'Brutal, cruel thing to do': Second Kingston retirement residence forced to vacate

Fairfield Manor East has been vacated by Kingston Fire and Rescue, leaving its elderly residents and their families scrambling for care.
“We have made extraordinary efforts to work with the building’s owner to ensure the fire safety for these vulnerable residents without success,” Deputy Chief Kevin Donaldson said in a news release sent late Thursday. “Compliance with the Ontario Fire Code remains the responsibility of the owner.”
On Labour Day, the fire department