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City of Kingston to begin enforcement of daytime sheltering prohibition in City Parks
April 3, 2024
The City of Kingston, with support from community partners, has begun applying the Parks Use By-Law (#2009-76) in all municipally-owned parks as directed by Kingston City Council. For people who…
Public Services and Procurement Canada statement regarding LaSalle Causeway closure
April 2, 2024
The following information is shared with on behalf of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the federal agency responsible for the LaSalle Causeway. This news update was issued by PSPC…
Kingston Victim Services to take part in pilot program of app
April 2, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Kingston will be one of nine municipalities whose Victim Services providers will take part in a pilot program alongside the tech…
Kingston Police report shows student gatherings continue to stretch police finances
March 29, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser and Director of Finance Scarlet Eyles published their Operating Budget Status Update report for Q4 (fourth quarter)…
'Eclipse blindness' is real and irreversible, ophthalmologist cautions
March 29, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Total solar eclipse day --- April 8, 2024 --- is fast approaching, and you have likely heard a lot about buying eclipse…
Volunteers are 'eyes and ears' for Kingston Police, Services Board hears
March 29, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If members of the Kingston Police Services Board weren’t already aware of what Kingston Police Community Volunteers (KPCV) do, they certainly are…
Kingston to sign Montréal Pledge committing to biodiversity
March 29, 2024
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Biodiversity was at the top of Kingston City Council's mind at its meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024, where three delegations spoke…
KFL&A board of health votes in favour of merging local public health units
March 28, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Wednesday, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFLA) board of health voted in favour of merging the unit with that of Hastings…
KFL&A board of health votes in favour of voluntary merger
March 28, 2024
Today, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington board of health voted in favour of the intent to merge with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark…
City warns of parking ticket text message smishing scam
March 28, 2024
Suspicious text messages asking community members to immediately pay parking tickets have been reported to the City of Kingston and Kingston Police. Parking tickets cannot be paid via text message.…