News Updates


City issues new emergency order to further curb unsafe social gatherings

September 10, 2021

Sept. 10, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the City of Kingston is issuing a new emergency order – which includes increased penalties and new enforcement powers to further discourage the ongoing violation of social-gathering limits and help stop local COVID-19 case counts from climbing.  Recent large street parties not only violate many laws, bylaws and social […]

Confirmed Positive Covid-19 Case at Trinity Social Restaurant in Kingston

September 8, 2021

September 8th, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Dr. Hugh Guan, Acting Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Trinity Social Restaurant at 424 Princess St, […]

2021 University Rector Election – Preliminary Information

May 20, 2021

What is happening?  On April 30th, 2021, the 37th Rector of Queen’s University announced his resignation through a statement in the Queen’s Gazette. With that announcement, the search for a new Rector […]

Response to Queen’s Journal Instagram Statement

May 17, 2021

May 17th, 2021   KINGSTON, ON – In consideration of the recent post released by the Queen’s Journal Instagram account on Sunday, May 16th regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine events, the AMS compassionately acknowledges the personal and emotional impact this has on Queen’s students and our Queen’s […]

Global Equity Crises Statement

May 17, 2021

May 15th, 2021   KINGSTON, ON – In consideration of the global equity crises and civil unrest occurring across various populations internationally, the AMS, ASUS, EngSoc, HSS, and PHEKSA recognize the emotional labour, suffering, and […]

Statement to Queen’s International Students

May 8, 2021

May 8th, 2021   KINGSTON, ON – The AMS is aware of recent discussion within the Ontario government regarding suspending entry of international students and we are closely following developments in this decision. International students […]

Statement Regarding Current COVID-19 Situation in India

May 7, 2021

May 7th, 2021   KINGSTON, ON –Many of us have been saddened and shocked to see the worsening COVID-19 situation in India over the last several weeks. The AMS acknowledges that this situation has affected many […]

Statement Regarding Current COVID-19 Situation in KLFA & The Closure of Breakwater Park

April 9, 2021

April 9th, 2021   KINGSTON, ON –  COVID-19 continues to pose many challenges in the lives of students, staff and faculty at Queen’s, as well as for the greater Kingston community.   The AMS […]

Statement Against Anti-Asian Racism

March 19, 2021

March 19th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON – The AMS condemns all acts of anti-Asian hate, discrimination, violence, sinophobia, and xenophobia and stands in solidarity with our Asian communities at Queen’s.   The rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in our […]

A Statement on St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2021

March 13th, 2020    KINGSTON, ON – The AMS wishes to inform students about precautionary measures regarding the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. Kingston has handled the pandemic tremendously, and it is important to ensure […]

AMS 2021-2022 Senior Management Hired!

March 2, 2021

March 2nd, 2020   KINGSTON, ON – Zaid Kasim, Ryan Sieg, and Tiana Wong have completed their hiring for 2021-2022 AMS Senior Management. Over the weekend, Team RTZ reviewed many applications and conducted many interviews. The Executive-Elect is excited to announce the following decisions:   […]

2021 AMS Election Results

February 11, 2021

February 10th, 2021  Kingston, ON – The AMS Elections team would like to thank all of those who participated and voted in the 2021 Winter Election season. As of 8:00pm February 10th, 2021, […]

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