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Local principal catches attention of Prime Minister Trudeau
On April 24, Principal Michael Faught of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School shared a clip on Twitter addressing the Holy Cross community.
While the clip shows Faught speaking to the school's staff and students encouraging them to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can't help but see similarities to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's daily updates.
The clip reached far beyond the Holy Cross community, catching the attention of Trudeau himself! See the Twitter interaction here: https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1254463261581377538
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Extend-A-Family Kingston goes online!
Today's #GoodNews is from Extend-A-Family (Kingston) as they move their programming online!
Extend-A-Family provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily aid and respite care. However, due to COVID-19, they have had to cease their programming, leaving participants without their usual support.
Scott Taylor, the director of Data Systems, Intake and Day Programs at Extend-A-Family Kingston, shared with Station 14 that they have been working hard to create "virtual" programming, free of charge! As of today (Monday), activities such as Science with Dr Bunsen, virtual walks, music circles and fitness programs will be made available over Zoom!
The Extend-A-Family Kingston team put together this video to boost spirits and bring a smile to your face!
More information can be found at http://www.eafkingston.com/eafk-covid19-resource-page
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Feeling squirrelly?
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Our first submission comes from a follower who caught one of those crazy Kingston squirrels practicing for the "High Dive"!
We hope this brings a smile to your face!
(the squirrel lands the jump safely as we see their tail at the very end!)
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Queen's University encourages lifelong learning with free courses for seniors
The Ever Scholar program creates accessible learning opportunities for older adults in the Kingston community.
Queen's University Ever Scholar
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A local company's positive messaging encourage self-love this Valentine's Day
Between the dinner dates, flowers, and chocolate, it can be easy to forget about yourself on Valentine's Day.
Melissa chatted with the foudner of Pure Balanxed, a local clothing brand, about the importance of self-love and positive messaging.
Shop the brand here: https://www.purebalanxed.com/
Embrace winter with outdoor exhibit featuring local artists
Melissa caught up with David, the owner of Martello Alley for a walk around downtown Kingston to check out some of the artwork featured in Froid'Art 2020. See all 21 pieces by following the map here: https://bit.ly/2Rf9Akx
#YGK Froid'Art - Art on Ice - Kingston, Ontario
VJ ON SCENE: City of Kingston hosts Climate Change Symposium
Hear Mayor Bryan Paterson's opening remarks at the thrid annual Climate Change Symposium hosted by the City of Kingston and Sustainable Kingston.
This day long event brought together community members to hear from speakers across the province who are fighting against Climate Change.
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Throwback Thursday! Make it a GREEN Christmas with these sustainable gift wrapping tricks
It's #THROWBACKTHURSDAY
We're taking it back to December 2018 when Melissa visited Yara of BOHO & HOBO to learn some sustainable gift-wrapping techniques. Keep gift wrap out the landfill this year with these tips!
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Kingston welcomes new business that offers custom in-home care services
Kingston is home to a new business... Right At Home - Kingston offers unique in-chome care services for those that need it mosts, customizable to each individuals needs.
The business was marked "officially open" in Kingston with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Paterson.
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Community continues to rally behind tragedy-stricken Kingston family
DONATE HERE: http://bit.ly/2EgCRnA
On December 1st, their family home was destroyed by a fire. The community supported them by donating items and raising funds.
The community is rallying again now that the family is facing even more devastation.
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INSIDE LOOK: 3rd Annual Kingston Holiday Market hosts 90 local vendors
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!***
The Kingston Holiday Market is back! Located at 145 Princess Street open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 22.
Thank you to local vendors: The Green Granny Project, Limestone City Sign Parties and Sherry Jeffery for chatting with us!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Want to win $20 of Market Money to spend at the Kingston Holiday Market? Here's how:
1. Like the Station 14 Kingston and Kingston Holiday Market pages on Facebook .
2. Like this Video.
3. Tag a friend in the comments that you would like to go shopping with at the Kingston Holiday Market (every tag counts as an entry)
4. Draw will happen next Friday, November 29.
*Extra entries for shares*
