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The best niche date spots in Kingston

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

There’s nothing worse than running into your fellow tutorial members while you navigate a brutal Hinge date. While bars like Ale House are the perfect breeding ground for running into friends and meeting new people, they’re not the ideal place to go on a date. I’ve been on the hunt for spots around...

Alleged racially motivated incident demonstrates reality faced by students of colour in Kingston

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

Two racialized graduate students at Queen’s say they were targeted by a driver who almost ran them over when they were crossing the road at an intersection on Jan. 6. The women later told The Kingstonist the driver didn’t show any signs of remorse or guilt before driving off, and they believe he deliberately...

Sipping local: exploring lesser-known Kingston coffee shops

Written on March 5, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

With Kingston claiming the title of highest per capita restaurants in the country, it’s no surprise the city is saturated with charming, small-town coffee shops. Most Queen’s students are familiar with the well-known places—Crave and Balzac’s—but a recent Facebook post about The Elm Cafe reminded...

Talking Heads: Why did you choose Queen’s?

Written on February 13, 2020. Posted in Opinions.

“What sealed the deal for me was touring the day before Homecoming (I clearly was unaware of how wild Queen’s Hoco was, being an American student). I saw all the alumni walking around in their Queen’s jackets and I’d honestly never seen so much school pride at any other school I’d...

When Kingston becomes a movie set

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Queen’s students who spend years exploring Kingston often think they know the city well enough to navigate it blindfolded. Unknowingly, these same students are also likely to have watched a movie, TV show, or music video that’s used Kingston as its chameleonic backdrop. The Kingston to which many...

Happy Soul Project kicks off a dozen hours of biking on Feb. 28

Written on February 5, 2019. Posted in News.

On Feb. 28, Queen’s students will bike for 12 hours in the ARC to raise money and awareness for the Happy Soul Project. Bikes will be stationed near the Earl Street entrance from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., where members and executives of both clubs will take turns biking. Now in its second year, the organizers...

Arrests over alleged bomb plot took place on edge of University District

Written on January 29, 2019. Posted in News.

After police raided a house on the edge of the University District last Thursday, a youth was charged with two terrorism-related offenses. The youth appeared in court on Friday and via video link on Monday. He received an adjournment until next week to allow his lawyer to prepare for bail proceedings. The...

Guide to 2018 Halloween events in Kingston

Written on October 24, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

It’s hard to believe Halloween is almost here. Whether you’re looking to spend your Halloweekend getting your pants scared off or taking it easy, there’s something for everyone in Kingston. From haunted houses to costume parties, here are six ways to get in the spooky spirit in Kingston this year. Escape...

Photo Essay: Summer in Kingston

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

During the school year, Kingston will become packed with students rushing between classes and extracurriculars. However, the mostly student-free summer months bring out a different—and much quieter—side of the city many of us call home. The Journal captured some photos to give a glimpse into what...

AMS, University not consulted on location of new provincial pot store

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in News.

The AMS and the University weren’t consulted on the location of the new Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), set to open this fall. The location in the RioCan Centre, a 15-minute drive from campus, was selected based off provincial guidelines, municipal zoning bylaws, and proximity to primary and secondary...

Street party ticketing will send students to court

Written on June 11, 2018. Posted in News.

Students ticketed in the University District during major street party periods will now wind up in front of a judge and be subject to Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM). In a joint announcement Monday, Principal Daniel Woolf and Mayor Bryan Paterson told an audience on the corner of Earl Street and Frontenac...

Updated: Nuisance party bylaw takes effect following Mar. 6 reading

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

Following their March 6 reading, Kingston City Council passed a bylaw that will put street partygoers at risk of facing hefty fines. The Nuisance Party Bylaw is aimed at controlling large social gatherings within the municipality by instating a minimum fine of $500 for individuals who throw or attend...

Q&A with provincial NDP nominee Ian Arthur

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

This week, Ian Arthur, the NDP nominee for Kingston & the Islands, sat down with The Journal to talk policy and the upcoming 2018 provincial election. Arthur is the head chef at the popular downtown restaurant Chez Piggy. Tell me about your background. I was born in Newfoundland, but I grew up...

News in Brief

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

Announced as part of the Federal Budget on Feb. 27, the Liberal government has committed $4.3 million towards the revival of prison farms in Kingston. The aim is to have the farms reinstated by 2019 at the latest within the Joyceville and Collins Bay institutions. This follows the 2010 decision by...

Mug days at the Tea Room

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

For the second year in a row, The Tea Room collaborated with Queen’s Earth Centre to bring back beloved Mug Days for its customers. Sponsored by the Earth Centre, the event ran on March 1, 2 and 5 and promoted the use of reusable mugs by offering those who brought them to The Tea Room a free tea...

Brunching in Kingston

Written on February 9, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Do you love brunch? Trust me, I do too. With midterms just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to grab your friends for a much needed study break while you explore the best brunch places in the city. To fill your fix, The Journal has compiled a list of five popular brunch spots in Kingston. Toast...

VIA Rail announces more departures between Toronto and Kingston

Written on November 3, 2017. Posted in News.

According to an Oct. 30 announcement, VIA Rail plans to increase the amount of trains running between Toronto and Kingston effective Nov. 5. VIA Rail will add a tenth round-trip on the Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa route to increase departures, as well as a new evening departure from Toronto to Kingston. The...

Exploring literary pathways at Kingston WritersFest

Written on October 2, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Running from September 27 to October 1, Kingston WritersFest returned for its ninth consecutive year. With a roster of some 60 different authors, the annual festival aims to promote various forms of the written word within the Kingston community. This year, Kingston Writersfest offered readings, conversations...

A guide to ordering take-out in Kingston

Written on September 29, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

It may only be Week 3 but odds are you’re already getting sick of cooking for yourself or waiting in the never-ending lines at the caf. But did you know Kingston actually has one of the highest restaurant-per-capita rates of any city in Canada? Everyone gets those 10pm greasy food cravings every now...

10 things to do in Kingston this fall

Written on September 29, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Autumn is, without a doubt, one of the best times to be in Kingston. Once October hits, sweater weather sets in, everything is pumpkin-spice flavoured and campus looks gorgeous. But more than that, Kingston has lots to offer in way of fun things to do during the season. We’ve compiled a list of...

Take Back the Night in photos

Written on September 22, 2017. Posted in News.

Take Back the Night is an event and non-profit organization committed to ending sexual, relationship and domestic violence internationally. Hundreds of events are held in over 30 countries annually – this Thursday, Kingstonians gathered at Confederation Basin to support the organization. Take Back...

Free things around Kingston this month

Written on September 14, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

While we now have to deal with night lectures, readings and longer lines at Starbucks, there’s one major benefit to the start of the school year: clubs around Kingston are offering free trial classes during the month of September. Here’s a round-up of some of the free things you can try out in Kingston...

Yoga with cats

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Yoga is one of the few physical activities I really enjoy doing, probably because no one is yelling at me to kick or throw a ball with any degree of accuracy. It’s all about your individual pace and improvement. Even though there’s always someone showing off their perfect headstand or inhuman flexibility,...

Three of Kingston's best coffee shops

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Kingston is a city with a latte of coffee shops, and for good reason – with three post-secondary schools and a combined total of over 30,000 students, the city hosts a lot of people who need a lot of coffee. But which coffee shop serves the best cup of joe? Where is the best place to study? And which...

Vancouver-based rideshare start-up looks to break into Ontario, Quebec markets

Written on September 8, 2017. Posted in News.

While most ride-sharing ventures focus on short-distance trips, one start-up has come to Kingston to change the nature of the business. Flo Devellennes is the co-founder and CEO of the Vancouver-based start-up POP Rideshare. The platform will seek to connect Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal...

Queen’s student avoids sexual assault charge, convicted of common assault

Written on August 31, 2017. Posted in News.

This article talks about sexual assault, and may be triggering for some readers. Updated Sept. 1 at 5:13 p.m. with statement from Kingston Police and AMS Social Issues Commissioner. On August 25, Queen’s student Chance Macdonald was sentenced to two years’ probation along with 88 days of intermittent...

Queen’s grad supporting female programmers in Kingston

Written on July 31, 2017. Posted in News.

When Queen’s graduate Melissa Mangos attended the Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing conference in January 2016, she noticed a lack of initiatives available for female computer programmers in Kingston. To remedy the lack of female involvement, Sudo was born four months later. Launched by Mangos,...

Annual Kingston Pride Parade sees remarkable turnout

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in News.

Nearly 1,000 Kingston residents marched down Princess Street in support of the local LGBTQ community on June 17 for the city’s 28th annual Pride Parade. Led by an energetic trio of performers propped up on stilts, the parade included over 40 prominent associations, businesses and groups within Kingston....

Part-time renowned artist, full-time 13-year-old

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Evan Sharma has loved art his whole 13-year-old life, but he really started his signature style of using vibrant colours when he was “around nine or 10.” After being inspired by seeing the Mona Lisa on a trip to Paris when he was 10, Sharma was struck by the large impact a single painting could have...

Kingston Canadian Film Festival

Written on March 10, 2017. Posted in Arts.

For the past 16 years, the Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) has been showcasing a dynamic program of Canadian films. This year was no different as the festival screened a robust lineup of the year’s favourite feature films and shorts, not to mention being hosted by Canadian rockers, Mother Mother. Since...

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