
Kingston Secondary Schools hosts first Battle of the Bands
Five bands participated in Kingston Secondary School's first-ever Battle of the Bands and showed their artistic talents to their friends, family, teachers, and peers.

Five bands participated in Kingston Secondary School's first-ever Battle of the Bands and showed their artistic talents to their friends, family, teachers, and peers.
"Beginning in late March 2026, the individual has been discovered to be peering through the windows of several residences in the area of Earl Street," Kingston Police stated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
"The [Katarokwi Indigenous Market] is a great opportunity to experience Indigenous art, culture and traditions while supporting Indigenous creators and businesses," said Amber Bryant-Peller, Manager of Indigenous Initiatives at the City of Kingston.
Kingston Police described Alexander as 170 cm (5’7") tall, weighing 99.7 kg (220 lbs), with brown hair and wearing eyeglasses. He was last seen in the area of Portsmouth Avenue and Princess Street.
According to the OPP, in April 2026, members of the OPP's East Region CSCU began a drug investigation with connections to the Frontenac, Lennox & Addington County, and Kingston areas. Three people have now been arrested.
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Bayridge Secondary School competed in the Kingston Junior Mathletes competition. Bayridge brought home both the bronze medal in individual rounds and the first-place trophy for team rounds.
According to the province, the newly completed $600 million facility can power approximately 250,000 homes for up to four hours during peak demand, making it one of the largest operating battery storage projects in Canada.
"My biggest hope is [Meshcore] helps to lift the unhoused community, and helps them feel connected... It also creates opportunity for the [housed and unhoused] community to interact in a positive way," said OLS Acting Executive Director, Chrystal Wilson.
“On May 14, 2026 at approximately 7:18 a.m., two individuals were assaulted by an individual driving by in the 3000 block of Princess St. Kingston Police are looking to identify the driver of the vehicle involved... described as a black SUV,” police said.
According to the City of Kingston, the Hanson, Chown, and Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garages will undergo full and partial closures before summer begins.
With more than 30 galleries and shops participating, visitors will have the chance to view and buy artwork at the free self-guided art crawl, taking place Friday, May 22, 2026.
Today, former eastern Ontario lawyer, Gregory Castellano, appeared before the Napanee Ontario Court of Justice for a plea hearing, where he entered guilty pleas to two counts of sexual assault, one count of distributing an intimate image without consent, & one count of failing to appear in court.
“The issue appears to be that the clinics vaccinated too many people too efficiently, resulting in payments that, in retrospect, OHIP decided were higher than it expected,” Dr. Ma said of the continuing dispute over COVID-19 vaccination clinic billings.
“This record-setting Spring 2026 round is a powerful reflection of what becomes possible when people choose to invest in their community... for the long-term wellbeing & resilience of Kingston & area,” said Stacy Kelly, Executive Director of the CFKA.
The trial of Michael Haaima appears to be turning on a difficult and deeply uncomfortable question: how courts should interpret adult relationships that appear consensual, but which witnesses later describe as psychologically manipulative, coercive, and frightening.
“Come to Public Works headquarters and connect with the people who help keep Kingston running smoothly year-round. There will be lots of equipment, vehicles & machines for kids and kids at heart!” said Karen Santucci, Director of Public Works and Solid Waste.
The simulation lab will provide an invaluable space for teams to practice a variety of skills from high-pressure cardiac arrests & pediatric emergencies to medication safety procedures, patient handovers and communication during stressful situations.
A preliminary inquiry continued yesterday, with testimony from Dr. Alfredo Eugene Walker, a forensic pathologist, in the case of a woman charged after an infant was allegedly found deceased and another child abandoned inside a Kingston apartment nearly two years ago.
Movies in the Square brings eight popular, family-friendly movies to downtown Kingston this summer. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy films on the big screen on Thursday evenings.
The Kingston clinic will take place at Walmart on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.