Tell Me More About....the Housing Continuum
City of Kingston Podcasts
Kingston, like cities across the country, is in a housing and affordability crisis that is compounded by insufficient addiction and mental health supports. These realities continue to put strain on the emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing systems. These systems are part of the housing continuum, a conceptual framework that spans everything from emergency shelters to market housing. And to help us understand how the continuum guides supports and programs in the community, Jayne Hartley, Director of Housing and Social Services joins the podcast in the first of a series of...
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$30,000 raised for Hydroponic Greenhouses | Inside Kingston May 2, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
Check out our links below to learn more about the topics from this week's episode of Inside Kingston! Kingston Transit updates: Emergency preparedness: Council meeting: Kingston Community Climate Action Fund: Extend-a-Family Kingston: Lasalle Causeway lift schedule: Inclusion toolkit:
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Ontario's Heritage Bridges - Heritage Hour featuring Dr. Joel Konrad
City of Kingston Podcasts
Bridges are more than just concrete and steel spanning waterways; they are integral elements of cultural heritage, shaping and defining our landscapes and connecting communities. In this re-release of Heritage Hour, the City of Kingston’s Manager of Heritage Planning, Dr. Joel Konrad explores the hidden cultural significance of Ontario's heritage bridges, illustrating their roles beyond mere functionality. This Heritage Hour was first presented at Kingston’s City Hall in October 2024. During this episode, you’ll hear Joel talk about the physical aspects of bridges, which during the talk,...
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Culligan Water Park to become year-round facility 🌊 | Inside Kingston April 25, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about upcoming property taxes, the future of Culligan water park, celebrating national volunteer week, a walking tour of the market square heritage conservation district, and the city nature challenge. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Pay your property taxes - ✨ MyTax portal - ✨ Culligan Water Park enclosure - ✨ Volunteer with the City - ✨ Walking tour - ✨ City Nature Challenge -
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City of Kingston hops into a long weekend! | Inside Kingston April 18, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about how the Easter long weekend affects City services, a public information session on the Official plan and Integrated Mobility plan, and some highlights from the last council meeting. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Easter Long Weekend: ✨Kingston Transit schedule: ✨Official Plan and Integrated Mobility Plan: ✨City Council: ✨Lasalle Causeway lift: ✨Kingston Artists’ Showcase: Latest Council Meeting:
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The illegal fur trade at Fort Frontenac - Heritage Hour ft. Cassandra Giarrusso
City of Kingston Podcasts
We're excited to share something new with our podcast listeners -- Heritage Hour! The quarterly sessions feature speakers from across the community who speak about Kingston’s past and living heritage. Over the next few months, we will release our Heritage Hour archives for you to learn more about Kingston's built and cultural heritage. First in this re-release is the firest Heritage Hour of 2025, featuring Cassandra Giarrusso and the illiegal fur trade at Fort Frontance. They will discuss the foundational history of the Fort, the colourful personalities who were part of its history and...
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20,000 Kingstonians provided a Primary Care Doctor since 2020 | Inside Kingston April 4, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about new speed limit signs in neighbourhoods on residential roads, the Home Ownership Program, City Council meeting highlights and a reminder that the Household Hazardous Waste Depot opens this week. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Neighbourhood Speed Limits - ✨ Home Ownership Program - ✨Council Meetings - ✨Primary Care Doctor - ✨Hazardous Waste Depot - 🏛️ Full Council Meeting on April 1, 2025:
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Tell me more about...Potholes
City of Kingston Podcasts
In this episode of Tell Me More, we’re going to talk about a topic that has drivers gripping their steering wheels a little tighter and cyclists checking their tire repair kits at this time of year….potholes. While potholes might seem like they appear over night, we’ll learn from Adam McDonald and Amy Dimock, two members of the City of Kingston Public Works team, why it seems like there more pot holes in the spring, how climate change and Kingston’s beautiful lakeside location create challenges for road maintenance and opportunities for innovation and with the help of AI and residents,...
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Council Catch-up - Feb. 18, 2025 Council Meeting
City of Kingston Podcasts
Want to keep up with City Council but can’t make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you.
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Tell me more about...the Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
City of Kingston Podcasts
The Municipal Fee Assistance Program, what’s often referred to as MFAP, is an income-based program that provides certain City services for free or at a lower cost: 🚌 Transit passes 💪 Fitness memberships 🦷 Extended health benefits 🎫 PumpHouse Museum and Grand OnSTAGE tickets 🐶 Spay and neuter services 🍅 Fresh food pop-up markets 📃 Marriage licences We are joined by Ruth Noordegraaf, Director of Community Development & Well-being and IIDEA, who tells us more about how MFAP supports low- and...
info_outlineKingston, like cities across the country, is in a housing and affordability crisis that is compounded by insufficient addiction and mental health supports. These realities continue to put strain on the emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing systems.
These systems are part of the housing continuum, a conceptual framework that spans everything from emergency shelters to market housing. And to help us understand how the continuum guides supports and programs in the community, Jayne Hartley, Director of Housing and Social Services joins the podcast in the first of a series of conversations about municipal housing initiatives.
To learn more about how the City of Kingston is expanding housing options and working to improve service to people who are unhoused or precariously housed, visit our Strategic Priorities page.
To find a list of housing programs, visit CityofKingston.ca/Housing.
Home Base Housing's Street Outreach team monitors homeless individuals. If you're homeless, or know someone in need, call 613-542-6672 ext.130 or email [email protected].
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please reach out to the Addictions and Mental Health - KFLA 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005. In case of an emergency, call 911.