A Kingston, Ont., nightclub must meet a list of specific conditions if it wants to host another foam party, following an investigation by public health officials into several cases of eye irritation.
Ten people had their eyes flushed by staff at Kingston General Hospital’s emergency department overnight on April 7 and into the next morning after experiencing “chemical eye exposure,” a spokesperson previously confirmed.
Two of those patients told CBC News their eyes began burning and stinging after attending a foam party at Stages Nightclub, a popular bar on Princess Street.
“The pain was just unbelievable,” Bryan Kirkham said at the time, comparing the sensation to someone digging into his eyes.
“Once we got into the hospital, honestly, I’d give [the pain] about a nine out of 10. It was one of the worst pains I’ve felt.”
Bryan Kirkham, who attended a foam party at Stages Nightclub in Kingston, Ont., …