Kingston Communauté Nouvelles

Over 40 community planting events will expand the urban tree canopy across seven provinces this year; First of 20 spring plantings kicks off April 19

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is currently accepting applications for student volunteers, offering hands-on experience in a variety of roles. Applicants can be high school, post-secondary, or graduate-level students. KHSC is looking for students who can make a year-round commitment, as all of the volunteer roles require consistent availability, according to the KHSC website. However, all students are still welcome to apply.

The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture.

This past weekend, the Honourable Senator Dr. Kristopher Wells, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of almost $600,000 to support the delivery of inclusive, culturally sensitive SRH services and resources to the communities across the country that need them. The announcement took place at the Positive Light Gala in Edmonton, AB, held in support of building a more inclusive and accepting society for all, including people living with HIV.

Join us on March 11th, 2026 in Napanee (11:30 to 1:00PM) for a Charity Hockey Game featuring Kingston Police vs NDSS students! The game is shaping up to be a lively and community‑driven event, featuring: New team jerseys and socks for the Kingston Police roster Kingston Police Force volunteers on-site, including a special appearance by mascot Officer Blue Event promotion by the Napanee Beaver and MyFM Support from RBC volunteers

Two years after the release of her landmark report on homeless encampments, the Federal Housing Advocate continues to urge all levels of government to do more to address the human rights crisis of homeless encampments in Canada. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Canada continues to rise. Figures show the number of people living unsheltered has more than doubled in recent years – an increase of 107% between 2020-2022 and 2024. In Ontario alone, a report published in January by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario identified 85,000 people experiencing homelessness in the province in 2025. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people continue to be grossly over-represented in these numbers.