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Kingston Fronts Fail to Take Down Greyhounds

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The Kingston Frontenacs let another golden opportunity slip through their fingertips, as the Fronts dropped a 4-2 decision in Sault Ste. Marie. The Fronts have now lost two games in row, which they very easily could have won. “We gotta stop finding ways to lose and start finding ways to win these games,” said Head Coach Doug Gilmour. “Our guys have to realize that winning once in awhile isn’t good enough around here anymore. We have to start getting a lot more consistent,” said Gilmour. More detail +

Kingstonians Asked To Get On Board With Monopoly

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Vote Now To Put Kingston On Canadian Monopoly Board

Deputy Mayor Mark Gerretsen is urging Kingstonians to vote online to have Kingston be one of the 22 cities represented on the Monopoly Canada game board. More detail +

City Seeks Participants For Lead-testing In Homes

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Regular Tests Required Throughout Ontario

The City is again seeking 100 qualified homeowners 5 non-residential property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. Under this regulation, introduced in 2007, the Ministry of the Environment requires the City to test the water in Kingston homes and businesses identified as receiving their water through lead or lead-soldered pipes on their own property every six months. More detail +

Registration For Summer Wilderness Canoe Trips Underway Gould Lake Educ Ctr

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Register NOW for Summer Wildnerness Trips

Gould Lake Outdoor Centre – Summer Wilderness Canoe Trips
Registrations for 2010 now open.
Apply on-line at gouldlake.ca
Call Outdoor Office at 613 -372-1442 More detail +

Kingston Frontenacs in All-Star Game

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Goaltender Tyler Beskorowany, Centre Ethan Werek and defencemand and Captain Brian Lashoff will represent the Kingston Frontenacs at next month’s OHL All-Star Game to be held at the home rink the K-Rock Centre in Kingston. Lashoff, Werek and Beskorowany will represent the Eastern Conference team in the game. More detail +