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1. www.thewhig.com › news › welcome-aboard-tours-set-toWelcome aboard! Tours set to begin on SS Keewatin in Kingston

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   May 13, 2024 · The SS Keewatin sits in the dry dock at the Great Lakes Museum ahead of the beginning of public tours on May 13 in Kingston. Photo by Elliot Ferguson / The Whig-Standard. KINGSTON — After years ...

2. www.thewhig.com › news › kingston-has-to-beKingston has to be 'visionary, bold' to meet growth ...

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   May 2, 2024 · Late last year, city council approved a new growth strategy that could see the Kingston area’s total population grow to more than 220,000 by 2051. But that population growth must also go hand-in ...

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   When was Kingston founded?

   • Kingston was founded in 1692 after Port Royal, at the mouth of the harbour, was destroyed by an earthquake. The core of the old city is a consciously planned rectangle with streets in a grid pattern. In 1703 the city became the commercial capital, and in 1872 the political capital, of Jamaica.

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   How did Kingston Township get its name?

   • Kingston Township was one of the original townships formed by the Susquehanna Land Company of Connecticut in 1790. The township is named after Kingston, Rhode Island, and was originally called “Kingstown.” The township was later downsized when whole regions were stripped away to form new municipalities (i.e., townships and boroughs).

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   What is the history of Kingston Jamaica?

   • The core of the old city is a consciously planned rectangle with streets in a grid pattern. In 1703 the city became the commercial capital, and in 1872 the political capital, of Jamaica. On several occasions it was almost destroyed by fire, and in January 1907 it suffered a violent earthquake. Rockfort, a moated fortress at Kingston, Jamaica.

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   What is Kingston known for?

   • Kingston, city, capital, and chief port of Jamaica, sprawling along the southeastern coast of the island, backed by the Blue Mountains. It is famous for its fine natural harbour, which is protected by the Palisadoes, a narrow peninsula that has been developed as a recreational and tourist resort.

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4. www.thewhig.com › news › development-proposed-forDevelopment planned for Inner Harbour land in Kingston

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   1 day ago · Photo by Elliot Ferguson / The Whig-Standard Article content KINGSTON — A grassy field next to the Woolen Mill was fenced off as the first step in a planned residential development.

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   May 11, 2024 · Kingston was founded in 1692 after Port Royal, at the mouth of the harbour, was destroyed by an earthquake. The core of the old city is a consciously planned rectangle with streets in a grid pattern. In 1703 the city became the commercial capital, and in 1872 the political capital, of Jamaica. On several occasions it was almost destroyed by ...

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7. thewhig.remembering.ca › obituary › christianeChristiane Hildegard Rieper | Obituary | Kingston Whig-Standard

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   May 10, 2024 · Christiane Hildegard. Rieper. Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. She was the loving daughter of Ernst and Katarina Marxen, who predeceased her, as did her loving daughter Patricia (Pat), who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident at the age of 17 years. Chris was born in Berlin. Chris is dearly missed by her much loved sister Ute ...

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   1 day ago · Kingston and Area Weather. CONTACT THE WHIG-STANDARD. TODAY IN HISTORY. LOTTERY NUMBERS. Public works opens its doors, and vehicles, to public. TIPS LEAD OPP TO LAY IMPAIRED CHARGES. MOTORCYCLIST FOUND DEAD IN DITCH. POLICE SEEK VIDEO FOOTAGE OF FATAL BOBS LAKE COLLISION. OPP SEIZE ALMOST 100 GUNS, DRUGS IN SEARCH

9. thewhig.remembering.ca › obituary › gerald-merkleyGerald Merkley | Obituary | Kingston Whig-Standard

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   5 days ago · Gerald Michael. Merkley. (Jerry) It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jerry Merkley, in his 77th year passed peacefully on May 21st 2024 in Kingston, ON. Jerry was a beloved son of the late Gerald Merkley and Mildred Botting. An adored husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of ...