Kingston police are seeking public help to identify a voyeur in the downtown area after multiple reports of suspicious behavior, while Route 3 is closed near the Kingston-Whitby border due to a crash. The city also celebrated its first Battle of the Bands at Kingston Secondary Schools and highlighted upcoming arts events like the New Blood May festival and Montecinos' rising popularity in local mu...

Kingston residents are urged to prepare for severe weather impacting southern Ontario as powerful storms sweep through the region. City council delays official plan approval until 2027, while Kingston’s mining sector sees major drill results and a gold project acquisition.

Kingston officials are managing full capacity at the Sydenham Road shelter as housing challenges persist, while severe storm warnings and flooding risks loom across southern Ontario. The city also celebrates the reopening of Sydenham Street Commons and the launch of the Greater Napanee battery project.

Kingston's Local Wire update covers the ongoing RCMP investigation into the Brockville murder case, the opening of Dunelm's new Kingston store, and the legacy of philanthropist Walter Fenlon. The episode also highlights the growing national attention on the scenic town between Ottawa and Kingston.

Kingston's local events this week include the Kingston Yacht Club's sock burner ceremony and Dunelm's new store opening. The episode also highlights Walter Fenlon's legacy and the Kingston 48's efforts to preserve the town's historic charm.

Kingston's latest Local Wire update covers a serious car crash involving a hospitalized man, concerns from Queen’s University retirees about a new UPP plan, and the debut of the Kingston Sentinels soccer team. The episode also highlights a warm weather forecast for southwestern Ontario with potential rain.

Kingston's Local Wire update covers a rollover accident involving a man hospitalized, concerns from Queen’s University retirees about a new pension plan, and the launch of the Kingston Sentinels soccer team. The episode also highlights a free Ukrainian embroidery exhibition at a local church.

Kingston police are asking for help identifying an SUV driver involved in a crash that injured two people, while a major power outage left 25,000 residents without electricity overnight. A helicopter landing during a lacrosse game injured a player, raising questions about safety at local events, and a Kingston tech startup is expanding its privacy-focused communication app.

Kingston residents faced a major power outage affecting 25,000 people early May 17, 2026, while police seek witnesses in a downtown SUV crash and a shocking helicopter incident during a lacrosse game.

Kingston's Local Wire update covers a legal case involving a Kingston-based lawyer pleading guilty to sexual assault charges, rising tick-borne illnesses in the region, and stabilized water levels along the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario. The episode also includes weather updates and public health advisories for residents.

Kingston experienced a major power outage overnight, impacting thousands and delaying power restoration, while a local lawyer pleaded guilty to two sexual assaults, raising concerns about accountability. Public health officials also warned of rising tick-borne illnesses, urging vigilance as warmer weather increases risks.

Kingston: A 27-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash near Mississippi Mills, while a new Kingstonist News report highlights underfunding in Ontario's hospitals leading to longer ER wait times. The city also announced record spring grants from the Community Foundation totaling over $500,000 for local nonprofits.

Kingston: A fatal crash in Mississippi Mills sparks calls for rural road safety improvements, while Ontario hospitals face systemic underfunding linked to ER wait times. The Kingston Community Foundation awarded record grants, and provincial funding boosts cancer research in the city.

Kingston's Local Wire update covers Wolfe Island wind turbine repairs after a blade failure, debates over the urban boundary expansion and St. Helen’s Complex development, and funding news for Kids for Kids charity. The episode also highlights upcoming The Tragically Hip 30th-anniversary events in the city.

Kingston residents voiced concerns over the potential development of the St. Helen’s Complex and the safety of Wolfe Island’s wind turbines. The city also debated scrapping its urban boundary expansion plan while local businesses like Wrapmate and Elauwit Connection reported new growth and initiatives.

Kingston's latest Local Wire update covers the ongoing impact of the Brockville murder victims, the death of an inmate at Joyceville Institution, and the re-airing of The Tragically Hip's 2016 concert. It also highlights the renamed Kingston youth campaign focused on education and environmental programs.

Kingston's latest Local Wire update covers the death of an inmate at Joyceville Institution, the city's new 911 system, and the launch of the Mayor for a Day program for Grade 5 students. The episode also highlights the rebranding of a youth campaign, Kingston's role as a regional hub, and recent mining exploration results in the area.