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Weekly Traffic Report: March 29 to April 4
March 28, 2024
Reduced load restrictions are in effect in Kingston as of Feb. 26. Heavy trucks and loads are restricted on City roads, where posted. These restrictions help reduce damage to roads…
Household Hazardous Waste Depot opens April 4
March 27, 2024
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot opens for the season on Thursday, April 4. Located at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre, 196 Lappan’s Lane, the depot accepts household hazardous waste items…
Ignite joy by helping a child get to summer camp
March 26, 2024
BROCKVILLE & KINGSTON, ON – Every year, children across our region rely on the generosity of donors to help them experience all that summer camp has to offer. Your gift…
Kingston encampments see rash of fire safety issues as city prepares for daytime camping ban
March 25, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Last week, the City of Kingston put out several statements regarding fire safety at the Belle Park Encampment. Kingston Fire &…
City reminds residents and visitors to solar-brate the April 8 eclipse safely
March 25, 2024
KINGSTON, ONT. / March 25, 2024 – With the total solar eclipse just two weeks away on April 8, the City of Kingston is reminding residents and visitors to prepare…
Gananoque mayor calls for new type of driver's licence
March 25, 2024
By , Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brockville Recorder and Times Gananoque Mayor John Beddows wants to have a discussion with the community he serves about driver’s licences in…
Council signs Montreal Pledge in support of biodiversity action
March 25, 2024
Council has reaffirmed the City’s commitment to sustainability and biodiversity conservation efforts in Kingston by signing the Montreal Pledge – Cities United in Action for Biodiversity. At its March 19…
ST. LAWRENCE PARKS HITS HISTORIC HIGH WITH RECORD-BREAKING CAMPING RESERVATIONS MADE
March 25, 2024
Parks of the St. Lawrence Camping Reservations Launch with Nearly 7,000 Bookings Morrisburg, ON – These sunnier days have people preparing for summer holidays, as thousands are now holding on…
Queen's student efforts raise record funds for cancer research
March 25, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Queen's is celebrating a record setting donation from this year's student led Cure Cancer Classic. The student organized fundraising initiative includes a number…
Conversations with students ahead of St. Patrick’s Day result in a smoother weekend in the University District, say officials
March 21, 2024
The City of Kingston and Kingston Police have released a summary of actions taken during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. And while they report handing dozens of fines, the consensus from…