Stabbing

 

One man was taken to hospital and another was arrested following what’s believed to be a stabbing in Kingston.

Police and paramedics were called to a residence at 223 Division Street just after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday.  One man was arrested.  Paramedics treated a man at the scene and took him to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Kingston Police hadn’t released any details about this incident by Monday morning.

 

Ultralight Crash

 

Two people were taken to hospital after an ultralight plane crashed in a field in Camden East.

The crash happened around 1:00 p.m. Saturday.

The ultralight was taking off from the Air Strip used by the Kingston Ultralight Club when it lost power and crashed.

A man and woman were taken to hospital.

 

Structure Fire – Boston Pizza

 

A fire in the electrical room at Boston Pizza on Dalton Avenue caused an estimated $15,000 damage.

Kingston Fire and Rescue was called to the restaurant around 10:20 p.m. Saturday after smoke was reported in the main dining area.  Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the electrical room and quickly put out a fire.  No injuries were reported.

 

Coalition Wants By-election

 

The Coalition of Kingston Communities wants the vacant Countryside seat at city council filled in a by-election.

City council has the option but can also decide to appoint someone to fill the role left vacant when Richard Turner resigned to become the Economic Development Manager for Frontenac County.

Holding a by-election would be expensive but the coalition says it would be shameful if council decided against the democratic process simply on the basis of expense.

 

China Trip

 

A delegation from Kingston left for China yesterday as guests of manufacturer Feihe International.

The infant formula company is spending $250 million to develop a plant in Kingston to manufacture formula using cow and goat milk.

The delegation from Kingston includes Mayor Bryan Paterson and representatives from the Kingston Economic Development Corporation.

Former city councillor Richard Allen is also on the trade mission in his new job with Frontenac County.

 

Tourism – Survey Results

 

Businesses in the Thousand Islands that rely on tourism have given this past summer the highest marks in over 15 years.

88 percent of businesses responding to an annual survey by the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council reported their best season since 1999.

The organization says businesses on both sides of the border were helped by clear skies, warm weather and lower gasoline prices.

It says 60% believe overall tourism in the region will improve over the next five years.

 

 

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