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Loved ones share memories of 'gentle giant' killed in Napanee arson
Walter Lasher was a friendly fixture in downtown Napanee who would greet anyone, even strangers, with a wave, a big smile and sometimes even a little dance. His death left a gaping hole in the community, family members told court Thursday.
Ontario's electric ferries are still running on diesel, and costs are adding up
For years, different Ontario governments have used the electric ferries for Wolfe and Amherst islands as evidence the province is leading by example in the battle against climate change — but both vessels are still being powered by diesel fuel.
Alarms, more buoys among safety updates for Wolfe Island ferry after damage: MPP
Ted Hsu says navigational alarms that will sound sooner in high winds are among the changes made to the Wolfe Islander IV ferry after it's believed to have struck ground in December, tearing a gash in its hull and causing the vessel to take on water.
Want to own an international border crossing? This centuries-old ferry service is for sale
This dock offers some lucky buyer the opportunity to run a boat between Canada and the U.S., while carrying on a family's legacy that's lasted more than 200 years.
Kingston site where inmates can use smuggled drugs under supervision has only seen 1 visitor
More than a year-and-a-half after it opened, a site at a the Collins Bay Institution where inmates can inject, snort or swallow substances under medical supervision has only had one user.
Kingston causeway workers get severance pay nearly a year after bridge torn down
After months of waiting, workers who operated the LaSalle Causeway lift bridge in Kingston, Ont., have finally received their severance.
Queen's University's U.K. castle was crumbling. A report cites 'ad hoc maintenance'
Herstmonceux Castle was abruptly shut down in 2023 following the discovery of serious structural issues. The problems seemed to come without warning, but a report obtained by CBC shows there hadn't been significant repairs to the castle's exterior or a detailed inspection of the estate since the 1990s.
Accused abuser's trial will reveal 'sexual violence on an unrelenting scale,' Crown tells court
Evidence from 28 complainants who allege Michael Haaima preyed upon them — some when they were teen girls — will reveal a "predatory system of sexual violence," the Crown said as his trial began Thursday in Kingston, Ont.
Gananoque mayor's pay docked over code of conduct breaches
The integrity commissioner found Mayor John Beddows violated council's code of conduct eight times, including by making discriminatory comments about women and affirmative action, and an "offensive sexual joke."
Man facing murder charges for attacks near Kingston encampment dies in custody
Andre Wareham died in hospital on April 22 while awaiting trial, according to the Ministry of the Solicitor General. An investigation is ongoing.