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City of Kingston: Be prepared during heavy rain
July 10, 2024
The City of Kingston is closely monitoring the forecasted heavy rains, expected to arrive in our region on Wednesday and continue through to early Friday. This page will be updated…
Heavy Rain from Hurrican Beryl Descends upon Kingston Area
July 10, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Kingston is among cities in the country receiving weather warnings on Wednesday as remnants of Hurricane Beryl make their way to…
Kingston Buskers Rendezvous Concludes with Seb & Fritzzz Winning People's Choice Award
July 8, 2024
The 34th annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous came to a spectacular close Sunday evening, with the People's Choice Award going to Seb & Fritzzz for the second consecutive year. The duo,…
Lodgepole Arts Alliance proposes Indigenous creative centre at Lemoine Point Farm
July 8, 2024
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Lodgepole Arts Alliance, a non-profit governed by a nationwide Indigenous council with roots on Wolfe Island, is advancing…
Weekly Traffic Report: July 5 - 11
July 8, 2024
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you. Ministry of Transportation Pavement rehabilitations will take place along Hwy…
Help shape Kingston’s future
July 8, 2024
The City of Kingston is embarking on a journey towards 2051. With our community expected to grow to 220,000 people over the next 25 years, we need new visionary plans…
Cataraqui Conservation Seeking Public Input on Watershed and Lands Strategies
July 8, 2024
Cataraqui Conservation is inviting members of the public to share their views and ideas on draft versions of Cataraqui Conservation’s new Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy and Conservation Area Strategy to…
2024 Backpack Program encourages community to help local children and youth
July 4, 2024
Annual Backpack Program encourages community to help local children and youth United Way collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to set students up for success KINGSTON, ON (July…
KFPL launches public consultation for Patron Code of Conduct policy update
July 3, 2024
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is engaging in a comprehensive review and update of its Patron Code of Conduct Policy this summer. This process will benefit all library users…
'Support Not Stigma' campaign promotes empathy, compassion, Board of Health learns
July 3, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. Unfortunately, as Kingston, Frontenac,…