Join me in the driver's seat at the Public Works Open House, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works yard at Railway & Division Streets (enter off Railway St.)

What's New

Victoria Day To Affect City Services

The Victoria Day holiday, Monday, May 21, will create some schedule changes to municipal services. MORE ...

John Counter Boulevard Projects
Is Kicking Into High Gear

May 15/12 > Work is now well underway to widen John Counter Boulevard (JCB) from two lanes to four between Division St. and Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. Improvements to a number of City properties in this area are being coordinated with the widening of this stretch of the roadway, scheduled to be under construction during 2012 and 2013. MORE ...

Cultural/Heritage Tourism To Be Considered

May 15/12 > The City is holding a public meeting to provide an overview of the Integrated Cultural Heritage Strategy and Cultural Tourism Strategy, being developed as part of the implementation of the Kingston Culture Plan. MORE ...

Utilities Kingston Offers Rain Barrels

May 14/12 > Starting today, Utilities Kingston will once again offer 1000 rain barrels for sale to its customers — while quantities last. MORE ...

Students Invited To Discover City's Museums

May 09/12 > Educators are invited to pack up the kids and get on the bus. The Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and Kingston City Hall are opening their doors to welcome student groups for field trips. MORE ...

40 km/h Speed Signs Posted In School Zones

May 08/12 > Following approval of the move by Council, new 40 km/h speed limit signs have now been posted within 10 Kingston school zones to calm traffic in the vicinity of 13 schools. The City will be considering posting the 40 km/h speed limit signs in additional school zones in 2013. MORE ...

Review Artillery Park Renovation Plans

May 02/12 > The City has incorporated feedback received at a recent public meeting about the extensive renovations planned for Artillery Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre and has the plans available for review. In addition, the City has decided to keep the facility open until it is able to provide alternative recreational options. MORE ...

Culture Days Session Scheduled For June 7

May 01/12 > Learn about the tools and resources available to Culture Days participants at an information session hosted by the City of Kingston and the Kingston Arts Council with Culture Days staff in attendance. MORE ...

Groups Can Apply For K-Rock Centre Suite

May 01/12 > Community organizations can once again apply to use the Community Suite at the K-Rock Centre for the upcoming season. The deadline for applications is noon on Sunday, July 1. MORE ...

City Hosting Affordable Housing Symposium

May 01/12 > The City has invited international affordable housing expert, Dr. Avi Friedman, to be the keynote speaker at its symposium about Affordable Housing on May 17-18. Friedman will offer the free public keynote address entitled "Retooling Homes and Communities Sustainably for the 21st Century". MORE ...

Community Poverty Reduction Plan Recruiting

Apr 30/12 > The City, the United Way Serving KFL&A, and the Kingston Community Health Centres are seeking members for five working groups that will develop action plans to reduce poverty in Kingston. MORE ...

City Proposes Traffic-calming Measures

Apr 23/12 > Property owners in the vicinity of six streets are being surveyed to determine the level of support for adding traffic-calming measures. the proposed plans were presented at a Traffic-calming Open House on Wednesday, May 9. MORE ...