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Utilities Kingston ensures safety and quality with annual hydrant inspections
June 6, 2024
Utilities Kingston, in collaboration with Kingston Fire & Rescue, is starting its annual hydrant inspections. Licensed water distribution operators will check the mechanical parts for proper operation, assess the overall…
Council rejects motion to move money from affordable housing to new clinic
June 6, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News A motion at City Council on Tuesday night that would see the city's affordable housing budget cut by 65% in favour…
Township to have set contribution for Gananoque arena
June 6, 2024
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands council has voted to establish a set amount for a financial contribution in its cost-sharing…
Kingston's Homes for Heroes opens: 'It truly takes a village to build a village'
June 6, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com Special guests from across Canada joined dignitaries in Kingston to celebrate the opening of the third Homes For Heroes Veterans’…
Causeway closed to pedestrians as prep for demCauseway closed to pedestrians as prep for demolition beginsolition begins
June 6, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The LaSalle Causeway is once again closed to pedestrians after being reopened for less than a month. Access is being closed…
“Soil Superheroes” exhibition launches at the PumpHouse Museum
June 5, 2024
Beneath our feet, a league of superheroes is at work to make life on earth possible. KINGSTON, ONT. / June 5, 2024 The PumpHouse Museum is excited to announce a…
Beat the heat at Culligan Water Park, opening June 8!
June 5, 2024
Get ready to splash your way through summer— the Culligan Water Park is opening for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 8! Located next to the Kingston Memorial Centre at…
KFL&A Public Health: Summer temperatures have arrived
June 5, 2024
Environment Canada has issued the first one day heat event for the city of Kingston and Frontenac and Lennox & Addington counties. The heat event is expected to begin Wednesday…
Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Cyclist and pedestrian access to cease June 5 9 AM
June 4, 2024
This message is sent to City of Kingston news email subscribers on behalf of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide…
KFL&A Board of Health takes stand against provincial government on substance use
June 3, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist.com The use of mood-altering substances like cannabis, alcohol, opioids, tobacco and vaping products in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington…