City of Kingston Podcasts
Inside the City of Kingston | Construction updates, Culligan Water Park updates, tree sales and more ๐น 2025 construction highlights โ A new City video shows major construction and infrastructure projects across Kingston. ๐น Culligan Water Park enclosure โ Work continues to convert Culligan Water Park into a year-round pool. ๐น Neighbourhood tree sales โ Tree sales open March 2, with trees available for $20 each. ๐น Junior Mayorโs Innovation Challenge โ Registration is open for the Junior Mayorโs Innovation Challenge for local youth. ๐น Weather-based overnight parking โ...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Lemoine Point Farm, Sydenham Rd. shelter, ALTO support and more Lemoine Point Farm โ The City will purchase 2000 Front Rd., keeping this waterfront property open for public use and protected for the community. Emergency shelter โ A new emergency shelter on Sydenham Road has completed guided tours and is now moving to phased opening. Council highlights โ Council expressed support for the high-speed rail project, contingent on a new stop in Kingston, and directed staff to review the outdoor rink program and tree bylaw. Reflections on the...
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Inside the City of Kingston | West end supportive housing, tree bylaw and more Supportive housing โ West End residents attended sessions to ask questions and raise concerns about a new supportive housing project, with City staff and Ryandale in attendance. Centre 70 Arena repairs โ Restoration work continues after a burst water pipe, with ice time added at other City arenas to accommodate skating programs and tournaments. Council agenda items โ The Feb. 17 Council meeting includes motions related to rural program funding, outdoor rinks, the tree bylaw, provincially run...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive Housing, Climate Action, Road Updates & Council Decisions Supportive housing meetings โ East End residents shared questions and concerns about a new supportive housing project. FoodCycler campaign โ Kingston Climate Action Fund is raising donations to help schools reduce lunch waste and teach sustainability. Council decisions โ Council discussed student housing, engagement for supportive and emergency housing, Remembrance Day parking changes and more. Municipal 511 โ A new map shows road project locations, durations, and...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities In this episode: Winter reminders โ The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing. Sidewalk plowing โ Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the Cityโs sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible. Waste collection โ Remember to place bins and bags on level ground. Downtown parking โ A new downtown events parking page shows nearby, affordable parking options and space availability. 2026 City...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive housing, construction updates & more In this episode: City Council recap โ City Council reaffirmed its commitment to supportive and transitional housing and will review how the City engages the public on future projects. Pothole repairs โ City crews are identifying and prioritizing potholes, and residents can submit service requests with specific locations. Culligan Water Park โ The slide was temporarily removed as part of the enclosure project, with more construction planned. Williamsville Renewal โ The City has issued a...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Winter safety, supportive housing & City budget In this episode: Winter safety โ Clear snow from furnace, water heater, and dryer vents, and stay off ice unless itโs safe. Supportive housing -- Kingston is advancing supportive housing projects to help residents move out of shelters with continued support. City Council agenda to include discussions on Better Homes Kingston and free transit feasibility. 2026 City budgets โ Mayor presents the budgets later in January. โA History Exposedโ opens Jan. 14 through May,...
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Inside the City of Kingston | CO safety, water and wastewater & winter programs In this episode: Carbon monoxide updates โ CO alarms now required on every storey in homes with fireplaces or attached garages. Water and wastewater โ The City and Utilities Kingston are exploring a Municipal Services Corporation for water and wastewater to improve efficiency. Snow Angels program โ Residents can get help clearing snow; volunteers can sign up to assist! Springer Market Square skating โ Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting; check cityofkingston.ca for rink...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Winter parking ban, rec fees & New Yearโs events In this episode: Winter parking ban โ A blanket overnight ban is in effect from Jan. 1 to the end of February, with no on-street parking from 1 to 7 a.m. Kingston Transit changes โ Several regular and express routes adjust frequency starting in January, with more trips during peak periods on some routes. Recreation fees โ A 15% surcharge applies to non-residents using high-demand recreation programs and facility rentals, helping ensure fair access for Kingston taxpayers. K-Town Countdown โ Free...
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Inside the City of Kingston | Holiday collections, Bird-Friendly City & more In this episode: Holiday impacts โ No green bin or garbage pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Yearโs Day. Holiday transit schedules are also in effect. Bird-Friendly City โ Kingston earns entry-level Bird Friendly-City certification, following the naming of the cardinal and crow as official city birds. City Council โ Council seeks regional support to urge the province to build a new west end hospital and backs continued independence of local conservation authorities. Accessible...
info_outlineTune in to this special episode to learn all you need to know about getting out and voting! Join Acting Deputy Clerk Derek Ochej as he tells us more about where and how you can vote, new online voting options, and how you can make your voting experience as seamless as possible.
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