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'Challenge of my life'
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Stockings stuffed with generosity
A recent report may have shown the amount of money Canadians are donating to charity is at its lowest level in a decade, but as far as Mary Campeau is concerned, people are just as generous as ever. → Read More
Artist draws on her past to help next generation
A Kingston artist, who saw firsthand how art can improve the lives of children living in poverty, is hosting a fundraising event this week to benefit young artists a world away. → Read More
Entrepreneur believes The Worx will work
Self-described “serial entrepreneur” Phillip Brown is bringing the concept of collaborative working to the downtown. → Read More
Mitten tree branches out
An annual effort to cover a Christmas tree in homemade mitts, tuques and scarves to be donated to needy families has been so successful this year that the church hosting the initiative is putting up a second tree to handle the overflow. → Read More
When people don’t mind paying parking tickets
On just a couple of days each year, city staff can count on seeing smiles on the faces of people lining up to pay their parking tickets. → Read More
Timing right for new conservation authority GM
It’s a shame Geoff Rae gave up his skydiving hobby a couple of years ago or he could have made one heck of an entrance Thursday when he arrives to take up his new role as general manager of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. → Read More
Hat and mitt tree warms up Christmas
Seven years ago, while working at the Bank of Montreal's Gananoque branch, Kim Dunn noticed a number of her customers' children were coming in without a warm hat or mitts on. → Read More
Making physics fun for high school students
For many of us, high school physics was an indecipherable mass of numbers on a blackboard. We couldn't understand what possible use those equations could have. They simply defied explanation. → Read More
Play gives glimpse into living with a disability
Six months of work by students from the H'art Centre, with help from arts educators and professional artists, will be on display next week as they combine their talents to give a unique glimpse into the life of someone with a disability. → Read More
Empire Life grows it's 'United' front
When the United Way announces the money raised from its 2016 campaign during Wednesday morning’s touchdown breakfast, representatives from Empire Life will, no doubt, be in the audience to share in the celebration. → Read More
Concert takes audience participation to new level
At most music concerts, the audience sits quietly while the performer on stage entertains them. → Read More
La Salle teacher wins Governor General's award
A love of music and a desire to share that passion with others has earned a Kingston high school teacher a prestigious national award. → Read More
To museum curator, geology rocks
Sheldon Cooper, the insufferable physicist on television's The Big Bang Theory may not have much respect for geologists -- he calls them the → Read More
The book on change
A young student/entrepreneur from western Ontario, looking to start up a new business that could earn him a bit of money while also help his fellow students, has found a couple of willing partners in Kingston. → Read More
Man wins peace medal
A man who has spent much of his life serving as a bridge between Muslims and non-Muslims in Kingston has been recognized for his efforts. → Read More
Vigil casts light on mental illness
A high school student used the light from dozens of small candles Friday morning to illuminate the need to better support those struggling with mental illness. → Read More
'Very spiritual event for these kids
The plaintive notes of The Last Post echoed from services throughout the Kingston area as people paused on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember the fallen and celebrate those still serving their country. → Read More
Local students remember
Children from a dozen schools got a firsthand look Thursday morning at the cost of war and the reason the nation pauses every Nov. 11. → Read More
Wall's support welcomed
An idea that was hatched over coffee a couple of years ago will once again show members of the military how much their service is appreciated. → Read More