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Eastern Ontario communities could lose rail access under Alto plan, Lanark-Frontenac MP Scott Reid says

One major concern raised by Reid was the future of VIA Rail service to smaller communities if high-speed rail is implemented.

“Once Alto is installed, there is zero per cent chance the existing rail system will survive,” Reid said, arguing that riders travelling between major urban centres would likely shift to the faster service.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/08/eastern-ontario-communities-could-lose-rail-access-under-alto-plan-lanark-frontenac-mp-scott-reid-says/

u/holliecamp — 6 days ago

According to police, a youth has been charged with criminal harassment, indignity to a dead body, and indecent communications in an investigation into the death of another youth from Bath.

u/ToriStaffordYGK — 13 days ago
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“Integrity was always at the forefront. He wasn’t making decisions because he thought it would make him look good. He did what he needed to do for reasons that he cared about and believed in,” said former Kingston councillor Mary Rita Holland.

u/ToriStaffordYGK — 13 days ago

Noting an increase of gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston area, Southeast Public Health is advising such stomach illnesses can pass easily from person to person, and sharing tips to reduce the spread.

u/ToriStaffordYGK — 10 days ago