Time for a new hospital site | Inside Kingston, Dec. 19, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Holiday collections, Bird-Friendly City & more In this episode: Holiday impacts – No green bin or garbage pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Holiday transit schedules are also in effect. Bird-Friendly City – Kingston earns entry-level Bird Friendly-City certification, following the naming of the cardinal and crow as official city birds. City Council – Council seeks regional support to urge the province to build a new west end hospital and backs continued independence of local conservation authorities. Accessible...
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Province ends funding for recycling depot | Inside Kingston, Dec. 12, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Recycling Depot Closure, New Awareness Campaign, Council Agenda & More Recycling Depot – The Kingston Area Recycling Centre depot will close Jan. 1, 2026 due to a lack of sustainable long-term provincial funding. Awareness Campaign – 'See it. Name it. Change it!' launches to encourage the community to recognize and speak out against Intimate Partner Violence. City Council – Dec. 16 agenda includes a new joint City–YMCA fitness and aquatics facility, and a motion to increase publicity about the benefits of measles vaccines. Winter...
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Almost ice time - your move, Mother Nature | Inside Kingston, Dec. 5th, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Winter Parking, Free Downtown Parking, Public Skating update, & More Overnight winter parking – Weather-based bans now in effect for all, including on-street permit holders, when snow or freezing rain is forecast. Free Parking Downtown – Free parking Saturdays starting Dec. 6 for two weeks, plus Christmas and Boxing Day, in most City lots and on select streets (some exclusions apply). City Council – Staff asked to study the use of community bonds to support affordable housing investments. Council Survey – Public input open on Get...
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Winter weather? Know the parking rules | Inside Kingston, Nov. 28, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Winter Parking, New Fire Station & More In this episode: Overnight winter parking – Weather-based rules are in effect Dec. 1. Check the City site whenever snow is in the forecast. New Fire and Paramedic Station – Construction begins on Station 11 to support faster emergency response in the west end. City Council – Community bonds on the agenda plus a request for reduced docking fees for a tall ship at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. Free AMO workshops highlight why diverse voices matter and what it takes to be a candidate. Restaurants and farmers invited to...
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Accessible transportation programs continue | Inside Kingston, Nov. 21, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Accessible transportation, Arts Awards & more In this episode: Taxi Commission – The City assumes oversight to keep accessible transportation available. Jumpstart Inclusive Playground – Early prep is underway at Shannon Park; trees relocated as construction. Council highlights Nov. 18 – 15% surcharge for non-residents using City recreation programs; councillor appointments to boards and committees finalized. Rideaucrest Home earns exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada! Mayor’s Arts Awards – Celebrating local creators...
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Speed limits stay despite no photo radar | Inside Kingston, Nov. 14th, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Automated Speed Cameras, CO Alarm Rules & More In this episode: Automated Speed Cameras – Kingston’s two cameras have been deactivated under new provincial legislation. CO Alarm Requirements – New provincial rules take effect in January. Council Meeting; Nov. 18 – Highlights include public awareness work on property standards bylaws and an update on the red-light camera program. Lasalle Causeway – The final marine navigation closure of the year is Sunday, Nov. 16, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Winterlight: Warm and Cozy – The...
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City and region want VIA feedback | Inside Kingston, Oct. 31, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston Kingston | VIA Rail Survey, Veterans Crosswalks & More In this episode: VIA Rail survey – Kingston and neighbouring communities invite residents to share their input on existing service and potential late-night trains from Toronto. Veterans Commemorative Crosswalks – Two new painted crosswalks downtown honour those who served. Council Updates; Nov. 4 – Child safety zones, special constables, and business licensing processes are on the agenda. Digital Tools survey – Share ideas on how interacting online with the City could be easier and...
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Council to revisit Child Safety Zone debate | Inside Kingston, Oct. 24, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | Reaction Hub, Local Government Week & More In this episode: Reaction Hub Opens – Kingston’s new green chemistry and cleantech centre launches! Bystander Intervention Training – Nov. 5 session teaches safe intervention skills. Students at City Hall – Grade 5 and 6 students explore municipal work during Local Government Week. Council Updates – Child safety zones debated, supportive housing purchases approved. Dawn House Shelter – New 20-bed emergency shelter for women opens. Kingston Transit Hiring – Recruitment event Nov. 5 to...
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Homecoming starts - Stay safe! | Inside Kingston, Oct. 17th, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Council & Committees In this episode: City Committees – Applications open until Nov. 7! Share your ideas and help shape City priorities. University District Safety Initiative – In effect through Nov. 2 to keep Homecoming celebrations safe. Council Agenda – The upcoming Oct. 21 meeting includes a motion on child safety zones, and information about sidewalk plowing near schools and supportive housing land needs. City Birds – Meet Kingston’s official birds: the crow and the cardinal! Links & Resources 📌
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Transit route changes explained | Inside Kingston, Oct. 10, 2025
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Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Transit Updates & Community Highlights In this episode: UDSI – University District Safety Initiative returns Oct. 17–Nov. 2 with extra police and Bylaw presence to help stay safe. Transit changes – Temporary route adjustments are now in effect to keep travel smooth during construction. Council highlights – At the Oct. 7 meeting, Council recognized Oct. 23 as Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater (W3) Operator Appreciation Day, shared progress on connecting residents with family physicians, and passed a motion urging Via Rail to maintain service...
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