*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* March is often the month when our thoughts start to turn toward spring. While we wait for the warmer weather to come and stay, there are plenty of low cost events and activities that might put you in a spring frame of mind this month! Take a look: […]
Kingston author highlights the struggles of Dutch immigrants in the 1950s
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist. Thank you to author Gesina Laird-Buchanan for providing this book free of charge to facilitate this article.* Anneke – The Immigrants follows the Verbeek family as they emigrate from post-war Holland to Canada. Anneke, the youngest daughter of the Dutch family at 10 years old, is convinced they […]
Things to do in and around Kingston in February 2024
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* While the weather is colder, the days are starting to get longer. Perfect to enjoy cold weather activities and all things indoors! Even though February is the shortest month (even when it’s a leap year!), I’ve put together a collection of things to do in the Kingston area […]
Retired Kingston prison worker turns life experience into realistic novel
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Have you ever wondered what it’s really like inside prison walls? Local author Lyn McCauley put her 38 year career inside the Canadian prison system to work to create Early Release, the story of a man who carefully plots his escape from a medium-security prison. This book was […]
How to design a better, more convenient business website
Designing a convenient and functional business website doesn’t have to be a chore. The best business websites are not content-heavy and instead highlight products and services clearly while outlining how they solve a customer’s pain points. The need to fill the page with words and ideas is very tempting, but avoid this at all costs. […]