Posts Tagged ‘community’
#WasteNotYGK: Giveaway Day is this Saturday
This Saturday is Giveaway Day – that’s the day you put out reusable items you no longer want to your neighbours who might like them. “Giveaway Days are a great way to remind us all that reusing items ourselves, or passing them on to someone who can, reduces waste,” says Heather Roberts, the City of…
Read MoreCity 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…
Read MoreCelebrate 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 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…
Read MoreYour free pass to discovery: Get it now!
Parks Canada is inviting Canadians and visitors from around the world to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary at our national treasures from coast to coast to coast. To mark this special year, we’re offering free admission to all Parks Canada locations, and we want you to join us for the celebration. What is free? Admission Admission…
Read More#WasteNotYGK Giveaway Days
As we celebrated Earth Day – on April 22nd, many took advantage of Giveaway Day as well earlier this month. They put out reusable items they no longer wanted for their neighbours who might like them. “Giveaway Day and Earth Day share a similar purpose: they are both aimed at getting us to take action to…
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