Staff at Collins Bay Institution recently seized packages containing tobacco, drugs, cellphones, and a weapon, according to the CSC. The packages are believed to have ended up on the grounds of the federal prison in #Kingston via drone drop.
#YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

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According to police, a road rage incident involving two individuals occurred on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in the area of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street in #Kingston, and investigators are seeking public assistance.
#YGK #KFLA

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Effective October 25, 2026, VIA Rail is making targeted schedule adjustments to align service more closely with PASSENGER DEMAND.

Guess after two years the "eagerly awaited early departure" lost its lustre.

❤️Kingston. We Demand Trains Even If We Don't Ride 'Em
#ygk #ygkHistory

#ICYMI
Fifteen months of prosecution testimony has come to an end in the #trial of Michael Haaima in #Kingston, setting the stage for the alleged sex offender to take the stand himself next month.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Court

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/crown-w...

Local Special Interest Group upset that VIA Rail doesn't recognize their specialness when it comes to transportation needs.

"Less choice, less frequency, less convenience," says Mayor96 during an election campaign in a Rogue City where locals crave constant convenience...
#ygk

#ICYMI
“VIA is going in the wrong direction. Every train that is cancelled means less choice, less frequency, less convenience,” #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson said after #VIA Rail announced coming service reductions for #YGK.
#KFLA #Transportation

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/it-does...

#ICYMI
“We are happy to report that we are projecting to be on budget by year end,” said #Kingston Police Director of Finance Skarlet Eyles, noting this projection includes #policing costs associated with Queen’s University Homecoming and "Fauxcoming" later this fall.
#YGK #LocalNews

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#ICYMI
Friday's announcement was a reduction of 10 salaried employees, with temporary layoffs for "approximately 70" hourly employees at the #Kingston facility, according to Novelis.
#YGK #KFLA #Aluminum #Business #Industry #TradeWar

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/novelis...

#ICYMI
"There is no other experience like the feeling of being truly seen in the depths of your pain and being extended a compassionate hand," said Justin Tudor Price, owner and practitioner at The Compassion Clinic. #YGK #Support

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-com...

Good morning #ygk

RETURN TO NORMAL

Hank is upset that local public library branches are all closed on Sunday when he wants to borrow books.

"Less choice, less frequency, less convenience," says Beulah, channeling Mayor96.

Audrey figures at least you can still catch a VIA train on Sundays.
#ygk

Due to recently announced train service reductions to align more with passenger demand, City Hall may subsidize VIA Rail to provide buses to transport local travelers, based on the current Air Canada bus model that is a convenient inconvenience for the few folks who actually use that service...
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Good morning #ygk

It's RUN DAY! Our @sinclaircri.bsky.social Research Runners are headed to #LakeOntarioPark in #YGK for the annual #TerryFoxRun today. Join us at 9:45 AM — it’s not too late, we’d love to see you! #cancerresearch #MarathonOfHope @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social
run.terryfox.ca/team/scri-re...

E-scooters are still illegal here. Kingston has not opted into Ontario's e-scooter pilot project.

And yet they're the main transportation option for many locals...

❤️Kingston. Where Micromobility As A Rogue Transportation Option Thrives
#ygk

ADULT TRANSIT PASS
Unlimited rides per calendar month for $83
Considered inconvenient (by the group below⬇️)

PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE
Fuel $1.80 per litre
Monthly vehicle loan/ lease payment
Vehicle maintenance fee
Tire replacement fee
Insurance
Stuck in traffic 2 times daily
Considered convenient
#ygk

RETURN TO NORMAL

Hank's amused to live in a transportation world where a Crown Corporation passenger rail service use rails owned by a publicly traded freight corporation, if and when available.

Beulah figures since #YGK pays $100,000 for Air Canada buses to Pearson Airport, they could add a stop.

Good morning #ygk

Fifteen moths of prosecution testimony has come to an end in the #trial of Michael Haaima in #Kingston, setting the stage for the alleged sex offender to take the stand himself next month.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Court

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/crown-w...