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feb 7 Cataraqui Conservation Updates Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety
February 7, 2024
Kingston – Cataraqui Conservation has updated its Water Safety Statement due to the forecast for warmer temperatures and rainfall and is asking residents and visitors to the Cataraqui Region to…
$28,000 OTF Grant to Joe’s M.I.L.L. will improve access to instruments and improve its technology
February 7, 2024
Kingston, ON – On Wednesday, local MPP Ted Hsu met with the team at the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Library (Joe’s M.I.L.L.) to hear more about the $28,000 Resilient…
Clean up efforts to take place at Belle Park following recent fires
February 7, 2024
In the wake of three significant tent fires at the Belle Park encampment in a 24-hour period, City of Kingston and Kingston Fire & Rescue staff have determined a clean-up…
City responds to concerns about land purchase for transitional housing
February 6, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The City of Kingston recently completed a significant land purchase with the intent of turning the soon-to-move long term care home…
CFRC kicks off in-studio Artist Residencies
February 6, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The first in a series of local Artist Residencies took over the studios of CFRC at Queen's on the weekend. On…
City advances transitional and supportive housing options through property acquisitions
February 6, 2024
To meet the needs of the community, the City of Kingston has been acquiring properties for the purpose of affordable, transitional, and supportive housing for several years. Recently, the City acquired 206…
Goose deaths indicate increase in highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kingston region
February 6, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist After several reports of numerous dead Canada geese along the Kingston waterfront, the City of Kingston released a notice earlier…
Reporting distressed and deceased birds
February 2, 2024
The City of Kingston is closely monitoring reports of sick birds following a recent investigation of deceased and distressed Canada geese at Lake Ontario Park and Elevator Bay along Front…
KFL&A Public Health: Rise in drug poisonings in the KFL&A area
February 2, 2024
KFL&A Public Health is issuing an alert to warn residents about a recent rise in drug-involved poisonings and associated symptoms within the KFL&A region. Consumption and Treatment Services in Kingston…
Weekly Traffic Report: Feb. 2 to 8
February 2, 2024
Please note that the winter parking ban will be in effect as of Jan. 1, 2024. Motorists are advised that overnight on-street parking is not permitted during the months of…