Kingston: Quick Facts

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News •

A decisive win and 'a nail-biter': New mayors in Cornwall and Kingston reflect on their victories • Oct. 27, 2026, 4:16 PM ET (CBC)

GoodHeart | 13-y-o to handover wheelchairs to three Jamaicans • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Gleaner)

Discovery Bauxite to receive United Way's corporate award • Oct. 24, 2026, 1:06 AM ET (The Gleaner)

25% of units remain at K2 waterfront apartments, no problem selling units • Oct. 23, 2026, 1:06 AM ET (The Gleaner)

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