Busy time in the gardens

Jun 25, 2009 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories

Cate Henderson promotes the work of the Heirloom Seed Sanctuary at an environmental conference at Queens University called ‘Food for Thought’ BY CATE HENDERSON It is spring again! One year ago you may have been reading an article in this paper introducing the new...

Earth Day

Jun 25, 2009 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories

Sister Shirley Morris and Cate Henderson welcomed visitors to the Greenhouse to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day remains Canada’s strongest voice in promoting a sustainable environment. Ecologist Sister Shirley Morris suggests we should acknowledge the earth...

Sisters celebrate milestone anniversaries

Jun 25, 2009 | About Us News

Congratulations Jubilarians!standing left to right: Sister Pauline Lally, 50 years, Sister Charlotte Kramps, 60 years, Sister Rita Hansen 60 yearsseated left to right: Sister Anna Marie Willer, 60 years, Sister Rita Dimberline 70 years BY CHRISTINE ROSS Sister Rita...

25 in 5 creating real change

Jun 25, 2009 | Justice

Sr. Pauline Lally attends a pre-budget vigil at Queen’s Park in March. The vigil was organized by the JPIC office. BY JAMIE SWIFT On May 6 Ontario’s Legislature unanimously passed the Poverty Reduction Act. It was one more step forward for 25 in 5 Network for Poverty...

Poverty: reality vs perception

Jun 25, 2009 | Justice

Grade 10 student Grace Iori asks “rental agent” Alice Gazeley how she can possibly afford a Kingston apartment. BY CHRISTINE ROSS High school students and retired teachers in Kingston struggled with the stress and anxiety of being poor during a one day role playing...