Community Champions
✊ Leading with Heart: Black History Month at Frontenac Secondary
🤝 Moving at the Speed of Relationship: Supporting Our Kashechewan Cree Kin

Kingston & Area Local News
🌿 Paradise Protected: Lemoine Point Farm is Ours!
🚆 All Aboard for Better Rides: The Corridor Train Alliance
⚽ Game Over, But Not Forgotten: The Memorial Centre Soccer Stadium Process Review

Events In and Around Kingston
🧘 Living With Chronic Conditions | Starting Monday, February 23
🍻Beer & Business: Chamber on Tap | Feb 26 | 5:00 PM | Grizzly Grill
🎤 Soulful Soundcraft: Dominique Fils-Aimé | Feb 27 | 7:30 PM | The Isabel
🎬 Sing For Joy: 23 Years of Open Voices | Feb 28 | 7:00 PM | The Isabel

Still going:
👉 Spirit of Winter: Enchanted | Until February 28, 2026.
👉 Ramadan in the Limestone City, Helping Partners in Mission | Until March 19
👉 Kingstonlicious | Until March 28, 2026.

We did it, Kingston! The city officially has the keys to Lemoine Point Farm, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing this piece of paradise isn't going anywhere. It is a massive victory for everyone who loves our local green spaces.

The work isn’t done though. Now comes the next important part: making sure it stays exactly as awesome as it is right now. The community is already brainstorming the best ways to protect its future and keep that gem alive for generations to come.

Source: Lemoine Point Farm sale to City has been secured – now how best to protect its future? via Save Lemoine Point Farm

We all know the 401 can be a bit of a disaster zone. And it seems bizarre that VIA is planning on routing the new high speed train well north of us. The Corridor Train Alliance gets it too, and they are busy lobbying for improved rail service that actually makes sense for us. Imagine skipping the traffic and zipping along the corridor while someone else does the driving. They are pushing the government to get on board with better, more frequent service that connects our communities properly. It is about time we had a smoother way to get around!

Source: Corridor Train Alliance lobbies for rail service along Highway 401 via The Kingston Whig-Standard

The hallways of Frontenac Secondary School (FSS) were buzzing with excitement recently as the student-led Multicultural Team (MCT) hosted a vibrant Black History Month celebration. This event proved that you are never too young to lead. From student-made Nigerian and Jamaican dishes like Jollof rice and beef patties to a playlist featuring a wide range of Black artists, the celebration was all about making sure every student feels seen and celebrated. MCT founder Vrain Rikhi and students like Gabi Macfarlane worked hard to bring this vision to life, creating a space where diversity isn't just a buzzword but something we actually get together to enjoy. It is inspiring to see our local youth building a community that is welcoming to everyone.

Source: Frontenac Secondary School’s Multicultural Team hosts Black History Month celebration via Kingstonist

When over 250 residents from Kashechewan First Nation had to leave their homes due to a water crisis, the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN) didn’t just see "evacuees"—they saw family. Executive Director Brandon Maracle and his team have been working tirelessly to make sure their "kin" feel supported, providing everything from traditional hot meals like Annie’s jam and bannock to essential cultural programming. It is all about "moving at the speed of relationship," building trust, and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of stability and dignity during a really uncertain time. It is a beautiful reminder of how our community steps up to take care of its own.

Source: 'Kin, not evacuees': inside Kingston's support for Kashechewan Cree residents via Kingstonist

Time to ditch the office chair and grab a cold one! The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is bringing back their premium after-hours networking event, Chamber on Tap. Head over to the Grizzly Grill to connect with fellow professionals in a totally relaxed and informal setting. Whether you are looking to practice your elevator pitch, meet others in the local business community or just want to share some advice over a snack, this is the place to be. It is free for members, and with a cash bar on site, it is the perfect way to wrap up your Thursday.

Source: Chamber on Tap via Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce

If you appreciate music that feels like a meticulously crafted world, you need to be at The Isabel this Friday. Double JUNO Award winner Dominique Fils-Aimé is bringing her soulful jazz to the Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall, and her sound is truly something else. The production is so exquisite and unique—it’s a masterclass in sonic soundcraft that stays with you long after the final note. Her music draws on the deep roots of African-American culture, delivered with a precision and intimacy that has captivated audiences across the globe. Trust me, experiencing a voice this compelling in a room as acoustically perfect as The Isabel is going to be pure magic.

Source: Dominique Fils-Aimé via The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

If you've lived in Kingston for any length of time, you almost certainly know someone in the Open Voices Community Choir. This year, the Kingston Canadian Film Festival is honoring their incredible 23-year legacy with a special screening of the new locally produced short film, Sing for Joy: 23 Years of Open Voices. This heart-warming film follows the choir's founding artistic director, Andy Rush, as he prepares for a massive retirement blowout. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the "gritty, grin-inducing" magic that happens when 100+ local voices come together. The short will precede the feature film The Art of Adventure, making for a perfect Saturday night out at The Isabel.

Source: Kingston Canadian Film Festival via Facebook

👉 Free Chronic Condition Workshop | Monday February 23
👉 Spirit of Winter: Enchanted Now until February 28, 2026.
👉 Ramadan in the Limestone City, Helping Partners in Mission | until March 19
👉 Kingstonlicious Now until March 28, 2026.

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