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1 day ago | kingstonist.com | Jessica Foley

The thoughtful minds of young Kingstonians were on full display this week as the inaugural Jr. Mayor’s Innovation Challenge Pitch Showcase took place on Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025. Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson joined BGC South East representatives, City councillors and staff, and youth and their parents at BGC South East’s STEM & Robotics Centre for a chance to view the students’ projects.

1 day ago | kingstonist.com | Tori Stafford

- If you are interested in playing 55+ softball; come join us Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 Am at Cloverdale Diamonds on McIvor Road. All are welcome - male and female. Our season will start in May and continue to October. - If you are interested in playing 55+ softball; come join us Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 Am at Cloverdale Diamonds on McIvor Road. All are welcome - male and female. Our season will start in May and continue to October.

2 days ago | kingstonist.com | Jessica Foley

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is alerting those in the Kaladar, Bannockburn, and Bon Echo Park areas that a Special Air Quality Statement was issued by Environment Canada. “Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke is expected over the area today. The potential for ground level smoke may continue tonight into Friday for some areas,” the health unit detailed in a media release, issued just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jun 5, 2025.

2 days ago | kingstonist.com | Jessica Foley

Kingston Police have released updated details on a scam initially reported in late May, which involves a family distracting elderly residents in order to steal the victim’s jewellery. As previously reported, police are advising residents to be on the lookout for a family consisting of a man, woman, and two to three children approaching elderly residents and asking for directions to local hospitals under the pretense of making a charitable donation.

2 days ago | kingstonist.com | Tori Stafford

Kingston City Hall will have a new chief at the helm for one day and one day only – and that leader will be a fifth grader. Following the eagerness and excitement of last year’s first-ever ‘Mayor for a Day’ program, the City of Kingston is encouraging young leaders to apply for the experience in 2025. According to Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson’s Office, the response and number of applications from fifth graders to be mayor for a day last year were overwhelmingly positive.