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According to the OPP, 34-year-old Kyle was last seen in #Amherstview on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Police said Kyle may be wearing a blue jacket, and is known to frequent #Kingston and #Belleville.
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Public assistance requested to locate 34-year-old last seen in Amherstview – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for public assistance to locate 34-year-old Kyle, last seen in Amherstview.
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October 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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The #Belleville Police Service says Constable Jeff Smith is making positive progress after suffering multiple gunshot wounds during the September 20 #shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
#Quinte #YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

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Const. Jeff Smith home from hospital following life-threatening injuries in Belleville shooting
(Kingston, Ontario) Belleville police Constable Jeff Smith, who suffered life-threatening injuries during a shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue last month, has been released from hospital and is ...
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October 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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A new motion going before #Kingston City Council looks to affirm the City's support of the Royal #Military College of Canada (#RMC) to remain a bilingual school in light of a federal directive earlier this year.
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Kingston mayor-elect wants feds to restore bilingual work designation at RMC
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston’s incoming mayor wants to ensure the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) remains a fully bilingual workplace after a recent federal directive made it English-only.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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The #Belleville Police Service says Constable Jeff Smith is making positive progress after suffering multiple gunshot wounds during the September 20 #shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
#Quinte #YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

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Const. Jeff Smith home from hospital following life-threatening injuries in Belleville shooting
(Kingston, Ontario) Belleville police Constable Jeff Smith, who suffered life-threatening injuries during a shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue last month, has been released from hospital and is ...
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October 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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After being uninhabitable for years, two housing units in #Flinton are set to welcome new families.
The properties are two of 16 that Lennox & Addington County took over this year, though future financial plans remain undetermined.
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L&A County details $200K mortgage, $135K in repairs following Flinton housing takeover
(Napanee, Ontario) Two previously uninhabitable units are set to welcome families this week after Lennox and Addington (L&A) County completed approximately $135,000 in urgent repairs to 16 housing uni...
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October 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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After being uninhabitable for years, two housing units in #Flinton are set to welcome new families tomorrow.
The properties are two of 16 that Lennox & Addington County took over this year, though future financial plans remain undetermined.
#KFLA #Housing #LocalNews

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L&A County details $200K mortgage, $135K in repairs following Flinton housing takeover
(Napanee, Ontario) Two previously uninhabitable units are set to welcome families this week after Lennox and Addington (L&A) County completed approximately $135,000 in urgent repairs to 16 housing uni...
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October 29, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Conny Glenn has been (unofficially) elected the new mayor of the City of #Kingston, making her the 97th mayor of #YGK and the first person to defeat an incumbent mayor here in more than two decades.
#MunicipalElections #Elections2026 #KFLA

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Conny Glenn elected Kingston’s next mayor, defeating long-time incumbent Bryan Paterson
(Kingston, Ontario) Conny Glenn said it’s time for a change, and most Kingston voters agreed.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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"Whether you have received care at KHSC, supported a loved one through illness, worked in health care or simply live in this region, your experience provides us with an important perspective," writes Dr. David Pichora.
#YGK #Kingston #KFLA

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Letter: Health care is changing. Help us decide how to respond. – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is asking patients, families, staff, physicians, partners and community members to share their opinions to help form our next strategic plan.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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November brings with it shorter days and cooler weather, not to mention the holiday season. If you're ready to start your holiday shopping, this month offers a plethora of craft fairs and holiday markets to help kick off the shopping season. #KFLA

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Low cost things to do in the Kingston area, November 2026
(Kingston, Ontario) There's plenty to do to fill your November calendar in Kingston and the KFL&A region – and that's just the holiday markets! Throw in all of the other events, and there's something ...
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October 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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The OPP want to speak with anyone who may know a male driver of a white SUV that has an "I brake for turtles" decal & a missing a passenger-side mirror.
Police list specific dates the driver was in #Deseronto, and are also looking for video footage.
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Details on the vehicle & driver:
L&A OPP request assistance to identify vehicle, driver known to frequent Deseronto – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Police in Lennox and Addington (L&A) County would like to hear from anyone who recognizes the description of a vehicle and its driver, or who may have video footage of them.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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With a whopping 81 per cent of the votes, Dan Hulton successfully unseated Judy Greenwood-Speers to (unofficially) be named mayor of #Frontenac Islands.
#KFLA #YGK #WolfeIsland #HoweIsland #MunicipalElections #Election2026 #LocalNews

More on the #election results for the islands here:
2026 election results for Frontenac Islands
(Kingston, Ontario) As the polls closed on Wolfe and Howe Islands, the results of the 2026 municipal election became clear for residents of Frontenac Islands Township.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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There's less than half an hour until polls close in the #MunicipalElections, and we'll be tracking the unofficial results for #Kingston and all of #KFLA!

#YGK #Election2026 #ElectionNews #Frontenac #Napanee #Loyalist #StoneMills

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2026 municipal election results in KFL&A – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) As the votes roll in, find out the election results for all of the municipalities in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) here.
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October 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Electors aged 65+ cast nearly half of all ballots in the Greater #Napanee #MunicipalElection, despite representing just over one-third of the eligible voters.
Meanwhile, voter turnout continues to decline year over year.
#KFLA #Election2026 #LocalNews

More participation results:
Seniors cast nearly half of Greater Napanee ballots as voter turnout falls to 33.58%
(Napanee, Ontario) Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation dominated voter participation in Greater Napanee's municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
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October 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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“I am so grateful to this community for giving me the chance to lead for the last 12 years,” outgoing #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson said last night. “I’m happy to hand the reins over to mayor-elect Glenn.”
#YGK #KFLA #Elections2026

More from Paterson & a look back at his years in office:
‘I am just so grateful’: Bryan Paterson reflects on his campaign and 12 years as Kingston mayor
(Kingston, Ontario) The Bryan Paterson-era at Kingston City Hall is coming to a close after rival candidate and Sydenham District Councillor Conny Glenn scored an upset win in the mayor’s race in Mond...
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October 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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"I'm humbled... I look forward to the next four years," said Paul Proderick, the new deputy mayor (unofficially) of #Loyalist Township, after results were announced at the Palace at the Odessa Fairgrounds.
#MunicipalElections #Elections2026 #KFLA

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Unofficial results: Paul Proderick named deputy mayor of Loyalist Township for the 2026-2030 council term
(Kingston, Ontario) Paul Proderick has been elected as deputy mayor of Loyalist Township in the 2026 municipal election.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Today is #ElectionDay in #YGK & throughout #KFLA!
#Kingston #Napanee #Frontenac #Loyalist #MunicipalElections #ElectionNews

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Your 2026 municipal election candidates in KFL&A – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Find everything you need to know about the 2026 municipal elections in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
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October 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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“I am so grateful to this community for giving me the chance to lead for the last 12 years,” outgoing #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson said last night. “I’m happy to hand the reins over to mayor-elect Glenn.”
#YGK #KFLA #Elections2026

More from Paterson & a look back at his years in office:
‘I am just so grateful’: Bryan Paterson reflects on his campaign and 12 years as Kingston mayor
(Kingston, Ontario) The Bryan Paterson-era at Kingston City Hall is coming to a close after rival candidate and Sydenham District Councillor Conny Glenn scored an upset win in the mayor’s race in Mond...
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October 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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While only three councillors on the 2026-2030 #Kingston City Council will be new, the vibe inside City Hall last night was filled with excitement.
But not everyone expressed that vibe.
#YGK #Election2026 #KFLA #MunicipalElections

What some had to say and details on the new council:
Kingston voters re-elect familiar faces to city council, but not all support new mayor
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Mayor-elect Conny Glenn has promised to collaborate and build a broad consensus with her newly elected council, but some of them may not sway her way.
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October 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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For those looking to put some spooky vibes into their evenings with a walk or drive through local neighbourhoods ahead of or on #Halloween, Kingstonist has put together a select list of decorated houses in the Kingston area. #YGK #KFLA #Decor

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'Spooktacularly' decorated houses in Kingston and area, Halloween 2026
(Kingston, Ontario) Halloween is coming up this Saturday and Kingston houses are decked out with Halloween lights and decor for community members of all ages to enjoy.
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October 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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For those looking to put some spooky vibes into their evenings with a walk or drive through local neighbourhoods ahead of or on #Halloween, Kingstonist has put together a select list of decorated houses in the Kingston area. #YGK #KFLA #Decor

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'Spooktacularly' decorated houses in Kingston and area, Halloween 2026
(Kingston, Ontario) Halloween is coming up this Saturday and Kingston houses are decked out with Halloween lights and decor for community members of all ages to enjoy.
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October 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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November brings with it shorter days & cooler weather, not to mention the holiday season. If you're ready to start your holiday shopping, this month offers a plethora of craft fairs and markets to help kick off the shopping season. #KFLA

Take a look: www.kingstonist.com/news/low-cos...
Low cost things to do in the Kingston area, November 2026
(Kingston, Ontario) There's plenty to do to fill your November calendar in Kingston and the KFL&A region – and that's just the holiday markets! Throw in all of the other events, and there's something ...
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October 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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"I was feeling just a sense of loss for my colleagues… It's such a small community, really," Lt. Brady Potter said of the tight-knit camaraderie in the Armed Forces from #Kingston to #Wainwright, especially after such tragedy.
#YGK #KFLA

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'It could have been one of us': Kingston military members roll up their sleeves for Wainwright
(Kingston, Ontario) A strangely electric combination of urgency and pride was in the air at HMCS Cataraqui, Kingston's naval reserve headquarters, on Friday morning, Oct. 23, 2026.
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October 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Electors aged 65+ cast nearly half of all ballots in the Greater #Napanee #MunicipalElection, despite representing just over one-third of the eligible voters.
Meanwhile, voter turnout continues to decline year over year.
#KFLA #Election2026 #LocalNews

More participation results:
Seniors cast nearly half of Greater Napanee ballots as voter turnout falls to 33.58%
(Napanee, Ontario) Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation dominated voter participation in Greater Napanee's municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
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October 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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"I was feeling just a sense of loss for my colleagues… It's such a small community, really," Lt. Brady Potter said of the tight-knit camaraderie in the Armed Forces from #Kingston to #Wainwright, especially after such tragedy.
#YGK #KFLA

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October 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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"A vehicle had rolled onto its roof and was blocking both lanes of Highway 41," the OPP detailed of the incident early yesterday morning.
"One occupant of the car was transported to a local hospital, with serious injuries." #KFLA #Collision

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Single-vehicle rollover near Selby results in serious injuries, impaired driving charges – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) A collision near Selby in the early morning hours saw one vehicle passenger transported to a local hospital with injuries, and the driver is facing impaired driving charges.
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October 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM