Image: Outdoor Aquatic Centre Opens June 2

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Communities In Bloom Season
To Be Launched With A Plant-off

May 29/12 > Local school children, representing 20 local schools will participate in a plant-off to kick-off Communities in Bloom season in Springer Market Square at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5. The public is invited to cheer on participants competing to plant the most beautiful planter. MORE ...

Environmental Commissioner To Tour Kingston

May 29/12 > The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will visit the newly LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified Ravensview Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Building where he will help the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston unveil the plaque celebrating this achievement. MORE ...

Outdoor Aquatic Centre Opens June 2

May 28/12 > Make a splash at the Outdoor Aquatic Centre at the Memorial Centre when it opens for the season on Saturday, June 2. Kingston's favourite waterpark offers a 10-metre water slide, a lazy river, toddler pool, family and accessible change rooms, shaded areas and zero-beach entry. MORE ...

Residents Urged To Take Commuter Challenge

May 28/12 > Residents and employers are encouraged to participate in the first annual Active Commute to Work Week, June 4 to 8, being hosted by the Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT). MORE ...

Kingston Hosts Ontario Heritage Conference

May 28/12 > The Ontario Heritage Conference, Beyond Borders, from May 31 to June 3 will attract over 250 delegates. In addition to enjoying Kingston's heritage buildings, the delegates will hear 40 heritage planners, consultants, and experts interested in heritage architecture and planning. MORE ...

Polson Skatepark Now Officially Open

May 24/12 > Mayor Mark Gerretsen cut the ribbon to open Polson Skatepark more than a month ahead of schedule. This new 2,000 square foot concrete skatepark contains a half- pipe, rail, ledge, fun box, and set-up banks. MORE ...

City Releases 2011 Annual Report

May 22/12 > The City has issued its 2011 Annual Report offering an overview of the major projects and achievements in light of the targets set out in the City's Corporate Strategic Plan. MORE ...

City Purchases Highway 15 Property

May 18/12 > The City has bought a 91 acre property at 1429 Highway 15 — the property immediately to the north of the St. Lawrence Business Park. This purchase brings into public ownership another section of Butternut Creek and the environmentally protected lands on either side of the creek. MORE ...

Memorial Centre Farmer's Market Opens

May 17/12 > On Sunday, May 20, the Memorial Centre Farmers Market opened at 303 York St. for the first time. The new Market will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday until October 21 and features produce vendors, craft vendors, vendors of prepared and baked foods and food court vendors. MORE ...

John Counter Work Kicks 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 ...

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 ...

Artillery Park Renovation Plans Available

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 ...