Archive for May 2017
Celebrate the opening of the urban K&P Trail on June 10
Come try a beautiful new way through Kingston at the opening of the urban K&P Trail on Saturday, June 10! Celebrations start at 11 a.m. in Douglas Fluhrer Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a performance of the K&P Ballad by Roger James and a dedication of a park bench to Douglas Knapp – a long-time…
Read MoreCome See the Recommended Vision for Former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
Come See the Recommended Vision for Former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Be there when the recommended vision for the future of the former Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour is presented. There will be two public presentations of the recommended vision on Thursday, June 1 – one from 4 to 6 p.m. and…
Read MoreKingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs
Kingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs The City of Kingston’s annual Kingston Blooms Best-kept Garden Awards celebrates the city’s best green thumbs for their hard work keeping Kingston beautiful. “Kingston is fortunate to have many spectacular gardens. This friendly ‘test of the best’ is a way to promote excellence in gardening, good horticultural practices and…
Read MoreHomes & Land of Kingston and the 1000 Islands
Homes & Land of Kingston and the 1000 Islands Volume 12 Issue 06 New Issue! Homes & Land of Kingston and the 1000 Islands
Read MoreSOLD! 2 Rudd Ave, Kingston, ON
Welcome to 2 Rudd Ave, Kingston, ON! Walk to Lake Ontario waterfront park with great swimming, a stone beach, fire pit area and green space from this updated 3 bed 1 bath open concept bungalow with detached garage in Kingston East just a few minutes from CFB Kingston, the 401, and downtown. This home is…
Read MoreLoonie, bank bonds drop as Moody’s downgrades Canada lenders
Loonie, bank bonds drop as Moody’s downgrades Canada lenders Canada’s dollar and bank bonds declined after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the nation’s banks for the first time in more than four years, signaling that soaring household debt combined with runaway housing prices leave the lenders more vulnerable to losses. The ratings firm lowered the long-term…
Read MoreGet up to $5,000 to make your home more energy efficient
Utilities Kingston gas customers may now be eligible to receive up to $5,000 in rebates on home renovations aimed at saving energy. The Home Reno Rebate program is being offered to Utilities Kingston customers by Union Gas, in partnership with the Government of Ontario. “We’re pleased that Utilities Kingston gas customers can now get help…
Read MoreFlooding update – May 8 2017
The City of Kingston is continuing to monitor the water levels to ensure we are prepared for flooding. All flooding updates can be found here. Front Road will remain closed until further notice. This will impact traffic flow and transit routes around the city. Please allow yourself adequate travel time. We will continue to update…
Read MoreCity seeks nominations for Livable City Design Awards
The City is seeking building project nominees for this year’s Livable City Design Awards. “Well-designed buildings and developments improve the beauty and function of a city. These awards celebrate the efforts of those building projects that demonstrate excellence in urban design and architecture and really have a positive impact on Kingston,” says Greg Newman, manager,…
Read MoreThird Crossing Project Updates
UPDATE: 6/2/2017: Final reports on Third Crossing business plan and preliminary design now posted. The final reports on the business plan and preliminary design for the proposed Third Crossing across the Cataraqui River are now available on the City of Kingston’s website. “These are the reports council will use to make its decision on the…
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