Napanee Fire

Nobody was seriously injured in an early morning fire at the Jubilee senior’s apartment building on Camden Road in Napanee early today.

One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Napanee Fire and Rescue was able to quickly put out the fire on a second floor balcony before it spread.

They were called around 12:40 this morning.

Residents were allowed back into their apartments around 2:30 this morning.

 

Boy Arrested

A 13 year old Kingston boy is facing robbery, assault, and firearm charges after an incident on Saturday at the Cataraqui Centre.

Kingston Police say the boy had met a male acquaintance to buy a valuable backpack.

Police say he threatened the victim, grabbed the backpack, and ran away.

The boy has been charged with stealing the backpack and pointing a handgun at the victim and a witness who were chasing him.

He was identified on security video from the mall and the 13 year old was arrested on Tuesday night riding a scooter on Rideau Street.

 

Cruiser Crash – Arrests

A man and a woman are facing numerous charges after a stolen vehicle hit a Kingston Police cruiser.

The collision took place around 9:30 yesterday morning on Princess Street in downtown Kingston.

It turns out the woman was already wanted on an arrest warrant.

Police say the man resisted arrest but was subdued by officers.

A firearm was seized from the vehicle.

The cruiser had to be towed from the scene.

 

Change of Command

There is a change of command ceremony at CFB Kingston today.

Colonel Daniel Smith will take command of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group from Colonel Carla Harding during the ceremony at 1:30 this afternoon at the Thompson Drill Hall.

 

Superhero Window Washers

Superhero window washers have invaded Kingston again.

Elite Window Cleaning brought in their superhero crew for the fourth year in a row yesterday to clean the windows at Kingston General Hospital.

They came down from the roof to give children in the pediatric unit a thrill yesterday.

The window cleaning crew is getting credit for boosting the spirits of children, their caregivers and staff at the hospital.

 

History File

From Tony’s Today in History File…

It was on this day in 1759 that British General James Wolfe landed his army near Quebec City and blocked the St. Lawrence River to French shipping.

After a siege lasting 75 days, the 33-year-old Wolfe led his troops up the cliff behind Quebec City to the Plains of Abraham, where they defeated Montcalm’s garrison and captured the city. Both Wolfe and Montcalm died in battle that led to Quebec surrendering to the British.

And yes…Wolfe Island is named for General James Wolfe.

33 years after the battle it was renamed from Grand Island to Wolfe Island.

 

 

Boatilla

Organizers are preparing for the 15th annual Buck Lake Boatilla on Saturday.

The annual event raises money for the Easter Seals send a kid to camp campaign.

Camp Merrywood on Big Rideau Lake provides children with physical disabilities the chance to enjoy boating, swimming and fishing.

Over the past 14 years, the annual boatilla has raised over $249,000 to send more than 100 children to Camp Merrywood.

 

http://www.easterseals.org/buck-lake-boatilla/