July 10, 2023 — In this edition of City Matters: Kingston has a new Strategic Plan Our latest podcast: with Mayor Paterson Ready to fall in love with Kingston? News to use Mark your calendar: Coming up in Kingston Feature stories Kingston has a new Strategic Plan Earlier this year in the beginning stages of strategic planning, we asked you: What do you want...
July 10, 2023 — Freda White honoured in TLTI The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands celebrated Seniors Month by hosting a Senior Volunteer Tea event in Lansdowne on Wednesday, June 28. Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke, on behalf of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, presented Freda White with the Ontario Senior of the Year certificate, recognizing her decades of volunteer service. Award of...
July 10, 2023 — Mutual Aid Katarokwi-Kingston held a rally in solidarity with unhoused residents in the Belle Park encampment on Monday morning just as the City of Kingston prepared to submit an application to the Superior Court of Justice to permanently remove them. The crowd and speakers at the rally outside of Kingston's Courthouse expressed their frustration that the city is choosing to...
July 8, 2023 — Community members who are at risk of developing health complications in areas experiencing poor air quality will be able to receive free N95 masks from any Cool-Down location in the City of Kingston.N95 masks are supplied by the Ministry of Health in response to the recent and forecasted poor outdoor air quality in relation to smoke from nearby wildfires. Poor...
July 6, 2023 — The Kingston Public Market, one of the oldest and most beloved markets in the province, is now being operated by Loving Spoonful on behalf of the City of Kingston. Loving Spoonful is a well-known local charity that works to build community around good, local food. The market, located in Springer Market Square in the heart of downtown Kingston, is open...
July 5, 2023 — St. Lawrence College is partnering with local health and wellness startup Neuma to deliver the country's first course focused on foundations of psychedelics and psychedelic therapy. As the medicinal potential of psychedelics like psilocybin continues to be explored, the Neuma Centre believes there's value to people gaining an understanding of the history, science, principles, and philosophy of psychedelics and bringing...
July 5, 2023 — Construction is scheduled to begin on the first phase of Bayridge Drive’s active transportation improvements starting in early July.Once completed, this project will create a connected, protected and off-road route for pedestrians and cyclists stretching from Henderson Boulevard to Cataraqui Woods Drive.During construction motorists can expect to see lane reductions as crews install the new pathways and upgrade intersections along...
July 5, 2023 — Six outstanding community volunteers are being recognized with the City of Kingston’s esteemed Civic Awards. These annual awards celebrate residents who generously donate their time to the community in the areas of culture, heritage, recreation, sports, health, education, environment, safety, or business.The City is honoured to celebrate these recipients of the 2023 Civic Awards:- First Capital Distinguished Citizen: Lynda Colgan - Honourable Achievement: Janice...
July 4, 2023 — United Way collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to set students up for success KINGSTON, ON (July 4, 2023) – With the latest school year in the books, it is never too early to think about supporting students for the upcoming school year. Going back to school comes with lots of excitement and anticipation; it can also be an anxious and...
July 4, 2023 — The Market Wing Cultural Space, located within Kingston City Hall, has been injected with colour and fun this summer as part of the 36 Questions that Lead to Loving Kingston exhibition that invites visitors to participate in a transformative journey of (self-)discovery and community connection.This interactive and fully bilingual exhibition, designed to build a closer relationship between residents and their...
July 1, 2023 — Healthcare providers in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington have released a new five year plan that aims at tackling the gaps that exist in the local healthcare system. It's part of a province wide effort to build Ontario Health Teams (OHT) that can look to build community oriented partnerships to pursue healthcare solutions that fit within the landscape of individual regions. ...
June 30, 2023 — The week after the City of Kingston’s official Pride parade and celebrations and in the last weekend of Pride Month, local organizers hosted the Liberation Day Picnic, providing a space for both celebration and recollection. The picnic took place at Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon with about 30 attendees and there were speeches delivered by local advocates Luna Johnson, Juno...
June 29, 2023 — Utilities Kingston is sharing its 2022 annual report with the community. This marks the company’s first progress report under the leadership of a new president and CEO, and the second year of its 2021-2025 strategic plan.Find the digital flip book and accessible electronic document at www.UtilitiesKingston.com.“I am proud to present this revamped annual report that improves stakeholder reporting, while disclosing progress...
June 28, 2023 — Wednesday June 28 2023. Kingston area residents are advised that local smoke will become widespread smoke today and tonight. Environment Canada states that smoke plumes from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec will move into the area today and tonight, resulting in deteriorated air quality. Conditions may improve for some areas Friday. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire...
June 27, 2023 — Today, the team with Jobwell’s Breaking Ground Café, located within the YMCA on Wright Crescent, celebrated ten years of providing meaningful employment opportunities to adults living with persistent mental health concerns. Jobwell Social Enterprise (formerly VOCEC) is a not-for-profit organization supported operationally by Providence Care. “The team at Breaking Ground Café fosters a compassionate and supportive work environment while supplying...
June 27, 2023 — Parks Canada is drawing attention to its On The Road Again conservation project, aiming to improve reptile and amphibian habitats in eastern and central Ontario. The conservation effort is focused on the areas in and around Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Bruce Peninsula National Park and Thousand Islands National Park (about 50 minutes east of Kingston) and is particularly focused on turtles...
June 27, 2023 — Plan your Canada Day festivities with the City of Kingston. Learn about service and program impacts, and ways to celebrate July 1 this year. Canada Day sponsored by Kiewit, Hatch & Systra IBT celebrations are happening across our community, so plan to attend a celebration in your neighbourhood. To learn more about what’s on this July 1, and how to...
June 26, 2023 — The City of Kingston’s Housing and Social Services team invites community members to learn more about the remarkable work achieved last year by reading the 2022 Housing & Social Services Annual Report on the City of Kingston website. “This report emphasizes and honours the profound influence our dedicated staff, community partners and service providers put forward every day to ensure that people have...
June 25, 2023 — Queen’s University staff, faculty members and supporters gathered on campus on June 20 to demand the university reopen negotiations for compensation increases. The Unity Council sent out a message leading up to the event, entitled the Demanding Fair Compensation for Workers Rally, inviting those interested to participate on behalf of the staff and faculty at Queen’s. The event took place...
June 23, 2023 — The City of Kingston and Cataraqui Town Centre are throwing a party called Friday in the Gardens at Lion Civic Gardens.Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we kick off our summer programming at the Lions Civic Gardens. Join us today, from 5 to 9 p.m. to groove to the beats of DJ Tiger, indulge in mouthwatering...