It's Tuesday, and we're welcoming our newest Whig-Standard journalist to the newsroom team this week. Keep an eye out in the coming days for excellent reportage from Sabrina Bedford, who is joining us from our sister paper, the Brockville Recorder and Times.

In the news today, we hear from environmentalists concerned about a proposed biogas plant in Kingston, and researchers who are hoping to curb rising syphilis cases in communities across Ontario.

Those stories and more, below:

A biogas facility has been proposed for a city-owned property in Division Street north of Highway 401 in Kingston, Ont. on Monday, October. 28, 2024. Elliot Ferguson/Whig-Standard

Kingston environmentalists raise concern about proposed gas plant

Local environmentalists are raising concern about a proposed biogas plant next to the Little Cataraqui Conservation Area. 

Kingston-led study hopes to curb syphilis cases

A Kingston-led project examining point-of-care syphilis testing and treatment is uniting regional health units in an attempt to address a growing number of syphilis cases. 

Ontario bike lane legislation could be a “smokescreen”

Roger Healey, President of Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT), said he was in disbelief upon seeing the legislation that was tabled, but that it’s quite obviously a way for the government to address hot-button issues with their suburban, Toronto area base.

Loyalist Township's Trunk-or-Treat event a monster hit

Thousands of candy-seeking, costume clad Halloween enthusiasts packed the Odessa Fairgrounds on Sunday as Loyalist Township and the Odessa Agricultural Society hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat.

National news

UCP introduces its planned update to Alberta Bill of Rights: 'We must be vigilant'

Google to make $100 million payment to news groups within 60 days

The Bloc gets into 'bring down the government' mode as deadline looms

'Total unity': Trudeau pours more cold water on caucus detractors, as MPs call for vote on his leadership

Manitoba student sexually assaulted after known sex offender allegedly breaks into her dorm room

A new option for a proposed Queen Mary Affordable Housing Project presented to city council Monday includes a revised site plan recommending green space parkland be moved to include two acres on the southern portion of the property as shown here in green. CITY OF BELLEVILLE

West Hill’s only public green space remains in limbo

It’s not clear if an alternative affordable housing plan proposed Monday to preserve more of West Hill’s only remaining green space will placate angry residents who are regular patrons of the city-owned land.

More news from the region:

Agreement reached for Gananoque pumping station

Man who fell out of car dies of injuries

Law & Orders and Jamie Law join the United Way’s ‘Novemburger’ Campaign to fight poverty and isolation

Another great year as the Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers' Market wraps for the season

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre received $2 million from Canadian Heritage that will be put toward the "Agnes Reimagined" project. Photo by Peter Hendra /The Kingston Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network

Feds chip in $2M toward Agnes renovation

The federal government is giving $2 million toward the extensive renovation of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.

More Arts and Life:

Single rider: Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy took a reflective tone on sixth solo album

Kronos Quartet and electronic artist Jlin play new explorations at Chan Centre performance

Photos: Amy Lee and Evanescence rock Edmonton's Rogers Place

Kingston Frontenacs forward Luke McNamara celebrates one of his two goals during Ontario Hockey League action against the North Bay Battalion at North Bay Memorial Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Frontenacs won the game 6-2. Photo by Tom Martineau/For Postmedia Network

Kingston Frontenacs ghoulishly good in North Bay following lopsided loss to Generals

With Halloween approaching, the Kingston Frontenacs continued their ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ play in the early part of the Ontario Hockey League season.

More Sports:

Live with Kingston Frontenacs coach Troy Mann

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman says he plays for Canada because of his late mother

Raptors takeaways: Wins won't be plentiful yet, but at least this is now a fun young team

Dave Dickenson has 'earned the right' to retain GM, head coach roles for 2025, says Stampeders president

Hurricanes 4, Canucks 3 (OT): Spirited rally falls short, power play falters, needs change

Dinos Hall of Fame honouring track and field guru Les Gramantik

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Teaching message of Islam

“Is it correct that the Quran teaches violence” asked my grandson. I try not to be defensive about Islam, nor give a sharp repartee that other sacred texts are full of violent verses. Neither of these responses will help my grandson. 

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Before the inflatables are filled and lights and sound motion sensors turned on in preparation for the night of trick or treaters, local area yards are still a Halloween delight for passing by drivers and pedestrians during the less creepy daytime hours, as seen here on Lancaster Drive in Kingston, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Julia McKay/The Kingston Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network)