Local News

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Mandatory masking rules reinstated at hospitals in Kingston, Ont.
The Kingston Health Sciences Centre says that in response to rising COVID-19 prevalence in southwestern Ontario, it is reintroducing mandatory masking for patients, staff and visitors in public facing areas, effective immediately. -
Local individual arrested, charged with assault and resisting arrest
A 38-year-old local individual has been arrested and charged after Kingston Police officers responded to an assault that took place in the area of Montreal Street and John Counter Boulevard. The accused resisted arrest, assaulting an officer in the process. -
OPP continues warning the public after individual reported losing over $15K to fraud phone call
The public is being reminded to be cautious of any request for money or information after a resident recently reported to Prince Edward County OPP that they lost over $15,000 to a bank investigator fraud. -
KHSC hosting webinar for parents ahead of respiratory virus season
On October 3rd, 2023, the Kingston Health Sciences Centre will be hosting a free online webinar for parents and guardians, giving information about how to care for children with symptoms of respiratory illness. -
Local driver arrested fleeing police, endangering pedestrians in Kingston, Ont.
A 32-year-old local individual has been arrested and charged after Kingston Police attempted to perform a traffic stop on John Counter Boulevard, resulting in the driver taking off at a high rate of speed, blowing through a stop light and endangering pedestrians. -
Preparation for "Fire Prevention Week" in South Frontenac
South Frontenac Fire and Rescue is asking people to take action and do at least one thing to keep themselves safe during "Fire Prevention Week" from October 8th to 14th, 2023. Several events and activities have been planned in the community. -
Impaired driver charged crashing into ditch on residential property in Newburgh, Ont.
A 61-year-old woman from Newburg is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police officers investigated reports of a vehicle swerving all over the roadway and crashing in the area of Academy Street in Newburgh. -
Motorcycle driver sustains major injuries crashing with vehicle in Greater Napanee
A motorcycle driver had to be transported to the hospital after sustaining major injuries in a crash with a vehicle outside Napanee District Secondary School on September 22nd, 2023. The vehicle driver was treated for minor injuries. -
Individual charged impersonating peace officer after traffic stop in Quinte West, Ont.
A 23-year-old from Iron Bridge is facing charges of impersonating a peace officer after Ontario Provincial Police pulled over and investigated a vehicle on Trenton-Frankford Road for a traffic violation. -
Police investigating two people connected to multiple thefts in Kingston's North End
Police say between the beginning of May to the middle of September 2023 they have been investigating two suspects believed to be involved. The same two suspects have been seen attending the area and stealing items like tires and vending machines. -
Picton OPP report several criminal offences laid in Prince Edward County
Ontario Provincial Police in Picton have released details on several arrests that were made between September 8th and 16th in Prince Edward County, with multiple charges laid for a variety of criminal offences.


