Phriday Photo
Posted on November 7, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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As we cling onto the last, extended days of Fall, we’re trying to take in each and every colourful sight before the snow flies. Check out some more images in our Fall collection .
Blinded by the Light
Posted on November 6, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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When we launched Kingstonist late last February, it coincided with the grand opening of the controversial K-Rock Centre. At the time, the Krock was all the rage amongst Kingstonians, but I didn’t want Kingstonist to turn into an LVEC-centric blog, reporting about each and every little thing that went right/wrong with the money pit. In my mind, that’s what Kingston Concerned about the LVEC (KCAL) was for, although updates on that site unfortunately stopped a while back. In my biased opinion, Kingstonist has done a decent job reporting on a few events at the KRC, without making it our prime focus. Today however, I wanted to draw your attention to a minor detail about the LVEC that should not go unnoticed. Read more
Punctuation is a powerful thing
Posted on November 5, 2008, by Isabel Cooper
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I am going to make a confession. Not that this is something to be ashamed of, but more that it’s something that some people find a little….irritating. I am a grammar snob. I just can’t help it. Ever since I learned about the many uses of the comma, the beauty of a semi-colon and the many versions of the word “to” (and “too” and “two”), I have had a desire to fulfill the rules that go along with them.
One of my biggest pet peeves is the wrongful use of the apostrophe and I have noticed this on signs all over Kingston (and in many other cities as well). In the book Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the author, Lynn Truss, discusses how she actually made a giant apostrophe and put it on a stick and stood under signs in her city where an apostrophe was missing. I’m not that crazy. But I will point out a few misguided businesses in the area. Read more
Where in Kingston
Posted on November 4, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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As promised, tonight we’re launching Kingstonist’s new contest titled "Where in Kingston ." We decided to run with this type of contest based upon the positive feedback it received from our loyal readers in late September. The rules are simple. Identify what is pictured in the photograph above, and where "it" is located in Kingston. Although the image is considerably distorted and pixelated, each week we’ll give you a clearer view, and eventually end up with the original photo at the end of November. In order to guess, simply log in (register here if you haven’t already done so) and comment. You are only permitted one guess per week, and only your first guess will be published. Other than the photos, we’re going to be pretty tight lipped about any other details. Now for some details about what you’re playing for. I am very excited to announce our biggest prize to date, which was generously donated by one of our founding members. How does two tickets to see the Kingston Symphony Orchestra perform their holiday concert at St. George’s Cathedral sound? This festive concert is scheduled for December 17th, and from experience I can attest that it’s a pretty fantastic way to jolt yourself into the holiday mode. In case classical music isn’t your thing, the tickets will make a great gift for someone special on your shopping list. Enjoy, and let the fun begin!
Halloween, 87.5, 4%, and Shakedown
Posted on November 3, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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Where did the weekend go? As I sat down to write this morning, there were simply too many hot topics to choose from, so I decided to write a little bit about everything. Although some of these topics really deserve their own chance in the spotlight, and a bit more commentary than what I’m going to provide, hopefully they at least spark some comments. On that note, tomorrow we’ll be announcing the long awaited launch of Kingstonist’s newest contest. Read more
The Golden Ticket
Posted on October 30, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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Given the events that transpired yesterday afternoon, I suppose it’s fitting that the picture I posted for the snow storm prominently features one of our solar-powered parking stations. Before I get into my tale of woe, I want to clarify that I do pay for parking more often than not. That said, when I know I’m only going to be 5 minutes in a store, I usually take my chances, roll the dice and hope to hell the parking attendant isn’t making his way towards my vehicle. And so, on the 29th day of the 11th month in the year 2008, my 27 and a half year streak of being parking ticket free came to a glorious, fiery end. Will life ever be the same?
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The “S” Word
Posted on October 29, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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In case you missed it, Kingston and many parts of Ontario were bombarded with the white stuff, snow that is. Just when we thought Old Man Winter might hold off for a few more weeks, and let the kiddies have a Halloween without snow pants, or the veterans a glove-less Remembrance Day, wet and unpleasant snow rained down on our fabulous Fall parade. It wasn’t even nice fluffy snow, which I could deal with, rather it was the type that soaked through 5 layers of gortex, and chilled the bone. Can you tell how much I like winter? Please share your thoughts on the prospect of more snow in the next few days, and enjoy our new snow-based Flickr set .
How to Ignore a Celebrity
Posted on October 27, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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This weekend, my new bride and I made our way to Kitchener where we picked up a piano from her brother’s house, and relocated it to our new home in Kingston. (Note to all: moving a piano is not fun, always hire someone who knows what they’re doing.) So after we arrived back in Kingston late Saturday night, we decided that we’d earned a frosty beverage and perhaps some nachos. As we made our way downtown, we encountered long lines out the doors of many establishments, and legions of Blue Rodeo fans who were just getting out from a rocking concert at the KRC. We ended up finding a table at The Toucan, but sadly the kitchen was closed, and there were no nachos to be had. As I nursed my nacho pain with a beer, I glanced over to a dark corner of the bar, and low and behold there he was, sitting there like any other patron. Out of respect, I ignored this celebrity, allowing him to carry on without any acknowledging gestures, requests for an autograph or even a compliment. Read more
Brock Street Art Project
Posted on October 24, 2008, by Danielle Lennon
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Yesterday I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Brock Street Art Project. The project consists of 4 separate sculptures, each representing a European époque in art history – Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau & Contemporary. The freestanding sculptures are approximately 9 feet tall, with each unit constructed of five different pieces of variously forged iron pieces. The artist, Stefan Duerst , immigrated 5 ½ years ago from Munich, and views the sculpture as a visual and conceptual "Thank You" to Canada and his new home of Kingston. This project was initiated by the United Way via a donation from Kincore Holdings , while the proposal for a public art installation was vetted by the Downtown Kingston BIA and the City of Kingston’s Arts Advisory Committee . The installation is on the south side of Brock Street, in the parkette across from Le Chien Noir and Atomica. Check out all the pics from the ceremony in our newest Flickr set .
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Posted on October 23, 2008, by Harvey Kirkpatrick
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Did you know that this week is ‘Waste Reduction Week‘? Me neither. In any case, City Hall is (re)promoting their new(ish) initiative that aims to increase recycling by 14% in an effort to divert a total of 65% of our household waste from the landfill by 2012. According to the most recent data (from 2005), Kingstonian’s use their blue and grey boxes to divert as much as 42% of their waste. Although I am sure that the figures have increased since the 2005 snapshot, I think the final push towards the goal will come from the new green bin system, which we previously featured. Unfortunately, the city is projecting that the green bins won’t be available until Spring ‘09, vice the hopeful launch of Fall ‘08. Read more
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