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The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) Locals 417 and 418, which represent faculty and support staff at St. Lawrence College (SLC), are calling for “urgent transparency” from SLC leadership about the proposed merger with Fleming College. In the release issued on Friday, Jul. 17, 2026, the Locals said that
Read MoreThe Ministry of Natural Resources is beginning its annual rabies vaccine bait drop program to protect communities from the spread of raccoon and fox variant rabies. From Monday, Jul. 20, until mid-September 2026, rabies oral vaccine baits will be distributed by hand in select areas, including the City of Cornwall, the
Read MoreIn August, the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust (TIWLT) is holding its annual summer fundraiser to help protect and conserve ecologically significant lands in the Thousand Islands region, and to announce TIWLT’s 2026/7 roster of projects. The organization invites nature lovers and backyard ecologists to its Celebrate 4ever Summer Party, held
Read MoreThe Kingston Post Office and processing facility at 120 Clarence Street is closed today, Friday, Jun. 26, 2026, as building operation maintenance takes place. According to a release from Canada Post, issued on Friday, Jun. 26, 2026, a sign has been posted on the post office door advising customers of
Read MoreSt. Lawrence College (SLC) has announced that its nursing program has received accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), making it the first college in Ontario to achieve Path B accreditation for a Standalone BScN degree. According to a release from the college issued on Wednesday, Jun.
Read Morete: This article has been updated since it was originally published to include comment from Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. Please see bottom of article for most recently updated information. As a result of the previously announced program suspensions at St. Lawrence College (SLC),
Read MoreThe announcement by Fleming College and St. Lawrence College leadership on the morning of Friday, Apr. 10, 2026, “sent ripples” across the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO), according to the union. In a media release, OPSEU/SEFPO said that news of the two institutions integrating into a larger institution was broken to
Read MoreThis summer, BGC South East will once again offer fun, engaging, and educational summer camps for children and youth across the region.
Read MoreCataraqui Conservation has issued a Flood Watch for inland lakes and streams due to snowmelt and rainfall runoff, and the increased likelihood of flooding in certain portions of the region. According to the watch, issued on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, the spring freshet (snowmelt) period is underway. Warm temperatures and rainfall across
Read MoreA special meeting of the Southeast Public Health (SEPH) Board of Health was held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Kingston, to begin work on a strategic plan. The local health unit noted that the Board “remains committed to leading the work of strengthening public health across the entire southeast region.” According to a release from SEPH, a motion
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