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Councillor seeks green light to bring photo radar to Kingston

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Bill Hutchins

EMC News - There are renewed calls to reinstate photo radar, not on provincial highways, but to keep watch over Kingston streets. Rural councillor Jeff Scott is spearheading a motion that calls on the province to allow Ontario's police services boards...

High hopes and humps add up to costly repair bill for city

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Bill Hutchins

EMC News - It was a small, but expensive learning curve. A two-centimetre mistake on the height of 14 speed humps cost city taxpayers more than $25,000 to fix. "It was a bit of a learning process. We went through many speed hump installations over...

City restarts plan to enhance parking/pedestrian safety around Hotel Dieu

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Bill Hutchins

EMC News - After two years stuck in neutral, Kingston is restarting discussions to expand patient parking around Hotel Dieu Hospital. "We know there are challenges with respect to parking in that area," said mayor Mark Gerretsen. The city and the...

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Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

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Who's your "Change Maker"?

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Kristen Coughlar

EMC News - We all know onea woman who has made a difference in her own life, our lives, or the lives of others. To honour and celebrate these women, We Don't Stop Kingston, a feminist coalition of local organizations dedicated to promoting equality...

For Holy Name student, a life of community involvement starts early

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Hollie Pratt-Campbell

EMC News - A Grade 6 student from Holy Name School in Kingston Mills got a lot more than she bargained for while participating in her class' Take Action Project in December. The initiative encouraged children to think about what it means to be socially...

Cataraqui Cemetery receives historic designation

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Kristen Coughlar

EMC News - Kingston's own Cataraqui Cemetery has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, recently announced Cataraqui Cemetery as one...

Focus program students rock out with guitars of their own making

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Hollie Pratt-Campbell

EMC News - Les Pauls. Gibsons. Fenders. All beautifully designed and crafted with expert quality. It's hard to believe they were made by local teenagers in KCVI's Guitar Building focus program, many of whom had little to no experience with woodworking...

The Wolfe Island Network 'encourages activity and involvement'

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Margaret Knott

EMC News - Anyone coming to Wolfe Island these days probably thinks the island has gone into hibernation despite the fact that the ferry continues to operate from the village of Marysville. Traffic to and from the island, except at morning and late afternoon...

Correction

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

In the Jan. 26 story, "Regional artists show off their love of craft," which appeared in the Kingston and Frontenac EMC, Mary Anne Lawless, one of the founding members of the Made 4 You artisan co-op was misidentified as Marilyn Lawless.

Getting to know the Kingston Police Chief, This new Q&A style EMC feature will give readers a more personal look at some of the public figures in our community.

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

Name and age: Stephen J. Tanner, 51. I feel much younger - most days. Background: I was born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, and attend G.E. Perdue High School before going to the University of Guelph (78-82). I am currently in my 30th year...