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Local NewsDrug bust at Millhaven pen 
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An internal investigation is being launched after a stash of drugs worth $92,000 was found within Millhaven Institution. Staff recovered a mixed quantity of pills and marijuana within a work location July 29.
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Local News World wide photo call 
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Photographers, from beginners to pros, joined Kingston photographer and instructor Jonathan Sugarman, July 24, in Confederation Basin for the World Wide Photo Walk.
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Arts & EntertainmentCONVERSATIONS - Beaver's street Posted 2 days ago
There sits the house. And the famous lawn. The one that brought about great trouble. Not for me. For Coach. We were visiting his hometown, meandering down streets and into parks that helped shape the man, a trip back to the "Leave it to Beaver" era.
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Local NewsBig top’s arrival brings protest Posted 2 days ago
The circus is coming to town, with its dancing dogs and performing elephants. And protesters. Members of Kingston Animal Trust (KAT) will be protesting the arrival of the Shrine Circus, which comes to the K-Rock Centre Wednesday, August 4 for two shows.
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Local NewsKingston hockey hero commemorated with mural Posted 2 days ago
Five months ago, a familiar scene took place in living rooms across Kingston: families gathered around the television set watching as the Canadian women's team beat the Americans in the gold medal game in Vancouver.
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Local NewsPromenade down Princess Street for car-free festival Posted 2 days ago
If you're planning on visiting the downtown area this Saturday, get your walking shows on because Princess Street, from Division Street all the way down to Ontario, will be closed to vehicular traffic for the first annual Princess Street Promenade.
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Local NewsEgg-cellent donation Posted 2 days ago
Kinsmen Club of Kingston president Mark Donovan (left) and member Les Donovan flank Sandy Singers, Executive Director Partners in Mission Food Bank, as they juggle plastic eggs in celebration of a $5,000 donation, annually for the next three years, from the club.
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Local NewsBig bass weekend Posted 2 days ago
Mathieu Pigeon, of Ottawa, and Bob Izumi show off the bass they caught on the third day of the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing at Confederation Park Saturday. Pigeon netted 43.6 lbs. of bass while Izumi caught 52.2 lbs.
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Local NewsMountain of trash Posted 2 days ago
Derek Ochej, public education and promotion co-ordinator, leads a tour of the Kingston Area Recycling Centre off Lappan's Lane Saturday during their annual open house. The group stands by a large pile of recycled paper, everything from flyers to cereal boxes.
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Arts & EntertainmentInaugural Macdonald Festival a success Posted 2 days ago
Kingston's first-ever Macdonald Festival recently wrapped up a month of performances in downtown parks and streets, as well as K-Rock Centre and Bellevue House, and organizers are claiming the venture a success.
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Arts & EntertainmentIn The Arts Posted 2 days ago
Beloved musical Blood Brothers, Willy Russell's incredibly popular musical, wraps up its run at the Thousand Islands Playhouse July 31.
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What's OnWhat’s On Posted 2 days ago
Take advantage of free concerts at Confederation Park, Lions Civic Gardens and Market Square. Confederation Jazz plays Friday, July 30, 7 pm, at Market Square; Confederation Park concerts: Roger James Saturday, July 31at 12:30 pm; Kyra & Tully: Tuesday, Aug.
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Kingston This Week DrawsWin passes to Thousand Islands Playhouse Posted 2 days ago
DRAWS FOR THURSDAY JULY 29 NOTE......USE draws banner along top of page This week you have a chance to win tickets to two different shows at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. First up is Master Harold and the Boys, written by Athol Fugard and directed by Nigel Shawn Williams.
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Local NewsRestoration of The Spirit of Sir John A. right on track Posted 2 days ago
1095 Restoration After more than 40 years of resting at the same location in Confederation Basin, Engine 1095, decommissioned in 1958, will soon be leaving the station. The engine, better known as The Spirit of Sir John A., won't travel far, however.
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Local NewsWild parsnips a health menace along local roadsides Posted 2 days ago
There is a new danger lurking along our roadsides, fields and trails when you head out for a walk in the wild this summer. What looks like a colourful wildflower is actually a toxic plant that could burn your skin and hurt your eyes.
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