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What's New

John Machin Park Upgrades
Focus Of Feb. 15 Public Meeting

Jan 23/12 > The City is considering improvements to John Machin Sports Fields Park, including: an artificial turf soccer field with sports lighting, a permanent park washroom building and a provision for a potential future seasonal air-supported dome for indoor sport. MORE ...

City Issues Winter Reminders For Residents

Jan 20/12 > Kingston residents are being issued a number of winter reminders now that we have snow. Keep gas meters, hydrants, fire escapes and sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Place your garbage and recycling where it can be clearly seen and safely collected. MORE ...

Share Your Opinion About Kingston's History

Jan 19/12 > As part of the continuing work on the Kingston Culture Plan, the City has launched a Your Opinion survey to ask Kingston residents, businesses and institutions how they perceive the city's history and stories. MORE ...

ArtIgnite Offers Free Arts & Culture Events

Jan 19/12 > ArtIgnite is a winter showcase of arts and culture events in Kingston, including an eclectic mix of shows, exhibitions, concerts and art activities on the Queen's University campus and in downtown Kingston. MORE ...

New Drop Off Sites For Batteries, Cell Phones

Jan 18/12 > Battery-shaped collection bins have been set up in the lobbies of City Hall and INVISTA Centre to make it more convenient for residents to properly dispose of used single-use and rechargeable batteries and small used electronic devices such as cell phones. MORE ...

Williamsville Main St. Study To Be Presented

Jan 16/12 > The findings and recommendations of the Williamsville Main Street Study will be presented at a public open house at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2. Later that same evening, the Study goes to the City's Planning Committee at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers. MORE ...

Volunteers Sought For Lead-testing Program

Jan 10/12 > The City is again seeking 25 qualified property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. MORE ...

City Adds New Online Payment Options

Jan 09/12 > The City's online payment system has added the option for residents to use their Interac or American Express cards. MORE ...

Rent Skates At Springer Market Square Rink

Dec 23/11 > Residents and visitors can now rent and sharpen skates rink-side down at Springer Market Square. The rental and sharpening services are available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. when the rink is open. MORE ...

2012 Budgets Approved By City Council

Dec 21/11 > City Council has approved the 2012 operating and capital budgets. The operating budget, amounting to just under $301 million, represents a tax increase of 3.5 per cent cent. The capital budget, which reflects project estimates for a variety of capital work spanning the scope of municipal operations, is just over $47 million. MORE ...

Sustainable Kingston's Community Forum

Dec 21/11 > Sustainable Kingston will hold a day-long Community Forum on the Sustainable Kingston Plan - the community-built plan to make Kingston Canada's Most Sustainable City on Saturday, Jan. 28. MORE ...

Downtown Trees Scheduled For Maintenance

Dec 19/11 > Over the next few months City arborists will be inspecting trees in the area roughly bordered by Brock Street, Alfred Street, Union Street and University Avenue with an eye to preserving the health of the urban forest and maintaining public safety and property. MORE ...