Council Catch-up - July 9 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 ... Physician retention and recruitment
City of Kingston Podcasts
Despite being home to a medical school, many Kingstonians struggle to find primary care physicians. The shortage of family doctors is a critical issue impacting many residents and the City of Kingston is working to alleviate it. In this episode, we speak with Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships, about the City’s efforts to recruit and retain family physicians. He leads us through the Physician Recruitment Incentives Program, initiatives like the Clinic Grant, Health Care Connect Campaign and collaboration with Queen’s University. As well as, innovative...
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Tell Me More About ... The newly redesigned CityofKingston.ca
City of Kingston Podcasts
On June 7, the City of Kingston launched a new website. Fully rebuilt from the ground up, the new site puts the services community members need front and centre. In our first-ever bonus episode of Tell Me More, the City of Kingston Podcast, we hear from Scott Tulk who managed the team behind the City’s website overhaul. This short bonus episode focuses on the launch of the new site; if you’d like to dig into more background, about the project. And if you haven’t yet, visit and let us know what you think!
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Tell Me More About ... Supporting Diverse Communities
City of Kingston Podcasts
The City of Kingston is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community that reflects its diverse population. As the city grows, so does its cultural fabric, making it essential to support and nurture this diversity. In this episode, we speak with Vanessa Mensah, Manager of Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, about the city's initiatives to support diverse communities and why these efforts are crucial for Kingston's future. Learn more about the programs and initiatives that are making a difference, from the Anti-Racism Taskforce, the...
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Tell Me More About ... the Official Plan and Integrated Mobility Plan
City of Kingston Podcasts
The City of Kingston will be kicking off a new Official Plan and Integrated Mobility Plan. The city is growing and expected to reach 220,000 people in the next 25 years and these two plans will set the foundation for how the City will plan for future land use and transportation. How we plan today will shape how Kingston is in 2051 In this episode we speak with Laura Flaherty and Matt Kussin, who are leading development of these two plans about what they are and why they matter to everyone. There will be much more to come, to learn more and sign up for updates visit...
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Tell Me More About ... Transit
City of Kingston Podcasts
Over the last 15 years Kingston Transit has evolved with improvements like the addition of Express Routes or real time tracking but what comes next? Join us for a conversation about what the future hold with Ian Semple, Director of Transportation and Transit, and Christopher Norris, General Manager of Kingston Transit. From improvements to the customer experience making it easier to ride or pay, to routes that adapt to our changing City, future infrastructure improvements and more! Want more info on Kingston Transit’s future? Check out From February 2024 ...
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Tell Me More About ... Heritage Programs
City of Kingston Podcasts
It’s no secret that Kingston is steeped in history. Just visit any of the 24 museums and historic sites in the community, including two City-owned museums, and you’ll get a sense of how deep our respect for and commitment to the preservation of heritage is. But who takes care of all the stories our city tells? In this episode we sit down with Melanie Banks, manager of Heritage Programming, to talk about her team’s role in maintaining the City of Kingston’s historical artifact collection and public art pieces, as well as the programs and exhibits coming to Kingston in 2024. Get excited...
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Tell Me More About ... Advisory Committees
City of Kingston Podcasts
On our first episode of 2024, we meet with Committee Clerks, Iain Sullivan and Christine O'Connor. Their job is to help provide residents with the chance to directly advise City Council and make a difference in our community. Sit back and relax as we tell you more about Advisory Committees. Want to learn even more about The City of Kingston's committees and boards? Visit our . Have an idea for our next episode? Email us 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 ... Mayor's Innovation Challenge
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Innovation requires collaboration, ideation, implementation and value creation – how you do that though, well that’s the challenge. What is the Mayor's Innovation Challenge? Why should I participate? Will the construction work taking place outside our podcast studio ruin the season finale? These questions - and more - will be answered. Joining us for the occasion is Amber Bryant-Peller who works on Special Projects for the Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships Office. Interested? Learn more about the Mayor's Innovation Challenge and how to participate on our . Opening Track: Tell Me...
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Tell Me More About ... Cart-based Waste Collection
City of Kingston Podcasts
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 .
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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To learn more about the 2022 Kingston Municipal Election, including key dates, visit the Candidate Information page.
People interested in running for office may also consult the Association of Municipalities Ontario website.
If you have questions about the information session or the 2022 municipal elections, please email [email protected].
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