Ferry for sale, broken windows become art, and Don Cherry's still talking

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Another day, another ferry for sale and Don Cherry confusing everyone:

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News Note

⛴️ Historic Horne's Ferry on Wolfe Island Up for Sale After 223 Years The last family-owned international border crossing in North America is looking for new owners after George Horne's death last year ended the family's 223-year run. The Wolfe Island dock and 0.6-acre property are listed for $450,000, though buyers won't be required to keep the ferry service running between Canada and Cape Vincent, New York. (The Whig) Read More →

🎲 Minotaur Games Shop Turns Broken Window Into Community Art Project After someone accidentally smashed the window at Minotaur Games and Gifts over the weekend, neighbouring businesses rallied around the Princess Street shop. The boarded-up window has become a colourful canvas of supportive messages and doodles from customers who want to show they care. (Downtown Kingston) Read More →

🇨🇦 Canada Day Celebration Kicks Off With Great Canadian Stroll & Roll Downtown Kingston's full-day Canada Day bash starts at 10:30 AM with a people-powered procession from the Metro car park down Princess Street. Bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers all welcome – just no actual vehicles allowed in this creative parade that leads into live music, food vendors, and fireworks at 10 PM over the waterfront. (Downtown Kingston) Read More →

💰 KEDC Announces Start-Up Funding for Local Entrepreneurs Kingston Economic Development Corporation is launching new funding opportunities for area entrepreneurs looking to get their business ideas off the ground. The programme aims to support innovative start-ups and help local business owners access the capital they need to turn concepts into reality. (Kingston Daily) Read More →

🏞️ City Temporarily Closes Frontenac Park for Shelter Day Services Expansion Starting July 2nd, the City is fencing off Frontenac Park beside the Adelaide Street Shelter and leasing it to Lionhearts for expanded day programming like gardening and wellness activities. Community members actually requested this change after neighbourhood disruptions, and the six-month closure aims to help both shelter clients and nearby residents. (City of Kingston) Read More →

🎨 Artfest Kingston Takes Over City Park This Weekend Over 165 artists are setting up shop in City Park from June 28th to July 1st for four days of creativity and live entertainment. The festival features a dedicated Indigenous Arts Pavilion with Jay Bell Redbird showcasing 12+ Indigenous artists alongside local favourites like Bird Girl Arts and Cotton Carrie. (Kingston Artfest Instagram) Read More →

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In Other News

🏍️ A guy in Kingston got busted after police spotted his DIY license plate on a stolen motorcycle at a gas station. (CTV News - Full Story)

🏒 Don Cherry apparently meant "see you in October" not "goodbye forever" when he said Monday's podcast was his last – the 91-year-old Kingston legend is just taking the summer off like any sensible hockey fan. (Kingston Daily) Read More →

🏠 Kingston Police are hunting for a white-haired burglar who hit multiple homes near Gore Street, making off with thousands in jewelry over four days. (Kingston Police - Full Story)

🏕️ A tragic morning at Mallorytown campground as a falling tree killed an Ottawa man in his tent and seriously injured his 10-year-old child. (Kingston Police - Full Story)

Events

🚢 Centennial Celebration Cruise | July 27, 2025 | 7:00-9:30 PM | Island Queen (1 Brock St, Kingston)
Toast to 100 years of Murney Tower while cruising past Kingston's twinkling waterfront aboard the elegant Island Queen.

🌈 Pride Glide Roller Disco | June 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Memorial Centre, 303 York St
Dust off those disco moves and celebrate Pride on wheels with DJ Tiger STYLES spinning the soundtrack to your fabulous night.

🎉 Ambush Red and White Party | June 27, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Overtime Sports Bar, 1677 Bath Road
Kick off Canada Day weekend early with a patriotic party that's all about red, white, and having a blast.

🎨 Artfest Kingston | June 28 - July 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | City Park, 32 Bagot Street
Over 165 artists transform City Park into an outdoor gallery complete with poetry, yoga, tarot readings, and enough creativity to inspire your inner artist.

🎵 Power of Positivity Musical Harvest | June 28-29, 2025 | Frontenac County, 3587 Harrowsmith Road
Eastern Ontario's biggest musical weekend promises to help you forget the world's chaos while top-tier musicians remind you why live music heals the soul.

📚 The Island Talks: John Lorinc | June 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Hotel Wolfe Island, 1237 Country Rd 96
Award-winning journalist John Lorinc discusses his latest book about fascism's rise over coffee and conversation on Wolfe Island's scenic waterfront patio.

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Signing Off

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