“I got pretty depressed at an early age, to be honest,” Michael #Haaima said, beginning testimony in his months-long #trial in #Kingston.
The alleged sex predator told the #court about his early life and the years prior to his arrest.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews #Ontario #LocalNews

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As part of '#October is #Plantiful,' members of 350 #Kingston offer information and resources on #PlantBased diets and their potential impact in the battle against #ClimateChange.
#YGK #KFLA #GlobalWarming #Vegan #Lifestyle

More info: www.kingstonist.com/culture/opin...

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Last week, the English public school board trustee candidates for Greater #Napanee took centre stage at an all candidates debate ahead of this year's #MunicipalElection. #KFLA #Education #ElectionNews

What they had to say here: www.kingstonist.com/news/limesto...

“Each basket is a tangible reminder that people care and want to help,” said Claire LaPlante, Chapter Lead of #Kingston Basketeers, on the group's annual campaign to support local survivors fleeing abuse.
#YGK #Community #KFLA #DomesticAbuse

Details on the 2026 campaign:

"I listen. We have two ears and one mouth, and good governance starts by using them in that proportion.," says Mike Budarick, candidate for deputy mayor in the Loyalist Township #MunicipalElection.
#KFLA #ElectionNews #Election2026 #YGK

Full profile: www.kingstonist.com/news/six-que...

According to the CSC, packages containing cannabis, cannabis products, crystal meth, and morphine (among other items) were located at Collins Bay Institution in #Kingston during the first week of October.
#YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/csc-iss...

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Looking forward, Liam Desre hopes to qualify for the 2027 Regeneron International #Science and #Engineering Fair, which is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious pre-university research competitions in the world. #YGK #KFLA #Kingston

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

According to police, a cannabis grow-op in Greater #Napanee was taken down in late September, with more than 5,000 plants removed from the property to destroyed.
Six people are now facing charges.
#YGK #KFLA #CrimeNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/opp-dis...

The #Kingston Frontenacs met the Bulldogs over the weekend with the energy of two road wins under their belts, clobbering the Brantford team for a third consecutive victory.
The #Fronts return to #YGK this coming Friday.
#OHL #KFLA #Hockey

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/sports/...

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"These [seizures] were a combination of suspected drone drops and exceptional searches within the institution," said Mike Shrider, Regional Communications Manager for the CSC, of recent seizures at a #Kingston prison. #YGK #CSC #Contraband #KFLA #LocalNews

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“Don [Amos] stands out in his ability to combine leadership with the genuine understanding of what older adults need to remain active, connected, and engaged,” said OACAO President-Elect Nora Jones. #Award #YGK #Seniors #Kingston

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/seniors...

Earlier this week, the English public school board trustee candidates for Greater #Napanee took centre stage at an all candidates debate ahead of this year's #MunicipalElection.
#KFLA #Education #ElectionNews

What they had to say here: www.kingstonist.com/news/limesto...

The CSC reported the death of a 62-year-old inmate at Joyceville Institution last week. No information on the cause of death was provided. #YGK #Corrections

Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/death-o...

Looking forward, Liam Desre hopes to qualify for the 2027 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, which is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious pre-university research competitions in the world. #YGK #ScienceFair

Details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

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In a decision delivered Thursday in Napanee's Ontario Court of Justice, Justice Geoffrey Griffin imposed a suspended sentence - 18 months of probation and 100 hours of community service - on former Kingston Police sergeant Jason Alblas.

More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/a-convi...

"These [seizures] were a combination of suspected drone drops and exceptional searches within the institution," Mike Shrider, Regional Communications Manager for the CSC, shared with Kingstonist. #YGK #CSC #Contraband

More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/suspect...

“Don [Amos] stands out in his ability to combine leadership with the genuine understanding of what older adults need to remain active, connected, and engaged,” said OACAO President-Elect Nora Jones. #Award #YGK #Seniors

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/seniors...

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In general, the City's report to Council painted an encouraging picture of how #shelter residents are being helped while addressing and alleviating many neighbourhood concerns. #YGK

More report details can be found here: www.kingstonist.com/news/quite-p...

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To help you with your planning, we’ve done our best to gather details on what is open and closed and which services may be affected during the #Thanksgiving long weekend. #Holiday #YGK #KFLA

Take a look: www.kingstonist.com/guides/whats...

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The Napanee all-candidates meeting saw discussion about the Town’s relationship with Lennox and Addington County, speeding and traffic safety, and what each candidate would bring to the council table. #MunicipalElection

Full meeting details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/napanee...