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Council greenlights AC pilot program to support vulnerable residents ahead of summer heat
April 29, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council has approved $17,000 from the Environmental Reserve Fund to launch a residential air-conditioner pilot program aimed at supporting…
Council moves to strengthen oversight of partner agencies after taxi commission fallout
April 28, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last meeting Council passed a motion aimed at improving oversight and accountability for organizations that deliver services…
Kingston opts out of provincial “bring-your-own” alcohol event permits
April 27, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Council has opted not to participate in Ontario’s new “bring-your-own” alcohol permit option for outdoor public events. At their…
Kingston Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line
April 24, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. This year’s Kingston Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign, running April 27 to May 3, is supporting the Jumpstart Inclusive…
Queen’s professor weighs in on protein trend in new release
April 21, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Protein seems to be the nutrient of the moment, sold as a muscle builder, a weight-loss tool, an anti-aging…
Kingston Climate Summit returns this summer with expanded two-day event
April 21, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Kingston Climate Summit is returning for its second run this summer. Presented by Sustainable Kingston, ICLEI Canada and…
Lackie bids farewell to TLTI council
April 16, 2026
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brockville Recorder and Times Longtime councillor Jeff Lackie formally said goodbye to Leeds and the Thousand Islands council on Monday night, offering thanks,…
Temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting takes effect in Kingston
April 16, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last meeting, Council approved a bylaw to temporarily prohibit clear cutting in the midst of several moving…
Union leaders raise concerns about cuts after Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce merger
April 16, 2026
By Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kawartha Now Union leaders are speaking out against the upcoming merger of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College, citing a lack of transparency…
City to explore incentives for tree conservation
April 15, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston is looking at a new way to protect the city’s tree canopy by rewarding preservation. At their last…