Tell Me More About...becoming a City Councillor
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Release Date: 03/25/2022
Tell Me More About ... Cart-based Waste Collection
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Starting in 2025, Kingston will begin transitioning garbage and green bins to an automated cart system. Between now and then there is a lot of work that has to happen. This month Adam Mueller joins us to chat about this switch, why now and how province-wide changes to recycling collection may impact Kingston. Want to stay up-to-date on the waste cart rollout? Sign up for updates at Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. Find our closing track on .
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Tell Me More About ... Queen's University PhD Community Initative
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Applying the academic with the Queen’s University PhD Community Initiative. It matches students pursuing advanced degrees and Kingston organizations who need an academic edge. It’s a program that the City of Kingston has benefited from, by leaning on the research skills in the Queen’s community. In this episode of Tell Me More, Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships at the City of Kingston, joins us to talk about the Queen’s University Community PhD Initiative and how the City and community have benefitted from this program. Looking to learn more? Check out...
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Tell me More About .... The Public Engagement Framework Evaluation
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Public engagement is more than a survey. It’s a promise and a commitment to use public feedback to constructively improve things. It’s not always an easy process and it frequently brings together divergent opinions, beliefs and visions. This month on Tell Me More, the City of Kingston podcast, Jen Pinarski, Manager of Communications and Public Engagement at the City of Kingston joins us to talk about the review of the City’s public engagement process, which is currently underway. Learn about how the City is using your feedback to improve how we conduct public engagement across the...
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Tell Me More About ... Student Life
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Every year thousands of students pour into Kingston to pursue higher education. This month we dive into what the City and community have to offer to students. You’ll hear from Queens University and St. Lawrence College grads who now work at the City, Lauren Desroches, a Communications Officer, and Soren Christianson, a Project Manager in Climate Leadership. They’ll delve into what motivated them to choose Kingston for their studies and why they decided to stay here after graduating. Looking for some more student support? Check out vital City services from transit, utility account...
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Tell Me More About ... Public Art
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Have you ever wondered how the creative murals or inspiring sculptures that populate Kingston came to be? Or what's next? In this month’s episode, we have Danika Lochhead, Manager of Arts and Sector Development and Taylor Norris, Public Art Coordinator at the City of Kingston at the mic. They’ll share some insights into the process behind delivering captivating public art, fostering creativity, and enriching the community experience. As we all know, podcasts are primarily an audio experience but you can see . This way, you can see what we’ll be discussing and...
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Tell Me More About ... Strategic Priorities
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
What kind of place will Kingston be in 2026? That’s the question City Council wrestled with in drafting their strategic plan. This key document lays out the City’s goals and priorities for the next four years. Mayor Bryan Paterson joins us once again to share insights on the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. We delve into the plan’s main pillars: including Supporting House Affordability, Leading Environmental Stewardship, Building an Active and Connected Community, Fostering a Caring and Inclusive Community, and Driving Economic Growth. Learn more about the Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the...
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Tell Me More About ... Culligan Water Park
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Need to cool down this summer? Let us walk you through one of the City’s best summertime destinations, the Culligan Water Park. Darek Osostowicz, the City’s Aquatics Supervisor, tells us more about the park as his team prepares to open the park for weekends starting on June 3 and then daily for the rest of the summer starting June 19. Want to find information about the Culligan Water Park? Visit our website: Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. Find our closing track on .
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Tell Me More About ... Forestry
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Trees. They shade us, they clean the air, they provide food and they look pretty. For as long as there have been humans we have been writing poetry, stories, myths and more all centred on trees. In the era of a changing climate, trees have taken on new importance as an easy way to absorb greenhouse gases and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Kingston has a department within our Public Works focused on trees and in this episode, Marty Mayberry joins us to tell us more about what forestry does and how the city is working to expand the tree canopy. Want to see more? , open the map viewer...
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Tell Me More About ... the Workplace Inclusion Charter
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
Amidst an ongoing labour shortage, it’s becoming clear that equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces are essential to organizational success. They create a welcoming environment for all employees, which attracts new workers, leads to higher retention levels, and fosters innovation leading to better business outcomes. Dajana Turkovic, a workforce development analyst at the City of Kingston, discusses how the city is using our experience with the Workplace Inclusion Charter to attract and retain talent and help neighbouring communities to do so as well. If you have any ideas for...
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Tell Me More About ... the City's Website Redesign
Tell Me More: the City of Kingston Podcast
This year we’re embarking on the task of building a brand new . Not just a fresh coat of paint, but levelling it and rebuilding from the ground up. It’s been a decade since the City last undertook this work on our most significant community-facing communications tool. Scott Tulk, Manager of Digital Transformation Architecture and Planning, is at the mic to talk about what’s changed in ten years (a lot!), what a website redesign at this scale involves, and how we’re centring the user experience. If you have any ideas for future Tell Me More episodes, please reach out to and...
info_outlineEver thought about running for City Council or even Mayor? Your opportunity is coming soon as we embark on election season here at the City of Kingston. Committee Clerk Derek Ochej lends his expertise on the role of an elected municipal official, the realties of being a City Councillor and most importantly the steps involved in running for the various positions coming up soon.
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