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21.03.2021 / 01:03

Kingston’s hot housing market not expected to cool any time soon

COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 marks a noticeably hot housing market in Kingston.Real estate brokers throughout Ontario say they don’t expect this hot housing market to change for the next twelve to eighteen months.“I don’t see anything cooling, no,” says Matt Lee, a broker with Royal LePage.

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‘It’s infuriating’: Constituents of MPP Randy Hillier call for his removal

COVID-19 health guidelines doesn’t reflect their views.“I find it embarrassing. He is gaining a higher profile provincially, but for all the wrong reasons.

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Ontario begins gradual reopening of its economy with 3 public health units

Ontario begins phased reopening Wednesday, majority of regions to remain in lockdown On Feb. 15, all remaining regions except three hot spots in the Greater Toronto Area are set to move to the restrictions framework.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The category they are placed in will depend on their local case rates.Toronto, Peel Region and York Region are expected to be the last to make that transition on Feb.

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Coronavirus: Sloan, Bernier, Hillier among ‘end the lockdown caucus’

COVID-19 lockdowns, intended to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.The politicians include People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier, Hastings-Lennox and Addington MP Derek Sloan, and rural Ontario MPP Randy Hillier.On Tuesday, Sloan and Bernier both spoke to Global News. The pair said that the ”end the lockdown caucus’ is non-partisan, and their role is to challenge current COVID-19 policies, specifically province-wide lockdowns and stay-at-home orders.“We recognize that things need to be done to protect the most vulnerable, but the idea that everybody universally needs their liberties curtailed and their freedoms impacted and frankly, businesses being shut down and maybe many will not reopen.

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Schools reopen in 7 public health units across southern Ontario

Coronavirus: Back-to-school Monday for some Ontario students While it’s been more than a month since students in southern Ontario have been in the classroom, classes resumed in the northern part of the province on Jan. 11.The provincial government has said the chief medical officer of health is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 situation in public health units where schools remain closed to decide when it’s safe for them to reopen.But the province has said that in five hot spot regions — Windsor-Essex, Peel, York, Toronto and Hamilton — that won’t happen until at least Feb.

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A puzzling trend: Old-school pastime makes comeback during the coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.Even though two major video gaming companies, Sony and Microsoft, have released two brand new video game consoles within the past few months, many people are turning to more traditional methods of entertainment: puzzles.

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Elderly and at-risk inmates to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Friday

COVID-19 vaccine.On Wednesday, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that as part of the first phase of the vaccine rollout plan, 600 older and medically vulnerable federal inmates will receive the shot, as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO) says the pilot project will see prisons receiving 1,200 doses of the vaccine — enough to vaccinate 600 inmates with the required two doses. Federal inmates to start receiving coronavirus vaccinations this week, union says Premier Doug Ford voiced his displeasure with the vaccine plan during a COVID-19 briefing at Pearson Airport.“When I first heard it, I didn’t believe it,” Ford said.

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MPP Randy Hillier posts a photo of 15 people in one room celebrating Christmas

COVID-19 guidelines.Hillier, whose represents the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, posted a picture of a Christmas gathering on his social media feeds.The behavior in the post appears to be in defiance of the province’s recent lockdown and enforced public health protocols.According to Hillier, the photo was taken on Sunday and showed 15 people around a table, celebrating a holiday meal.

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Animal sanctuary west of Kingston hosts outdoor Santa drive-thru

When the Cataraqui Centre in Kingston couldn’t have an indoor Santa due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an animal sanctuary west of the city stepped in to provide people with a drive-thru, socially distance exchange with jolly old Saint Nick.It seemed the traffic didn’t let up on Saturday, with one vehicle after another made its way past Santa and a handful of his helpers.

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The holiday season is bringing out Eastern Ontario’s spirit of giving when it comes to charities

Coronavirus: Santa Claus deemed ‘essential service’ by Ontario government It’s not quite Santa’s workshop but it’s no less busy. Kevin Alkenbrack, the executive director of Morningstar Mission, a charitable outreach organization, says so far volunteers have helped put together 190 gift boxes and baskets for those in need — with another 60 to go.“Year after year we have our mind blown by the generosity of the community, and so this is proof again how people really do care for others,” Alkenbrack told Global News.Michelle Hauser coordinates the Christmas basket program.

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Coronavirus: It’ll cost you if you break COVID-19 protocols in the town of Gananoque, Ont.

COVID-19 restrictions.Chief Garry Hull says with more cases of the novel coronavirus in the area, violating public health rules will cost you.“The intent of this is to just merely inform the public that the educational process has long passed and that we’re moving into an enforcement stage,” Hull told Global News. Ontario reports nearly 2,300 new coronavirus cases, setting one-day record Hull says that means tickets and fines if you’re caught breaking those COVID-19 protocols.“I much prefer that we didn’t have to lay paper on anybody, especially moving into the Christmas season,” Hull explained.“We’re not looking to take money out of people’s pockets.

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Former St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital to be used as COVID-19 overflow facility

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Procter and Gamble plant in Belleville Providence Care and Queen’s University have been involved in getting patient care space ready at the Union Street location instead of INVISTA. The facility is expected to be operational by mid-February.Queen’s University purchased the site in 2017 and is now leasing the former Gibson Wing to Providence Care for a new transitional care centre that is scheduled to open in 2021.

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COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Procter and Gamble plant in Belleville

With 31 active COVID-19 cases, Hastings Prince Edward reaches province’s yellow status While HPEPH does not typically disclose the location of a workplace outbreak in order to protect individuals’ privacy, this information is disclosed when needed to meet public health objectives such as contact tracing.“It is incredibly important that impacted individuals isolate immediately and seek testing as directed by public health in order to prevent further local transmission of COVID-19,” Dr. Oglaza says.

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‘Models don’t look good’: Infectious disease expert warns of possible COVID-19 surge

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ontario. On Monday, the province reported 1,487 new coronavirus cases, which was the 10th straight day of cases exceeding 1,000.Infectious disease specialist Dr.

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What’s open and closed in Kingston on Rememberance Day 2020

COVID-19 pandemic, Remembrance Day in Kingston, Ont., will run differently this year.The usual public ceremony will be held virtually this year, with the city’s 2020 Civic Ceremony being live-streamed from Memorial Hall in City Hall. Kingston to move city’s Remembrance Day ceremony online Due to pandemic gathering limits, the ceremony will be by invitation-only and is closed to the general public.The live-stream can be accessed here, and is meant to start at around 10:45 a.m.

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St. John Ambulance teaches CPR, first aid safely during coronavirus pandemic

New CPR board created in Alberta to help with COVID-19 resuscitation Schmied says there are aspects of first aid and CPR training that can’t be properly taught with videos or remotely online.“You still need that mannequin in front of you,” Schmied said. “You still need to be able to learn what it feels like to be able to do compressions.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Sherry Corneil has been teaching first aid and CPR at St.

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Limestone School Board trustees approve funding to boost COVID-19 spending

COVID-19 spending.The extra money will help maintain the current two models of learning, in class and at home. Director of Education Krishna Burra says around $2.5 million will be used to help staffing, as well as accommodate those virtual learners.

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Limestone District School Board identifies first case of COVID-19

COVID-19 case confirmed at an Amherstview elementary school “Not all students or staff will be affected by a positive case. A positive case at a school does not mean the individual was exposed to COVID-19 at the school.

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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site coming to Gananoque on Monday

The town of Gananoque is set to open a pop-up COVID-19 testing site on Monday.The testing site will be held in the parking lot of the Lou Jeffries Thousand Islands Recreation Centre from 10 a.m.

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Spike in absentee teachers in Belleville, Ont., area causes shortage

“You just can’t create bodies out of nowhere. The situation is more manpower and human resource than it is funding right now at this point,” said Sean Monteith, the director of education for the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board.

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Satellite COVID-19 testing centre set up on Queen’s University campus

COVID-19 assessment centre.It is open Monday to Friday from 5 p.m.

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Queen’s associate professor speaks out about students not adhering to COVID-19 protocols

COVID-19 cases.“Myself and many of my neighbours are experiencing a sort of a state of profound disappointment,” Masuda told Global News on Wednesday.In his letter, Masuda says he witnessed several “pods” of students drinking in the University District early Sunday morning.

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Picton’s Regent Theatre kicks-off ‘Raise the Curtain’ campaign ahead of reopening

Picton’s historic Regent Theatre has mounted a major fundraising campaign as it prepares to reopen to the public.The “Raise the Curtain” campaign is aimed at welcoming audiences back into the theatre after its closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.But in order to do that, some urgent and significant safety and accessibility upgrades need to be done — and that’ll require money, says Benjamin Thornton, chair of the board of directors.“What COVID has done is turned off all of our revenue for a half year,” Thornton said.

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3M deal for N95 masks a positive step forward for Brockville, mayor says

Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont. The other two expanding companies are Canarm Ltd.

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Belleville’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 is coping with COVID-19 hit

With even fewer veterans to keep up membership ranks, Royal Canadian Legions have had a hard time drawing people — a problem made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.In Belleville, Legion 99 Branch treasurer Doris Fraser said Friday the facility is open now and welcoming members again.“They’re coming in once they realize that we’ve reopened the doors. And again we have to social distance, we have to be prepared — they just can’t walk in here, we have to have a mask — we have to abide by the rules,” Fraser said.Fraser also heads up entertainment and special events and sits on the executive board.She says, like other branches, the Pinnacle Street facility has taken a COVID-19 hit.“Quite a bit.

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Some people, including teachers, continue to be concerned over Ontario’s back-to-school plan

Canadian parents are setting up ‘pandemic pods’ during coronavirus: what are they? “The clock’s ticking; we have three weeks,” Roberts said.“We go back Aug. 31 here.

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Most of Ontario enters Stage 3 as gyms, indoor dining allowed to reopen

COVID-19 recovery plan today.Stage 3 of the reopening effort takes effect across 24 out of 34 public health units, though the jurisdictions that will keep operating under Stage 2 rules are among the busiest in the province.Earlier this week, the government announced Stage 3 rules would allow restaurants to resume indoor service, as well as businesses such as bars, gyms and theatres to start welcoming patrons again.The rules also raise the limits on the size of indoor gatherings to a maximum of 50 people, while as many as 100 people are allowed to congregate outdoors.

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Relaxed coronavirus restrictions means a Rockport, Ont., tour boat line will be able to reopen

Ontario reopening Stage 3: Gathering limit increasing as indoor dining, gyms permitted to reopen “We were very happy to hear the announcement today Premier Ford is going to allow many businesses to open this Friday and we will be one of them,” said Kathleen Allen, president and general manager of Rockport Boat Line in Rockport, Ont.“Our boat tours will be operating as of this Friday.The boat line has a fleet of four but only one that’ll be used. Allen says it’ll be limited capacity, but at least they’re finally open.“We’re still happy with being able to carry up to 50 passengers, that’s a lot less then what we would normally carry,” Allen said.

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Limestone City prepares for ‘Love Kingston Marketplace’ to help recover from COVID-19 shutdown

COVID-19 shutdown. Public market returning to downtown Kingston, with coronavirus measures in place Mayor Bryan Paterson was front and centre at an outdoor media conference late Wednesday morning and spoke to the initiative.“Where we can re-imagine public spaces in such a way, we can create a welcoming and vibrant and safe environment for residents, for visitors, for business owners and for employees, as well,” Paterson said.It’s an attempt to transform the challenges of the pandemic into an opportunity, Paterson says.There are already signs of the reimagining, as road barricades dot many downtown streetcorners, waiting to be moved into place.

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Gananoque’s 1000 Islands Museum one of the first museums in region to reopen

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We know that this is a very serious disease and we are absolutely doing our best, following all protocols to ensure people that come here are going to be safe and healthy.” And that means precautions have been put in place, including directional arrows, hand sanitizing stations, a limit on the number of visitors and the use of mandatory face coverings.Van Dreumel says they’re offering the community a place to spend some time with their family.“We take groups of up to five people; we’re limiting our access to 10 people,” she said.

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COVID-19 forces Picton’s historic Regent Theatre to pivot its programming

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]MacNaughton added she can’t imagine the town without the 102-year-old facility.“I see this vision being an opportunity to move forward and step into the 21st century,” she said. “What that offers is a way to take that amazing local content that we have here, created by local artists and local community groups, and take it to a much broader audience.”The Main Street facility has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March.Seay says she’s excited about the ongoing reinvention of the theatre.“I think we’ve definitely seen in these COVID times how important arts and culture are to us, to all of us,” he said.

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Months after being shuttered due to COVID-19, more Kingston businesses, activities reopening

COVID-19 lockdown.Patios, shopping malls and personal care salons are ramping up to reopen, while Kingston’s mosque is also opening up for worship.

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Closed Glenora washrooms force some people to find other places to go

It’s an unpleasant consequence of the coronavirus health crisis. Users of the Glenora Ferry in Prince Edward County, Ont., don’t have access to washrooms on the docks and have been finding other places to relieve themselves.

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Kingston chiropractors reopen, adapt to new measures amid COVID-19

As of June 1, several regulated health professionals in Ontario are now allowed to open their doors again amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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200 Queen’s medical and health students return next week to finish placements

Queen’s says that while it may not be business-as-usual, the clinical environment will offer a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for students, many of whom are close to graduating and in search of permanent employment.

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Brockville Ont., area politicians urge federal government for rent relief program

June 1 is around the corner, and for many people that means another month’s rent is due during the coronavirus pandemic, whether they can afford it or not.

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Coronavirus: Kingston economic recovery team plans to assist hard hit sectors

Kingston, Ontario‘s economic recovery team livestreamed its first meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was led by Mayor Bryan Paterson, followed by a selected team of local industry leaders who are working to navigate the road to recovery during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 3 new cases for Leeds-Grenville and Lanark region

The eastern Ontario region of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death.

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Coronavirus: Reopening plan has Kingston golf course, marina operators making changes

Nicer weather has arrived and people are itching to do more outdoor activities. Local golfers and boaters will soon be able to get back into the swing of things with Thursday’s announcement by the Province of Ontario easing coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

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No new COVID-19 cases at Hastings Manor in Belleville for three weeks

There are some promising signs that the COVID-19 outbreak at the roughly 250-bed Hastings Manor may be nearing an end.

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Trent Valley Lodge Nursing Home ‘goes above and beyond’ for residents during pandemic

While several long-term care homes across the province have been experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19, the staff at the Trent Valley Lodge in Trenton, Ont., are going out of their way to keep their residents in good spirits while in isolation.

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Kingston’s Belle Park homeless encampment continues to grow

A structure made of plywood and tarps, along with several large camping tents, can now be seen near the entrance of Belle Park in Kingston, Ont.

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Kingston homeless encampment comes together in Belle Park

Belle Park in Kingston, Ont., has become home to a group of people living in tents.

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Head chef at Ontario winery victim in homicide investigation: owner

A murder involving a Prince Edward County winery’s head chef has led the owner of the restaurant to seek answers.

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Coronavirus: Community Gardens in Kingston set to open with new rules

The community garden program in Kingston is supported by the city and administered by Loving Spoonful, a charitable organization working to eliminate food insecurity.

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Scheer pressured to expel MP over ‘racist’ comment about Dr. Theresa Tam

Recent comments made by an eastern Ontario MP has caused two local officials to ask Andrew Scheer to expel him from his caucus.

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KFL&A Public Health aiming to immunize up to 70% of local population against the flu

KFL&A Public Health is sending a letter to the federal and provincial governments seeking a dramatic increase in influenza vaccine doses for the region to try to fight dual infections in case of a novel coronavirus outbreak next winter.

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Coronavirus: Keeping history alive in Kingston during these tough times

COVID-19 has taken its toll on numerous activities in Kinston, Ont., and culture and history are no exception.

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