You say tomato, I say heirloom

Nov 20, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories

Gardener and seed saver Cate Henderson, who oversees the gardens, offered tours and hosted a seed saving workshop. BY CHRISTINE ROSS What’s the difference between heirloom and commercially-produced tomatoes? Flavour tops the list. Just ask any of the 150 tomato...

Put Food in the Budget

Oct 3, 2012 | Justice

Put Food in the Budget videos produced by the Sisters of Providence available here. Part 1 follows ‘Dollton’ on his visit to Kingston. Part 2 focuses on John Gerretsen’s poverty challenge as he spends a day in the shoes of the poor of Kingston. Part 1: For the...

Sister Mary Anna Kelly

Sep 30, 2012 | Obituaries

Margaret Mary Kelly was born in Regina on May 20, 1923, the third of five children of Rose Ann Beesley and John Kelly. Since her father was an officer with the RCMP, the family moved frequently. From Regina where she was born, the family was posted to Saskatoon,...

Poverty Challenge Tour

Jul 13, 2012 | Justice

On a steamy hot July day, Kingston’s representative at Queen’s park followed through on an earlier promise to spend a day living like a person on social assistance. John Gerretsen’s commitment resulted from the campaign Put Food in the Budget, a provincial...

SP’s Featured During Museum Month

Jul 13, 2012 | Archives News

left to right: Danielle Hughes, Tom McCarthy, Sister Gayle Desarmia Ten Kingston museums set up temporary displays under one roof on May 12 to commemorate Museum Month. The Sisters of Providence Printing Room Museum and The Heritage Room were part of the showcase held...