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In local news today, graduate student members of PSAC Local 901 brought their concerns about police involvement at picketing sites on Queen's University campus to a Kingston Police board meeting in April, a man charged with arson that took a life has pled guilty in Napanee, and a longstanding Kingston used car dealership has vanished, says its location's landlord.

These stories and more, below:

Kingston Police Headquarters in Kingston, Ont. on Thurs., March. 25, 2021. Photo by Julia McKay/The Whig-Standard

Kingston Police Services Board hears picketers’ concerns

With the recent strike at Queen’s settled amicably, it might be tempting to forget it and move on. However, the Kingston Police Services Board (KPSB) was recently presented with some concerns that may need to be addressed moving forward.

Arsonist pleads guilty in Napanee rooming house death

What was scheduled as a preliminary hearing in a Napanee court room turned into a trial on May 2 as Andrew Thompson pleaded guilty to killing Walter Lasher by setting fire to a Napanee rooming house in the summer of 2024.

Kingston car dealership abandons location, according to landlord

Paulette Auto Sales, a used car dealership in Kingston that had been locally operated by Brad Paulette since 2014, has abruptly closed its doors.

Napanee couple establishes fund to address community poverty

A recent donation to the Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington will create a new fund to support causes working to alleviate poverty in Lennox & Addington County.

Health unit offers online resource for expectant families

Expecting parents can prepare for childbirth and parenting from the comfort of home with Bump to Baby, a free, online prenatal and parenting program now being offered by the South East Health Unit (SEHU).

National/World news

Carney 'let Trump be the star': Analyzing the Oval Office meeting, from pleasantries to insults

What was said in Trump's meeting with Carney, including 'never say never' to Canada as 51st state

Majority of Canadians feel unwelcome and unsafe travelling to United States: new poll

Who is Don Davies, the newly appointed interim leader of the federal NDP?

Conservative MPs vote for 'largely procedural' power to trigger leadership review of Poilievre

Accuser in Hockey Canada sex assault trial wanted 'wild night,' lawyer suggests

The unsung Trans-Canada Highway: How a road connected a country and changed it forever

Gananoque Secondary School student enrolled in the Young Company program gives sewing tips to young visitors. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Brockville, Gananoque teens among 'Ingenious' award winners

Two student-led projects at the Upper Canada District School Board are among the Ontario award winners in a youth-focused contest run by the Rideau Hall Foundation.

More news from the region:

Downtown Brockville residents object to proposed building on Dailey's lot

Barn roof at Willi's Ranch blown away, community steps up to clean up

Wide variety for Quinte Symphony concert

Over two decades of giving: Rotary Club of Picton donates $5,000 toward new CT Scanner

Required maintenance disrupts Glenora Ferry service

Nearly 85 per cent of respondents reported that food prices have increased over the last 12 months. Photo by James Park/Postmedia News

Canadians are bracing for more food inflation amid U.S. trade war: new report

Food prices remain top of mind for many, according to the second issue of the bi-annual Canadian Food Sentiment Index by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab (AAL).

More Food:

This rural Ontario spot is Canada's best restaurant, according to annual list

Revitalize your palate with these fresh wines for spring — and Mother's Day

Fare With A Flair: Asian soup hearty and delicious

Mason Raycroft, son of former NHL goaltender Andrew Raycroft was a 15th-round draft pick of the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. Listed by one hockey website at 5-feet-6 and 110 pounds, the younger Raycroft attended the Frontenacs' draftees mini-camp on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. Photo by Gare Joyce/Kingston Whig-Standard

Kingston Frontenacs prospect Mason Raycroft has NHL pedigree and pro outlook despite challenges

A week after the Kingston Frontenacs cleared out their stalls at Slush Puppie Place, coach Troy Mann and his staff put the team’s picks from this year’s Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection for through their paces on the ice at Slush Puppie Place on Saturday morning, giving a bunch of teens their first taste of major junior hockey.

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Grade 11 student Connor Thorson argues that there are healthy ways to argue and healthy arguments is what we need. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Opinion: People with opposing views need to find a way to talk to each other

People argue about things all the time — whether they are minor inconveniences, what we are going to have for dinner or more impactful issues involving politics. Discussions and debates are always key in decision making in our society. Unfortunately, we are very bad at it. Take today’s politics. Political decisions are important. They determine the manner in which our communities function.

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Did you know?

In 1945, Germany surrendered unconditionally to western Allies and Russians at 2:41 p.m. French time at Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters in a schoolhouse in Reims, France. In Canada, celebratory rioters smashed and looted downtown Halifax; two navy personnel were killed and 17 injured.

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