Speed limits stay despite no photo radar | Inside Kingston, Nov. 14th, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
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
City of Kingston Podcasts
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
City of Kingston Podcasts
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
City of Kingston Podcasts
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
City of Kingston Podcasts
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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Tell Me More About....the Kingston Transit Service Review
City of Kingston Podcasts
As Kingston continues to grow, its transit system must evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. That’s why the City of Kingston is undertaking a Transit Service Review to develop a community-supported transit system that is designed with the future in mind. The City has partnered with Dillon Consulting Limited to create new guidelines for transit service and to conduct a comprehensive review of the City’s transit system. Learn from Ian Semple and Victor Copetti what is involved in the service review, why the timing is right for a service review now and how to offer feedback. Get...
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Get involved in transit planning | Inside Kingston, Sept. 26, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly source for clear, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30 honours children and survivors of residential schools. 🔹 Kingston Transit – Share feedback on routes and schedules! 🔹 KARC office cosure – The main office on Lappan’s Lane closes September 30 - garbage tags will be available elsewhere. 🔹 Brush & leaf collection – Brush pickup starts September 22 and leaf pickup October 27; check schedules online. 🔹 Email alerts – Mark...
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Canada's best tree climbers compete here | Inside Kingston, Sept. 19, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Child Care, Accessibility Awards, Causeway Closures & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Child Care & Early Years Plan – Take a 5-minute survey to help shape Kingston’s next five-year child care plan. 🔹 Celebrating Accessibility Awards – Nominate a resident, business, or organization breaking down barriers in our community. 🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors discussed clear-cutting at the former Davis Tannery...
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Princess Street renewal starts 2026 | Inside Kingston, Sept. 12, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Princess Street Renewal, Climate Champions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly update on City projects, council decisions, community programs, and ways residents can get involved. In this episode: 🔹 Princess Street Renewal – Princess Street will get major reconstruction in 2026, including underground upgrades. 🔹 Construction update – The intersection of Johnson and Victoria Streets will close September 15–26 for sewer and road work. 🔹 Climate Champions – The Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions program gives residents...
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Street upgrades mostly complete | Inside Kingston, Sept. 5, 2025
City of Kingston Podcasts
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Construction Updates, Speed Cameras, Council Decisions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Major Construction Updates – Substantial progress on Montreal Street/John Counter Blvd and Gardiners Road at the 401! 🔹 Automated Speed Enforcement – Automated cameras are rotating between school zones to slow drivers down and keep kids safer. 🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors greenlit planning for Centre 70, Portsmouth...
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 streetoutreach@kingstonhomebase.ca.
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.