City Matters: Weekly COVID-19 Bulletin

• Due to the new stricter COVID-19 measures, the City’s Planning Services Department is changing its process for posting legislated notices under the Planning Act.

• Under the Province’s new orders Springer Market Square Rink remains open for skating with one very important change - Masks are now mandatory on the ice. Capacity limits will be monitored and users must practice physical distancing. Staff will continue to work with KFL&A Public Health to monitor and implement best practices for heavily used facilities such as the Springer Market Square rink.

• Warm Up Here: The City and Kingston Frontenac Public Library are working together to provide Warm Up Here locations – places where you can get relief from the cold. Masking and physical distancing measures will be in place. Due to COVID-19 regulations, services usually offered at these locations may not be available. Find a location near you.

• For taxation or other payments by mail, send a cheque to: City of Kingston – Taxation PO Box 640, Kingston, ON, K7L 4X1. For utility payments by mail, send a cheque to: Utilities Kingston – PO Box 790, Kingston, ON, K7L 4X7
• Services relating to marriage licences or Commissioner of Oaths are available by appointment.*
• Kingston Transit passes will not be available for purchase or renewal at City Hall, but can be purchased or renewed at other sales outlets that provide essential services. Passengers using monthly passes are advised to renew their monthly pass online. Appointments at City Hall for new monthly bus pass photo identification can be made on Tuesdays and Thursdays by calling 613-546-4291 ext. 1240 or by emailing  [email protected].
• Payments for parking tickets or parking permit renewals can be made online.

• Recycling Depot: operates on a reduced schedule Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed on Saturday. Up to five residents at a time are allowed to access the Recycling Depot at KARC to allow space for physical distancing. Expect delays accessing the site.
• Leaf and Yard waste drop-off: continues to operate Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vehicles limits will apply.
• Administration Office: closed to the public. Counter services at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre are being provided electronically.
• Garbage bag tags: available for purchase online  and at various local retailers listed here.
• Recycling collection boxes: residents may use a similarly sized plastic container with two handles (like a laundry basket or storage tote) for recycling collection during the lockdown to limit trips to KARC. Replacement Blue and Grey boxes will be available at KARC, outside the building, at a monitored pick-up location.
• Green Bins: not available onsite during the KARC Administration Office closure. Residents requiring replacement Green Bins (i.e. new residents, or those who have received a sticker from collection staff indicating their bins are too damaged to collect) can call 613-546-4291 ext. 2708 to request a replacement. Green Bins will be delivered within 14 days of the initial request.

Downtown Kingston businesses are online and ready to serve you! Shop and dine locally and safely from the comfort of your home.

Downtown Delivers, curbside pickup, gift cards and more! Visit downtownkingston.ca for more information.