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Downtown Kingston arena officially dubbed 'Slush Puppie Place'
December 22, 2023
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. At Tuesday’s city council meeting naming rights to the large entertainment venue downtown were awarded to Slush Puppie…
Another successful year of community arts programming with the Kingston School of Art
December 22, 2023
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist, for the Local Journalism Initiative. The Kingston School of Art (KSOA) has lots to look back on this year, with yet another year…
Queen's exchange student completes cross-border bike journey for charity
December 21, 2023
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News An exchange student from Queen's University has raised nearly $3000 for the Kingston Youth Shelter thanks to the coldest bike ride…
Weekly Traffic Report: Dec. 22 to Jan. 4
December 21, 2023
Please note that the winter parking ban will be in effect as of January 1st, 2024. Motorists are advised that overnight on-street parking is not permitted during the months of…
Downtown Kingston arena to officially become Slush Puppie Place
December 20, 2023
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News After 5 years of being known as the Leon's Centre, the naming rights for Kingston's downtown arena have been made official.…
South Frontenac Township Passes 2.74% Budget Increase for 2024
December 20, 2023
$16 million in Capital Projects to be Funded from Reserves South Frontenac Township Council has passed its 2024 budget. The Total Operating and Capital Budget of $44,553,398 million represents a…
This holiday season, remember to #WasteNotYGK
December 20, 2023
The City of Kingston encourages residents to avoid creating unnecessary garbage when exchanging gifts this holiday season. “Each non-recyclable item we send to landfill contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, which…
Mayor invites the community to New Year's Levee
December 20, 2023
All residents of Kingston are invited to mix and mingle with Mayor Bryan Paterson; City councillors; Ted Hsu, Member of Provincial Parliament and Mark Gerretsen, Member of Federal Parliament at…
Rec centre naming rights on the agenda for Napanee Council
December 19, 2023
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com With “Slush Puppie Place” being considered as the new name for the Leon's Centre in Kingston , could a new…
Kingston music strategy goes to city council
December 19, 2023
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News At Tuesday's meeting, Kingston city council will consider a strategy meant to support the city's music community. It will call for…