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  Kingston, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
During the War of 1812, Kingston was the base for the Lake Ontario division of the Great Lakes British naval fleet and engaged in a vigorous arms race with the American fleet based at Sackett's Harbor, New York for control of Lake Ontario.
Kingston's location at the Rideau Canal entrance to Lake Ontario, after canal construction was completed in 1832, made it the primary military and economic centre of Upper Canada.
Kingston is represented in the Ontario Hockey League by the Kingston Frontenacs.
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 Kingston Penitentiary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kingston Penitentiary is a maximum security prison located in Kingston, Ontario between King Street West and Lake Ontario.
Immediately across the road is the Kingston Prison for Women (now closed and now houses offices), officially opened on January 24, 1934 to take female prisoners who had originally been housed in segregated quarters in the Kingston facility.
Kingston is home to nine prisons, from low-security facilities to the maximum-security facilities, Kingston Penitentiary and Millhaven Institution.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingston_Penitentiary   (324 words)

  
 Kingston Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kingston, Ontario, with a population of approximately 146,8381 people, is located in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where the lake runs into the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands begin.
Kingston is nicknamed the "Limestone City" because of the many historical buildings made from the local material which still stand.
Kingston is roughly half way between Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec along the three major east-west transportation routes in Central Canada: the Saint Lawrence Seaway, Ontario Highway 401 (the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, which turns into Quebec Autoroute 20), and Canadian National Railways' Windsor to Québec City Corridor.
www.meetinkingston.com   (328 words)

  
 Canadian Relocation Systems, Kingston, Ontario Canada
Kingston, Ontario, the Limestone City, is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Canada.
Kingston is placed at the mouth of the Cataraqui river, where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence.
Kingston has an abundance of parks,Golf courses and Restaurants, Excellent Air Quality Rating and World-class educational and health care facilities.
www.relocatecanada.com /kingston   (222 words)

  
 Kingston, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Heraldic symbols and the flag were presented to the City of Kingston on 27 June, 2000, by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, following the amalgamation of the Township of Kingston, the City of Kingston, and the Township of Pittsburgh in 1998 to form the new City of Kingston.
Kingston's flag is a banner of arms, showing the Martello Tower above three white and blue waves, with the three antique crowns in the upper fly.
The three antique crowns are placed two and one on the upper fly, to reflect the geographical arrangement of the three former municipalities that combined to form the City of Kingston.
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 Kingston, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1998/99 Ontario had 37,546 hospital admissions due to an unintentional fall.
Fall rates increase throughout the senior years with statistics indicating that falls resulted in 86% of hospital admissions due to injuries in adults over the age of 65.
Local data indicates that in 2001, 1631 patients over the age of 55 were seen in Kingston emergency rooms (KRISP) and 3891 patients over the age of 55 were seen in Lennox & Addington County General Hospital's emergency room because of a fall..
www.stepsafe.com /whyworry.html   (177 words)

  
 City of Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Official Web Site - Home Page
An enthusiastic group of sports fans and Kingston-boosters is determined to show that the city is the hockey haven sought by producers of CBC TV's Kraft Hockeyville.
Kingston City Hall is one of the finest 19th century buildings in Canada and a National Historic Site.
Kingston's GIS team received the recognition for the development and launch of Kmaps, the city's online map viewer.
www.cityofkingston.ca   (551 words)

  
 travel wise :: Haunted Kingston Guards St. Lawrence River in Ontario, Canada
Steeped in three centuries of Canadian history, Kingston is the oldest city in Ontario.
It's a spine-tingling opening to the tragic story of Lily Herchmer, a young girl who lived with her folks in a building that once stood where the hotel was later built in 1809.
Please note that even though this story is outdated for this year,1999, viewers may want to refer to it as a source of reference should they choose to tour "ghostly places" in the year 2000.
www.travel-wise.com /northamerica/kingston/haunted.html   (783 words)

  
 Kingston, Ontario : Introduction | Frommers.com
Kingston, a most appealing lakefront town with a thrice-weekly flea-and-farmers' market, is intriguing both architecturally and historically, and is the gateway to the mighty St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands, and St. Lawrence National Park.
The city stands at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Rideau Canal, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
A stroll along Kingston's waterfront, site of many hotels and restaurants as well as marinas, pocket parks, gardens, and a maritime museum, is also a must.
www.frommers.com /destinations/kingstonontario/1755010001.html   (385 words)

  
 Kingston Branch, OGS
We are a group of people pursuing an interest in the family history of residents of the counties of Frontenac and Lennox & Addington in Ontario, Canada.
Our society is a branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, and includes members living in the local area, throughout North America, and overseas.
The Kingston Branch maintains a library of genealogical reference works, and a catalogue of published works that can be provided to interested researchers.
web.ctsolutions.com /ogskingston   (237 words)

  
 Osprey Media. - The Kingston Whig-Standard
The manager of Kingston’s civic theatre has resigned in the midst of a renovation project that is millions of dollars over budget, behind schedule and under review.
Kingston’s new downtown sports and entertainment centre has a foot-long hockey rink.
The wife of the 40-year-old man who died in custody Saturday says she wants answers about his death and investigators to stop alleging she isn’t really the man’s wife.
www.thewhig.com /webapp/sitepages   (220 words)

  
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 City of Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Kingston Transit - Buses
Kingston Transit operates 7 days a week with 14 routes servicing the urban area of the city.
Kingston Transit outlined its detour plans as construction season begins and a St. Lawrence College faculty strike unfolds.
In addition, Kingston Transit has also partnered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B.) to introduce "Bus Hailing Kits" that will assist rider's with sight impairments to more easily access public transit.
www.cityofkingston.ca /residents/transportation/transit/index.asp   (582 words)

  
 Kingston Greens - Green Party constituency association in Kingston, Ontario
Welcome to the Kingston Greens: constituency association for the Green Party of Ontario and the Green Party of Canada in the Kingston, Ontario electoral district.
The Kingston Greens also organise periodic forums on environmental and political issues and seek to raise environmental awareness in the Kingston area.
Kingston Votes: The Greens more than double their support from the last federal election.
www.kingstongreens.ca   (294 words)

  
 Archdiocese of Kingston
It was founded on 27 January 1826, by the division of the Archdiocese of Québec, and became an Archdiocese on 28 December 1889.
The Archdiocese of Kingston comprises the counties of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, and the southern portions of Hastings County; the counties of Leeds, Grenville, Dundas, and the southwestern part of Lanark.
Many different languages, cultures and communities of people are served, through apostolates to Francophone, Hispanic, Ukrainian and Polish communities, as well as ministries to youth, to prisoners, to the deaf and to the aged and infirm.
www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca   (209 words)

  
 kingston-florists
This listing of Kingston Ontario Florists and Flowershops is presented to you by canadasflorists.com, Canada's largest electronic directory of Canadian florists and flower shops serving all of Canada.
It is provided free of charge to local florist in Kingston Ontario and throughout the country.
It is important to provide the local Kingston Ontario florist with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers (the Kingston, ON florist can contact the recipient if necessary).
www.canadasflorists.com /kingston-florists.htm   (330 words)

  
 BFO / Kingston [Home Page]
A summary of the self-help bereavement support available in the Kingston Region, which extends from Gananoque in the East, to Trenton in the West.
The emphasis of our work in the Kingston Region is placed on families who have lost a child through death.
BFO - Kingston Region is open at 721 Progress Avenue, Unit 1 in Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.
www.bereavedfamilies.net /kingston   (1048 words)

  
 Agency Kingston Ontario Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Greater Kingston, Ontario, Canada
The City of Kingston forms the centre of a larger area which now includes (1998 amalgamation) the former Townships of Kingston and Pittsburgh.
Kingston is justifiably proud that the Canadian Navy named in its honour the Kingston-class of maritime coastal defence vessel.
A number of international manufacturers have located in Greater Kingston and are producing synthetic fibers, sheet aluminum, communications cables, and automotive parts.
www.acpo.on.ca /claude/kingst-a.htm   (484 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront- Kingston Ontario Accommodations | Kingston Ontario Hotels | Kingston Ontario Hotel ...
Located in the heart of Kingston, Ontario is the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront.
Nearby attractions and events to this Kingston Ontario hotel include Thousand Island destinations such as Fort Henry, 1000 Island Cruises, Farmer’s Market, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
This Kingston Waterfront hotel is a great place to stay while taking in events such as The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous, Kingston Blues Festival, and the Kingston Film Festival.
www.hikingstonwaterfront.com   (338 words)

  
 Kingston Chiropractic - Kingston, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kingston's Downtown Chiropractic Centre, located in beautiful downtown Kingston, Ontario, is run under the direction of Dr.
Kingston's Downtown Chiropractic Centre has been in operation since 1997.
In 2000 the clinic moved to its now beautiful downtown location because of the historic limestone building, free ample parking and proximity to downtown Kingston.The clinic is also ideally situated next door to a group of excellent massage therapists at Active Health...
www.kingstonchiropractic.com   (213 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Kingston Ontario Hotel
With its unparalleled view of Lake Ontario and the Kingston Harbour, offering every comfort and convenience you would expect as well as the beauty of one of Canada's most historic cities in the thousand islands.
Come explore the historic city of Kingston Ontario.
You don't have to be a guest to enjoy some of the greatest facilities in the Kingston area..
www.hikingstonwaterfront.com /holidayinn.cfm   (197 words)

  
 Images of Ontario: Ottawa, Kingston, Ontario Provincial Parks & Conservation Areas
Kingston is a small, historic and very nice city, located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence and Cataraqui Rivers, which is the gateway to the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario.
Wolfe Island is the largest of the 1000 Islands in Eastern Ontario.It is accessible by ferry from both Canadian and American ports.
It is connected to Kingston, Ontario year round by a free 20 minute ferry ride.
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 Ongwanada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
We support people with developmental disabilities and their families, respecting their rights, increasing their opportunities to make choices and decisions about the quality of their lives and responding to their changing needs.
Our programs and services are delivered at various sites in Kingston, in community residences, other homes and offices in the region.
We are affiliated with Queen's University and collaborate internationally in research to enhance the understanding and improve the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.
www.ongwanada.com   (161 words)

  
 City of Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Kingston Jobs - Kingston Careers
The City of Kingston is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario within a few hours driving distance of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.
The City of Kingston employs approximately 1,100 people and delivers a full range of services at locations throughout the City.
Kingston's participation grows in the national Communities in Bloom competition.
www.cityofkingston.ca /cityhall/jobs/careers.asp   (242 words)

  
 Utilities Kingston (Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
Signing an independent contract remains the choice of the homeowner, however, there are questions you should ask a sales person about the contracts and rates before signing anything.
Public input is invited for the incorporation into the planning and design of this project and will be received until May 22, 2006.
The reports examine the Kingston Central and Kingston West water filtration plants, as well as the Cana Well system used by some citizens in Kingston East.
www.utilitieskingston.com   (522 words)

  
 Alzheimer Society, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
The Alzheimer Society of Kingston offers support and education for families of people with Alzheimer's (and related forms of dementia).
The Alzheimer Society of Kingston is a mostly-volunteer organization with a small office staff.
We serve the people of Greater Kingston and Frontenac and Lennox and Addington counties.
www.alzking.com   (163 words)

  
 Rotary Club #4576, Kingston Ontario, Canada
The first planning meetings for a Rotary Club in Kingston were held in the fall of 1920 at Ross Livingston's Men's Wear store at 75 Brock Street.
As soon as 16 candidates were recruited, dinner meetings were held at the Frontenac Hotel on Ontario Street where it was decided to apply for a charter.
In the early 1940s the club set up The Kingston War Service's Salvage Committee and in 1942 was the driving force behind the foundation of the Sea Cadet Corps and provided $6000 for uniforms, rifles and equipment.
kingston.rotary7040.com   (700 words)

  
 Kingston Ki Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Kingston Ki Society / Aikido Club is affiliated with Ki-Aikido Ontario, the Midland Ki Federation and is a member of the International Ki Society in Tokyo.
The Kingston Ki Society was founded by Rev. Bill Bickford sensei in 1989 for the purpose of studying Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido as taught by Koichi Tohei
Some of the benefits that accrue from the practice of this graceful and powerful art are increased co-ordination of mind and body, the ability to relax mentally and physically, and the development of a non-aggressive attitude.
www.ki-aikido.ca /kingston   (134 words)

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