Heritage Property Owners: Apply For Up To $5,000 For Renovations

Own a heritage property in need of some TLC? You may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 in funds through the City’s new Heritage Property Grant program. “Well-kept historic buildings are part of the old-world character of Kingston. This program is about helping heritage property-owners preserve their highly-valued heritage assets for their own enjoyment…

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City Family Day activities include skating and fitness

City Family Day activities include skating and fitness Looking for fun opportunities for Family Day? Plan to make art, swim, skate (free at the INVISTA Centre) and get fit together at a City facility. Kingston Transit reminds families that kids 14 and under ride FREE every day. Plan your family bus trip with Google Transit.…

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Pawsome Soccer 7’s Tournament

Tournament Details: Join KSSC’s first ever outdoor Turf Soccer 7’s Tournament! $50 from each team registration will be donated to the Kingston Animal Rescue.   Date: Friday, August 25th, 2017 Game Location: Tindall Turf Field on Queen’s University Campus Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm – Start & End times are subject to change based on registration numbers. Skill…

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City marks 176 years of being Canada’s First Capital

On June 15, Kingston marks the 176th anniversary of being the First Capital of a united Canada with a day of free history-themed activities at City Park. “This is also the sesquicentennial year of Canada’s Confederation, so Kingston’s role as the country’s first capital takes on an even greater significance. Kingston’s history is Canada’s history…

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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…

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Loonie, 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…

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Get 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…

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Flooding 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…

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