"There is not enough electricity even to meet the needs of our growing community as it is..."
-Mayor96, March 19, 2024 Council Meeting

But they keep telling us the future is electric...
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On Advance Voting Day, the Diner's Democracy Dinner Deal features Alphabet Soup, thick with political jargon, Baloney Sandwich slathered with rhetoric and fries with economic development gravy for dipping.

Show your Voter Information Letter for free dessert

Reservations recommended. Dial #YGK 2026

Good morning #ygk

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After casting their ballots at the Advance Poll, Hank and Beulah walk to the Diner to celebrate democracy with other neighbours that exercised their franchise.

Audrey was surprised there was so much mirth and merriment in a Voter Info Letter barcode...
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In Kingston Ontario #ygk that place is Coffeeway donuts at Division & Concession.

A wood-panelled spot where time stands still and the aroma of doughy freshness fills the air, and flavours of yesteryear - apple & spice, toasted coconut, cinnamon twist - line the shelves.

“Throwing their names out in the middle of an election campaign was not something that we had asked for… I just felt that that was wrong,” #Kingston mayoral candidate Bryan Paterson said of not releasing his campaign donor contribution details as promised.
#YGK #Election2026 #KFLA
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“I hope people take away a sense of the value of preserving our collective past,” archivist Heather Home said of Queen's University's 'Home Movie Day,' happening tomorrow as part of #Homecoming2026
#YGK #QueensU #Kingston #Film

Full details: www.kingstonist.com/news/queens-...

According to the province, 3,604 newly funded seats at Queen’s University include 2,496 seats for #STEM programs, 836 seats for #education programs, and 272 seats for health programs.
#YGK #Kingston #QueensU #KFLA #onpoli

Further details: www.kingstonist.com/news/ontario...

In-person advanced voting is available today in #Kingston, and online voting opened today for Greater #Napanee!
(Photo by Phillip Stafford/Kingstonist)

Find details on candidates and voting in the #MunicipalElection throughout #YGK and #KFLA here: www.kingstonist.com/news/your-20...

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Michael Haaima's testimony continued in #court this week, with the alleged sex predator answering to many of the charges against him in the drawn-out #trial that's seen a raft of women testify to incidents Haaima is now denying. #YGK #KFLA

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Advance polls open for Kingston’s municipal election #ygk www.thewhig.com/news/advance...

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The Women's Giving Circle has granted $50K to support two #Kingston #cardiology #research projects, aiming to support more timely treatment decisions, improve patient care, and potentially reduce hospital stays. #YGK #KFLA #Health

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/womens-...

Kingston mayoral candidate Paterson says he is following election rules for donor lists #ygk www.thewhig.com/news/kingsto...

“The City alleges that the defendants each committed the offence of injuring or destroying trees or causing the injury or destruction of trees contrary to… the Tree Bylaw,” the City of #Kingston said of the legal action.
#YGK #LocalNews

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/clear-c...

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The Correctional Service of Canada says a package seized at Millhaven Institution last week contained tobacco, crystal meth and edged weapons, among other items, with an institutional value of nearly $740K.
#YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/drugs-w...

Good morning #ygk

Michael Haaima's testimony continued in #court this week, with the alleged sex predator answering to many of the charges against him in the drawn-out #trial that's seen a raft of women testify to incidents Haaima is now denying.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Kingston #Ontario

Full story:

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Asked how many women he believed he'd cheated with during his long-term relationship, Michael Haaima told the #court "40 or 50"... "If not more."
Haaima's testimony touched on many of the allegations against him. #YGK #KFLA #Trial

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/haaima-...

This. Is. Jeopardy!

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Hank: "I'll take Who (Really) Runs Your Town? for $100"

Alex: "The Usual Suspects. Special Interest Groups. Real Estate Developers. City Bureaucrats. Strong Mayor Powers."

Hank: "What is the Limestone City?"
#ygk #ygkVotes
www.thewhig.com/news/electio...

#ICYMI
Advanced voting is underway in the #MunicipalElection2026!
In some places (like #Kingston), online voting is open, while other early voting options are available depending on the municipality.

Details on candidates & voting in #YGK & #KFLA here: www.kingstonist.com/news/your-20...