May 31, 2023 — Two events will be held next week for residents interested in learning about Kingston’s Sleeping Cabin Program. Both are hosted by Our Livable Solutions (OLS) with support from the City of Kingston. Monday, June 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Reddendale Hall (second floor), Centre 70 Arena, 100 Days Rd.: Join Chrystal Wilson, Acting Executive Director of OLS, for refreshments and a...
May 30, 2023 — Clive Morgan selected as a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada PRESTIGE Volunteer of the Year Award May 30, 2023 (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) – Growing up as a competitive swimmer and runner, Clive Morgan was always passionate about competing in athletics. In 1984, he signed up for his first triathlon in Kingston and 40 years later, he still competes. His participation...
May 29, 2023 — Starting on June 1, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will begin limiting the daily number of patients seen at the Children’s Outpatient Clinic (COPC) Urgent Care Centre located at the Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH) site. The decision was made to ensure the team can continue to provide safe and effective care. Moving forward, the COPC will accept somewhere between 40-45...
May 29, 2023 — During National AccessAbility Week, May 28 – June 3, the City of Kingston is launching an educational campaign for community members and businesses about how service animals assist people with disabilities.Service animals, such as guide dogs, can be used to assist people with a range of disabilities. This includes people who are blind or partially sighted, people with seizure disorders,...
May 29, 2023 — Kingston Humane Society (KHS) is closed to the public until Friday due to a lack of capacity. While scheduled appointments and pound services with contracted municipalities will continue, the shelter is freezing visits and intakes for a week as a backlog of sheltered animals has become too much. KHS announced in a release on Friday that they would have to...
May 26, 2023 — The city of Kingston, in consultation with the firm Nordicity, is trying to build a cohesive music strategy to build on the foundation that already exists in the city's music scene. The process really ramped up in February with the city holding a public engagement session and introducing interested members of the music community to Nordicity, the firm that is now leading...
May 26, 2023 — Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you. Road Closures Albert Street – Princess to Mack – closed May 31 at 6 a.m. to June 1 5 p.m. for a mobile crane setup and installation of a tower crane at 485 Albert St / 600 Princess St. ...
May 26, 2023 — Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care say they're moving to the next step of their step-down approach to COVID-19. Kingston hospitals have maintained masking within all patient care areas, but during the first phase of the step-down plan staff were allowed to remove masks where they could maintain a metre of distance in areas where there were no...
May 25, 2023 — PSAC 901, the union representing grad student workers at Queen's, has suspended it's emergency food support fund after exhausting funds beyond what was budgeted for. The union says this clearly demonstrates the great level of need among members and for intervention from the university. PSAC says 457 applications were received with $31,325 being paid out to members over the course...
May 25, 2023 — Kingston and the Islands MPP Ted Hsu has officially put his name forward as a candidate for the Ontario Liberal leadership. The role was last held by Stephen Del Duca, who after a landslide defeat in 2022 stepped down from the role and now holds the position of Mayor in Vaughan. While Hsu has not publicly declared his candidacy yet,...
May 24, 2023 — The biggest single day shoreline water cleanup is returning to Kingston for the 4th time this June. The Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston along with Neptune & Salacia Diving and Swim Drink Fish are welcoming the public for Kingston Waters Cleanup - Action and Awareness on June 10. The event was formerly known as PADI Aware -...
May 24, 2023 — The City of Kingston’s Public Works department is hosting Public Works Day on Saturday, May 27. The open house will take place at the Public Works headquarters, 701 Division St., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This family friendly event will feature vehicles and machinery from Public Works and other City departments such as Solid Waste, Utilities Kingston, Engineering, Kingston Transit and more. There will...
May 24, 2023 — St. Lawrence College is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new guard.me Global Learning Centre on its Kingston campus. An opening event will be held on Thursday, May 25 for everyone to come and explore the new space and discover the services offered to students. The centre is a resource hub for global partnerships where students can explore study and...
May 24, 2023 — Utilities Kingston is now inspecting and flow rating fire hydrants, as part of its proactive annual maintenance program. This work ensures the ongoing integrity of the drinking water system and helps support fire protection in Kingston. Residents may notice discoloured tap water or reduced water pressure and can be assured the water is still safe. They should run their cold...
May 24, 2023 — St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), the Government of Ontario to continue delivering new auto care industry training to help address shortages in the industry’s workforce. An announcement was made today in London, Ontario, which expands the partnership to include Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, and Plug ‘N...
May 24, 2023 — The Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA) has announced the highly-anticipated return of Movies in the Square for its 16th season. This beloved outdoor cinema event has become a highlight of the summer, captivating the hearts of residents and visitors alike. With an exceptional line-up of films and a vibrant atmosphere, Movies in the Square 2023 promises to deliver unforgettable...
May 24, 2023 — Downtown Kingston galleries are pulling out all the stops for a great night of art, shopping, music and fun when Art After Dark returns for its spring edition next Friday, May 26th. From 7:00pm to 10:00pm, patrons can explore downtown Kingston’s active art scene by taking a free walking tour of participating locations, many of which have something special planned,...
May 24, 2023 — After two years of collaboration with Kingston Police, the Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) published the Kingston Speaks Inclusion (KSI) Report on April 28. The purpose of the partnership was to aid Kingston Police in gathering input from community members in order to foster a more inclusive dialogue with the community; inform the creation of a Kingston Police Community Inclusion...
May 24, 2023 — The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Kingston Business Awards at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts on May 18. This year marks the 27th occurrence of the annual event recognizing the achievements of Kingston’s business community. This event occurred shortly after the release of the first ever Kingston City Council Report Card, a document chronicling...
May 18, 2023 — Some residents in Kingston have been letting their lawns grow wild throughout the month of May as part of the "No Mow May" movement. It's an idea that has been wholeheartedly adopted by the City of Kingston and City Council, with online campaigns encouraging residents to leave their lawns untouched throughout the month of May in an effort to increase pollinator-friendly habitats...