Tell me more about...the Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
Release Date: 01/31/2025
Celebrate Canada day with the City! | Inside Kingston, June 27, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the City’s Canada Day festivities, the launch of the new cart-based collection system, committee and working group applications, the start of City Council meetings’ summer schedule, National Indigenous History Month, the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, and our green bin contest. ✨Canada Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/celebrate-july-1-with-the-city-of-kingston-1/ ✨Cart-based Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/automated-cart-collection/ ✨Committee and Working Groups -...
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Kingston ranks in top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world | Inside Kingston, June 20, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about ranking in the top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world, developing the Playground accessibility plan, an upcoming open house for the heritage management plan, highlights from the last council meeting, the Princess Street Promenade, and National Indigenous Peoples Day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Top 7 Intelligent Communities - https://www.investkingston.ca/kingston-named-one-of-the-worlds-top7-intelligent-communities-2025/ ✨Playground Accessibility Plan -...
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The future of shelter services in Kingston | Inside Kingston, June 13, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the updates on shelter services in the city, Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art, a preview of the upcoming council meeting, pride month, a change in the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, an update on cart-based waste collection and an upcoming Giveaway day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Shelter services - ✨Public art - ✨City Council meetings - ✨Pride - ✨LaSalle Causeway Lift - ✨Cart-based Waste Collection - ✨Giveaway day -
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Why Kingston streets are slowing down | Inside Kingston May 23, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the potential Canada Post mail disruptions, traffic calming measures, AccessAbility week and an opportunity to provide feedback on the City's draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, highlights from the last City Council meeting, and the upcoming Public Works Day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ What to do during a postal disruption: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/know-what-to-do-during-a-postal-disruption-may-2025/ ✨ Traffic calming measures:...
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Grade Fives: Be Mayor for a Day | Inside Kingston May 16, 2025
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📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about what's happening with the Adelaide Street Shelter, a survey on driveway and surface repair standards (potholes), Mayor for a Day applications, the upcoming Council agenda featuring a municipal food framework and development charges, the next Lasalle Causeway closure, long weekend impacts and this year's Diversity Dinner. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Adelaide Street Shelter - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/38-cowdy-street ✨ Driveway and Surface Repair Standards -...
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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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Council gives roundabout the green light | Inside Kingston May 9, 2025
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📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the Kingston Climate Summit, the Neighbourhood Tree Planting program, highlights from the last city council meeting, street sweeping and Science Rendezvous Kingston. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Kingston Climate Summit - ✨ Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program - ✨ City Council Meetings - ✨ Street Sweeping - ✨ Science Rendezvous Kingston -
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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
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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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Culligan Water Park to become year-round facility 🌊 | Inside Kingston April 25, 2025
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📹 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 -
info_outlineThe 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 moderate-income households to build a more resilient and inclusive community.
We discuss the origins of MFAP, how program offerings have expanded over the years and how the range of health, transportation, recreation, household and cultural services support physical and mental well-being for recipients.
Visit CityofKingston.ca/MFAP to learn more about the program.
In addition to the Municipal Fee Assistance Program, the City offers a variety of other programs and services for low- and moderate-income households. Explore the links below to learn more and see if you qualify.
Homelessness Prevention Fund
Homemaking Services
Tax Assistance and Rebates
Energy Affordability Program (Utilities Kingston)
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (Utilities Kingston)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (Utilities Kingston)
Send us your questions or suggestions for future episodes at [email protected].
Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com
Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.