All Posts Tagged With: "City Park"
The Accessible City
Back in 2006, the City of Kingston released the 2007 (4 Year) Accessibility Plan, which was geared towards identifying and improving programs, facilities and infrastructure that were not fully accessible to those with disabilities. Since then, new projects, specifically the K-Rock Centre, Invista Centre, Market Square pavilion and Kingston Police Station, have all been completed [...]
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Leo Lafleur Waterpark Plan
Not that I’m complaining, but there were very few days where we were forced to endure sweltering conditions, and poor air quality this past summer. As someone who stubbornly refuses to buy an air conditioner, I’m constantly gambling my comfort in the name of energy and financial savings. For the most part, I’m able to [...]
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The P.I.N.E. Project
The p.i.n.e. project is a nonprofit organization created to bring the wonders of the natural world back to the urban jungle. Programs are focused on connecting with the world right outside our door through primitive and indigenous skills, and naturalist studies. Learn to see the natural world with new eyes, and gain incredible skills that [...]
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Media Lies by Celia Piper
While I was out gallivanting in the Ottawa Valley this past weekend, I missed one of my favourite annual events. I’m not referring to the 1,000 Islands Music Festival, rather the 28th annual Women’s Art Festival Kingston, which took place last Sunday in City Park. Over the years, this event has grown to showcase the [...]
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Kingston’s 28th Women’s Art Festival
The Women’s Art Festival was started in the late 70′s by a group of women who were interested in promoting the work of women artists. This outstanding annual one day rain or shine festival has always operated the third Sunday of August. The original concept for the festival has, for the most part, remained unchanged. [...]
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AIDS Walk for Life
The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life will take place on Saturday, September 19 at City Park. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the Walk will start at 7:15 pm. 100% of the funds donated are used to support HIV+ individuals, and the money raised in your community stays in your community. See you there rain [...]
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In Sir John A’s Footsteps
In recent months, we have seen an increase in the amount of digital information flowing from City Hall via new media sources such as podcasts, and Twitter. Regarding the latter, the City of Kingston now has four micro-blogging accounts that are tweeting everything from general news to upcoming meetings, jobs as well as tenders. Although [...]
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Kingston Pride
Happy Pride! This past weekend saw two amazing nights of fun and fabulousness as a part of the Kingston Pride festivities. What is Kingston Pride? Essentially it is the time of year where all the LGBTQ people of Kingston, as well as their friends and family, come together and celebrate their diversity and pride. The [...]
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City Landmarks Vol VII
When it comes to famous Kingstonians, there is one name that is often cited at the top of everyone’s list. There’s certainly good reason for this gentleman’s widespread notoriety, as his tremendous contributions to Canada earned him everlasting commemoration in Kingston in the form of numerous historical plaques, a statue in City Park, as well [...]
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Pride Parade
Kingston Pride’s 20th Anniversary Pride Parade will take place downtown, starting and finishing at Kingston City Park. Following the Parade, the Queer Parents’ Association of Kingston will be hosting a picnic. If you plan on attending the picnic, bring blankets, plates, utensils, and food to share.
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