Heat wave

Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning with highs today and tomorrow of 31 and a Humidex in the mid 30’s.

Heat warnings are issued when conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, like heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Some relief will arrive Thursday with less humidity and a high of 25.

KGH Renovations

Donors to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation will get a chance to have some fun today doing demolition work at Kingston General Hospital.  The foundation has invited them to take part in a sledgehammer ceremony.  The ceremony will mark the beginning of construction on the W. J. Henderson Centre for Patient-Oriented Research.

George – Conflict – Apology

Kingston city councillor Kevin George will issue an official apology tonight over his involvement in a dispute with residents who were opposed to a housing project in Westbrook.

An integrity commissioner hired by the city has found George had a conflict of interest because he worked for a company doing surveys on the project and didn’t reveal the conflict.

George criticized residents for their concerns about secondary rental units in the new homes and refused to apologize.  The integrity commissioner recommends no further action on the matter.

It will be up to city council to decide if an apology is good enough.

Man Charged – Assault

A 25-year-old Kingston man is facing multiple charges after a run in with police fuelled by crystal meth.  Kingston police say the man was causing a disturbance by yelling and swearing on a lawn in the Place D’Armes Area on Sunday afternoon.  Police say the man spit on one officer, then lunged at a second and attempted to grab his sidearm, but he was eventually brought under control and arrested.  He also tried to escape at police headquarters by running from the booking room and bit an officer after being caught.  He’s been charged with assaulting police, attempting to disarm a police officer, resisting arrest, escape lawful custody and causing a disturbance.

Pistol Man

A 26 year old Kingston man is facing a shopping list of charges after two people walking on Montreal Street were approached by a man with a gun.

Kingston Police say the two pedestrian felt threatened and called police.  Police found the man on the steps of an apartment in the 600 block of Montreal Street.

They seized a pellet pistol and the man has been charged with weapons dangerous, criminal harassment and possession of a firearm while prohibited by a court order.

Wild Parsnip Warning

Wild Parsnip has been found growing in the Kingston area.

A listener reports large patches in the area of Bath and Armstrong Roads and sprouting in roadside ditches.

The sap from the plant can cause serious burns on your skin that destroy the cells and skin.  The rash, or burn, is also light sensitive.  So, exposure to the sun activates it and makes it worse.

The tall yellow flowered weed is something to avoid.

KGH Renovations

Donors to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation will get a chance to have some fun today doing demolition work at Kingston General Hospital.  The foundation has invited them to take part in a sledgehammer ceremony.  The ceremony will mark the beginning of construction on the W. J. Henderson Centre for Patient-Oriented Research.

Pokemon Go – Canada – Kingston

People in Kingston are already checking out the new Pokemon Go…even though it isn’t supposed to be available yet.  People are getting access to the new smartphone game through tech workarounds before it is officially released in Canada.  The new game has participants search for Pokemon in various locations at various times of the day.

There are locations in Kingston…including two at city hall.

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