🌟 Film Future, AI in Healthcare & Rising Rents

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In a world where even watching sports requires a platinum credit card limit, FIFA's World Cup 2026 is rolling out ticket packages that make Coachella look like a yard sale.

Starting at a modest $2,500 per game (because apparently that's what "modest" means now), you too can watch soccer while sipping champagne in a premium lounge, though you might need to sell your car first.

At least they're throwing in "all you can eat, all you can drink" - which somehow feels less exciting when you've already spent your grocery budget for the year. Full Story

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News Notes

🎨 Downtown Traffic Box Gets Artistic Glow-Up
Thanks to a City of Kingston pilot project, local artist Sasha Jimenez French has transformed a mundane traffic box at Princess and Bagot into a vibrant street canvas. The successful initiative may inspire more artistic makeovers throughout downtown. (FLY FM) Read More →

🎬 New Plan Charts Course for Ontario's Film Future
A groundbreaking study from Kingston Economic Development Corporation reveals how mid-sized cities could become the secret sauce for Ontario's media production industry. The Hyperlocal Ontario Action Plan recommends decentralizing production away from Toronto to create more affordable, sustainable hubs across the province. (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) Read More →

🌡️ Kingston Takes Action on Rental Unit Heat Rules
The City of Kingston is advancing new temperature regulations to protect tenants from summer heat waves in units with central air conditioning. The proposed policy aims to establish much-needed maximum temperature limits for residential rentals during sweltering weather. (Kingstonist) Read More →

😊 Survey Shows Mississauga Crowned Canada's Happiest City
Fresh data from Leger's Happiness Index reveals our nation's most cheerful spots, with Mississauga topping the charts at 70.3 out of 100. The comprehensive survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians shows Quebec leading provincial rankings, while Montreal and Hamilton round out the top three happiest cities. (Daily Hive) Read More →

📈 Canadian Rent Prices Hit Eye-Watering Heights Since 2019
New data from Statistics Canada reveals average one-bedroom rents have surged a staggering 48% nationwide, with some cities seeing prices nearly double in just six years. The national average has jumped from $1,050 to $1,554, hitting renters particularly hard in Quebec and Atlantic regions. (Narcity) Read More →

🏥 Kingston Hospitals Get $1M to Test AI Assistant for Doctors
In a groundbreaking move, Kingston Health Sciences Centre has secured $1 million to study how AI can reduce paperwork for physicians - because who doesn't want their doctor focusing on patients instead of screens? The project will test AI-powered digital scribes across six regional hospitals, potentially saving doctors from 18.5 million hours of yearly administrative tasks. (YGK News) Read More →

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Events

🚒 12th Annual Pull Together for Epilepsy Fire Truck Pull | July 20, 2025 | Kingston, ON
Flex those muscles and join a team of 8 to pull a 37,000-lb fire truck 100 feet while raising funds for local epilepsy support services.

🎬 Little Women | Thursday July 17 | 7:00 PM | Market Square, Kingston
Grab your lawn chair and enjoy Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated adaptation of this beloved classic under the stars.

🎬 Finding Nemo Movie Night | July 16 | 8:30 PM | Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
Pack your lawn chairs for a magical evening of Pixar's underwater adventure under the stars, with Lake Ontario's waves providing the perfect soundtrack.

🎸 Koster Full Band | July 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Red House Downtown, Kingston
Catch this high-energy local favorite as they rock the intimate Red House stage for a perfect Sunday night out.

🎸 Howe Island Rockin' the Rock 2025 | Saturday July 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Howe Island
Canadian rock legends The Box headline this sizzling summer festival alongside five red-hot local bands, with tickets dropping tomorrow at 1 PM sharp.

🛍️ Name Brand Back-to-School Event | July 17-20 | Store Hours | Once Upon A Child, Kingston
Score major deals on trendy kids' clothing from tots to teens, with fresh stock arriving daily at prices that won't make your wallet weep.

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Wellness Wednesday

Your gut literally talks to your brain. Johns Hopkins researchers are discovering that digestive-system activity may actually affect cognition, thinking skills, and memory. Recent studies show 83% of Americans now recognize gut health as critical for overall wellness.

Quick gut-boost hack: Start your morning with almonds or half a banana. These contain natural prebiotics that feed the 'good' bacteria in your colon.

Feeling stressed? Research shows stress directly impacts gut health, so those gut-friendly foods work double duty.

Bottom line: Happy gut = sharper mind + better mood.

Weather

Wednesday: ☀️ High 32°C / Low 21°C - clear sky

Thursday: ☁️ High 30°C / Low 21°C - broken clouds

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